Greetings from Com2uS!

Stage Challenge has been added via the v9.0.0 update.

Today, we'll walk you through the details to get you prepared for the new content!

[Stage Challenge]

In Stage Challenge, you'll be aiming to earn the highest score in 10 stages for 2 weeks.

The content is available between 10:00 AM - 11:59 PM every day.
You cannot enter the content during 12:00 AM - 9:59 AM, which is a preparation period.

The tallying will take place and rankings will be calculated every 2 weeks on Wednesday 12:00 AM.

※ The first Stage Challenge season begins on Jan. 31st 10:00 AM.



⚡Quick Tip⚡

- Stage Challenge is played in Quick Play.
- Records and rankings are calculated separately for EAST / WEST.

[Stage Challenge Ticket]

You can enter Stage Challenge with Stage Challenge Tickets provided daily.
2 Stage Challenge Tickets are provided every day at 10:00 AM, which is the content opening time.

You can play 5 games per stage with 1 ticket.




⚡Quick Tip⚡
- You can have up to 2 Stage Challenge Tickets.
> Even if you only used 1 Stage Challenge Ticket the previous day, you'll have 2 tickets instead of 3 when they're recharged the next day.

- Unused tickets can be used to replace the current record with a better record.


[Stage Challenge Rules]

Stage Challenge consists of 10 stages where you'll play 5 games per stage.

You can clear the stage by winning 3 out of 5 games. Once all the games are finished, the total score will be calculated based on your pitcher / batter records.

The records will be calculated to determine the rankings. Try to clear as many stages as you can and earn high scores!

Go for the highest score in Stage Challenge!



⚡Quick Tip⚡
- Battle lineup is used for Stage Challenge.
- Battle Gear and Condition Drinks can be used.
- You can check how many points can be earned based on the pitcher/batter record by tapping Available Points Info on the main menu of Stage Challenge.
- Each stage has the MAX score limit.




The opponent's starting lineup is exposed when you enter the stage. You can select a starting pitcher to proceed with the game.

If a starting pitcher is not set, starting pitchers #1-5 from your batlte lineup take the mound in order. The same player can only be used once per stage.




⚡Quick Tip⚡
- You can check the opponent's lineup by tapping the magnifying glass on the bottom left of the screen.

A PERFECT mark will be displayed on the stage if you won 3 out of 5 games and reached the MAX score limit of that stage. In this case, the remaining games will not be played and you can proceed to the next stage.



⚡Quick Tip⚡
- Battles ending in a tie won't count towards clear condition.
- You can retry stages you haven't earned PERFECT.
- Scores and records are applied when you earn PERFECT or complete all 5 stage games.
- Stage 10, the final stage, does not have a MAX score limit.

Once you finish 5 games of the stage, the tier by rank according to the earned score and accumulated score is displayed. Try to reach the Legend tier in Stage Challenge!




⚡Quick Tip⚡
- Tier info can be found via tapping the magnifying glass button located at the top right of the Stage Challenge main menu screen.


[Stage Challenge Reward]

Stage Challenge provides clear reward and ranking reward.

Clear rewards can be claimed immediately depending on the stage clear status.
Ranking rewards are available from the end of Stage Challenge (Wednesday 12:00 AM) according to your tier for 2 weeks.

※ Clear reward cannot be claimed when the Stage Challenge is being prepared.




⚡Quick Tip⚡
- Clear reward can only be claimed while Stage Challenge is in progress. Any unclaimed rewards will disappear when the corresponding session of Stage Challenge ends.
- You can clear achievements according to your stage clear progress. Try to get bonus rewards and a special title by clearing achievements!

A pop-up that shows your accumulated score and rewards according to your tier will be displayed when you enter Stage Challenge after the tallying ends every 2 weeks on Wednesday.



⚡Quick Tip⚡
- Ranking rewards can be claimed until you claim the ranking rewards of the next Stage Challenge session.

That's about it for our newly added content, Stage Challenge!
We hope you find our guide helpful.

Thanks!