Code Geass: Lost Stories game to end service on December 7
In short
DMM GAMES and f4samurai announced that the mobile and PC game “Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion Lost Stories” will end service on December 7 at 15:00. Sales of in-game items stopped on October 7, and refunds for paid currency will begin on December 7 at 17:00. An offline app is planned to let players access some content after the shutdown.
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DMM GAMES and f4samurai announced on October 7 that the mobile and PC game “Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion Lost Stories” will end its service on December 7 at 15:00. The game, a Nightmare Frame battle RPG, launched in May 2022 for Android, iOS, and PC. Game Watch reported it will have been in service for four years and seven months. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
The shutdown process began on October 7 with the suspension of sales for “Sakura Dite,” the “Lost Stories Pass,” and a “Starter Pack.” Refund acceptance for paid “Sakura Dite” is scheduled to start on December 7 at 17:00, according to Game Watch. An offline version app is in preparation to allow players to continue accessing some content, such as story and encyclopedia, after the service ends. [ 1 , 2 ]
Automaton reported that the game reached 1 million downloads on June 6, 2022, shortly after its release, and celebrated its fourth anniversary in May 2026. It also published an update roadmap: on November 12, the main story “追章” and the “Route Entangle” epilogue will be implemented, along with a maximum 200-pull free scout campaign; on December 7, a memorial app will be distributed. These details were not included in other documents. [ 2 ]
A producer letter cited by Automaton said the project began around 2016, when the final chapter of “Code Geass: Akito the Exiled” was released and planning for the next decade was underway. The letter said development initially did not go smoothly, but the team worked sincerely with f4samurai and DMM GAMES to address issues and believes the game became one recognized by fans. [ 2 ]
The original “Code Geass” anime series began in 2006 and spawned sequels and films, including “Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2” in 2008 and the 2019 film “Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion.” The game was set in that universe, featuring Lelouch and a player-created protagonist. [ 2 ]
Why it matters
The shutdown ends a game that had been running for over four years and had surpassed 1 million downloads shortly after launch. The planned offline app will preserve limited content, but players will lose access to the full online service. The news comes from Japanese tech outlets and is relevant mainly to the game's player base and fans of the Code Geass franchise.
Key facts
- DMM GAMES and f4samurai announced on October 7 that “Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion Lost Stories” will end service on December 7 at 15:00. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
- The game launched in May 2022 for Android, iOS, and PC. [ 1 , 2 ]
- Sales of “Sakura Dite,” “Lost Stories Pass,” and “Starter Pack” were stopped on October 7. [ 1 ]
- Refund acceptance for paid “Sakura Dite” is scheduled to begin on December 7 at 17:00. [ 1 ]
- An offline version app is in preparation to allow access to some content such as story and encyclopedia after the service ends. [ 1 , 2 ]
- Automaton reported the game reached 1 million downloads on June 6, 2022. [ 2 ]
- Automaton reported an update roadmap: on November 12, the main story “追章” and “Route Entangle” epilogue will be added, along with a maximum 200-pull free scout; on December 7, a memorial app will be distributed. [ 2 ]
- A producer letter cited by Automaton said the project started around 2016 and that development initially faced difficulties. [ 2 ]
Confirmed by several sources
Still unclear
- The reason for the service termination is not stated. No document gives a reason for the shutdown.
- The full content and functionality of the offline version app are not specified. Documents only say it will allow access to some content such as story and encyclopedia.
- Automaton reported the game reached 1 million downloads on June 6, 2022, but this is not confirmed by other documents. Single-source claim from Automaton; no other outlet or official statement in the documents repeats it.
- Details of the update roadmap, including the November 12 story update and December 7 memorial app, come only from Automaton. Single-source from Automaton; other documents do not mention these details.
- The producer letter's account of the project's start in 2016 and early development difficulties is reported only by Automaton. Single-source from Automaton; no other document includes this.
- Sales of “Sakura Dite,” “Lost Stories Pass,” and “Starter Pack” stopped on October 7. Reported by a single source so far
- Refunds for paid “Sakura Dite” will begin on December 7 at 17:00. Reported by a single source so far
What local media are saying
Timeline, local time
- Game Watch publishes the shutdown report (October 7). [ 1 ]
- Automaton publishes additional details (October 7). [ 2 ]
- 4Gamer.net publishes a report (October 7). [ 3 ]
- Scheduled service termination on December 7. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
- Refund acceptance for paid Sakura Dite scheduled to begin on December 7. [ 1 ]