MLB RIVALS on Steam: Authentic Baseball Action Enters Early Access on November 12

Com2uS :

LOS ANGELES – November 12, 2024 – Com2uS, a powerhouse developer behind MLB-licensed games, announced that MLB RIVALS, a previously mobile-only competitive baseball game, will be bringing the competition to Steam Early Access, followed by a full global launch in 2025. MLB RIVALS' Steam release is set for November 12, and it will be available in Korean, English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, and Spanish. The Steam release will allow users to cross-play the game on both mobile and PC platforms using the same account. Experience baseball action on PC and enjoy updated graphics and epic competition based on real-life teams, MLB Players, and stadiums that Rivals is already known for on mobile.

MLB RIVALS boasts high-quality graphics that showcase all MLB teams and stadiums plus tens of thousands of spectators in high-definition. Players will also be able to utilize game controllers (such as the DualSense Wireless Controller and Xbox Wireless Controller) for an updated gaming experience while taking advantage of Cross-Play across mobile and PC.

Experience a dizzying array of gameplay modes, including single- and multiplayer modes like League, Live Match and Ranked Slugger. By using motion capture to bring the Players' unique forms and actual movements to the game, MLB Rivals offers an immersive, wholly authentic presentation.

“Since the success of MLB RIVALS at launch last year, Com2uS has wanted to expand the ultra-competitiveness and realism to a wider audience and create a baseball gaming experience worthy of their passion,” said Richard Grisham, Director of Business Development at Com2uS USA. “With high-definition graphics, more control options, and more content than ever, this is an elevated baseball experience for newcomers and seasoned players alike.”

Players can follow MLB RIVALS here and will receive 50 Advanced Scout Tickets if the 10,000 followers milestone is reached and 20 additional Advanced Scout Tickets for every 10,000 followers beyond that.

MLB RIVALS, previously titled MLB 9 INNINGS RIVALS, embodies two decades of baseball game production expertise and technology to showcase invigorating baseball features, including realistic ballparks of all MLB clubs and top-notch graphics of fan-favorite MLB Players, officially licensed by MLB Players, Inc. and the league.

MLB RIVALS enters Steam Early Access for PC on November 12 before its full launch in Spring 2025. Steam is one of the world's largest PC game platforms with over one billion users. It recorded over 35 million concurrently online users in March, renewing its own 34 million record in a week.

Stay ahead of the competition and check out more details regarding the Steam version on the official community page. Assets can be downloaded HERE.

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About Com2uS

Established in 1998 and headquartered in South Korea, Com2uS operates internationally with offices in the United States, Germany, Japan, Indonesia, Taiwan, China, Thailand and Vietnam, and became a subsidiary of Com2uS Holdings (previous: GAMEVIL) in 2013. As a leading developer and publisher of mobile games, they thrive on creating successful games with a level of depth and engagement for the global market. With a newly added focus on blockchain and metaverse, Com2uS is taking a new leap as a global comprehensive content and platform company to lead the global digital paradigm. 

Com2uS has surpassed 100M cumulative global downloads across all baseball game titles (KBO & MLB-based titles) in May 2024. Since its release, MLB 9 Innings 24 has ranked in the top 10 for sports game revenue in 122 countries on the Google Play Store and 87 countries on the Apple App Store, surpassing 60 million cumulative downloads.

Com2uS currently has a number of games around the world, including Summoners War, Ace Fishing: Wild Catch and Golf Star. With over 230 million downloads and global sales of $3 billion, Summoners War ranked as the #1 grossing game in 86 countries and in the top 10 in 137. For more information, visit https://com2us.com/.

About Major League Baseball

Major League Baseball (MLB) is the most historic professional sports league in the United States and consists of 30 member clubs in the U.S. and Canada, representing the highest level of professional baseball.  Led by Commissioner Robert D. Manfred, Jr., MLB remains committed to making an impact in the communities of the U.S., Canada and throughout the world, perpetuating the sport's larger role in society and permeating every facet of baseball's business, marketing, community relations, and social responsibility endeavors. With a seamless transition in 2023 to a popular new rules package, including the adaptation of the pitch timer, attendance and general interest in the sport has thrived with the most exciting version of the game on display each night. MLB currently features record levels of consumption on MLB.TV, competitive balance on the field, and continues to expand its global reach through programming and content to fans all over the world. With the continued success of MLB Network and MLB digital platforms, MLB continues to find innovative ways for its fans to enjoy America's National Pastime and a truly global game. For more information on Major League Baseball, visit www.MLB.com.

About MLB Players, Inc.

MLB Players, Inc. is the business arm of the Major League Baseball Players Association. The Major League Baseball Players Association (www.MLBPLAYERS.com) is the collective bargaining representative for all professional baseball players of the 30 Major League Baseball teams and serves as the exclusive group licensing agent for commercial and licensing activities involving active Major League Baseball players. On behalf of its members, it operates the Players Choice licensing  program and the Players Choice Awards, which benefit the needy through the Major League Baseball Players Trust (www.PlayersTrust.org), a charitable foundation established and run entirely by Major League Baseball  players. Follow @MLBPlayersInc on Instagram and Twitter.