"Tribe Nine Cancelled Just Three Months Post-Launch"

It's rare for me to express true astonishment in writing, but I think I speak for most people when I say I was shocked to learn that Tribe Nine is set to be shuttered. According to a recent news post, the servers will be shut off on November 27th, with any upcoming updates now cancelled. This abrupt end marks a somber note for the game, especially considering its impressive milestone of over ten million downloads just a couple of months ago.

Based on the anime series of the same name and featuring art by Danganronpa veteran Rui Komatsuzaki, Tribe Nine offered regular ARPG gameplay along with the unique Xtreme Baseball boss battles that fans of the series will recognize. The game's sudden cancellation continues a troubling trend over the last few years, where numerous releases have been axed after less than a year in service. This recurring pattern can make fans wary of investing time and emotion into new games, given the ever-present threat of an end-of-service (EOS) announcement.

Tribeless Given that Rui Komatsuzaki's art has also been featured in the well-received Hundred Line -Last Defence Academy- on other platforms, it's puzzling why Tribe Nine has been cancelled so swiftly. This move could potentially backfire on developer Akatsuki Games, especially as they prepare to launch another anime-based game, Kaiju No.8: The Game. While they may be hoping to attract fans of the existing series, casual players might be hesitant, given Akatsuki's recent track record. For fans of Tribe Nine, this news certainly doesn't make for a happy Friday.

In light of these developments, it's worth noting that paid Enigma Entities will be refunded, and in-game purchases will be halted as the servers wind down. Despite this setback, there are still plenty of fantastic new releases to explore. Why not check out our latest feature covering the top five new mobile games to try this week on mobile for some of our top picks?