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 news of its impending closure has left many fans stunned. What could have led to the early demise of this promising title? Let's delve deeper 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, cutting short the narrative just as it was beginning to build momentum with intriguing hints about future developments. This is a significant disappointment for the community.
As of May 15th, all future updates, including new features, bug fixes, and content releases, have been canceled. This means that any previously mentioned adjustments or new features within in-game notices are no longer on the horizon.
Two anticipated characters, Ichinosuke Akiba and Saizo Akiba, who were slated to join the game's roster, will unfortunately not be added. This is yet another blow to the game's content pipeline.
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 once the Revenio contract concludes.
Furthermore, you will no longer be able to purchase Enigma Entities or Daily Passes through the app or web store. However, you can continue to use any Enigma Entities you currently possess until the official shutdown of Tribe Nine.
Why Did It Fail, So Soon?
Tribe Nine is a free-to-play extreme action RPG that boasts a unique style and rich worldbuilding. Despite its quality, the game faced challenges from the outset.
One of the primary issues was the slow release schedule, with only one story chapter and one event released over the course of three months. Additionally, the game's monetization model did not encourage spending; players could assemble a formidable team with a single pull, and duplicate characters were not necessary for progression. While this was a boon for players, it likely did not meet the financial expectations of the developers.
It appears that adopting a gacha system was a risky move for Tribe Nine, and it ultimately did not yield the desired results. Nevertheless, the game remains playable until November 27th, so if you haven't yet experienced it, you can still give it a try on the Google Play Store.
For more on similar developments in the gaming world, check out the news on Square Enix's decision to cancel Kingdom Hearts: Missing-Link.
