"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 will be shut off on November 27th, with any upcoming updates now cancelled. This marks an abrupt end for a game that, 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, Tribe Nine offered fans regular ARPG gameplay alongside the unique Xtreme Baseball boss battles that are a hallmark of the series. The game's sudden cancellation continues a troubling trend over the last few years, where numerous titles have been discontinued within less than a year of their launch. This pattern can leave fans feeling hesitant to invest in new releases, given the looming threat of an End of Service (EOS) announcement.

Considering that Rui Komatsuzaki's art has also been featured in the well-received Hundred Line -Last Defence Academy- on other platforms, the reasons behind Tribe Nine's cancellation on this service remain unclear. This swift termination could potentially impact developer Akatsuki Games' reputation.

With another anime-based game, Kaiju No.8: The Game, on the horizon, Akatsuki Games is likely hoping to attract fans of the existing series. However, casual players might be wary of investing in another title from a developer with a recent history of cancellations. For fans of Tribe Nine, this news certainly doesn't make for a happy Friday.

On a brighter note, there are still plenty of exciting new releases to explore. Why not check out our latest feature covering the top five new mobile games to try this week? It's a great way to discover some of our top picks and keep your gaming experience fresh and engaging.