"Gran Saga Shutting Down Next Month"

NPIXEL has officially announced the closure of Gran Saga, marking the end of its brief international journey. The service for Gran Saga 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 significant success, Gran Saga made its global debut in November 2024. Unfortunately, it only managed to last for six months before the decision to shut down was made.

The primary reason for the closure appears to be financial instability and challenges in sustaining a viable service. Despite an impressive start, Gran Saga struggled to establish itself in the fiercely competitive global market.

The genre is dominated by well-established games with loyal player bases, making it extremely challenging for newcomers to break through unless they offer something revolutionary. Although Gran Saga enjoyed early success in Japan, it failed to replicate this internationally, leading to its premature closure.

This closure adds to the increasing trend of gacha RPGs shutting down. Just last month, I reported on the closure of My Hero Academia: The Strongest Hero, and it's not an isolated case. Numerous other games have also succumbed to the pressures of an oversaturated market. With so many choices, 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 recent purchases and are seeking refunds, you have until May 30th to submit your request. However, refunds may not be possible if you've already used your purchases or due to other store policies.

If you spent time in the world of Ethprozen, this farewell is undoubtedly tough, but it's becoming an all-too-common occurrence in the mobile gaming landscape.

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