Akatsuki Games has made the surprising announcement of the End of Service (EOS) for their latest game, Tribe Nine. Launched in February across Android, iOS, and PC (Steam), the decision to terminate the game so soon has left many fans in disbelief. What's causing this unexpected shutdown? Let's delve into the details.
When Is the Tribe Nine EOS?
Tribe Nine is set to officially shut down on November 27th, 2025. Alongside this announcement, Akatsuki Games has confirmed that Chapter 4 of the main story will not be released. This is particularly disappointing as the game had just started teasing significant plot developments. As of May 15th, all new updates, features, bug fixes, and content releases have been canceled, dashing any hopes of the previously mentioned adjustments or new features.
Unfortunately, two anticipated characters, Ichinosuke Akiba and Saizo Akiba, will not be joining the roster as planned. On a positive note, 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 after the Revenio contract concludes.
Additionally, purchases of Enigma Entities and Daily Passes are no longer available through the app or web store. However, players can continue using their existing Enigma Entities until the game's official shutdown.
Why Did It Fail So Soon?
Tribe Nine is a free-to-play extreme action RPG known for its unique style and compelling worldbuilding. Despite its quality, the game faced challenges from the start. A notably slow release schedule, with only one story chapter and one event in the first three months, contributed to player dissatisfaction. Moreover, the game's monetization model didn't encourage spending; players could build a strong team with just one pull and didn't need duplicates, which was beneficial for players but detrimental to the developers' revenue.
The decision to incorporate a gacha system seems to have been a risky move for Tribe Nine, and it ultimately did not yield the desired results. Despite these setbacks, the game remains playable until November 27th. If you haven't yet experienced Tribe Nine, you can still check it out on the Google Play Store.
For more on similar developments in the gaming world, consider reading about Square Enix's decision to cancel Kingdom Hearts: Missing-Link.
