The smartphone app Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin ~Hinuka Junreitan~ has announced that it will end service on Monday, July 27, 2026, at 4:59 PM (JST).
Along with this announcement, the planned release of the Steam version has been canceled.
(Note: This game does not support English. In-game terms included in this article are unofficial translations.)
Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin ~Hinuka Junreitan~ Announces End of Service
いつも『天穂のサクナヒメ～ヒヌカ巡霊譚～』をご利用いただき、誠にありがとうございます。
このたび『天穂のサクナヒメ～ヒヌカ巡霊譚～』は、誠に勝手ながら2026年7月27日（月）16:59をもちまして、サービスの提供を終了させていただくこととなりました。…
— 天穂のサクナヒメ～ヒヌカ巡霊譚～ (@sakuna_hinuka) April 27, 2026
The official X account for Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin ~Hinuka Junreitan~ (@sakuna_hinuka) was updated on Monday, April 27, 2026.
It was announced that service will end as of Monday, July 27, 2026, at 4:59 PM (JST).
Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin ~Hinuka Junreitan~ is an app for iOS and Android released on Thursday, February 5, 2026.
While retaining the atmosphere of Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin, which was released for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PC and became a massive hit, this title garnered attention for allowing players to easily enjoy rice cultivation simulation and RPG elements on smartphones.
With the end of service, the release of the PC (Steam) version, which was originally planned, has been canceled.
Future Schedule Released
Additionally, the schedule for in-game initiatives from Monday, April 27, 2026, onward has been released.
Large-scale distributions of Yakumo Fragments (in-game currency) as a “gratitude allowance” are planned.
Monday, April 27, 2026, from 5:00 PM
- Picture Scroll Quest
- Gratitude Allowance (500 Yakumo Fragments (Free) and 500 Mental Thought Points)
- New Arrival: Shimefunanokami
Friday, May 1, 2026, 2:00 PM – Monday, June 1, 2026, 1:59 PM (JST)
- Hishutou: Satsuki Exploration
Thursday, May 14, 2026, from 3:00 PM
- New Arrival: Oshiromagami
- Formidable Enemy Raid: God Slayer - Vestige
Thursday, May 28, 2026, from 5:00 PM
- Exploration: the Chapter 4 arc Added
- Gathering of Heroes: Chapter 4 Characters Added
- Picture Scroll Quest
- Multiple simultaneous campaigns including distribution of Yakumo Fragments and Mental Thought Points, half-stamina for exploration, and reduced construction time
Monday, June 1, 2026, 2:00 PM – Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 1:59 PM (JST)
- Hishutou: Minazuki Exploration
For other details regarding the response to the end of service and changes to the sales of various paid items, please check the Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin ~Hinuka Junreitan~ official website.