The Legend of Heroes: Gagharv Trilogy Shuts Down on September 25
FOW Games has officially announced that The Legend of Heroes: Gagharv Trilogy will shut down on September 25, 2025, in the Global and Asia regions. The mobile adaptation of the legendary Nihon Falcom series lasted just over a year, having first launched on August 28, 2024.
A Short-Lived Revival of Classic JRPGs
The Gagharv Trilogy brought together three of Nihon Falcom’s most iconic classics:
- The Legend of Heroes III: Prophecy of the Moonlight Witch
- The Legend of Heroes IV: A Tear of Vermillion
- The Legend of Heroes V: Song of the Ocean
These titles were faithfully reimagined for mobile players, featuring over 100 collectible characters, strategic team building, cooperative battles, boss raids, and quests across expansive continents.
Despite the nostalgia and rich history behind the series, the game struggled to maintain a sustainable player base outside of Korea. Director Lee Jong-joo explained in the official announcement:
“Due to the sales scale in these regions and the overall efficiency of operations, we have determined that it is no longer possible to continue providing a stable service.”
Key Shutdown Details
- September 4, 2025 → Paid services will be disabled.
- September 25, 2025 → Global and Asia servers will officially close.
- Refund Period → From September 25 to October 31, players can request refunds for unused Blue Garnet, premium items, and unclaimed packages.
After the global shutdown, the game will continue exclusively on Korean servers. Player accounts from Global and Asia will be duplicated and transferred to the Korean region starting September 4.
If you already have the game installed, you can continue updating it through the Korean app stores. However, uninstalling it after service ends means you won’t be able to redownload.
Community Reactions
While some players praised the attempt to revive these classics, others felt the gameplay didn’t live up to expectations. One fan commented, “I gave it a try and even bought monthly packs to support, but it’s really not good.”
It’s a bittersweet end for a series with more than 40 years of RPG legacy, now cut short in just over a year of mobile service outside Korea.
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