MLB 9INNINGS RIVALS 26

Greetings from Com2uS!

Here’s a sneak peek at what’s coming in the April update for MLB 9INNINGS RIVALS!

Please refer to the details below.

* The details shared in this [Update Preview] are subject to change depending on development progress and testing.

■ April Update Highlights

- The following key updates are scheduled for April:

* Detailed information on new content and updates will be announced separately on the update day.

* The details listed below are subject to change depending on development progress and testing.

1. Growth Extraction System

- A new Growth Extraction feature will be added, allowing you to extract and make use of growth elements from player cards you own.

- The Growth Extraction menu has unlock conditions for each card rarity, and the mission requirements differ by rarity.

- Growth Extraction is limited to a set number of uses per account. Once the limit has been exceeded, cards can no longer be selected for extraction.

- When Growth Extraction is performed, the original card will be deleted, and any currency used for its growth will be refunded according to separate rules.

- If no currency has been used for growth, Growth Extraction cannot be performed.

- The Growth Extraction feature is being prepared to increase flexibility in player development and card management.

* More details about Growth Extraction will be provided in the update notice.

2. Transcendence System Structure Update

- The EXP required for Transcendence, and the EXP granted by materials for each card rarity, will be adjusted to a new value structure.

- However, balance elements such as the number of materials required for Transcendence will remain unchanged.

Example: Signature Card Transcendence

> EXP required for Signature Card 1 Transcendence: EXP 1 → EXP 1,000

> Using a Same-Team / Same-Position Signature Card as material: Gain 1,000 EXP → Advance by 1 Transcendence level

> Using a Same-Player Signature Card as material: Gain 3,000 EXP → Advance by 3 Transcendence levels

- The Transcendence EXP UI will also be changed from the current slot-based format to a gauge-based format.

* More details about the Transcendence System structure update will be provided in the update notice.

3. Team Creation Player Update

- The rarity and list of player cards granted when creating a team will be changed.

* More details will be provided in the update notice.

4. World Baseball Classic Signature Black Recruit Improvements

- The recruitment requirements for World Baseball Classic Signature Black Cards will be eased.

- Updated Call-Up condition: Same-Position Signature Card → Same-Position Signature Card or Same-Team Signature Card

* All other recruitment requirements will remain unchanged.

* More details will be provided in the update notice.

5. Lineup UI and Filter Improvements

- When selecting the lineup change filter, convenience features will be improved so you can view a summary of each lineup’s status at a glance.

- The following information will be displayed for each lineup:

Lineup type, OVR of each lineup, Deck Score, Deck Score buff stats, and Synergy buff stats

- A Copy Lineup button will be added at the bottom, and selecting it will take you directly to the Copy Lineup menu.

- In the Copy Lineup menu, you will also be able to check the Synergy Effects currently applied to each lineup.

- Unlock conditions will be added for lineups, and only the League Lineup will be unlocked by default when creating an account.

- When changing the League Lineup, locked Battle Lineups and Live Match Lineups will be automatically copied and applied based on the League Lineup.

* However, if a Battle Lineup or Live Match Lineup is newly unlocked, the lineup will not be copied automatically.

* More details about the Lineup UI and filter improvements will be provided in the update notice.

6. Content Currency Display UI

- A new UI will be added so you can check your current content currency holdings at a glance.

- A button for checking currency holdings will be added, and selecting it will display the amount currently owned.

- Selecting each currency icon will open a pop-up showing acquisition information.

- A shortcut button will also be added to the right of each currency button, allowing you to move directly to where that currency can be used.

7. New Moment Cards

- New Moment Cards will be added.

* More details about the new Moment Cards will be provided in the update notice.

■ UX Improvements & Others

- The number of Upgrade Cards required for Position Training will be improved.

- The red dot notification shown during the Position Training Event will be improved.

> When a new Position Training Change stage is unlocked, a red dot will appear on the Position Training Change tab.

> When a red dot appears on the Position Training Change tab, it will also appear on the event banner.

- When new players are added to Scout, a NEW label will be added to the player list.

> When you select the player list button, newly added players will appear at the top of the list with the NEW label displayed.

- Highlight indicators will be added to major items in Scout Cumulative Purchase Rewards.

- The frequency of pickoff attempts by opposing pitchers in Event Game, Potential Game, and Campaign will be reduced.

- The Preferred Team Player Acquisition Event will be improved.

> A separate pop-up will be added so you can check the list of obtainable players when selecting the final reward for each stage.

- The Emote UI will be improved.

> A COMPLETE button will be added below Emotes whose crafting has been completed.

- Level requirements for entering events will be added.

> Entry conditions will be set by event type.

- An issue where Membership Packages were not displayed when searching for Membership Package items in the Stadium Shop will be fixed.

> Search results in the Stadium Shop will be improved so subscription offers are included when searching for items.

- New No-Doubt Home Runs will be added for the following players.

Larry Walker

Cal Ripken Jr.

■ April Major Events

- The following key events are scheduled for February

* The details listed below are subject to change depending on development progress and testing.

1. Rising Pennant Race Event

- An integrated event will be held, including the Rising Pennant Race Scout, Event Pass, and Event Game.

* More details will be provided in a separate notice.

2. Ranked Slugger Event

A new Ranked Slugger Event will be held.

* More details will be provided in a separate notice.

3. Selective Reward Event

- A new Selective Reward Event will be added, allowing you to choose between two rewards.

* More details will be provided in a separate notice.

In addition to the content mentioned in the April Update Preview, various other updates are also planned for the next update.

We hope you look forward to the upcoming events and content ahead.

Thank you.