NPIXEL has officially announced the closure of Gran Saga, concluding its brief international journey. The service will cease on April 30th, 2025, and in-app purchases (IAPs) along with downloads have already been disabled.
Originally launched in Japan in 2021 with significant success, Gran Saga's global version only debuted in November 2024. Unfortunately, it lasted just six months before the decision to shut down was made.
The closure appears to be due to financial instability and the challenge of maintaining a sustainable service. Although Gran Saga made a strong initial impression, it struggled to establish itself in the highly competitive global market.
The genre is dominated by well-established games that have already secured loyal player bases, making it extremely challenging for new entries to succeed without offering something revolutionary. Despite its early success in Japan, this momentum did not translate internationally, leading to an early exit.
This closure is part of a broader trend of gacha RPGs shutting down. Recently, I reported on the closure of My Hero Academia: The Strongest Hero, and it's not alone. 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 survive in the long run.
For those who have made purchases and are seeking refunds, you have until May 30th to submit a request. However, refunds may not be possible if you've already used your purchases or due to other store policies.
If you enjoyed your time in Ethprozen, this farewell is undoubtedly tough, but it's becoming increasingly common in the mobile gaming industry.
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