Akatsuki Games has announced the end of service (EOS) for their latest release, Tribe Nine. It's surprising news, considering the game just launched on Android, iOS, and PC via Steam a few months ago in February. What caused its early demise? Read on to discover the details.
When Is the Tribe Nine EOS?
Tribe Nine is scheduled to shut down permanently on November 27th, 2025. Alongside this announcement, Akatsuki Games confirmed that Chapter 4 of the main story will not be released. This is especially disappointing as the game had recently begun teasing significant upcoming developments.
As of May 15th, all planned updates, new features, bug fixes, and content releases have been canceled. This means any previously announced adjustments or additions mentioned in official notices are no longer happening.
Two anticipated characters, Ichinosuke Akiba and Saizo Akiba, will also not be added to the game's roster.
Refunds will be provided 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 period concludes.
Additionally, purchasing Enigma Entities or Daily Passes is no longer possible through the in-app store or web shop. Players can continue using any existing Enigma Entities until Tribe Nine's official closure.
Why Did It Fail, So Soon?
Tribe Nine is a free-to-play extreme action RPG with distinctive aesthetics and world-building. While the game had merit, it faced challenges from the start.
Its content rollout was slow, with only one story chapter and one event released over three months. Furthermore, there was little incentive for players to spend money. Building a competitive team was achievable with minimal pulls, and duplicate characters weren't necessary—great for player budgets but problematic for revenue.
Adopting a gacha model appears to have been a risky move for Tribe Nine that ultimately didn't succeed. The game remains playable until November 27th, so you can still try it on the Google Play Store if you're interested.
For similar news, check out our coverage of Square Enix's cancellation of Kingdom Hearts: Missing-Link.
