Gran Saga Shuts Down Next Month

NPIXEL has officially announced the closure of Gran Saga, marking the end of its brief international journey. The service will cease on April 30th, 2025, with in-app purchases and downloads already disabled.

Originally launched in Japan in 2021 with great success, Gran Saga's global version was introduced in November 2024. Unfortunately, it only managed to last six months before the decision to shut down was made.

The primary reason for this closure appears to be financial instability and the challenges of maintaining a sustainable service. Despite an impressive start, Gran Saga struggled to establish a foothold in the fiercely competitive global market. The genre is dominated by established games with loyal player bases, making it extremely challenging for newcomers to succeed without offering something revolutionary. Although the game had initial success in Japan, that momentum did not translate internationally, resulting in its early termination.

Gran Saga's closure is part of a broader trend of gacha RPGs shutting down. Just last month, I reported on the closure of My Hero Academia: The Strongest Hero, which was not an isolated incident. Numerous other games have also succumbed to the pressures of an oversaturated market. With so many choices available, players tend to remain loyal to familiar games, making it difficult for new or niche titles to sustain long-term engagement.

For those who have made recent purchases and are seeking refunds, you have until May 30th to submit a request. However, refunds may not be possible if the purchases have already been used or due to other store policies.

If you were among the players who explored Ethprozen, this farewell is undoubtedly tough, but it reflects a common occurrence in the mobile gaming industry.

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