"Tribe Nine Canceled Just Three Months Post-Launch"

It's rare for me to express true astonishment in writing, but I think I speak for most people when I say I was shocked to learn that Tribe Nine is set to be shuttered. According to a recent news post, the servers will be shut off on November 27th, with any upcoming updates now cancelled and the game reaching its end of service (EOS).

This marks an acrimonious end for Tribe Nine, which just a couple of months ago celebrated over ten million downloads. Based on the popular anime series and featuring art by Danganronpa veteran Rui Komatsuzaki, the game offered engaging ARPG gameplay alongside the unique Xtreme Baseball boss battles that fans of the series will recognize.

The abrupt cancellation of Tribe Nine adds to a troubling trend over the last few years, where numerous games have been discontinued after less than a year of service. For many fans, this can make it feel hopeless to invest time and emotion into new releases, given the looming threat of EOS.

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Given that Rui Komatsuzaki's distinctive art has been well-received in Hundred Line -Last Defence Academy- on other platforms, there seems to be little justification for Tribe Nine being cancelled on this service. However, this swift termination may negatively impact developer Akatsuki Games.

With another anime-based title, Kaiju No.8: The Game, on the horizon, Akatsuki is likely aiming to attract fans of the existing series. Yet, casual players might hesitate, wary of Akatsuki's recent track record and the risk of another early termination. Either way, for fans of Tribe Nine, it's not exactly a happy Friday.

On a positive note, there are still plenty of exciting releases to explore. Why not check out our latest feature on the top five new mobile games to try this week for some of our top picks?

Important Notes:

• Paid Enigma Entities will be refunded.
• In-game purchases will be halted immediately.