Tribe Nine Reveals EOS Plans Shortly After Global Launch

Akatsuki Games has announced the end-of-service (EOS) for their latest title, Tribe Nine, and it's hard to believe. The game hit the shelves on Android, iOS, and PC via Steam just a few months ago in February. What's behind this decision? Let's delve into the details.

When Is the Tribe Nine EOS?

Tribe Nine will officially shut down on November 27th, 2025. Alongside this announcement, Akatsuki Games has confirmed that Chapter 4 of the main story will not be released. This news comes just as the game was beginning to tease what was in store next, making it a major letdown for fans.

As of May 15th, all new updates, features, bug fixes, and content releases have been canceled. This means any previously mentioned in-game adjustments or new features are no longer on the agenda.

Two characters, Ichinosuke Akiba and Saizo Akiba, who were slated to join the roster, will not be added. Furthermore, 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 concludes.

Purchasing Enigma Entities or Daily Passes is no longer possible through the app or web store. However, players can still use any existing Enigma Entities until the official shutdown of Tribe Nine.

Why Did It Fail So Soon?

Tribe Nine is a free-to-play extreme action RPG that boasts a unique style and rich worldbuilding. Despite its quality, the game struggled from the start.

It had a notably slow release schedule, with only one story chapter and one event released over three months. Additionally, there was little incentive for players to spend money. The ability to build a strong team with a single pull and the lack of necessity for duplicates was beneficial for players but detrimental to the developers' revenue.

Opting for a gacha model seems to have been a risky move for Tribe Nine, and unfortunately, it didn't pay off. However, the game remains playable until November 27th. If you haven't yet, you can still check it out on the Google Play Store.

For those interested in similar news, you might want to read about Square Enix's decision to cancel Kingdom Hearts: Missing-Link.