Dear Mahjong Player,

The scheduled maintenance for Amatsuki Mahjong on May 13 (Tue) has been successfully completed. The game has now been updated with exciting new content, system adjustments, and bug fixes.

【Ver. 1.4.0 Update Details】

[New Content]

1. New Limited Character ‘Kanade Kanzaki’ Now Available

The Magical Bass Girl — Kanade Kanzaki
CV: 山本彩乃 (JP), 小金碧碧jinbee (Mandarin), 月島クロス (Cantonese)

2. Limited-time Fatebind Pool for Kanzaki Kanade Now Open

Open Period: After maintenance on May 13 – June 10 at 03:59 (UTC+8)

- Kanzaki Kanade Limited Fatebind Pool [Silent Resonance]
- When obtaining a character via Fatebinding, there is a 50% chance the character will be Kanzaki Kanade.
- This limited character will be temporarily unavailable for Fatebinding once the limited fatebind pool ends.

3. Awakening Costume & Accessories for Kanade Kanzaki Now Available

- Duplicate Fatebinding grants ‘Character Fragments’, which can be used for Awakening.
- Awakening rewards include profile frames, titles, and tile backs. At Awakening Level 5, an exclusive Awakening Costume will be unlocked!

4. New Interaction System & Kanade Kanzaki’s Awakening Dialogue

- A new interaction system is now available via the lobby’s Interaction page. Choose dialogue options to hear unique character lines.
- Kanade Kanzaki’s interactions are unlocked by equipping her Awakening Costume. She also performs solo tracks! Giving you an experience of a mini live concert in your lobby!

5. Limited Costume and Accessories Bundle for Kanzaki Kanade Now Available

Available Period: After maintenance on May 13 – June 10 at 03:59 (UTC+8)

- Kanzaki Kanade’s limited costume ‘Dazzling Neon’ is now available in the Marketplace.
- The ‘Dazzling Neon’ Bundle is available in the Shop, which includes the [Dazzling Neon] Costume, the Themed Lobby Background [The Stage], and the Riichi Stick [Electric Bass].
Join her musical journey and make her the lead~

6. Kanade Kanzaki Character Fragments Available

Kanade Kanzaki’s character fragments can now be obtained in the Marketplace using Awakening Starlume.

7. New Gameplay: Pinball Playground

- Access [Pinball Playground] from the game lobby.
- Multiple themed pinball arenas now available, each using specific ‘Pinballs’ and reward ‘Exchange Vouchers’.
- Earn vouchers by playing arenas with Pinballs obtained from the Exchange Shop.
- Exchange vouchers for various rewards.
(See in-game guide for full details.)

8. Pinball Playground Exclusive Costume: Kanzaki Kanade [Elegy of Bullets]

Available Period: After maintenance on May 13 – June 10 at 03:59 (UTC+8)

- Playing the board ‘Sun Arena’ requires ‘Sun Orbs’.
- Earn “Sun Voucher” from the Sun Arena, which can be exchanged for the exclusive costume [Elegy of Bullets].
- This costume will be temporarily unavailable after the period ends, and exchange rewards will be replaced.

9. Limited-time Pinball Event ‘Phantom Sonata’

Available Period: After maintenance on May 13 – June 10 at 03:59 (UTC+8)

- Complete event missions to earn event pinballs “Sonata Orbs.”
- Use Sonata Orbs in the “Phantom Sonata” pinball board to earn “Sonata Vouchers.”
- Exchange Sonata Vouchers for exclusive rewards including titles, Fatebind Vouchers, and Awakening Stardust.

10. Season 3 Pass: Mage's Permit

Available Period: After maintenance on May 13 – July 24 at 03:59 (UTC+8)

- Complete daily and seasonal pass missions to earn Pass EXP and level up.
- Free rewards: Fatebind Vouchers, Awakening Stardust, and Moonstones.
- Premium rewards include: Mahjong Table Skin [Magical Arena], Tile Back [Arcane Tome], [Moon Corona Character Pack](Grants one random female Limited or Permanent pool character.), and doubled rewards for free-tier items
- After reaching the max pass level, continue earning EXP for additional Awakening Stardust.

11. New Tournaments for Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Sichuan Mahjong

- All rule sets now support Tournament Rooms, alongside existing Japanese Mahjong.
- Players can create or join Tournaments using any ruleset.

Official ‘Weekend Leagues’ are now hosted weekly with rotating rule sets! Win rewards such as exclusive costumes, Fatebind Vouchers, and Awakening Stardust!

12. New system: Online Rewards

- A new permanent reward system that grants draw chances based on daily online time.
- Rewards include Coins, Moonstones, and Fatebind Vouchers.
- Online time and drawing chances reset at 04:00 (UTC+8) daily.
- Unused draw chances will expire and cannot be reclaimed. Please use them in time!

13. New limited and permanent bundles added to the [Shop]

- Limited-Time: [Oathbound Witch Chest]
Available: After maintenance on May 13 – June 10 at 03:59 (UTC+8)
Randomly grants one of: Permanent Pool Character Yoyo, Awakening Starlume, Moonstones, Full Awakening Set for Yoyo (includes Awakening Costume, Fragments, and Materials)

- Permanent: [Entrance Welcome Bundle]
Includes new lobby background [Mahjong Academy] and BGM [Morning Breeze]

[General Fixes & Improvements]

1. Fixed display error with Season Pass level
2. Fixed bug where signup for Tournaments had no response
3. Fixed issue with 'Amatsuki Rebate' privilege not increasing record archivement limit
4. Fixed bug where the emoji button disappeared after reconnecting
5. Fixed issue where completed tasks still triggered notifications
6. Fixed personal ranking display in the leaderboard
7. Fixed various text errors
8. Tournaments now support participation in multiple events simultaneously
9. Added additional placement scoring settings for Tournaments
10.Adjustments to the linkage when switching between character and character Awakened lobby backgrounds
．Now switching to an Awakened lobby background will automatically use the corresponding character.
．When using an Awakened lobby background, changing the character will automatically switch back to the default background.
11. Official Website [Virtual Treasure Exchange] Feature Now Available
．As the in-game Virtual Treasure Exchange feature is currently undergoing improvements, it has been temporarily disabled across all platforms
．A new [Virtual Treasure Exchange] page has been officially launched on our official website：
https://www.amatsukimahjong.com/en/gift/


[Mahjong Modes Specific Fixes]

1. [Sichuan Mahjong] Fixed a bug that skipped the final scoring phase
2. [Sichuan Mahjong] Updated in-game guide for the 'diten (地聽)' rule

Mahjong Modes Specific Fixes on 5/14:
[Sichuan Mahjong] Fixed the incorrect winning hand judgment for Dragon Seven Pairs.

[Known Issues]

1. When playing ‘Pinball Playground’ on a tablet device, abnormal behavior may occur. This issue is expected to be fixed in the next update.
2. When using a mobile device, players are currently unable to purchase costumes using Costume Vouchers. However, obtaining costumes through gift packs is not affected. This issue is expected to be fixed in the next update.
3. After first completing a ‘Phantom Sonata’ event mission and receiving a Sonata Orb, the number of pinballs displayed in the upper-right corner may appear incorrectly. This display issue can be resolved by re-entering ‘Pinball Playground’ or by launching one pinball. This issue is expected to be fixed in the next update.
4. When creating a Friend Match, the default round setting is currently "1 game" instead of the displayed "1 round". Players need to manually select another round option, then reselect "1 round" to proceed. This issue is scheduled to be fixed in the next update.

The Amatsuki Mahjong Operations Team

Dear Mahjong Player,

Amatsuki Mahjong will undergo scheduled maintenance on May 13 (Tue) from 05:00 to 12:00 (UTC+8). The update will include new game content, system adjustments, and bug fixes.

During this period, the game will be temporarily unavailable. Matchmaking will also be suspended one hour prior to maintenance and will resume once maintenance is complete.
Please note that the reopening time may be adjusted based on the actual maintenance progress. For the latest updates, please refer to our official social platforms or Discord channel.
After the maintenance, players can download the update from their respective platforms to enjoy the latest content and continue your Mahjong journey!

[Version 1.4.0 Update Details]

<New Content>

1. New limited character Kanzaki Kanade Now Available
2. Limited-time Fatebind Pool for Kanzaki Kanade Now Open
3. Awakening Costume and Accessories for Kanzaki Kanade Now Available
4. New Interaction System launched; Awakening Interactions Available for Kanzaki Kanade
5. Limited Costume and Accessories Bundle for Kanzaki Kanade Now Available
6. Kanzaki Kanade Character Fragments Now Available
7. New Gameplay: Pinball Playground now open
8. Pinball Playground Exclusive Costume: Kanzaki Kanade [Elegy of Bullets] released
9. Limited-time Pinball Event 'Phantom Sonata' begins
10. Season 3 Pass [Mage's Permit] is now live
11. New Tournaments for Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Sichuan Mahjong
12. New system: Online Rewards
13. New limited and permanent bundles added to the [Shop]

<General Fixes & Improvements>

1. Fixed display error with Season Pass level
2. Fixed bug where signup for Tournaments had no response
3. Fixed issue with 'Amatsuki Rebate' privilege not increasing record archivement limit
4. Fixed bug where the emoji button disappeared after reconnecting
5. Fixed issue where completed tasks still triggered notifications
6. Fixed personal ranking display in the leaderboard
7. Fixed various text errors
8. Tournaments now support participation in multiple events simultaneously
9. Added additional placement scoring settings for Tournaments

<Mahjong Modes Specific Fixes>

1. [Sichuan Mahjong] Fixed a bug that skipped the final scoring phase
2. [Sichuan Mahjong] Updated in-game guide for the 'diten (地聽)' rule

The Amatsuki Mahjong Operations Team