"Tribe Nine Ends EOS Support Shortly After Global Launch"

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 across Android, iOS, and PC (via Steam), the news of its impending shutdown has left many fans in disbelief. Let's delve into the details and explore what might have led to this decision.

When Is the Tribe Nine EOS?

Tribe Nine is set to officially shut down on November 27th, 2025. In addition to the shutdown, Akatsuki Games has confirmed that Chapter 4 of the main story will not be released. This is particularly disappointing given the recent teases about upcoming plot developments. The game's development has also come to a halt, with all new updates, features, bug fixes, and content releases canceled as of May 15th. This means any previously mentioned adjustments or new features are no longer in the pipeline.

Two anticipated characters, Ichinosuke Akiba and Saizo Akiba, will not be added to the roster. On the financial front, refunds will be processed for Paid Enigma Entities used on items like Armed Support, Advanced Support, and the Support Contract – Revenio, with refunds taking effect 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, existing Enigma Entities can still be used until the game's official shutdown.

Why Did It Fail, So Soon?

Tribe Nine, a free-to-play extreme action RPG, boasts a unique style and compelling worldbuilding. Despite its quality, the game faced challenges from the start. A slow release schedule, with only one story chapter and one event in the first three months, didn't help in retaining player interest. Additionally, the game's monetization model didn't encourage spending; players could build a strong team with just one pull and didn't need duplicates, which, while beneficial for players, was not ideal for the developers' revenue.

The decision to implement a gacha system appears to have been a risky move for Tribe Nine, and unfortunately, it didn't yield the desired results. Despite these setbacks, 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.

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