NPIXEL has officially announced the closure of Gran Saga, marking the end of its brief international journey. The game's service will cease on April 30th, 2025, and in-app purchases (IAPs) along with new downloads have already been disabled.
Originally launched in Japan in 2021 with considerable success, Gran Saga's global version was introduced in November 2024. Unfortunately, it only managed to survive for about six months before the decision to shut down was made.
The primary reason for this closure appears to be financial instability and the challenge of sustaining a viable service. Despite its promising start in Japan, Gran Saga failed to establish a strong presence in the fiercely competitive global market.
The genre is saturated with well-established games that have loyal followings, making it extremely challenging for newcomers to gain traction without offering something revolutionary. The momentum Gran Saga gained in Japan did not translate internationally, leading to its premature end.
This closure is part of a broader trend of gacha RPGs shutting down. Just last month, I discussed the closure of My Hero Academia: The Strongest Hero, and it's not the only one. Several other games have also succumbed to the pressures of an oversaturated market. With so many options available, players tend to stick with familiar titles, making it difficult for new or niche games to maintain long-term viability.
For those who made purchases recently and are interested in a refund, you have until May 30th to submit a request. However, refunds may not be possible if you have already used your purchases or if other store policies apply.
If you spent time in the world of Ethprozen, this farewell is undoubtedly tough, but it's becoming increasingly common in the mobile gaming scene.
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