Gran Saga Shutting Down Next Month

NPIXEL has officially announced the closure of Gran Saga, signaling the end of its brief international journey. The game's service will cease on April 30th, 2025, with in-app purchases and downloads already disabled.

Gran Saga, which initially launched successfully in Japan in 2021, made its global debut in November 2024 but managed to last only six months before the decision to shut down was made. The closure is attributed to financial instability and challenges in maintaining a sustainable service in the highly competitive global market.

The genre is dominated by established titles with loyal player bases, making it extremely challenging for new games to break through unless they offer something revolutionary. Although Gran Saga enjoyed early success in Japan, this momentum did not translate internationally, leading to its early termination.

This closure adds to the growing list of gacha RPGs that have shut down recently. For instance, last month saw the end of My Hero Academia: The Strongest Hero, among others, highlighting the difficulties new or niche games face in an oversaturated market where players tend to stick with familiar options.

For those who made purchases in Gran Saga and are seeking refunds, you have until May 30th to submit your request. However, refunds might not be possible if you've already utilized your purchases or due to other store policies.

If you've spent time in Ethprozen, this farewell is undoubtedly tough, but it's becoming an increasingly common occurrence in the mobile gaming industry.

For those looking for a new game, you can explore our list of the best MMOs to play on Android to find a suitable replacement.