What happened to DragonVale World?
DragonVale World was removed from the App Store on November 20th, 2019, with in-app purchase functionality also being removed, and a full-scale shutdown of the service commenced on January 10th, 2020, making the game no longer playable. The shutdown of DragonVale World was a result of Backflip Studios being shut down by Hasbro, Inc, which led to the discontinuation of all but two games, including DragonVale World, with DragonVale being taken over by DECA Games.
Understanding the Shutdown
Background
The shutdown of DragonVale World is closely tied to the shutdown of Backflip Studios by Hasbro, Inc. on October 24, 2019. This decision was made due to Backflip Studios not meeting Hasbro’s expectations, despite significant investments.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the difference between DragonVale and DragonVale World? DragonVale is set in the sky, whereas DragonVale World is set on land, with DragonVale World featuring fewer unique elements compared to the original game.
- Why did Hasbro shut down Backflip Studios? Hasbro shut down Backflip Studios because the studio was not meeting Hasbro’s expectations, despite receiving significant investments.
- What happened to DragonVale 3D? DragonVale 3D was removed from the App Store and in-app purchases were disabled, similar to DragonVale World, meaning new players cannot download or play the game.
- Is DragonVale World discontinued? Yes, DragonVale World was discontinued with its removal from the App Store and the shutdown of its service.
- Will DragonVale continue? Yes, DragonVale will continue, as it is an independent experience from DragonVale World and is now owned by DECA Games.
- Does Backflip Studios still exist? No, Backflip Studios closed on October 24, 2019, after being shut down by Hasbro.
- Why does Disney shut down games? Disney shuts down games due to various reasons such as budget cuts, changes in management, and the lack of a sustainable business model for certain games.
- Who bought Backflip Studios? Hasbro bought Backflip Studios for $112 million in an all-cash transaction, acquiring 70% of the company.
- Why can’t I play DragonVale? If you’re having trouble playing DragonVale, ensure you have a stable internet connection, as the game requires an internet connection to function.
- Who bought DragonVale? Backflip Studios, the original creator of DragonVale, was purchased by Hasbro in 2013, and later DragonVale was acquired by DECA Games in March 2020.
- Who originally owned DragonVale? DragonVale was originally created by Backflip Studios and is currently owned by DECA Games.
- Can you get banned on DragonVale? Yes, players can get banned from DragonVale for participating in personal attacks or other inappropriate behavior.
- What are the rarest dragons in DragonVale? The rarest dragons in DragonVale include the Arctic Dragon, Vortex Dragon, Halo Dragon, Trench Dragon, Lapis Dragon, Amber Dragon, Jet Dragon, and Jade Dragon.
- What is the most expensive DragonVale dragon? The Diamond Dragon is the most expensive gemstone dragon in DragonVale and cannot breed with any other dragon.
- Is DragonVale safe for kids? Yes, DragonVale is safe for kids, with its gameplay and visuals geared towards children, featuring colorful and happy dragons.