"Tribe Nine Cancelled 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 for Tribe Nine 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 only a couple of months ago boasted over ten million downloads. Based on the anime series of the same name and featuring art by Danganronpa veteran Rui Komatsuzaki, the game included regular ARPG gameplay alongside the unique Xtreme Baseball boss battles that fans of the series will recognize.

Tribe Nine's abrupt cancellation continues an unsettling trend over the last few years, with many mobile game releases being discontinued within less than a year of service. For fans of these games, it can feel disheartening to invest time and emotion into titles that face such a looming EOS threat.

TribelessGiven that Rui Komatsuzaki's art has also graced the well-received Hundred Line -Last Defence Academy- on other platforms, it's puzzling why Tribe Nine would be cancelled so soon after its launch. This decision may backfire on developer Akatsuki Games, potentially impacting their reputation.

With another anime-based game, Kaiju No.8: The Game, on the horizon, Akatsuki Games is likely aiming to attract fans of the existing series. However, casual players might be wary of investing in another game from Akatsuki, given their recent track record. For fans of Tribe Nine, it's not exactly a happy Friday.

On a brighter note, there are still many excellent releases out there to keep you entertained. Why not check out our latest feature covering the top five new mobile games to try this week on mobile for some of our top picks?