NPIXEL has announced that Gran Saga will officially shut down, marking the end of its brief international journey. The service will terminate on April 30th, 2025, and in-app purchases (IAPs) along with new downloads have already been disabled.
Originally launched in Japan in 2021 to great acclaim, Gran Saga's global version debuted in November 2024 but only managed to last six months before the decision to close was made.
The closure appears to stem from financial instability and challenges in maintaining a sustainable service. Although Gran Saga made an impressive start, it struggled to establish itself in the highly competitive global market.
The genre is saturated with well-established games that have loyal player bases, making it extremely challenging for newcomers to break through without offering something revolutionary. Despite its initial success in Japan, that momentum did not translate internationally, resulting in an early exit.
This closure is part of a broader trend of gacha RPGs shutting down. Just last month, I reported on the closure of My Hero Academia: The Strongest Hero, and it's not the only one. Several other games have also succumbed to the pressures of an oversaturated market. With so many options available, players tend to stick with familiar titles, making it difficult for new or niche games to sustain long-term engagement.
For those who have made recent purchases and are interested in a refund, you have until May 30th to submit an inquiry. Please note that refunds may not be possible if you have already used your purchases or due to other store policies.
If you spent time in the world of Ethprozen, this farewell is undoubtedly tough, but unfortunately, it's becoming increasingly common in the mobile gaming scene.
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