Akatsuki Games has just dropped a bombshell: the end of service (EOS) for their latest game, Tribe Nine, is on the horizon. Can you believe it? This game, which hit Android, iOS, and PC (via Steam) back in February, is already facing its demise. Let's dive into the details and find out why it's happening.
When Is the Tribe Nine EOS?
Mark your calendars: Tribe Nine is officially shutting down on November 27th, 2025. Alongside this sad news, Akatsuki Games has confirmed that Chapter 4 of the main story won't see the light of day. It's a real letdown, especially since the game had just started teasing what was coming next. As of May 15th, all new updates, features, bug fixes, and content releases have been cancelled. So, those adjustments or new features you saw mentioned in earlier in-game notices? Forget about them; they're off the table.
Two characters, Ichinosuke Akiba and Saizo Akiba, who were slated to join the roster, won't be making their debut after all. On the brighter side, refunds will be issued for Paid Enigma Entities spent on items like Armed Support, Advanced Support, and the Support Contract – Revenio. These refunds will kick in once the Revenio contract ends.
Also, you won't be able to purchase Enigma Entities or Daily Passes anymore, whether through the app or the web store. However, you can still use the Enigma Entities you already have until Tribe Nine officially shuts down.
Why Did It Fail, So Soon?
Tribe Nine is a free-to-play extreme action RPG that boasts a unique style and worldbuilding. It's a solid game, but from the get-go, it faced some serious challenges. The release schedule was painfully slow, with only one story chapter and one event in the first three months. Additionally, there wasn't much incentive for players to spend money. You could build a strong team with just one pull, and duplicates weren't necessary, which was fantastic for players but not so great for the developers.
I think opting for a gacha system was a risky move for Tribe Nine, and unfortunately, it didn't pay off. Despite this, the game is still playable until November 27th, so if you haven't tried it yet, head over to the Google Play Store and give it a shot.
And while you're at it, don't miss out on another piece of similar news: Square Enix’s Kingdom Hearts: Missing-Link is also getting cancelled!
