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Is Neopets still active in 2024? ›
Over time, Neopets has had more than 150 million registered users for its core free-to-play web game. This has led to a 100% increase in monthly active users. And Law said in an interview with GamesBeat that he aims to triple that by the end of 2024.
How have Neopets changed? ›Neopets has introduced Ruffle, which replaces the Flash Player plugin. Ruffle takes over when you start playing a game on Neopets that was originally designed using Flash. It emulates Flash Player, allowing the game to work properly.
Is Neopets making a comeback? ›4. Neopets is finally in its revival era (Polygon, August 2023) A promising new chapter unfolds for Neopia as brand-new management takes over one of the internet's biggest games. Check out what the Neopets Team had to say about upcoming changes and the exciting things we can expect in this new era!
Does anyone still use Neopets? ›With efforts to resuscitate Neopets ramping up, monthly users have nearly tripled to 300,000 in the past six months, and the company is on track to be profitable by the end of 2024, Law said. “I believe this is the beginning of the revival.
When was Neopets at its peak? ›Neopets was launched in 1999, and the game allowed players to care for cartoon pets, chat with other users, and play minigames. The game has a total of 150 million registered users and at the height of its popularity in 2005, the game had 35 million monthly active users, Law tells CNBC.
What is the average age of Neopets players? ›Neopets has never been about kids, at least not today's kids. The site requires that users be aged 13 or over, and the average user of the site is between 18 and 34. That's right, the site is overrun by us, the bravest and coolest generation to ever exist.
Who bought out Neopets? ›JumpStart and NetDragon (2014–2023)
JumpStart Games acquired Neopets from Viacom in March 2014.
Despite Neopets being nearly 24 years old and long past its heyday, the site still sees a fair bit of traffic: Law tells me Neopets has “close to a million” monthly active users, and that number “has been really consistent” over the past few years.
Are there rare Neopets? ›If you are curious as to what limited edition pets are found in Neopia, below is a list of the rare limited edition pets (in alphabetical order of course): Chomby, Cybunny, Draik, Hissi, Jetsam, Kiko, Koi, Krawk, Lutari, Poogle, Tonu. We all know limited edition pets are somewhat difficult to get.
Is Neopets shutting down? ›Neopets is officially under new management, following the closure of parent company Jumpstart in June 2023. While it briefly appeared that the beloved online pet simulator would be shut down, a new blog has confirmed The Neopets Team (TNT) will now take full ownership of the website, to keep it running in future.
Why do people abandon Neopets? ›
Maybe they wanted a different NeoPet, but didn't have anymore room. Maybe they're disconnecting from the Internet, either temporarily (such as do to a move) or permanently. (These reasons, however, are more understandable.) Many people don't consider leaving their NeoPet at the Pound to be a big deal.
What is the new plot of Neopets 2024? ›The new Neopets plot will roll out episode by episode starting in June 2024 till early 2025, featuring a new character journey that explores themes of community, family, inclusion, well-being, and identity.
Can you still play Neopets in 2024? ›Neopets Is Bringing Back Its Classic Art Style
As announced on the official Neopets website, the original Neopets art style is making a comeback in 2024 in a brand-new set of NC Pet Styles.
A frozen account is an account that has been deactivated. Accounts are often deactivated by The Neopets Team themselves, but a user can opt to freeze their own account. When an account is frozen, all pets and items on the account are frozen with it. No one can access the account while it is frozen.
Are Neopets accounts deleted? ›Even if an account has been officially closed down, it still exists—it just can't be viewed. So over time, unused accounts pile up on the Neopets servers, taking up space.
Is Neopets still running? ›On 17 July 2023, it was announced that Neopets had been purchased from NetDragon through a management buyout deal led by Neopets Chief Metaverse Officer Dominic Law, the former Director of New Markets at both NetDragon and Cherrypicks.
When did Neopets end? ›As many of you may have seen, Jumpstart was shut down on June 30th, 2023. Prior to this shutdown, Dom pushed NetDragon to save Neopets. A management buyout deal was struck, allowing the two Neopets teams to combine forces and become an independent company.
Will Neopets ever be fixed? ›And yes, that includes fixing its games. Detailed in a Medium post on Monday, The Neopets Team (TNT) revealed it has raised $4 million from investors to fund an overhaul that will hopefully restore Neopia to its former glory.
Do adults still play Neopets? ›Yes, adults also play Neopets.