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 news of its impending shutdown has left many fans in disbelief. What factors contributed to this decision? Let's delve into the details.
When Is the Tribe Nine EOS?
Tribe Nine is set to officially close its doors on November 27th, 2025. Alongside this announcement, Akatsuki Games has also confirmed that Chapter 4 of the main story will not be released. This is particularly disappointing as the game had just started teasing what was to come next.
As of May 15th, all planned updates, new features, bug fixes, and content releases have been canceled. This means any adjustments or new features previously mentioned in in-game notices are now off the table.
Additionally, two anticipated characters, Ichinosuke Akiba and Saizo Akiba, who were set to join the game's roster, will no longer be added.
Refunds will be issued for Paid Enigma Entities used on items such as Armed Support, Advanced Support, and the Support Contract – Revenio. These refunds will be processed after the Revenio contract concludes.
Players 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 Tribe Nine's official shutdown.
Why Did It Fail, So Soon?
Tribe Nine is a free-to-play extreme action RPG that boasts a distinctive style and engaging worldbuilding. Despite its quality, the game faced challenges from the outset.
It suffered from a slow release schedule, with only one story chapter and one event released over a span of three months. Moreover, the game lacked incentives for in-game spending. Players could build a competitive team with just one pull, and duplicate items (dupes) were not necessary, which, while beneficial for players, was not conducive to the developers' revenue model.
The decision to implement a gacha system appears to have been a risky move for Tribe Nine, and unfortunately, it did not yield the desired results. Despite this, the game remains available to play until November 27th, 2025. If you haven't experienced it yet, you can find Tribe Nine on the Google Play Store.
For more on similar news, check out the cancellation of Square Enix’s Kingdom Hearts: Missing-Link.
