Tribe Nine Closes EOS Services Post-Launch

Akatsuki Games has announced the End of Service (EOS) for their latest release, Tribe Nine. The game, which launched on Android, iOS, and PC via Steam just a few months ago in February, is now heading for an early shutdown. What led to this abrupt decision? Let’s take a closer look.

When Is the Tribe Nine EOS?

Tribe Nine will officially cease operations on November 27th, 2025. Akatsuki Games has also confirmed that Chapter 4 of the main storyline will not be released, leaving players in the dark after recent major story reveals. This news has left the community deeply disappointed.

As of May 15th, the development team has halted all new updates, features, bug fixes, and content releases. Any previously announced adjustments or additions mentioned in earlier in-game messages are now officially cancelled.

Additionally, two planned characters, Ichinosuke Akiba and Saizo Akiba, will no longer be introduced to the game’s roster.

Refunds will be processed for Enigma Entities purchased through features such as Armed Support, Advanced Support, and the Support Contract – Revenio. Refunds will become available after each player’s Revenio contract expires.

Furthermore, players can no longer purchase Enigma Entities or Daily Passes through the in-game store or web shop. Existing Enigma Entities can still be used until Tribe Nine’s official closure.

Why Did It Fail, So Soon?

Tribe Nine was a free-to-play extreme action RPG with a distinctive art style and worldbuilding. Although it showed promise, the game struggled to retain a stable player base right from launch.

The release schedule was notably slow—only one story chapter and one event were introduced over three months. Moreover, there was little incentive for players to spend money. Building a competitive team required minimal investment, and duplicate characters weren’t necessary—great for players, but unsustainable for long-term revenue.

Adopting a gacha model appears to have been a risky move for Tribe Nine—one that ultimately didn't succeed. Despite its impending shutdown, the game remains accessible until November 27th. If you haven't tried it yet, you can download it from the Google Play Store.

In other similar news, check out our coverage of Square Enix’s cancellation of Kingdom Hearts: Missing-Link.