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 for Tribe Nine will be shut off on November 27th, with any upcoming updates now cancelled and the game reaching its end of service (EOS).
This abrupt end for Tribe Nine, which only a couple of months ago celebrated over ten million downloads, marks a disappointing conclusion. The game, inspired by the anime series of the same name and featuring artwork by Danganronpa's Rui Komatsuzaki, offered fans a mix of regular ARPG gameplay and the unique Xtreme Baseball boss battles characteristic of the series.
The sudden cancellation of Tribe Nine continues a troubling trend in recent years, where numerous games are discontinued within less than a year of their release. For fans who invest time and emotion into these games, the looming threat of EOS can make it challenging to engage fully with new releases.
TribelessGiven that Rui Komatsuzaki's distinctive art has been well-received in projects like Hundred Line -Last Defence Academy- on other platforms, the decision to cancel Tribe Nine seems perplexing. This early termination could negatively impact developer Akatsuki Games' reputation.
With another anime-inspired title, Kaiju No.8: The Game, on the horizon, Akatsuki Games is likely hoping to attract fans of the existing series. However, casual players might be hesitant to engage with a new release from a developer with a history of short-lived games. For fans of Tribe Nine, this news is undoubtedly a bitter pill to swallow.
On a brighter note, there are still numerous excellent games available to explore. Why not check out our latest feature on the top five new mobile games to try this week for some of our top recommendations?
In response to the closure, Akatsuki Games has announced that all paid Enigma Entities will be refunded, and in-game purchases will be halted immediately to ensure a smooth transition for players.
