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 across Android, iOS, and PC (via Steam), the game is already facing its demise. Let's delve into the details and reasons behind this unexpected decision.
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 begun teasing significant developments in its narrative. As of May 15th, all new updates, features, bug fixes, and content releases have been halted. This means that any previously announced adjustments or new features are no longer in the pipeline.
Two anticipated characters, Ichinosuke Akiba and Saizo Akiba, who were slated to join the game's roster, will not be added. Additionally, refunds will be issued for Paid Enigma Entities used on items such as Armed Support, Advanced Support, and the Support Contract – Revenio, with refunds processed after the Revenio contract concludes.
Purchases of Enigma Entities and Daily Passes have been discontinued through both the app and web store. However, players can still utilize 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 struggled from the outset. One major issue was its slow release schedule, featuring only one story chapter and one event over three months. Additionally, the game's monetization model did not encourage spending, as players could build a strong team with just one pull and did not require duplicates, which, while beneficial for players, was detrimental to the developers' revenue.
It appears that the decision to adopt a gacha system was a risky move for *Tribe Nine*, and unfortunately, it did not yield the desired results. Despite this, the game remains playable until November 27th, and you can still experience it on the Google Play Store if you haven't yet.
For more insights into similar gaming industry news, check out the recent developments on Square Enix’s *Kingdom Hearts: Missing-Link* cancellation.
