### **Current Season: MLB 9 Innings 26**
* **Cover Athletes:** This season features a mix of veteran greatness and rising talent: **Mike Trout**, **Clayton Kershaw**, and the "new generation" fireballer **Paul Skenes**.
* **10th Anniversary Celebration:** To celebrate a decade of service, Com2uS is running a series of massive events. Players who log in by **April 30, 2026**, receive a free **Season Opening Package** containing a Signature Player and a Black Diamond Change Ticket.
* **Opening Road Event:** Running through **May 26, 2026**, this event allows players to earn currency via gameplay to move across a board for rewards like Signature Players and Diamond Team Selective Prime Players.
### **Core Gameplay & 2026 Updates**
* **Enhanced Presentation:** New cinematic animations have been added for critical moments like walk-off home runs, inning transitions, and game-deciding plays to provide a broadcast-style feel.
* **Team Value System:** A new progression mechanic designed to make team growth more rewarding and less reliant on individual gacha luck.
* **Club Level System:** A mission-based progression feature that helps players learn key mechanics while contributing to their club's overall power.
* **Master League Expansion:** Master League difficulty has recently been expanded with three additional tiers for elite players, supported by the **Skill Trainer** system.
### **Key Features**
* **Fully Licensed:** Features updated 2026 season data, including team logos, stadiums, and authentic **City Connect** uniforms for all 30 MLB teams.
* **Massive Roster:** Nearly **2,000 players** recreated in 3D with over 600 authentic batting and pitching motions.
* **Historic & Supreme Players:** Starting April 1, 2026, **Clayton Kershaw** became available as a high-tier **Supreme-type player** through Historic Packs.
### **Technical Details**
* **Platforms:** Android, iOS, and PC (via Google Play Games).
* **Developer:** Com2uS (South Korea).
* **Size:** Approximately **1.6 GB** initial download (with total data reaching **3.2 GB+** with high-res assets).
* **Rating:** Everyone / 4+ (contains in-app purchases).
### **Unified Brand Rebrand**
To strengthen its brand presence, Com2uS officially rebranded its sister title, *MLB Rivals*, to **MLB 9 Innings Rivals 26** this season. While *Rivals* offers a more fast-paced, arcade-oriented PvP experience with features like the **Automated Ball Strike (ABS) Challenge System**, the main *9 Innings* title remains the deep, simulation-focused standard for the franchise.



















