"Tribe Nine Canceled Just Three Months Post-Launch"

It's rare for me to express genuine astonishment in writing, but I believe I echo the sentiments of many when I say the news of Tribe Nine being shut down came as a shock. A recent announcement confirmed that the servers for Tribe Nine will be turned off on November 27th, with any planned updates now cancelled.

This marks a bitter end for Tribe Nine, which just a few months ago celebrated surpassing ten million downloads. Inspired by the anime series of the same name and featuring art by Danganronpa's acclaimed artist Rui Komatsuzaki, the game combined standard ARPG mechanics with the unique Xtreme Baseball boss battles beloved by fans of the series.

The abrupt termination of Tribe Nine adds to a troubling pattern over recent years, where many games have been discontinued within less than a year of their launch. This recurring scenario can leave fans feeling disheartened about investing in new titles, especially with the looming threat of an End of Service (EOS).

TribelessGiven that Rui Komatsuzaki's distinctive art style has been well-received in other games like Hundred Line -Last Defence Academy- on different platforms, the reasons behind Tribe Nine's cancellation on this service are puzzling. The swift decision to end the game so soon after its release might negatively impact developer Akatsuki Games.

With another anime-inspired game, Kaiju No.8: The Game, on the horizon, Akatsuki Games is likely hoping to attract fans of the established series. However, the company's history may give casual players pause, fearing a repeat of Tribe Nine's fate. Regardless, for fans of Tribe Nine, this news is far from a happy Friday.

On a brighter note, there are still numerous exciting releases to explore. Why not take a look at our latest feature on the top five new mobile games to try this week? It's a great way to discover some fresh and engaging titles to keep you entertained.