Tribe Nine canceled shortly after launch

Tribe Nine's latest update has been canceled, with an End of Service (EOS) announcement confirming the game's closure. Servers will officially shut down on November 27th, with refunds issued for paid Enigma Entities and in-game purchases discontinued.

This news comes as a genuine surprise—rarely do I express such candid astonishment, but I believe many share my reaction to Tribe Nine's impending shutdown. According to official sources, all planned updates have been scrapped as the November 27th termination date approaches.

The sudden closure marks a disappointing end for Tribe Nine, which recently celebrated surpassing 10 million downloads. Inspired by its同名 anime and featuring character designs by Danganronpa artist Rui Komatsuzaki, the game blended standard ARPG mechanics with its signature "Xtreme Baseball" boss battles loved by fans.

This abrupt discontinuation follows a concerning industry pattern where multiple live-service games have been terminated within their first year—a trend that understandably makes players hesitant to invest time in new releases with EOS risks looming overhead.

Considering Rui Komatsuzaki's successful involvement in projects like Hundred Line -Last Defence Academy-, Tribe Nine's cancellation appears particularly puzzling. Developer Akatsuki Games may face repercussions for abandoning the title so soon after launch, especially with their upcoming anime adaptation Kaiju No.8: The Game on the horizon.

While the studio hopes to attract fans of the Kaiju No.8 franchise, skeptical players might hesitate to engage given this recent track record. For dedicated Tribe Nine players, this announcement undoubtedly casts a shadow over what should have been an enjoyable gaming experience.

For those seeking new gaming experiences, we recommend exploring our recent feature highlighting the top five mobile games worth trying this week for quality alternatives.