Free-to-play action RPG Tribe Nine announces shutdown months after release
Free-to-play action RPG Tribe Nine is shutting down later this year.
Revealed today, the game will officially shut down on November 27. Tribe Nine was officially released back in February via Akatsuki Games Inc on mobile phones and PC (via Steam). As of this writing, the game has mostly positive reviews on Steam.
A statement from the developers reads:
Thank you for continuing to play TRIBE NINE.
We regret to inform you that service for TRIBE NINE will be terminated on 11/27/2025 JST.
Since the game's launch, the development and operation teams have strived to provide excellent service and improve player experience. However, after careful consideration, we have made the difficult decision to end the game's service.
We are unfortunately unable to deliver Ch. 4 of the story, which we had previously announced.
We apologize for the sudden nature of this announcement to our players.
Information regarding the service termination schedule and any related procedures will be made through in-game notices and on the official website.
As of 05/14/2025 22:00 GMT-8, all scheduled updates and new content releases have been canceled.
Additionally, new features, adjustments, and known-issue fixes previously announced via in-game notices will not be implemented.
With the termination of service, the addition of Ichinosuke Akiba and Saizo Akiba to the game, which were originally scheduled on the roadmap, will also be canceled.
Due to this change, the consumption of Paid Enigma Entities used to unlock Armed Support and Advanced Support, as well as to purchase Contract Levels for "Support Contract - Revenio", where Saizo Akiba's Skin could be acquired, will be refunded.
Refunds for Paid Enigma Entities will commence after "Support Contract - Revenio" ends.
As of 05/14/2025 22:00 GMT-8, paid Enigma Entities and Daily Passes will no longer be sold.
*Enigma Entities will continue to be available for use even after 05/14/2025 22:00 GMT-8.
We hope you will continue to enjoy TRIBE NINE despite the short period of time before service ends on 11/27/2025 JST.
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