"Tribe Nine Ends EOS Support Shortly After Global Launch"

Akatsuki Games has announced the end-of-service (EOS) for their latest game, Tribe Nine. It's hard to believe, but the game, which launched on Android, iOS, and PC (via Steam) in February, is already facing its demise. Let's delve into the details and reasons behind this decision.

When Is the Tribe Nine EOS?

Tribe Nine will 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 recently started teasing significant plot developments. The anticipation for what was to come has now been cut short.

As of May 15th, all new updates, features, bug fixes, and content releases have been canceled. This means that any previously mentioned adjustments or new features in in-game notices are no longer happening.

Additionally, two anticipated characters, Ichinosuke Akiba and Saizo Akiba, who were set to join the game's roster, will not 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. These refunds will be processed after the Revenio contract expires.

Purchases of Enigma Entities and Daily Passes are no longer available through the app or web store. However, players can continue using their existing Enigma Entities until Tribe Nine'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 faced several challenges from the start.

One major issue was its slow release schedule, with only one story chapter and one event released over three months. Furthermore, there was little incentive for players to spend money. The game allowed players to build a strong team with just one pull, and duplicate characters were not necessary for progression. While this was beneficial for players, it did not generate sufficient revenue for the developers.

It seems that adopting a gacha model was a risky move for Tribe Nine, and unfortunately, it did not succeed. Nevertheless, the game remains playable until November 27th, so if you haven't tried it yet, you can still check it out on the Google Play Store.

For more news on game cancellations, you might also be interested in reading about Square Enix's Kingdom Hearts: Missing-Link getting canceled.