The mobile game Travel Frog: China Journey is scheduled to shut down on December 8 following a breakdown in licensing negotiations between the Japanese intellectual property owner, Hit-Point, and the Chinese operator, Lingxi Games. Reports indicate that disagreements over merchandising rights and collaboration restrictions led to the decision to discontinue the title. Originally launched in 2017, the idle game gained immense popularity in China for its relaxing gameplay, where players care for a frog that travels to various domestic landmarks. At its height, the game surpassed major titles on the App Store charts. The announcement has triggered a wave of nostalgia among its dedicated user base, with many players expressing sadness over the loss of a game they described as a comforting escape from the pressures of daily life.
Source : [Sixth Tone](https://www.sixthtone.com/news/1019013/Frog Gone: China’s Beloved Traveling Game Is Going Offline)
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