Hello, this is the producer of MLB 9 Innings Rivals.

In 2024, MLB 9 Innings Rivals intends to produce and provide a wide range of content and events for a more authentic and exciting gaming experience. 

Today, we will provide you with the scheduled updates for February and March, which are being prepared before the start of the MLB Regular Season.

[2024 February Update Plans]
1. 2023 Special Cards
- 2023 Special Cards will be added in February.
- Three batters and three pitchers of each team will be added.
※ For newly added players, there may be some changes in quantity. 

2. Preferred Team Player Acquisition Event
- A new event aimed at acquiring your preferred team player will be added for new, returning, and existing users.
- With the points obtained from event missions, you can purchase various items to help you improve, as well as players from your preferred team as a final reward. We hope this increases your affection for the team. 

3. Campaign Mode
- A new mode called Campaign Mode will be added.
- Campaign mode is a mode in which you complete missions assigned to each stage on your own without a specific time limit, and it is designed to accomplish varied clear conditions in a variety of settings.
- We hope that this mode will pique your interest in new challenges while also teaching you about the game's overall play style.

4. In-game Improvements
- Various improvements will be made.
: Potential UI improvement and new effects for each potential level
: Slide to dodge tags, stolen base replay camera
: Close fair, foul hit visual effect
: Strong hit improvements and new additions
: Tag-up camera improvements and new additions 

[2024 March Update Plans]
1. Special Cards Before 2000
- In March, Special Cards before 2000 will be added.
- Users will be able to meet more unique players through this update.

2. Live Card Content
- In March, we aim to increase the usability of both Live and current Special Cards.
- We are developing a distinct simulation mode that will only include Live and Season Cards, as well as a buff system that will allow you to use Live Cards efficiently for a limited time based on a particular period. 

3. New Crafting and New Player Pack
- Special crafting and a new type of Player Pack will be added.
- Many of you have expressed dissatisfaction with the utilization method of duplicated players.
To address this issue, a new crafting recipe will be created that incorporates Signature Players from both the preferred team and other teams. (Materials for the crafting formula may vary.)
- When you open the player pack received through this crafting process, you will see several players from your preferred team.
We are working on a way that will allow you to select and acquire the player you want from among them. 

In addition, we are working on improvements such as player unique forms and convenience function improvements.

Please look forward to the season's start in March, as we want to host a variety of events where you can earn lots of rewards.

The information contained in this developer note may change during the development process.
We will notify you of any confirmed details through future update notices.

This is all we have prepared for the dev note.
We've prepared a special gift for all as a token of appreciation. 

■ Appreciation Gift
- Item: 10 Premium Scout Tickets
- The items can be claimed from Jan. 30th 4:00 AM to Feb. 15th 9:59 AM [EST].
※ Please check your Inbox for the item.

We appreciate your continued interest in MLB 9 Innings Rivals this year as well.
Thank you.