The First Steam Global Beta Test for Extreme Action RPG “Tribe Nine”, “Deadly Playtest”, is Scheduled to Start on August 9th

Tokyo, Japan – July 24th, 2024 – Akatsuki Games Inc. (Head Office: Shinagawa, Tokyo, Japan; CEO: Yuki Totsuka; wholly owned subsidiary of Akatsuki Inc.) and Too Kyo Games Inc. (Head Office: Tokorozawa, Saitama, Japan; CEO: Kazutaka Odaka; hereinafter “Too Kyo Games“) are excited to announce the Global Beta Test for their collaborative project “TRIBE NINE,” the extreme action RPG currently in development for PC and mobile. The beta test, “Deadly Playtest” is scheduled to start on Friday, August 9th at 3:00 PM (UTC+9), and will be available in Japanese, English, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese.

◆ Global Beta Test “Deadly Playtest” will start August 9! Sign-up deadline is July 31!

“Deadly Playtest” Recruitment Page
https://tribenine.tokyo/en/
Available to wishlist on Steam. Don’t miss out, wishlist now!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2376580/

“Deadly Playtest” Overview
The closed beta test (CBT) will be conducted on a beta version of “TRIBE NINE.” To apply for a chance to participate in the CBT, please complete the sign-up survey on the official website.

■ Target Platform
Steam®

■ Target Languages
Japanese, English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese

■ Audio Language
Japanese

■ “Deadly Playtest” Sign-Up Period
Currently accepting applications until July 31, 2024 11:59 PM (UTC+9)

■ “Deadly Playtest” Event Period
August 9, 2024 3:00 PM ~ August 15, 2024 11:59 PM(UTC+9)

■ Notification of Lottery Results
Scheduled for early August 2024
*Schedule subject to change depending on circumstances.
*If you are unable to receive the invitation email due to circumstances on your end, your invitation may be invalidated.
*Invitation emails will not be reissued under any circumstances.
*We cannot answer inquiries regarding the results of the lottery. Thank you for your understanding.

◆ Creators Program Roll Out

We’ve launched a creators program for streamers who upload videos in theme with the global beta test! During the program period, the streamers who post the top performing videos on YouTube or YouTube Shorts with the hashtag “#TRIBENINE” and successfully pass our screening process will be awarded prizes!

Creators Program Info Site

Sign up to participate by filling out the form on the program website.
https://tribenine.tokyo/en/news/240724/

■ Sign up Period
July 24th 3:00 PM ~ July 31st 11:59 PM (UTC+9)

■ Video Submission Period
August 9th 3:00 PM ~ August 30th 11:59 PM (UTC+9)

■ Winning Conditions
Video: Top 30 in cumulative views

Shorts: Top 50 in cumulative views

■ Rewards
YouTube Video Track
・TOP 1~5: Gift card valued at $600
・TOP 6~10: Gift card valued at $300
・TOP 11~30: Gift card valued at $60

YouTube Shorts Track
・TOP 1~5: Gift card valued at $120
・TOP 6~10: Gift card valued at $60
・TOP 11~30: Gift card valued at $30

TRIBE NINE is an Extreme Action RPG where groups of teens endure multiple losses and devise strategies to overcome formidable foes. Dive into a crazy adventure with unique characters in a meticulously crafted world with a variety of art styles by the same creators of the ‘Danganronpa’ series.

■ “TRIBE NINE” Project Overview

This original IP game project is brought to you by a collaboration between Too Kyo Games, a team of creators led by Kazutaka Kodaka, who is popular worldwide for his work on the “Danganronpa” series, and Akatsuki Games, which has produced a number of top-selling mobile games based on famous IPs. In addition to games, the world of “TRIBE NINE” has been developed into various media, including an anime series and WEBTOON comic series.

◆ “TRIBE NINE” Overview

Official Title
TRIBE NINE

Publisher/Developer
Akatsuki Games Inc.

Supervision
Too Kyo Games Inc.

Platforms
Steam® / iOS / Android

Supported Languages
Japanese, English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese

Supported Voice
Japanese

Price
Free-to-play with in-app purchases

Genres
Extreme Action RPG

Official Website
https://tribenine.tokyo/en/

Steam® Store Page
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2376580/?utm_source=press&utm_campaign=fla&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=en

X (Twitter)
https://x.com/tribenine_en

YouTube
https://youtu.be/uFaR2MXDRSM

■ Company: Akatsuki Games Inc.
It is our mission to connect the emotions of people around the world by putting our beliefs and “why” into games. We challenge ourselves to create global hits as a world-class game company with the highest standards of development and operation in Japan.

In addition to the experience of operating games such as Dragon Ball Z Dokkan Battle (published by Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.) and Romancing SaGa Re; Universe (published by SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD.), we are taking on the challenges of using high-end 3D graphics display and development on multiple devices. We will deliver the highest quality games for everyone around the world to enjoy.

URL
https://games.aktsk.jp/en/

Established
December 2021

Representative
CEO/President: Yuki Totsuka

Location
Oak Meguro 8th floor, 2-13-30 Kamiosaki, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo

Type of Business
Game Business

Copyright Information:
©︎Akatsuki Games Inc.
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