MLB RIVALS

Greetings from Com2uS.

Please read below for details on the v2.08.00 update.

This update will introduce the Rarity Boost feature that lets you boost the rarity of player cards.

Gameplay quality of life improvements will be made for Position Training along with additions of unique forms and in-game animations.

New Special Cards will be added in the 20th Live Update of the 2024 season.

[Update Schedule]

- Dec. 10, 9:00 PM - Dec. 11, 12:00 AM [EST] (3 Hours)

※ The update maintenance will take place during the time above.

※ Lower versions will be blocked after the maintenance. Please make sure to update the game at the market before playing.

※ Information (screenshots and numbers) provided in the notice is currently under development, and may differ from the actual update.

[Update Details]

1. Rarity Boost System

 - The Rarity Boost feature that lets you boost the rarity of Impact and Prime Cards with Transcendence Lv. 9 will be added.

 - Rarity Boost can be found under [Manage Team] at the bottom of the main screen.

<Rarity Boost Target Card>

 - Impact, Prime, FA Impact, and FA Prime Cards with Transcendence Lv. 9

<Rarity Boost Development Transfer>

 - A certain ratio of the target card's development will be transferred when performing Rarity Boost.

<Rarity Boost Material>

 - Rarity Boost requires player cards of the same position/rarity as the target card and Ultimate Coins.

 - Ultimate Coins can be obtained from League Mode gameplay, Achievements, and events.

 - The first Rarity Boost for each rarity requires fewer materials and is not included in the limit count.

<How to Earn Ultimate Coin>

 - You can obtain Ultimate Coins based on the Postseason result in League Mode (Master 1+)

 - The amount available per week varies with the highest league level unlocked.

 ※ Ultimate Coins are also available from events and event games related to Rarity Boost.

<How to check Ultimate Coins earned weekly>

 - The amount of Ultimate Coins earned for the week can be checked under League Mode > Reward Info page > League Rank Reward.

  ※ League Mode → Reward Info → League Rank Reward

<League Mode Achievement Revamp>

 - Ultimate Coins will be included in the reward for winning the league under Challenges.

- You can obtain up to 15,000 Ultimate Coins if you win the leagues from Beginner 1 to Champion 3

 ※ The revamped rewards will also be available to those who have completed the below Achievements.

2. New Event

 1) Rarity Boost Update Special Play Event

  - A play event that offers Ultimate Coins, development materials, and player packs for clearing daily missions will be held.

  - The event will begin after the v2.08.00 update. More details will be announced in a separate notice.

 2) Rarity Boost Support Event Game

  - An event that offers Ultimate Coins, development materials, and player packs based on event tokens obtained from playing the event game will be added.

  - The event will begin after the v2.08.00 update. More details will be announced in a separate notice.

 3) Player Transcendence Event

  - An event that allows you to Transcend players based on event tokens obtained from completing event missions will be added.

  -  More details will be announced in a separate notice.

3. New Unique Forms

- The unique form of the pitchers below has been added.

<Batter>

<Pitcher>

<View Key Player Unique Forms>

Tim Anderson	Brandon Woodruff	Merrill Kelly

4. Position Training Quality of Life

  - The quality of life for Position Training will be improved.

<Register All Feature>

  - A feature that lets you register Position Training materials required for the selected position in bulk will be added.

  - Select a target position under the Register All menu and configure material settings to register materials in bulk.

  ※ Register All can be used only when you possess all the materials.

  ※ Upgrade/Training Card items with the lowest EXP value will be registered first.

  ※ For batters, Register All will not apply for bench players.

<Material Card Selection Improved>

 - Only the material cards of the rarity required for Position Training will appear on the Select Material Card menu.

<Position Training Movement Button>

 - A button that lets you move between the last position and first position in the Position Training menu will be added.

  > Batter: Bench 5 ↔ C

  > Pitcher: CP1 (or CP2)  ↔ SP1

<Player Ticker Display>

 - A ticker will be added to help you distinguish players designated for Position Training from the rest in the League Mode reward list.

5. In-Game Animation and Other Improvements

 1) New No Doubter HR animations will be added.

 2) Swing-and-miss motions will be improved to appear more natural, and new motions will be added.

 3) New animation for wild pitches and catchers attempting to block the plate will be added.

  ※ The higher the catcher's FLD, the higher the block success rate.

 4) Catch motions of catchers will be improved.

 5) Runner movements in an infield fly situation will be improved.

 6) The simulation screen for Highlight Play will be improved to appear smoother.

6. Gameplay and Quality of Life Improvement

 1) The effect of Clutch and Composure Potentials will be slightly improved.

  - The effect of Clutch for batters will be slightly improved per Potential level.

  - Batter - Clutch (Potential) is strengthened in RBI Battle.

  - A counter effect against batters' Clutch Potential will be added to the level effect of pitchers' Composure Potential.

 2) A season record page for batters and pitchers will be displayed after the regular season in League Mode is over.

  3) You can now view the item components of packages in the Inbox.

 4) A Consecutive Boost feature that lets you set a target Training Boost level will be added under Training Boost.

  - You can configure the number of Training Boosts to perform and the target level in Training Boost > Consecutive Boost. Training Boost will halt when the target level is reached.

 5) A ticker will be displayed under the Transcendence menu for player cards that can be used as material for Transcendence.

 6) A pop-up that lets you move to the Lineup page when selecting the OVR displayed in the lobby will be added for the following game modes.

  - Affected game modes: Ranked Battle, RBI Battle, Live Match. Club Battle. Campaign

 7) The icon size of reward items for the following game modes will be reduced to display more items.

  - Affected game modes: Ranked Battle, RBI Battle, Live Match

7. Roster Change

- Acquirable Players from Player Packs and Scout have been updated.

- Details on the list can be found in [Player Index and the player Rates page].

Thank you.