NPIXEL has announced the official closure of Gran Saga, marking the end of its brief international journey. The service will cease on April 30th, 2025, and in-app purchases (IAPs) along with downloads have already been disabled.
Launched successfully in Japan in 2021, Gran Saga's global version was released in November 2024 but managed to last only six months before the decision to shut down was made. The primary reasons for this closure appear to be financial instability and the challenge of sustaining a viable service amidst a highly competitive global market.
The mobile gaming genre is dominated by established titles that have cultivated loyal player bases, making it extremely challenging for newcomers to gain traction unless they offer something revolutionary. Despite its initial success in Japan, Gran Saga couldn't replicate that momentum internationally, leading to its premature closure.
Gran Saga's closure is part of a broader trend of gacha RPGs shutting down. Just last month, I discussed the closure of My Hero Academia: The Strongest Hero, and it's not the only one. Numerous other games have succumbed to the pressures of an oversaturated market. With so many choices available, players often prefer to stick with familiar games, making it difficult for new or niche titles to sustain themselves over time.
For those who made recent purchases and are interested in a refund, you have until May 30th to submit a request. However, refunds might not be possible if you've already used your purchases or due to other store policies.
If you spent time in Ethprozen, this farewell is undoubtedly difficult, but it's becoming increasingly common in the mobile gaming industry.
For those looking for a new game, you can explore our list of the best MMOs to play on Android to find a suitable replacement!
