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Castlevania Grimoire of Souls Shutting Down Again, For Good

Konami has announced the imminent closure of Castlevania: Grimoire of Souls on Apple Arcade. This isn't the first time the mobile game has disappeared: launched initially before being pulled, it found refuge in Apple's subscription service in September 2021. This second death illustrates a structural tension between the gaming subscription model and the longevity of franchises that pass through it.