When’s the Tribe Nine release date? The legendary creator of Danganronpa, Kazutaka Kodaka, has set his sights on a whole new series, building his very own multimedia franchise titled Tribe Nine. We’ve already gotten a solid glimpse into the world via the anime series, but Akatsuki Games and Kodaka’s studio, Too Kyo Games, have also brought us an exciting gacha game that allows us to explore this dystopian world in the palm of our hands.
As you can tell from our Tribe Nine preview from the beta, we’re really excited about this one. If you’re a fan of the Danganronpa games and Kodaka’s other works, be sure to check out our Master Detective Archives: Rain Code review and our Kazutaka Kodaka interview, in which we discuss his inspirations, goals, and plans for the future.
Here’s everything we know about the upcoming Tribe Nine game.
What is the Tribe Nine release date?
The Tribe Nine global release date was Thursday, February 20, 2025. That means the game is available now on Android via the Google Play Store, iOS via the App Store, and PC via Steam!You can also stay up to date with all the latest news by visiting the official website and following the game on X.
Akatsuki Games announced the release date during the Tribe Nine Ver 1.0 Release Preview Showcase which went live on Friday, February 7, 2025, along with plenty of details about the launch version. You can check out the full livestream on the official Tribe Nine YouTube channel.
When is the Tribe Nine beta test?
The Tribe Nine closed beta test ran from August 9 to August 15, 2024. Akatsuki Games Inc and Too Kyo Games selected participants via a lottery, sending out email invitation to selected players.
Is there a Tribe Nine trailer?
There are several Tribe Nine trailers available on the official YouTube channel, including the above trailer which gives you a glimpse of version 1.0 of the game.
What is Tribe Nine?
Tribe Nine is set in a dystopian future and revolves around a group of disaffected youths who have formed their own tribes. But, of course, these tribes don’t play happy families for long – they soon turn violent and run rampant across the city of Neo-Tokyo, prompting the government to implement the new ‘SB Law’ which states that all future conflicts between Tribes will be settled through extreme baseball. Yes, baseball, but of the extreme variety.
These extreme baseball games are overseen by robotic umpires and follow similar rules to regular baseball only with far fewer restrictions on equipment and field size. The only way to get an ‘out’ is to strike out the batter or tag out a baserunner while holding the ball – though games can also end if one of the teams is unable to continue… For whatever reason (as Danganronpa fans, we have a few guesses).
The 12-episode anime series aired from January to March 2022, but plans for the series certainly don’t end there, as Kodaka and Too Kyo Games have announced that, in addition to the videogame, a “web novel and stage” are set to come in the future.
What is the Tribe Nine gameplay like?
Tribe Nine is set to be a hybrid 2.5D and 3D ARPG. As shown in our Tribe Nine preview, the game features several different types of gameplay. This includes a pixelated 2.5D traversal system, where you can run around the city, solving puzzles and engaging with enemies.
When you encounter an enemy, you enter a 3D arena where you control a team of three allies. From there, you can attack the enemies using a multi-skill system that reminds us of Zenless Zone Zero, seeing you switch between the characters as they continue to fight.
In addition to this, there are also XB (extreme baseball) matches, which are very similar to Danganronpa’s debates and the Reasoning Deathmatches in Master Detective Archives. Here, you must use reasoning to break through your opponents’ defenses and claim victory.
That’s all we’ve got on the Tribe Nine release date. If you want to revisit Kodaka’s other iconic works while you wait, be sure to check out our Danganronpa characters, Danganronpa 2 characters, and Danganronpa V3 characters guides. Or, if you fancy diving right into cyberspace today, grab a ticket to the Astral Express with our Honkai Star Rail codes and Honkai Star Rail tier list.