"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. The end-of-service (EOS) announcement also confirms that paid Enigma Entities will be refunded, and in-game purchases will be halted.

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

The unceremonious axing of Tribe Nine continues a troubling trend over the last few years, where many games have been cancelled within less than a year of service. For many fans, it can seem disheartening to invest in these games, given the looming threat of EOS.

Tribeless - Considering that Rui Komatsuzaki's art has graced the well-received Hundred Line -Last Defence Academy- on other platforms, there seems little reason why Tribe Nine would be cancelled on the service. However, being ditched so soon after launch may backfire on developer Akatsuki Games.

With another anime-based release on the horizon, Kaiju No.8: The Game, Akatsuki Games is likely banking on attracting fans of the existing series. Yet, casual players may hesitate, given Akatsuki's track record and the fear of another early shutdown. Either way, for fans of Tribe Nine, it's not exactly a happy Friday.

Despite this setback, there are still plenty of great 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? We've got some of our top picks that might just fill the void left by Tribe Nine.