03/19 Maintenance Completed Announcement

Dear Mahjong Player,

The scheduled server maintenance on March 19 (Thursday) for Amatsuki Mahjong has been successfully completed. The following new content is now available.

[Ver. 1.5.3 Update]

1. New Limited character [Iselle] debuts, with her Limited-time Fatebind Pool, Awakening Costume, and Awakening Accessories. ・Available Period: March 19 (after maintenance) ~ April 28 at 03:59 (UTC+8)

Black Market Art Merchant — Iselle CV: Natsumi Hioka (JP), 雪Koyuki (CN), 皇咲レイナ(Cantonese) Limited-time Fatebind Pool [Ink-Stained Brush] Opens

・When obtaining a Character in the Limited-time Fatebind, there is a 50% chance it will be [Iselle]. ・Obtain duplicate Characters to receive [Character Fragments] for Awakening. ・Awakening rewards include Avatar Frames, Titles, and Tile Backs. Reach Awakening Lv. 5 to unlock the exclusive Awakening Costume. ・The Limited Character will be temporarily unavailable for Fatebind after the event ends.

1. New Permanent character [Rex] debuts, with his Limited-time Fatebind Pool, Awakening Costume, and Awakening Accessories. ・Available Period: March 19 (after maintenance) ~ April 28 at 03:59 (UTC+8)

Ace Detective — Rex CV: Yuki Onodera (JP), Shippo尾巴 (CN), 梁皓翔 (Cantonese) Limited-time Fatebind Pool [One-Shot Bullseye] Opens

・When obtaining a Character in the Limited-time Fatebind, there is a 50% chance it will be [Rex]. ・Obtain duplicate Characters to receive [Character Fragments] for Awakening. ・Awakening rewards include Avatar Frames, Titles, and Tile Backs. Reach Awakening Lv. 5 to unlock the exclusive Awakening Costume. ・The new Permanent Character will join the standard Permanent Fatebind Pool after the Limited-time Fatebind ends.

1. [Iselle]'s Limited Costume, the Costume & Accessories Bundle, and Character Fragments are available in the [Shop]. ・Available Period: March 19 (after maintenance) ~ April 28 at 03:59 (UTC+8)

・Iselle's [Languorous Maid] Limited Costume is now available in the [Shop] for a limited time. ・Iselle's [Languorous Maid] Bundle is available for a limited time.

The bundle includes: -Limited Costume: [Languorous Maid] -Riichi Stick: [Mop] -Table: [Caution! Wet Floor]

・P.S. With the debut of the new Limited Character [Iselle], her Character Fragments have been added to the Shop, which can be exchanged using [Awakening Starlume].

1. [Rex]'s Permanent Costume, the Costume & Accessories Bundle, and Character Fragments are available in the [Shop]. ・Available Period: March 19 (after maintenance) ~ April 28 at 03:59 (UTC+8)

・Rex's [Rainy Night Echoes] Permanent Costume is now permanently available in the [Shop]. ・Rex's [Rainy Night Echoes] Bundle is available for a limited time.

The bundle includes: -Permanent Costume: [Rainy Night Echoes] -Riichi Stick: [Thompson] -Table: [Midnight Drizzle]

・P.S. With the debut of the new Permanent Character [Rex], his Character Fragments have been added to the Shop, which can be exchanged using [Awakening Stardust] and [Awakening Starlume].

1. New Season [Cloudscape Voyage] Opens, with season gameplay adjustments and new season rewards.

・Season 2 [Cloudscape Voyage] officially begins. ・Available Period: March 19 (after maintenance) ~ July 14 at 03:59 (UTC+8) (Rewards from Season 1 [Lunar Sea Odyssey] will be automatically claimed upon your first login.)

With the start of Season 2, the Season system has been adjusted as follows: ・Cancellation of the [Seasonal Rank Inheritance] mechanism. Your currently acquired [Rank Points] will be retained and will not be deducted or reset with the season rotation. ・Introduction of [Season Points]. These points can be accumulated by participating in Ranked Matches and are tentatively scheduled to reset with each season rotation. ・Seasonal rewards will no longer be distributed based on your Rank and the required number of matches played. Instead, they will be distributed based on your [Season Points]. ・Adjustments to the Season Leaderboard. The rankings will now be based on [Season Points]. There will be individual leaderboards for each Mahjong mode, as well as a combined leaderboard for total Season Points across all modes, and additional ranking rewards will be introduced.

[Season 2 Rewards]

A) Cumulative [Season Points] rewards across all 5 Mahjong modes:

-[Accumulate 5,000]: Moonstone x180 -[Accumulate 10,000]: Moonstone x180, Coins x50,000 -[Accumulate 20,000]: Moonstone x360, Sun Orb x20 -[Accumulate 30,000]: Moonstone x540, Charlotte's Season Limited Costume [Cloudscape Voyage] -[Accumulate 40,000]: Moonstone x900, Awakening Stardust x200 -[Accumulate 60,000]: Moonstone x1,800, Fatebind Voucher x3, Season 2 Limited Lobby Music [Cloudscape Navigation] -[Accumulate 80,000]: Moonstone x1,800, Fatebind Voucher x7, Season Limited Namecard Background [The Grand Gear] -[Accumulate 100,000]: Moonstone x1,800, Season Limited Winning Effect [Lunar Terminal]

B) Season Leaderboard Ranking Rewards

B1) Single Mahjong Mode Season Points (If you rank on multiple Mahjong mode leaderboards simultaneously, rewards can stack)

-[Top 1~10]: Season Title [Cloudscape Voyage], Awakening Starlume x400 -[Top 11~50]: Awakening Starlume x200 -[Top 51~100]: Awakening Starlume x100 -[Top 101~200]: Awakening Starlume x50

B2) Total Season Points across all 5 Mahjong Modes

-[Top 1~10]: Season Title [Cloudscape : Conqueror], Namecard Frame [Cloudscape Voyage・TOP10], Awakening Starlume x500 -[Top 11~50]: Namecard Frame [Cloudscape Voyage・TOP50], Awakening Starlume x400 -[Top 51~100]: Namecard Frame [Cloudscape Voyage・TOP100], Awakening Starlume x200 -[Top 101~200]: Namecard Frame [Cloudscape Voyage・TOP200], Awakening Starlume x100

[Season Points Calculation Method]

The calculation method for Season Points is divided between [Japanese Mahjong] and [Taiwan, Hong Kong, Sichuan Mahjong]. -[Japanese Mahjong Formula]: (Fixed points based on match placement) x (Rank Multiplier) -[Taiwan, Hong Kong, Sichuan Mahjong Formula]: ((Final Points at the end of the match) x (Season Points Conversion Rate for that mode) + Base Season Points) x (Rank Multiplier)

・If the result of [(Final Points at the end of the match) x (Season Points Conversion Rate for that mode)] is a negative number, it will be counted as 0 points. ・(For detailed calculation methods, please refer to the [Guide] within the game.)

1. Multiple new Limited-time Fatebind Bundles added to the [Shop]. ・Available Period: March 19 (after maintenance) ~ April 28 at 03:59 (UTC+8)

・[Floating Fatebind Bundle]: Fatebind Voucher x10, Premium Giftbox x1 (Limited to 1 purchase) ・[Cloudscape Fatebind Bundle]: Fatebind Voucher x30, Premium Giftbox x3 (Limited to 1 purchase) ・[Cloudtop Fatebind Bundle]: Fatebind Voucher x100, Awakening Token x1, Stardust x1 (Limited to 1 purchase)

1. New Limited-time Event [Ink Sea Orca] Opens. ・Available Period: March 19 (after maintenance) ~ April 9 at 03:59 (UTC+8)

・Event Gameplay: Complete event missions to obtain [Dark Ink], which can be used to perform a [Brushstroke] during the event. ・Perform a [Brushstroke] at specific spots or reach a designated total of [Brushstrokes] to obtain rewards:

-Limited Tablecloth: [Ink Masterpiece] -Limited Avatar Frame: [Ink Trace] -Limited Title: [Remand Pending Trial] -Limited-time Fatebind Vouchers, Awakening Stardust, Sun Orbs, Moonstones, and more.

Additionally, this event introduces brand-new Bond Gifts, which can be obtained by performing a [Brushstroke] at specific spots. Finding these spots will also trigger story dialogues, allowing you to interact with the new Limited Character [Iselle].

(For detailed event gameplay, please refer to the event page.)

1. Extended the duration of the Limited-time Event [Ethereal Spring Bath], the Limited-time Fatebind Pool [Beauty of the Era], and [Daji]'s two Limited Costumes and related Bundles.

・Original End Date: April 23 at 04:00 (UTC+8) ・New End Date: April 28 at 04:00 (UTC+8)

1. Added a feature to preview [Namecard Frames] and [Namecard Backgrounds] simultaneously.

2. Added multi-mode selection to the [Quick Start] feature, allowing players to queue for all Ranked Matches with a single tap.

3. Added an option to display Costume thumbnails when setting the [Main Character] on the [Profile] page.

4. Added an option to disable intro videos while downloading update files.

5. Added a [Self-Draw (Tsumo) Only] advanced setting for Tournament Matches and Friendly Matches.

6. Fixed an issue where Titles could not be previewed.

7. Fixed an issue in Game Record where equipped [Namecard Frames] and [Namecard Backgrounds] were not displayed correctly.

8. Fixed various text and translation issues.

1. [Japanese Mahjong] Fixed an issue where the Winning Effect did not appear when winning by [Robbing a Concealed Kong]. 2. [Japanese Mahjong] Adjusted the display for a [Concealed Kong] so that if it includes a [Red Tiles (Red Dora)], one of the revealed tiles will be the [Red Dora]. 3. [Taiwan Mahjong] Fixed an issue where [Closed Wait] Tai were incorrectly omitted during settlement. 4. [Taiwan Mahjong] Fixed an issue where [Straight Hand] Tai were incorrectly omitted during settlement. 5. [Taiwan Mahjong] Fixed an issue where [Three Concealed Triplets] Tai were incorrectly omitted during settlement. 6. [Taiwan Mahjong] Fixed an issue where drawing a [Flower Tile] as the last tile incorrectly triggered a [Flower draw] from the [Eight Reserved Stacks] (鐵八墩). 7. [Taiwan Mahjong] Fixed an issue where achieving [Earthly Ready] incorrectly calculated extra Tai for [Concealed Hand]. 8. [Taiwan Mahjong] Added the display of the current [Continual Win] count during matches. 9. [Hong Kong Mahjong] Fixed an issue where [Earthly Hand] Fans were incorrectly omitted during settlement. 10. [Hong Kong Mahjong] Fixed an issue where the game would not properly process a win after obtaining 7 [Flower Tiles]. 11. [Sichuan Mahjong] Fixed an issue where players could get stuck and be unable to discard a tile after calling a [Pon]. 12. [Sichuan Mahjong] Fixed an issue where, after a player was hit by [Robbing a Kong] (搶槓), discarding another tile that resulted in another player winning was incorrectly calculated as [Cannon on the Kong] (槓上炮). 13. Fixed an issue in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Sichuan Mahjong where the Riichi music equipped by the leading player did not play correctly when there were 15 tiles remaining in the wall.

The Amatsuki Mahjong Operations Team