Capcom’s cult-classic card battler is ending its online run, but there’s a massive silver lining for fans of Street Fighter, Resident Evil, and more.
It’s the end of an era for one of mobile gaming’s most unique crossovers. Capcom and GungHo have officially announced that TEPPEN will end its online service on March 30, 2026.
After nearly seven years of real-time Hadokens and Devil Triggers, the servers are finally winding down. But unlike most mobile games that simply vanish into the digital void, TEPPEN is going out with a gift for its dedicated player base: a permanent Offline Mode.
Whether you’re a veteran deck-builder or a Capcom fan who never gave it a shot, here is the breakdown of the shutdown timeline and how you can save your collection forever.
The TEPPEN Shutdown: Key Dates to Remember
Capcom dropped the bombshell on December 22, 2025, via the official TEPPEN website. If you still have Jewels or want to complete your collection, you need to move fast.
- Now: All Jewel purchases have been disabled.
- March 1, 2026: In-app card pack purchases and exchanges will officially end.
- March 30, 2026 (8:00 PM PT): Online services end. The Offline Version update goes live.
- April 29, 2026: This is the absolute final deadline to download the offline version. After this, the app may be pulled from stores entirely.
How to Save Your Account (Don’t Skip This!)
Capcom has been very clear: if you want to keep your cards, you must take action before the servers go dark.
To transfer your data to the offline mode, you need to update the app and log in at least once between December 24, 2025, and March 30, 2026. If you miss this window, you’ll have to start from scratch in the offline version.
What Stays in the Offline Mode?
The good news? Almost everything that makes TEPPEN great is sticking around for solo play:
- Your Collection: All cards, Hero skins, auras, icons, and music will carry over.
- Hero Stories: You can still play through the cinematic tales of Ryu, Dante, Jill Valentine, and more.
- Adventure Mode: The PvE map exploration and boss fights remain fully playable.
- New “Random Match” Mode: A fresh offline mode featuring streak-based battles against AI.
Why TEPPEN Was a Different Breed of Card Game
Launched in 2019, TEPPEN broke the mold of traditional turn-based games like Hearthstone. It introduced “Active Response” real-time combat that felt more like a fighting game than a card game.
Critics at the time, including IGN and Pocket Gamer, praised its flashy visuals and intense 5-minute matches. It allowed players to build decks across four color archetypes:
- Red: High-speed aggression (Ryu/Kasumi).
- Green: Healing and defense (Chun-Li/X).
- Purple: Manipulation and control (Dante/Morrigan).
- Black: Sacrifice and destruction (Wesker/Nergigante).
Final Thoughts: A Pro-Consumer Exit
While it’s always sad to see a live-service game end, Capcom and GungHo deserve credit for providing an offline path. Most mobile titles, like Square Enix’s recent shutdowns, simply become unplayable. TEPPEN ensures that its incredible original artwork and voice acting stay accessible to fans.
