I rarely find myself truly astonished, but the news of Tribe Nine's shutdown left me, and likely many others, in genuine shock. A recent announcement confirmed that the servers for Tribe Nine will be shut down on November 27th, and all upcoming updates have been cancelled. This marks a bitter end for a game that, just a few months ago, celebrated surpassing ten million downloads.

Tribe Nine, inspired by the anime series of the same name and featuring artwork by Rui Komatsuzaki, known for his work on Danganronpa, offered fans a mix of regular ARPG gameplay and the unique Xtreme Baseball boss battles that are a hallmark of the series.

The abrupt cancellation of Tribe Nine adds to a troubling pattern we've seen over the past few years, where numerous games have been discontinued within a year of their launch. This trend can make fans hesitant to invest in new titles, given the ever-present risk of an End of Service (EOS) announcement.

Given that Rui Komatsuzaki's art has been well-received in other games like Hundred Line -Last Defence Academy-, the decision to cancel Tribe Nine on its platform seems perplexing. This early termination could potentially harm developer Akatsuki Games' reputation. With another anime-based game, Kaiju No.8: The Game, on the horizon, Akatsuki is likely hoping to attract fans of the established series. However, casual players might be wary, considering the company's recent track record. For Tribe Nine enthusiasts, this news certainly casts a shadow over what should have been a more celebratory day.

On a brighter note, there are still plenty of exciting new releases to explore. Check out our latest feature on the top five new mobile games to try this week for some of our top recommendations to keep you engaged and entertained.