Animal Restaurant is a popular mobile game developed by Cheetah Mobile. In the game, players run their own restaurant, prepare food and drinks, and serve animal customers. Recently, some Snapchat users have reported that they can no longer access or play Animal Restaurant on the Snapchat platform. This has led to questions around whether Snapchat has removed the game from its platform.
Did Snapchat remove Animal Restaurant completely?
Based on reports from users, it seems that Snapchat has removed the ability to directly open and play Animal Restaurant within the Snapchat app. Previously, Snapchat had featured Animal Restaurant as a playable “mini-game” that could be accessed directly via a sticker within chats. This feature appears to have been disabled.
However, Snapchat has not completely removed the game altogether. Users can still share Animal Restaurant stickers and access links to download the game via the Snapchat platform. But the game itself can no longer be directly launched and played within Snapchat.
Why did Snapchat remove direct access to Animal Restaurant?
Snapchat has not officially commented on the reason behind removing direct access to Animal Restaurant. However, there are a few potential explanations:
- The partnership between Snapchat and Cheetah Mobile to feature Animal Restaurant may have ended. Snapchat rotates different games and apps as mini-games within its platform.
- Snapchat may be looking to feature other games rather than Animal Restaurant going forward. Removing direct access allows them to free up resources for other mini-games.
- There may have been technical issues or problems in maintaining Animal Restaurant as a mini-game within Snapchat’s infrastructure.
- Snapchat may have wanted to simplify its in-app gaming platform and removed access to third-party games like Animal Restaurant as part of a broader strategy.
Without an official statement, the exact reasons are unclear. But the removal does seem to be an intentional decision by Snapchat as part of a strategy shift around in-app games.
Can I still play Animal Restaurant if I originally accessed it via Snapchat?
Yes, you can still play Animal Restaurant even if you initially downloaded it through Snapchat. Here are some options:
- If you already have Animal Restaurant installed, you can open it directly from your device’s home screen or app list.
- You can download Animal Restaurant again from your device’s app store. Your previous game progress should still be saved through your Snapchat login or guest account.
- You can click on Animal Restaurant links shared through Snapchat to be taken to the game’s page in your device’s app store.
- Search for “Animal Restaurant” directly in your app store to redownload the game.
As long as you have an existing account, either through a Snapchat login or guest account, your game progress and information should still be accessible in Animal Restaurant.
Can I use Animal Restaurant stickers on Snapchat?
Yes, Snapchat has not removed the ability to use Animal Restaurant stickers in chats. To access them:
- Open a chat in the Snapchat app.
- Tap the sticker icon in the top right of the chat window.
- Scroll through the stickers until you see the Animal Restaurant section.
- Tap on any Animal Restaurant sticker to add it to your chat.
So Snapchat users can still share and use Animal Restaurant stickers, even though direct access to playing the game has been removed.
Is this removal permanent or could Animal Restaurant return in the future?
At this point, it’s unclear if Animal Restaurant could return to Snapchat as a mini-game in the future. Since Snapchat has not confirmed the reasons behind removing direct access, the possibility remains open.
Snapchat does have a track record of rotating different mini-game apps over time based on partnerships and promotions. It’s possible they could partner with Cheetah Mobile again to bring back Animal Restaurant.
However, given that several months have passed since direct access was removed, it seems unlikely Animal Restaurant will be re-added in the immediate future. But Snapchat users can continue sharing their love for the game through stickers.
Conclusion
In summary – Snapchat has removed the ability to directly launch and play Animal Restaurant from within its app. The game had previously been available as a mini-game. While the exact reasons are unclear, this removal appears to be an intentional decision by Snapchat.
However, Snapchat has not deleted Animal Restaurant completely. Users can still download the game separately, share Animal Restaurant stickers, and access download links. So the game lives on, just not as seamlessly integrated into Snapchat anymore.
It remains to be seen whether Snapchat could opt to bring back Animal Restaurant as a directly playable mini-game again down the road. For now, fans will have to launch the game outside of Snapchat, even if they discovered it initially through the platform.