MLB 9 INNINGS RIVALS 26

Greetings from Com2uS!

We’d like to inform you of the 2026 Season Live Update.

Please check below for more details.

■ Update Schedule

 - Mar. 11, 10:00 PM [EDT]

  * When the update begins, you will be moved to the title screen and additional data will be downloaded.

■ Update Details

1. New '26 Live Cards

- '26 Live Cards will be added based on 2025 MLB season performance.

- Additional '26 Live Cards may continue to be added after the start of the 2026 season.

- The player list can be found at the link below.

[ '26 Live Card Player List ]

< '26 Live Card Player Stats>

- The stats at the time of release for '26 Live Cards will be calculated based on the 2025 season.

- For rookies with no game records who are added starting with '26 Live Cards, initial stats will be calculated based on the average stats of '25 Live Cards.

- '26 Live Cards, including rookies, will have their stats adjusted through Live Updates based on game records.

- Starting with '26 Live Cards, an OVR +3 buff will be applied.

< '26 Live Card Positions>

- The positions of '26 Live Cards will be determined based on 2025 Season Cards.

< '26 Live Card Base Potential Reassessment Rules>

- The initial Potential of '26 Live Cards will be evaluated based on 2025 season league records.

- For rookies with no game records in '26 Live Cards, 2 slots will be granted to each of the 5 base Potential categories.

- After the completion of the first half of the 2026 season, the base Potential values of '26 Live Cards will be reassessed based on first-half records.

- After the completion of the second half of the 2026 season, the base Potential values of '26 Live Cards will be reassessed based on 2026 season league records.

< '26 Live Card Acquisition>

- Starting with the 2026 season Live Update, '26 Live Cards can be obtained from all Scouts.

- Starting with the 2026 season Live Update, '26 Live Cards can be obtained from all Live Player Packs.

- After the 2026 season Live Update, '25 Live Cards will be converted into '25 Season Cards, and '25 Season Cards can be obtained from all Scouts.

* For teams without S-grade Live Cards, Team Selective Live S Pack and Team Selective Live S-A Pack may not be available for use.

* If Team Selective Live S-A Packs are used consecutively while selecting a team without S-grade Live Cards, an unavailable pop-up may appear when S-grade is determined.

<'26 Live Card Release Special Event Mission>

- An Event Mission will open to commemorate the release of '26 Live Cards.

- Details can be found under the Event tab on the Mission page.

2. '25 Season Card Conversion

- '25 Live Cards will be converted into '25 Season Cards.

- When converted into '25 Season Cards, the final Potential values from the '25 Live Cards will be retained.

- When converted into '25 Season Cards, Deck Score will follow Season Card rules.

* The new Deck Score will be applied based on the last Deck Score granted to the '25 Live Card.

* As '25 Live Cards are converted into '25 Season Cards, the Team Deck Score in your lineup may change. Please check your lineup after the update.

* Season Cards will inherit the growth values and stats of the Live Cards before conversion. However, Deck Score will decrease, and the +2 buff to all stats will be removed.

3. Rival Pick Player Change

 - Rival Pick players will change as below.

  * The OVR shown in the player list below reflects the Rival Pick effect.

 <Batter>

- The player with the most RBIs from each team will be selected as a Rival Pick.

- Selections will be based on 2025 season records.

<Pitcher>

- The player with the lowest opponent batting average (OBA) from each team will be selected as a Rival Pick.

- Selections will be based on 2025 season records.

4. Skill Index: Black Tier & World Baseball Classic Tier Skill Level Display Change

- Black Tier and World Baseball Classic Tier Skills in the Skill Index will be changed to display only up to the achievable level.

5. Improved Guidance Text for Transcendence Potential

- The guidance text for the effect when using a player from the same team or the same player as material will be improved.

<Added Text>

- A special effect is granted when registering the same team or the same player. (Increased chance of higher levels appearing / Ability to select the result)

6. Reward Improvements for Certain Content

- Certain content rewards will be improved after the 2026 Season Live Update.

1) Free Daily Check-in rewards will be improved.

2) Free Play Pass rewards will be improved.

- The improved rewards will be applied when the Play Pass refreshes after the update.

3) Weekly Mission rewards will be improved.

4) RBI Battle match rewards will be improved.

- After the update, the 2x rewards from the ongoing Live Support Event will be applied immediately.

5) Certain Challenge rewards will be changed.

- Rewards for the following Achievements under Challenges in Mission will be improved: [Player Management] Reach Training Level, [Player Management] Reach Upgrade Level, and [Currency] Use Balls.

- After the 2026 Season Live Update, you will be able to restart these Achievements with the improved rewards.

- Details can be found in the Achievement List under Challenges → Play.

6) The Special Login Reward available in the Stadium Shop will remain until March and will end starting in April.

7. Others

1) Player Data Updates

- The photo for the SS World Baseball Classic E. Sosa player card will be removed.

- The stats for the SS World Baseball Classic E. Sosa player card will be changed to match the other positions.

2) Player Photos Added

- Photos will be added for some Moment theme players.

8. Scout & Player Pack: Player Pool Update

- The list of players obtainable from Scouts and Player Packs has been updated.

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

Details for the events will be announced later through separate notices.

Thank you.