"Tribe Nine Ends EOS Support Shortly After Global Launch"

Akatsuki Games has recently announced the end-of-service (EOS) for their latest game, *Tribe Nine*, which is quite a shock considering it only launched a few months ago in February across Android, iOS, and PC (Steam). Let's delve into the details and explore what might be causing this early closure.

When Is the Tribe Nine EOS?

*Tribe Nine* is set to shut down on November 27th, 2025. Alongside this disappointing news, Akatsuki Games has confirmed that Chapter 4 of the main story will not be released, despite recent teasers hinting at exciting developments. This is particularly disheartening for fans who were eagerly anticipating the next chapter.

As of May 15th, all new updates, features, bug fixes, and content releases have been canceled. This means that any previously announced adjustments or new features will no longer see the light of day. Additionally, two anticipated characters, Ichinosuke Akiba and Saizo Akiba, who were slated to join the game's roster, will not be added.

On the financial front, refunds will be issued for Paid Enigma Entities used on items like Armed Support, Advanced Support, and the Support Contract – Revenio. These refunds will be processed once the Revenio contract expires. Furthermore, players can no longer purchase Enigma Entities or Daily Passes through the app or the web store. However, you can continue using any Enigma Entities you already own until the official shutdown of *Tribe Nine*.

Why Did It Fail, So Soon?

*Tribe Nine* is a free-to-play extreme action RPG known for its distinctive style and worldbuilding. Despite its quality, the game struggled from the start. One major issue was its slow content release schedule, with only one story chapter and one event released over the first three months. Additionally, the game's monetization model didn't encourage spending; players could build a competitive team with just one pull, and duplicates weren't necessary, which was beneficial for players but detrimental to the developers' revenue.

The decision to implement a gacha system seems to have been a risky move for *Tribe Nine*, and unfortunately, it did not yield the desired results. Despite its impending closure, the game remains playable until November 27th, so if you're curious, you can still check it out on the Google Play Store.

For more on similar news, you might be interested in reading about Square Enix's *Kingdom Hearts: Missing-Link* getting canceled.