Overview
Kitsu Saga is a tab-target MMORPG developed by X-Legend Entertainment, featuring anime-inspired visuals and oriental martial arts themes. The game offered a role-playing experience where players could engage in questing, trading, crafting, and both player-versus-environment and player-versus-player combat. It was designed with cartoon-style graphics and included various systems that aimed to provide progression and customization for players.
Features
One of the notable features of Kitsu Saga was its faction system, dividing players between the Order of the Iron Claw and the Flamewind Society. Each faction contained four disciplines with unique combat styles, ranging from melee and ranged combat to elemental attacks and support roles. Another central aspect of the game was the Kitsu system, where players commanded animal companions that collected resources, crafted equipment, and provided buffs. This system functioned similarly to the sprite system in Grand Fantasia and served as an important part of character progression. The monetization model followed a free-to-play approach with microtransactions for pets, cosmetics, and additional benefits through a VIP subscription.
History
The game was first released in Taiwan in 2009 under the name Jiang Hu Cha Ji, later launching globally in 2010 under Aeria Games. It attracted attention for its unique mechanics and art style, but despite early interest, it encountered several challenges. In July 2011, Aeria Games announced the closure of Kitsu Saga, with all servers permanently shut down by April 2012. Attempts were made by the developers to introduce new events and content, but these were not enough to maintain long-term player engagement.
Reception
Kitsu Saga received moderate interest during its launch period, particularly due to its Kitsu companion system and faction-based gameplay. However, recurring issues such as server instability, bugs, and limited content updates reduced its ability to retain players. While it initially developed a community around its unique features, the lack of consistent development support eventually led to a decline in its active population and overall sustainability.
Conclusion
As of 2025, Kitsu Saga has no active official servers or private server communities. The game remains inactive, and no revival projects are currently underway. X-Legend Entertainment has since shifted focus toward mobile titles, though without replicating the same recognition achieved with its earlier MMORPGs. Kitsu Saga exists today primarily as part of MMORPG history, remembered for its companion system and anime-styled presentation but ultimately discontinued due to declining support and player numbers.
