Hey there, Sluggers!
v2.9.0 Update notes have arrived.

▶ new gear cards
- 4 new gears can be acquired after POLAR STADIUM opens.
- All-Star Grade Gear
1) GOGGLE: SEDNA
- Major-Grade Gear
1) BAT: TOTEM POLE
2) HAIR: BEANIE
3) ACCESSORY: TOTEM STUMP

▶ New [Style] Outfit Available
- ZOE STAR - SWEET DREAMS

▶ Main Lobby Improvements
- The main lobby background has been changed to look more lively and fun.
: You can view your batter more up close.
: The layout of buttons has been optimized.

▶ Closed ('Complete') Stadiums Introduced
- More about 'Completed' Stadiums
: Lower stadiums will start closing off (marked "Complete") as you unlock higher stadiums with trophies.
: Once a stadium is closed off and marked complete, all trophies available in that stadium will automatically be awarded so you don't need to worry about going back and getting the remaining trophies in lower stadiums that you're too strong for.
: For more details, please check out the [Help & Support] section under game settings.

▶ Clan System Improvements
- Collect 'Daily Bonuses' by checking in with your clan.
: You can get your daily reward by going to the clan menu every day (not gained automatically).
- Clan XP reward added to the 'Free Rewards' section in the main lobby.
: You will need to be part of a clan before you collect the Clan XP reward.
- 1vs1 Match reward chest open times reduced during Clan Battle period.
: The chest open speed up will only apply if you're part of a clan.

▶ Various UI & Usability Improvements
- Some images in the game where chests are marked as 'BOX' has been changed to 'CHEST'.
- You can now access a dedicated 'View Chest' menu directly from the 1vs1 Match screen.
- Tool tip bubbles added to help explain various buttons in the main lobby.
: Bubbles indicate remaining times (for events) and other useful information.

▶ Balance Changes
- Skill Object (OBJ) height adjusted in Polar Stadium.
- Batter stats for 'BULLMAN' increased, skills adjusted.
: Overall buff to batter stats.
: Existing 'Hit Score Up' skill changed to 'Critical Score Up' skill.
- Adjustments to matchmaking logic
: Before) No deduction to 'matching points' (used for matchmaking) for losing in stadiums where your trophy count is zero.
: After) 'Matching points' deducted even if your trophy count is zero at any given stadium.
(Note that this only applies to highest unlocked stadiums)

※ We perform the card balance change with the user's opinion and gameplay statistics.
We will keep updating the game to make it more fair and exciting, so please keep your interest and support for Homerun Clash.

▶ Minor bug fix
- Right fence obstacle bug removed in Polar Stadium (ball hits something and home run doesn't register fixed).

We will do our best make Homerun Clash more exciting and more challenging than ever.
Thank you