TRIBE NINE — patch notes and updates
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| Refunds for Paid Item Purchases Made After the Publication of the Roadmap | 2025-07-10 | \ The application period for refunds for paid item purchases made after the publication of the roadmap has ended as of 10/09/2025 22:00:00 GMT-8.ーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーTRIBE NINE will be terminating its service on 2025/11/27 JST.All paid item purchases made after the publication of the roadmap at 2025/4/10 19:30 JST will be refunded.Further information regarding refunds for remaining unconsumed Paid Enigma Entities at the time of service termination will be announced when service ends. 1. Refund Application Period・After the 2025/7/10 maintenance – 2025/10/09 22:00 GMT-8 *Individuals who do not submit their application for refund within the sp |
| [Important] End of Service Refund Policies and Publication of Unreleased Story | 2025-05-23 | As was recently announced, service for TRIBE NINE will be terminated on 2025/11/27 JST. We wish to take this opportunity to apologize again for the sudden nature of the announcement. To provide players with a rewarding experience through game service, we put together a team of roughly 300 people for its development and management. However, the number of new players joining, along with the number of players playing the game, as well as item sales following the release of Ch. 3 - Neo Chiyoda City all substantially fell below initial projections. In light of the situation, we determined it would be difficult to maintain the current structure whi |
| [Important] Canceled Update and End of Service Announcement | 2025-05-15 | Thank you for continuing to play TRIBE NINE. We regret to inform you that service for TRIBE NINE will be terminated on 11/27/2025 JST. Since the game's launch, the development and operation teams have strived to provide excellent service and improve player experience. However, after careful consideration, we have made the difficult decision to end the game's service. We are unfortunately unable to deliver Ch. 4 of the story, which we had previously announced. We apologize for the sudden nature of this announcement to our players. Information regarding the service termination schedule and any related procedures will be made through in-game not |
| [Ver. 1.1.1] Update Notice | 2025-04-24 | Thank you for playing TRIBE NINE. Ver. 1.1.1 has been released. Along with the Fractal Vice update, a variety of features will be added or updated. Updated Content Fractal Vice updates have been implemented. An exclusive Fractal Vice World Map has been added. During Fractal Vice challenges, an exclusive World Map can now be accessed. On the Fractal Vice World Map, you will be able to view accessible floors, as well as the obtain status of the treasure chests on each floor.Rift icons have been added to the radar. 2 Rift icons for moving to the next floor and 1 Rift icon for moving to the Boss Floor will be displayed.Rifts have been adjusted. T |
| Ver. 1.1.0 Update Notes | 2025-04-18 | Thank you for playing TRIBE NINE. Ver. 1.1.0 has been released. Ver. 1.1.0 features a new city — "Neo Chiyoda City" — and a new ★3 Character Hinagiku Akiba, along with various updates. Update Content A new city has been added: Neo Chiyoda. New Story Challenge added: Ch. 3 "Dead History Comes for Vengeance". Neo Chiyoda City will come with new City Challenges and Daily Challenges. Neo Chiyoda City's Zero Sensei missions will be added. Ichinosuke Akiba will be introduced as a Guest Character in Story Challenge Ch. 3. *The character's abilities and way to operate may be adjusted when added as a playable character. We appreciate your understandin |
| Director's Letter ♯007 | 2025-04-10 | Preface Hello everyone, this is TRIBE NINE's director, Soejima. First, I'd like to thank you everyone for your patience while waiting for this update. Today, I'm excited to introduce some of the changes coming in the major update Ver.1.1.0, as well as a roadmap for future plans. About the Ver.1.1.0 Update Ch. 3 "Dead History Comes for Vengeance" A new main story will be added. The city that the Trash Tribe will visit this time is "Neo Chiyoda City." As the name "Neo" suggests, it is not the same Chiyoda City from the anime, but rather a region slightly removed from the central area of the former Chiyoda City that serves as the anime's setting |
| Ver 1.1.0 Trailer: Neo Chiyoda City Chapter Revealed! | 2025-04-03 | We’re excited to reveal the Ver 1.1.0 Trailer: Neo Chiyoda City Chapter! The trailer showcases the intense conflicts happening in Neo Chiyoda City and introduces characters who will be making their debut in Chapter 3. Keep an eye out for the characters' detailed 3D models coming to life, along with dramatic scenes highlighting Q's unwavering determination. ▼ Ver 1.1.0 Trailer: Neo Chiyoda City Chapter ◆ “Ver 1.1.0 Trailer: Neo Chiyoda City Chapter” Celebration Campaign — Follow & Repost for a Chance to Win a $30 USD Amazon Gift Card! To commemorate the release of the “Ver 1.1.0 Trailer: Neo Chiyoda City Chapter”, we’re holding a follow & repo |
| [Ver.1.0.12] Update Notice | 2025-03-20 | Thank you for playing TRIBE NINE. Ver. 1.0.12 has been released. The following events have been extended Fractal Vice - Kingship Fractal Vice "Favored" The following issue has been adjusted When certain actions are performed, the game may incorrectly start in an area within Story Challenge Ch. 0. *Changes have been made to this issue. If players reach an area within Story Challenge Ch. 0 after they have completed the chapter, they can move to "Hotel: Room 1001" in Shinagawa City. *This issue is expected to be resolved in a future update. The following issues have been resolved When using the Tension Card "Things To Hold On To", stacks may not |
| [Ver. 1.0.11] Update Notice | 2025-03-14 | The following issues were resolved For the Zero Sensei Mission in Minato City, "Linked Signposts", the player may not be able to complete the Mission. *The aforementioned issue reoccured in Ver. 1.0.10 and has been resolved in Ver 1.0.11. We apologize for any inconvenience caused. In Rifts, even when players reach a sufficient power gap between themselves and enemies, battles cannot be skipped by triggering the "TAKE DOWN" feature. *The "TAKE DOWN" feature cannot be triggered on enemies in the very depths of Rifts. Event "The Monster Within" is not showing correctly on the Event Screen. *This is only a display issue. Players will still be abl |
| Ver. 1.0.10 Update Notes | 2025-03-13 | Thank you for playing TRIBE NINE. Ver. 1.0.10 has been released. Ver. 1.0.10 features a variety of updates, as well as the addition of ★3 Character Kazuki Aoyama and adjustments to battles. Updated Contents Adjustments have been made to portions of Story Challenge Ch. 0 and Story Challenge Ch. 1. A portion of the dialogue in the Story XB for Story Challenge Ch. 0 has been shortened. A portion of the story for Story Challenge Ch. 1 has been shortened. For Endrone, which appears in the Story Challenge and Fractal Vice, attack patterns have been increased. *These adjustments will not impact the Endrone that appears in Minato City as a Ferocious |
| Director’s Letter – ♯006 | 2025-03-06 | Introduction Hello, I'm Soejima, the director of TRIBE NINE. The game has undergone several minor updates recently. I'd like to apologize for not being able to properly introduce them due to the need to quickly implement these updates. This letter will cover the following: Version 1.0.5 updates that were previously implemented, changes in the upcoming Version 1.0.10 update, along with new events and characters. Implemented Updates in Version 1.0.5 Fractal Vice and Zero Sensei Missions Updates The Team received plenty of feedback related to "Fractal Vice" exploration, which is available after clearing the story. We realize that the need to ach |
| [Ver. 1.0.5] Update Notice | 2025-03-04 | Thank you for playing TRIBE NINE. Version 1.0.5 has been released. Update Content Synchro Rates have been adjusted All Synchro Rates have been adjusted as follows: Returning Enigma Entities and Synchro Medals consumed for Synchro Along with these adjustments, Enigma Entities and Synchro Medals used up until 03/03/2025 22:00 GMT-8 will be returned. For information regarding the aforementioned adjustments, please see Changes to Synchro Rates and More Places to Get Synchro Medals Changes made regarding additional places to obtain Synchro Medals Synchro Medal(s) will be added to the Completion Reward for each City Challenge. Players can now recei |
| [Ver. 1.0.4] Update Notice | 2025-02-26 | Thank you for playing TRIBE NINE. Version 1.0.4 has been released. Updated Content The following issues have been resolved There is a difference in the value shown when confirming initial effect as seen in the details for Synchros and Support Contract Tension Cards. In response to the confusion caused by this, we will issue Enigma Entity x120 to all players. Please be sure to check your in-game Mail to receive it. The game may not progress if a player wins during a battle with all party members at 0 HP. Due to a "%" in the value of Break found in the status details of Eiji Todoroki's "Billionaire Law", there is a discrepancy between what is d |
| [Important Notice]Changes to Synchro Rates and More Places to Get Synchro Medals | 2025-02-26 | Thank you for playing TRIBE NINE. Since the game launched, we have received player feedback about Synchro appearance rates as well as the distribution of Enigma Entities and Synchro Medals. We understand that we have shaken players' confidence in our game by not fully considering the amounts of various obtainable items. After reviewing and discussing your feedback, we have decided to implement the following: ・Adjust the appearance rates for Synchro ・Return Enigma Entities and Synchro Medals that have been consumed to perform Synchro ・Add more places to obtain Synchro Medals ・Modify the appearance rates for Pickup on the 80th Event Synchro ■ A |
| Patch Notes for Ver.1.0.3 | 2025-02-22 | The following issues have been resolved Under certain conditions, S.H.A.R.K can be defeated right away even with remaining HP. Under certain conditions, the Potential screen (via Character > Potential) can be accessed before it is unlocked. When playing the game without skipping the intro, certain Seasonal Missions may not accumulate correctly. *This is only a display issue, the mission progress will accumulate accordingly. The following content has been updated Additional "Enigma Entities x40" has been added to "Daily Challenges" rewards. The rewards upon completing Zero Sension Missions have been increased from "Enigma Entities x5" to "Enig |
| Several issues have been fixed. | 2025-02-21 | Please refer to in-game Notice for details. |
| Defy the Madness: Brutal Action RPG "TRIBE NINE" Now Officially Released! | 2025-02-20 | ◆Defy the Madness: Brutal Action RPG "TRIBE NINE" Global Release! TRIBE NINE was officially released globally on Thursday, February 20th, 2025. Set in Neo Tokyo, a nation ruled by brutal death games, TRIBE NINE is an action RPG that tells the story of teens battling against madness and continuing their resistance. The game offers challenging battles that allow players to devise their own strategies through various character build features and combat maneuvers. Alongside these battles, the game reveals a narrative of resistance against a brutal death game. Immerse yourself in a story that reflects the depth and quality of Japanese-style creati |
| Ver 1.0 Update Notes | 2025-02-19 | A new city has been added: Minato City Adjustments to object and enemy placements in "24 City" and "Shinagawa City" New Story Challenge added: Ch. 2 “The Monster Within” New City Challenges and Daily Challenges added in Minato City Changes to Story Challenge Ch. 0: "I'm Tired Of Playing The Hero" and Story Challenge Ch, 1 "Hazardous Workplace" Early game progression in Ch. 0 has been rebalanced. We've lowered the difficulty of Ch. 0 and changed the timing when players unlock both the "Synchro" (the gacha feature) and "Edit" functions to midway through the chapter, allowing players to access their favorite characters earlier in the game. Story |
| The Pre-Download is Now Available For starting February 19th, 2025! | 2025-02-19 | ◆ TRIBE NINE will be available for Pre-download on February 19th, 2025! TRIBE NINE will be available for pre-download from February 19th, 2025, one day before its official release on February 20th, 2025. ▼ Pre-download via the link below! https://tribenine.onelink.me/C6Ov/v21ey1e8 ■ TRIBE NINE | Ver 1.0 Release Trailer https://youtu.be/NmTOV4W1brQ ◆ Tune in to TRIBE NINE release celebration streams featuring top content creators! Top streamers and VTubers are scheduled to live stream gameplay of "TRIBE NINE". Join the conversation on social media with #TRIBENINEWEEK! ■️ EN Streamers February 22nd from 5:00 PM: Mori Calliope ■️ JP Streamers Fe |
| The official global release is set for Thursday, February 20th, 2025! | 2025-02-17 | TRIBE NINE is scheduled for a global release on Thursday, February 20th, 2025. Set in Neo Tokyo, a nation ruled by brutal death games, TRIBE NINE is an action RPG that tells the story of teens battling against madness and continuing their resistance. The game offers challenging battles that allow players to devise their own strategies through various character build features and combat maneuvers. Alongside these battles, the game reveals a narrative of resistance against a brutal death game. Immerse yourself in a story that reflects the depth and quality of Japanese-style creations, complemented by a deeply engaging and immersive gameplay exp |
| Ver 1.0 Release Preview Showcase Premieres on Feb. 7 at 10 pm PST | 2025-02-07 | Get a first look of Minato City from Ch. 2 for the first time during the 2nd half of the show! ▼Click Notify me! Tune in LIVE for a chance to win a mystery prize! https://twitter.com/tribenine_en/status/1885541300164059209 |
| Ver 1.0 Release Preview in the upcoming global showcase. | 2025-01-31 | Revealing the brand new key visual! Gazing at the enemies to show his determination, Yo Kuronaka, the protagonist, is surrounded by the bloodstains of fallen players. Through this new visual, TRIBE NINE shows the fate and the brutal essence of the “deadly game” in Neo Tokyo. Stay tuned to witness the showcase for the latest updates and exclusive announcements! While preparing for the upcoming official release of the game, we will premiere the showcase on the official YouTube channel on Friday, February 7th, 2025, at 10 PM (PST). Not only the development team but also the voice actors, “Yuko Natsuyoshi (as Tsuki Iroha)”, “Masaya Fukunishi (as |
| HAPPY NEW YEAR 2025 ! | 2025-01-01 | The game will officially be launching this year!! We are very excited to finally share it with everyone soon. Thank you for your continued support of TRIBE NINE ! ▼Pre-register now on iOS / Android / Steam! https://tribenine.onelink.me/C6Ov/v21ey1e8 |
| TRIBE NINE Derivative Works Guidelines | 2024-12-26 | Thank you for your continued support of TRIBE NINE. Akatsuki Games Inc. (hereinafter referred to as "the Company", "we") has established guidelines for creating derivative works of TRIBE NINE content so that more people can discover and enjoy the game. The Company will not pursue copyright claims against derivative works that comply with these guidelines. ■ Who is Subject to These Guidelines ・Individuals or unincorporated organizations who engage in derivative creative activities (production, exhibition, distribution, screening, streaming, etc.) based on the game TRIBE NINE These individuals and organizations may freely create, exhibit, distr |
| Pre-Registration Now Open! | 2024-11-26 | TRIBE NINE is now live on the iOS App Store and Google Play Store as well! Pre-order on App Store / Pre-register on Google Play To celebrate the start of pre-registration, players will be gifted jump-start rewards for the official release including limited character skin and starter supplies. You may also visit the official site to learn more about these rewards. https://tribenine.tokyo/en/ |
| Extreme Action RPG “TRIBE NINE” Korean Support Confirmed! | 2024-11-21 | Along with the Korean support, TRIBE NINE is aiming to provide service to more players around the world! The Extreme Action RPG "TRIBE NINE" will support five languages: Korean, Japanese, English, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese. ◆Steam® TRIBE NINE Korean Support Confirmed! Along with the announcement about Korean support, players can now access the Steam store page in Korean. All game details and purchase processes are available in Korean player's native language, ensuring a smoother and more comfortable experience. |
| TRIBE NINE Update Notes! | 2024-10-16 | Thank you for your participation in the Deadly Demo. To improve gaming experience, we have made adjustments to various aspects of the game, such as battling elements, difficulty, and story progression, according to the feedback we received from the Global Beta Test "Deadly Playtest". Regarding Battles ▶︎New playable characters. Kazuki Aoyama An all-rounded character that is easy to operate and can transform his weapon. Fights on the front line, granting Shield and triggering allies' Chain Skills. Hyakuichitaro Senju A character that charges by attacking repeatedly. Can grant allies Shield that transfers damage taken to him. ▶︎New Tension Card |
| “TRIBE NINE” Game Content Sharing & Live Streaming Guidelines | 2024-10-11 | This document summarizes the guidelines for sharing “TRIBE NINE” on live streams and social media platforms. We hope everyone can enjoy TRIBE NINE with peace of mind, and through various ways of spreading the excitement, a healthy fan community will develop. As long as you follow the Guidelines, you can post game walkthroughs, introductions, commentaries, and explanation videos on YouTube, Twitch, X, Facebook, your own website, or other video-sharing sites. There are no restrictions on the content, so you can stream and post the entire game. Please review the statement below and enjoy the game contents within the guidelines. Who are subjected |
| The Pre-Download is Now Available | 2024-10-11 | During Steam Next Fest, held from October 14~22, 2024 (PDT), we're releasing the "Deadly Demo" in an open beta format. This means anyone can experience Chapters 0 and 1 of TRIBE NINE without prior registration or an invitation code in this demo. The "Deadly Demo" is an improved version of the closed beta test held in August earlier this year. It offers players worldwide the chance to explore the world of TRIBE NINE and face formidable foes before the game's official release. Get ahead of the game and pre-download the demo now to dive into the action as soon as Steam Next Fest starts! ■ Target Platform Steam® ■ Target Languages Japanese, Engli |
| Director’s Letter – ♯002 | 2024-10-09 | Hello, this is Soejima, the director of “TRIBE NINE”. Today, I want to give an overview of the "Deadly Demo" and the changes that were made following the previous "Deadly Playtest". The Deadly Demo will be available starting Oct. 15 during the Steam Next Fest. If you wishlist TRIBE NINE on Steam, you'll be notified when the demo becomes available, so please make sure to add it to your wishlist! About the Deadly Demo As far as content goes, in this Deadly Demo you’ll be able to enjoy the game's story from Chapter 0 up until the climax of Chapter 1, just as in the previous Deadly Playtest. However, the game system has been significantly revised |