"Tribe Nine Ends Service Globally Months After Launch"

Akatsuki Games has recently announced the end of service (EOS) for their latest title, Tribe Nine. It's shocking news, especially since the game hit the shelves for Android, iOS, and PC (via Steam) only a few months ago, in February. What could be the reasons behind such an abrupt decision? Let's dive in and explore.

When Is the Tribe Nine EOS?

Tribe Nine will officially cease operations on November 27th, 2025. Along with this disheartening news, Akatsuki Games has confirmed that Chapter 4 of the main story will not see the light of day. This is particularly frustrating as the game had just begun to tease significant upcoming developments. It's a real letdown for fans.

As of May 15th, all plans for new updates, features, bug fixes, and content releases have been canceled. Any previously mentioned adjustments or new features in-game notices are now off the agenda.

Unfortunately, two characters, Ichinosuke Akiba and Saizo Akiba, who were slated to join the game, will no longer be added to the roster.

On the brighter side, refunds will be issued for Paid Enigma Entities used on items like Armed Support, Advanced Support, and the Support Contract – Revenio. These refunds will be processed once the Revenio contract concludes.

Moreover, you won't be able to purchase Enigma Entities or Daily Passes through the app or the web store anymore. However, you can still use your existing Enigma Entities until the official shutdown of Tribe Nine.

Why Did It Fail So Soon?

Tribe Nine is a free-to-play extreme action RPG that boasts a distinctive style and intriguing worldbuilding. Despite its quality, the game faced challenges right from the start.

The release schedule was notably slow, with only one story chapter and one event released over three months. Additionally, the game did not encourage significant spending. Players could build a robust team with just one pull and didn't require duplicates, which was beneficial for players but not for the developers.

It seems that adopting a gacha model was a risky move for Tribe Nine, and unfortunately, it did not yield the desired results. Nevertheless, the game remains available to play until November 27th. If you're curious, you can still give it a try on the Google Play Store.

For more insights into similar situations, don't miss out on reading about Square Enix's decision to cancel Kingdom Hearts: Missing-Link.