"Tribe Nine Ends EOS Support Shortly After Global Launch"

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 decision to terminate the game so soon has left many fans bewildered. Let's delve into the details and explore what led to this abrupt end.

When Is the Tribe Nine EOS?

Tribe Nine is set to officially shut down on November 27th, 2025. Alongside this disheartening news, Akatsuki Games has confirmed that Chapter 4 of the main story will not see the light of day. This is particularly disappointing as the game had recently begun to tease significant developments in the storyline. As of May 15th, all new updates, features, bug fixes, and content releases have been canceled. This means that any previously announced in-game adjustments or new features are now off the table.

Additionally, two anticipated characters, Ichinosuke Akiba and Saizo Akiba, who were slated to join the game's roster, will no longer be added. In terms of player compensation, refunds will be issued for Paid Enigma Entities spent on items like Armed Support, Advanced Support, and the Support Contract – Revenio, with refunds beginning after the Revenio contract concludes.

Furthermore, players can no longer purchase Enigma Entities or Daily Passes, whether through the app or the web store. However, you can continue using your existing Enigma Entities until the official shutdown of Tribe Nine.

Why Did It Fail, So Soon?

Tribe Nine is a free-to-play extreme action RPG known for its unique style and worldbuilding. Despite its quality, the game faced challenges from the outset. The release schedule was notably slow, with only one story chapter and one event being rolled out over three months. Moreover, the game's monetization model did not encourage significant spending, as players could assemble a strong team with just one pull and did not require duplicates to enhance their gameplay experience. This was beneficial for players but not sustainable for the developers.

It seems that opting for a gacha system was a risky move for Tribe Nine, and unfortunately, it did not yield the expected results. Despite its impending closure, the game remains playable until November 27th, so if you haven't yet, you might want to give it a try on the Google Play Store.

For more on similar game cancellations, be sure to read about Square Enix's decision regarding Kingdom Hearts: Missing-Link.