Hachigatsu no Cinderella Nine has shutdown after seven years of service

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• Hachigatsu no Cinderella Nine was a Japanese baseball-themed youth simulation game.
• The game was launched on June 27, 2017, and officially shut down after seven years on December 17, 2024.
• The developers have released an offline version 8.9.0 of the game, and the refund period is now live, running until March 17, 2025.

As a dedicated fan of Hachigatsu no Cinderella Nine for the past seven years, this news has left me reeling like a batter facing a curveball. I remember the day I joined the team as a coach, and Tsubasa Arihara convinced me to manage the girls’ basketball team. It was an unforgettable journey, filled with victories, friendships, and heartbreaks that mirrored my own life experiences.

Akatsuki Games has officially confirmed that they will be closing down their long-running Japanese basketball simulation game, “Hachigatsu no Cinderella Nine.” This decision comes after the initial announcement about the end of its service. Over the course of seven years, this game spawned a novel, manga, and an anime adaptation, all of which were successful spin-offs.

Hachigatsu no Cinderella Nine has officially shutdown after a successful run of seven years

For those not familiar, Hachigatsu no Cinderella Nine was a free-to-play, baseball-themed simulation game, part of the Cinderella Series, created by Akatsuki Games. In this game, you assume the role of a former basketball star who transitioned into coaching after an injury.

Once enrolled at a nearby high school, you encounter Tsubasa Arihara, a significant character from the game, who convinces you to take on the role as their manager and coach. Subsequently, you assume the position as coach for the girls’ basketball team, with Tsubasa being one of its key players.

Sadly, as previously announced on Akatuki Games’ official site, the game “August Cinderella Nine” will be closing its servers according to plan. In the announcement, the developers mentioned that they would be wrapping up service for this game with the release of the final episode of the main story on December 17, 2024.

Some good news for the dedicated fans

Despite finding it quite disappointing due to the game’s sentimental value for its players, there’s some positive news to share: The developers have confirmed their intention to roll out version 8.9.0 of the game, which is now playable offline, albeit with a few missing features. Furthermore, they have also unveiled the closing chapter of the storyline that was previously accessible only until yesterday.

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Besides this, developers have pledged to provide a refund for all paid Nine Star accounts, and the refund period, which began immediately, will last until March 17, 2025. It’s crucial not to uninstall the game if you still have unused paid Nine Stars in your account until your refund has been processed. For further details, check out their official announcement.

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2024-12-18 21:11