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Mahjong Soul X Sword Art Online Collab

1. New Event: Oath of the Sword Steam post image1) Event Period: 4/21 After maintenance - 5/12 1:59 P.M. (UTC-7); Event Details: Link established. Data initialization complete.

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changed1. New Event: Oath of the SwordSteam post image1) Event Period: 4/21 After maintenance - 5/12 1:59 P.M. (UTC-7);
changed1. New Event: Oath of the SwordEvent Details: Link established. Data initialization complete. The portal to the floating island is now open... Gather loot from your matches, form the ultimate party, and journey together to this land above the clouds! During the event, complete missions or participate in Ranked Match/Vulture's Deal to earn Cream-Topped Bread. Use Cream-Topped Bread to challenge dungeons. Meet certain requirements to claim generous rewards, including the Limited Collab Tile Back, Limited Collab Illustration, Summon Scrolls, and Sage's Bags in the [Rewards]. You can watch collab stories in [Event Story], and new chapters will unlock over time.
added1. New Event: Oath of the SwordSpecial Mode: During the event, you can experience the brand-new game mode "Vulture's Deal" via the event page. Win a hand and carry the momentum into the next! Additionally, this special mode will be temporarily available in Friendly Match during the event period. Please note that advanced settings are not supported and event missions cannot be completed in Friendly Match.
changed1. New Event: Oath of the SwordLimited Collab Tile Back and Limited Collab Illustration can only be obtained in this event. *More details can be found on the event page.
added2. New Collaboration Jyanshis, Special Effects and Decorations Limited-Time Rate-Up in Collaboration Limited SummonSteam post image1) New Summon: Sakura Special Collab, Bamboo Special Collab Collaboration Jyanshis, Decorations, and Special Effects will be added and have a limited-time rate up during the collaboration event period in the 2 new Summons. Other than collaboration contents, the rest of the items in the new Summons are the same as the items in regular Summons. Open Period: 4/21 After maintenance - 5/12 1:59 P.M. (UTC-7).
added2. New Collaboration Jyanshis, Special Effects and Decorations Limited-Time Rate-Up in Collaboration Limited SummonNew Collaboration Jyanshis Kirito, Asuna, Leafa, Sinon.

Mahjong Soul changes

changedSteam post image1) Event Period: 4/21 After maintenance - 5/12 1:59 P.M. (UTC-7);
changedEvent Details: Link established. Data initialization complete. The portal to the floating island is now open... Gather loot from your matches, form the ultimate party, and journey together to this land above the clouds! During the event, complete missions or participate in Ranked Match/Vulture's Deal to earn Cream-Topped Bread. Use Cream-Topped Bread to challenge dungeons. Meet certain requirements to claim generous rewards, including the Limited Collab Tile Back, Limited Collab Illustration, Summon Scrolls, and Sage's Bags in the [Rewards]. You can watch collab stories in [Event Story], and new chapters will unlock over time.
addedSpecial Mode: During the event, you can experience the brand-new game mode "Vulture's Deal" via the event page. Win a hand and carry the momentum into the next! Additionally, this special mode will be temporarily available in Friendly Match during the event period. Please note that advanced settings are not supported and event missions cannot be completed in Friendly Match.
changedLimited Collab Tile Back and Limited Collab Illustration can only be obtained in this event. *More details can be found on the event page.
addedSteam post image1) New Summon: Sakura Special Collab, Bamboo Special Collab Collaboration Jyanshis, Decorations, and Special Effects will be added and have a limited-time rate up during the collaboration event period in the 2 new Summons. Other than collaboration contents, the rest of the items in the new Summons are the same as the items in regular Summons. Open Period: 4/21 After maintenance - 5/12 1:59 P.M. (UTC-7).

1. New Event: Oath of the Sword

Steam post image1) Event Period: 4/21 After maintenance - 5/12 1:59 P.M. (UTC-7);

  1. Event DetailsLink established. Data initialization complete. The portal to the floating island is now open... Gather loot from your matches, form the ultimate party, and journey together to this land above the clouds! During the event, complete missions or participate in Ranked Match/Vulture's Deal to earn Cream-Topped Bread. Use Cream-Topped Bread to challenge dungeons. Meet certain requirements to claim generous rewards, including the Limited Collab Tile Back, Limited Collab Illustration, Summon Scrolls, and Sage's Bags in the [Rewards]. You can watch collab stories in [Event Story], and new chapters will unlock over time.
  2. Special ModeDuring the event, you can experience the brand-new game mode "Vulture's Deal" via the event page. Win a hand and carry the momentum into the next! Additionally, this special mode will be temporarily available in Friendly Match during the event period. Please note that advanced settings are not supported and event missions cannot be completed in Friendly Match.

*Limited Collab Tile Back and Limited Collab Illustration can only be obtained in this event. *More details can be found on the event page.

2. New Collaboration Jyanshis, Special Effects and Decorations Limited-Time Rate-Up in Collaboration Limited Summon

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New Summon

Sakura Special Collab, Bamboo Special Collab Collaboration Jyanshis, Decorations, and Special Effects will be added and have a limited-time rate up during the collaboration event period in the 2 new Summons. Other than collaboration contents, the rest of the items in the new Summons are the same as the items in regular Summons.

Open Period

4/21 After maintenance - 5/12 1:59 P.M. (UTC-7).

  1. New Collaboration Jyanshis Kirito, Asuna, Leafa, Sinon.

  2. New Collaboration Special Effects & Decorations [Winning - Eclipse of Interwoven Blades], [Riichi - Fatal Declaration], [Riichi Bet - Black and White], [Tablecloth - Floating Castle], [Portrait Frame - VRMMO].

*The new Jyanshis, Decorations, and Special Effects in this Collaboration will be UNAVAILABLE to obtain after 5/12 1:59 P.M. (UTC-7) and will not be added into other Summons. *You can check the rate of characters and decorations in the corresponding Summon - Details.

3. New Collaboration Outfits: Azure Expanse

Steam post image1) Available Period: 4/21 After maintenance - 5/12 1:59 P.M. (UTC-7);

  1. Limited-Time Collaboration Outfits in Outfit Shop: [Azure Expanse - Kirito (Animated)], [Azure Expanse - Asuna (Animated)], [Azure Expanse - Leafa (Animated)], [Azure Expanse - Sinon (Animated)].

*You need to have the character to equip their outfit(s). *You can check currently owned outfits in Item - Outfit. *The animation effect of the Animated Outfit can be turned on/off in Dorm; the animation effect is not supported in some interfaces. *You can go to Dorm - Character - View and click the character's avatar to change the outfit.

4. 7th Anniversary Special Bonus: First Purchase RESET

Steam post image To celebrate the 7th Anniversary of Mahjong Soul EN, the First Purchase Bonus of all tiers of the Jade purchase will get reset (Fortune Charm not included).

*The First Purchase Bonus will not be retained for tiers that have not been purchased before, which means the First Purchase Bonus will not be triggered twice after the reset.

5. Others

The "Sky-High Ambition: The Nyavengers" event will conclude on 5/26 at 1:59 P.M. (UTC-7). At that time, any incomplete missions and unclaimed rewards will be forfeited, and event-related data (including game records, rankings, and collection progress) will be reset. Stay tuned for a brand-new version coming in the future!

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Steam News / 22 April 2026

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