In a surprising turn of events, Tribe Nine has had its latest update canceled, and EOS has officially announced that the servers will be shutting down on November 27th. Paid Enigma Entities will receive refunds, and in-game purchases will cease moving forward.
Rarely does such news leave one speechless, but this announcement has left many, including myself, stunned. Just weeks ago, Tribe Nine celebrated over ten million downloads, showcasing its initial success. Built on the foundation of the anime series and featuring art by Danganronpa veteran Rui Komatsuzaki, the game combined traditional ARPG elements with unique Xtreme Baseball boss battles—a hallmark for fans of the series.
This abrupt closure marks yet another disappointing trend in recent years where numerous titles face premature cancellations after barely a year of operation. Such decisions can understandably discourage investment in new releases, especially given the looming shadow of EOS.
Tribeless Despite Rui Komatsuzaki’s acclaimed art appearing in other successful projects like Hundred Line -Last Defence Academy-, there appears to be no clear justification for Tribe Nine's sudden cancellation. This early termination could potentially damage Akatsuki Games' reputation as they prepare for another anime-based release, Kaiju No.8: The Game. While they aim to attract existing fans, casual gamers might hesitate due to concerns about similar outcomes. Regardless, this development isn’t exactly a cheerful prospect for Tribe Nine enthusiasts.
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