Tribe Nine Ends EOS Support Shortly After Global Launch

Akatsuki Games has shocked the gaming community with the announcement of the end-of-service (EOS) for their latest title, Tribe Nine. Launched just a few months ago in February across Android, iOS, and PC (Steam), the sudden decision to terminate the game's service has left fans wondering what went wrong.

When Is the Tribe Nine EOS?

Tribe Nine is scheduled to shut down on November 27th, 2025. Alongside this announcement, Akatsuki Games confirmed that Chapter 4 of the main story will not see the light of day, a blow to fans eagerly awaiting the next installment, especially after recent teasers hinted at exciting developments. This decision is indeed disappointing.

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

Additionally, two anticipated characters, Ichinosuke Akiba and Saizo Akiba, who were set to join the game's roster, will not be added. 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 after the Revenio contract concludes.

Players will no longer be able to purchase Enigma Entities or Daily Passes through the app or the web store. However, existing Enigma Entities can still be used 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. The release schedule was notably slow, with only one story chapter and one event released over the first three months. Moreover, there was little incentive for players to spend money. The ability to build a strong team with just one pull and no need for duplicate characters was a boon for players but a challenge for the developers' revenue model.

It seems that adopting a gacha system was a risky move for Tribe Nine, and unfortunately, it did not yield the desired results. Nevertheless, the game remains playable until November 27th. If you haven't tried it yet, you can still check it out on the Google Play Store.

For more insights into similar gaming industry news, take a look at the recent cancellation of Square Enix's Kingdom Hearts: Missing-Link.