"Tribe Nine Cancelled Just Three Months Post-Launch"

• Tribe Nine’s latest update has been cancelled, and an official end-of-service (EOS) announcement has been made
• Servers will be permanently shut down on November 27th
• Players who purchased Enigma Entities will receive refunds, and all in-game purchases have been suspended

It’s not often that news genuinely catches me off guard, but the sudden shutdown of Tribe Nine was nothing short of shocking. As confirmed in a recent official announcement, the game’s servers will go offline on November 27th, with all planned updates officially scrapped.

This marks a turbulent end for Tribe Nine, a title that, just months ago, celebrated over ten million downloads. Developed by Akatsuki Games and based on the anime of the same name, the game featured distinctive artwork by Danganronpa legend Rui Komatsuzaki. It combined fast-paced ARPG mechanics with unique “Xtreme Baseball” boss battles—a nod to the series’ signature style—offering a gameplay experience that stood out in the mobile landscape.

Unfortunately, Tribe Nine’s abrupt cancellation reflects a growing trend in the mobile gaming industry: high-profile titles being discontinued less than a year after launch. For fans who invest time and emotion into these games, the constant threat of EOS makes long-term engagement feel increasingly risky.

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Given Rui Komatsuzaki’s acclaimed work on Hundred Line -Last Defence Academy-, the decision to discontinue Tribe Nine seems even more puzzling. The game had both artistic credibility and a solid player base. Its early termination could damage Akatsuki Games’ reputation, especially with Kaiju No.8: The Game on the horizon. While that upcoming release aims to attract fans of the popular series, players may hesitate, wary of repeating the same heartbreak.

For now, fans of Tribe Nine are left with a bittersweet farewell. However, the mobile gaming scene continues to thrive with exciting new releases. Be sure to check out our latest feature highlighting the top five new mobile games to try this week for fresh adventures worth your time.