Akatsuki Games has made the surprising announcement of the end of service (EOS) for their latest game, Tribe Nine. Launched just a few months ago in February on Android, iOS, and PC via Steam, the decision to shut down the game has left many fans puzzled and disappointed. Let's dive into the details and explore the reasons behind this abrupt closure.
When Is the Tribe Nine EOS?
Tribe Nine is set to officially shut down on November 27th, 2025. Along with this announcement, Akatsuki Games confirmed that Chapter 4 of the main story, which had been eagerly anticipated after recent teasers, will not see the light of day. This news comes as a bitter pill to swallow for many fans.
As of May 15th, all planned updates, new features, bug fixes, and content releases have been canceled. This includes any adjustments or new features that were previously mentioned in-game. Additionally, two characters, Ichinosuke Akiba and Saizo Akiba, who were slated to join the game’s roster, will no longer be added.
On the refund front, players will receive refunds 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. Furthermore, purchases of Enigma Entities and Daily Passes are no longer available through the app or web store, though players can continue to use 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 distinctive style and immersive worldbuilding. Despite its quality, the game faced challenges from the start. The release schedule was notably slow, with only one story chapter and one event released over three months. Moreover, the game's monetization model did not encourage spending; players could build a strong team with just one pull and didn't need duplicates, which, while beneficial for players, did not support the developers' financial model.
It seems that adopting a gacha system was a risky move for Tribe Nine, and unfortunately, it didn't yield the expected results. Despite this, the game remains available to play until November 27th, 2025. If you're curious, you can still check it out on the Google Play Store.
For more on similar gaming news, be sure to read about Square Enix’s decision to cancel Kingdom Hearts: Missing-Link.
