TRIBE NINE creator Kazutaka Kodaka announced that he plans to finish telling the story of the game to the end. The rest of the TRIBE NINE story is a non-profit fan project from Kodaka himself, but if fans would like to support him financially, he advices them to buy The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy or its merchandise.
Akatsuki Games and Too Kyo Games are ending service of TRIBE NINE for Android, iOS, and PC via Steam on November 27, 2025 (JST). The previously planned Chapter 4 update was also canceled, but it’s likely to be adapted into the remaining TRIBE NINE story that Kodaka plans to tell.
Here’s Kodaka’s full statement regarding his TRIBE NINE fan project from X (formerly Twitter):
This is purely a non-profit fan project, but I’ve decided to finish telling the story of TRIBE NINE to the end.
I understand that this may not be the ending everyone truly hoped for—but if I can create a compelling story, maybe it will spark something new. I’m aiming to make it that good.
It’ll be released for free, so I hope you’ll read it. I’m also thinking carefully about how to present it.
I promise you this: I won’t let TRIBE NINE end in a way that makes loving it feel like a mistake or something to be ashamed of.
It’s been over 20 years since I’ve done creative work without receiving any compensation, but if I’m doing this, I’ll give it my all.
Well, I’ve been wanting a hobby anyway, so I’ve decided this TRIBE NINE fan project will be it.
For those concerned: I’ll be working on this during my free time or days off, so it won’t interfere with my actual job. No worries there.
Since this is a non-profit endeavor, translations may be difficult—I may seek the help of volunteers in the future. If so, I’ll make an official announcement when the time comes.
This time, I’m offering this story to you for free.
But, if there happens to be someone out there thinking, “I still really want to support you financially!”—well, buying Hundred Line or its merch sends revenue our way! Just putting that out there loud and clear!!
