Com2uS is marking the arrival of the 2026 Major League Baseball season with a substantial update for its mobile baseball titles, MLB 9 Innings 26 and MLB 9 Innings Rivals 26. These updates promise to flesh out the gameplay experience with a host of new content and celebratory events.

In MLB 9 Innings 26, the next-gen pitching sensation Paul Skenes joins the ranks as a new highlight player model. He’s joined by veteran ace Clayton Kershaw, who bolsters the existing roster alongside the stalwart Mike Trout. Keen players can look forward to acquiring a Supreme type version of Kershaw via a Historic Pack starting 1 April. Com2uS has also introduced a club level system—a mission-driven progression path designed to help you get to grips with the core mechanics. Furthermore, they’ve injected new cinematic flair into walk-off wins and inning transitions, aiming to mimic the immersion of a live MLB broadcast.

To celebrate both the season kickoff and their 10th anniversary, the studio has lined up a series of events for MLB 9 Innings 26. The 'Opening Road' event, running until 26 May, dishes out rewards including five signature players and one diamond club select prime player. Log in before 30 April, and you’ll bag a free season-opening gift package featuring a signature player and a Black Diamond change ticket. Finally, from 6 May through 14 November, the '9 Innings 10th Anniversary History Museum' will curate a monthly rotating exhibition detailing the game's decade-long journey.

Meanwhile, MLB Rivals has officially rebranded to MLB 9 Innings Rivals 26. It’s a strategic move to lean into the brand equity of the flagship '9 Innings' title. Naturally, there are events to mark the occasion, including daily login rewards and missions that grant items like highlight FA player cards. On the technical side, the update integrates the real-world Automatic Ball-Strike System (ABS), tightening up the accuracy of pitch calls.

MLB 9 Innings Rivals 26 also adds a cheer feature that links your rewards to the actual real-world performance of your favourite MLB team, alongside live card stats that reflect current player form. The developers have also streamlined the training system and the early-game flow to help newcomers find their footing. Both titles remain globally recognised, MLB-licensed simulations that pride themselves on authentic rosters and stadiums.

For a deeper dive into the specific patch notes and event schedules, head over to the official community forums for each game.