Gran Saga to close its doors next month

NPIXEL has announced the closure of Gran Saga, marking the end of its brief international journey. The service will officially end on April 30th, 2025, and in-app purchases (IAPs) along with downloads have already been disabled.

Originally launched in Japan in 2021 with significant success, Gran Saga's global version only debuted in November 2024. Unfortunately, it struggled to maintain momentum and will cease operations after just six months.

The decision to shut down stems from financial instability and challenges in sustaining a viable service. Despite a strong start in Japan, Gran Saga found it difficult to carve out a niche in the highly competitive global market, which is dominated by established games with loyal player bases. New entrants need to offer something truly innovative to succeed, a hurdle Gran Saga couldn't overcome internationally.

Gran Saga's closure reflects a broader trend of gacha RPGs shutting down amid market saturation. Just last month, I discussed the closure of My Hero Academia: The Strongest Hero, and it's not alone. Many other games have also succumbed to the pressures of an oversaturated market, where players often prefer sticking with familiar titles.

For those who made recent purchases and are seeking refunds, you have until May 30th to submit an inquiry. However, refunds may not be possible if you've already used the purchased items or due to other store policies.

If you spent time in Ethprozen, this closure is a tough goodbye, but it's becoming increasingly common in the mobile gaming industry.

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