Tribe Nine Terminated Three Months After Launch

• Tribe Nine's latest update scrapped, end of service confirmed
• Servers to cease operation on November 27th
• Refunds issued for paid Enigma Entities, in-game purchases suspended

It's rare to be genuinely stunned by news, but the abrupt closure of Tribe Nine left many reeling. A recent announcement confirmed that servers will shut down on November 27th, with all planned updates canceled.

The sudden demise of Tribe Nine, which celebrated over ten million downloads just months ago, marks a bitter end. Inspired by the anime of the same name and featuring art by Danganronpa’s Rui Komatsuzaki, the game offered classic ARPG gameplay alongside its signature Xtreme Baseball boss battles, beloved by fans.

The abrupt cancellation of Tribe Nine reflects a troubling pattern of games being discontinued within their first year. For fans, investing in such titles feels increasingly risky with the constant threat of early termination.

Tribeless Future

Given Rui Komatsuzaki’s acclaimed work on Hundred Line -Last Defence Academy- across other platforms, the swift cancellation of Tribe Nine is puzzling. Developer Akatsuki Games may face backlash for pulling the plug so soon after launch.

With Kaiju No.8: The Game, another anime-inspired title, on the horizon, Akatsuki is likely aiming to attract fans of the series. However, wary players may hesitate, given the studio’s history of abrupt closures. For Tribe Nine fans, this news casts a shadow over the weekend.

Still, plenty of exciting releases await. Explore our latest feature on the top five new mobile games to play this week for fresh recommendations.