Akatsuki Games has officially announced the end of service for its latest title, Tribe Nine. It's surprising news, as the game launched just a few months ago in February on Android, iOS, and PC via Steam. So, what led to this decision? Let's dive into the details.
When Is the Tribe Nine End of Service?
Tribe Nine is scheduled to shut down permanently on November 27, 2025. Alongside this announcement, Akatsuki Games confirmed that Chapter 4 of the main story will not be released. This is particularly disappointing for players, as recent in-game hints had built anticipation for future narrative developments.
As of May 15th, all future updates, including new features, content, and bug fixes, have been canceled. This means any planned adjustments or additions previously mentioned in official notices will no longer happen.
Two anticipated characters, Ichinosuke Akiba and Saizo Akiba, will also not be added to the game's roster.
Regarding refunds, players will receive reimbursements for Paid Enigma Entities spent on specific items like Armed Support, Advanced Support, and the Support Contract – Revenio. These refunds will be processed after the active Revenio contract period concludes.
Furthermore, the sale of Enigma Entities and Daily Passes has been discontinued across all platforms, including in-app and web stores. Players can continue to use any existing Enigma Entities until the final shutdown date.
What Led to Its Early Closure?
Tribe Nine is a free-to-play extreme action RPG praised for its distinctive style and world-building. While a quality game, it faced challenges from the outset.
Its content rollout was notably slow, featuring only one story chapter and a single event over a three-month period. Additionally, the game's economy provided little incentive for player spending. It was possible to assemble a strong team with minimal investment, and duplicate characters weren't necessary—a player-friendly model that unfortunately wasn't sustainable for the developers.
Adopting a gacha monetization model seems to have been a risky bet for Tribe Nine that ultimately didn't succeed. The game will remain playable until November 27th, so it's still available to try on the Google Play Store for those interested.
For related news, you can read about Square Enix's cancellation of Kingdom Hearts: Missing-Link.
