NPIXEL has officially announced the closure of Gran Saga, signaling the end of its brief international journey. The game's service will conclude on April 30th, 2025, and in-app purchases (IAPs) along with downloads have already been disabled.
Originally launched in Japan in 2021 with significant success, Gran Saga's global version was introduced in November 2024. However, it managed to survive for only six months before the decision to shut down was made.
The primary reasons for the closure appear to be financial instability and challenges in maintaining a sustainable service. Despite an impressive start, Gran Saga struggled to establish itself in the highly competitive global market.
The gacha RPG genre is dominated by well-established games with loyal player bases, making it extremely difficult for newcomers to break through unless they offer something revolutionary. Although Gran Saga enjoyed early success in Japan, it failed to replicate this momentum globally, leading to its early demise.
Gran Saga's closure is part of a broader trend of gacha RPGs shutting down. Just last month, I reported on the closure of My Hero Academia: The Strongest Hero, which was not an isolated incident. Several other games have also succumbed to the pressures of an oversaturated market. With so many choices, players often prefer sticking to familiar titles, making it challenging for new or niche games to sustain themselves long-term.
For players who have made recent purchases and are seeking refunds, you have until May 30th to submit your inquiries. However, refunds may not be possible if the purchases have already been used or due to other store policies.
If you've spent time in the world of Ethprozen, this farewell is undoubtedly bittersweet, but it's becoming increasingly common in the mobile gaming industry.
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