The full release of Baseball Hits 26 is here. This launch introduces brand new competitive modes, progression systems, cosmetic collectibles, gameplay improvements, and dozens of quality-of-life upgrades.
Below is everything included in the v1.0.0 release build.
⭐ Major New Features
Game Modes & Competitive Leaderboards
Introducing a new structured competition system with multiple ways to play and climb the ranks.
Each mode now has its own seasonal leaderboard with promotion and relegation between leagues.
Leagues at launch:
- Rookies
- Minors
- Majors
New Modes
Home Run King
- Compete in a Home Run competition style mode
- Use your regular lineup hitters
- Extra innings if tied after 9 rounds
- Consecutive HR streaks earn bonus points
Pitching Ace
- Full-count pitching gameplay
- Aim pitches and outsmart batters
- Each pitcher features unique pitch types
Total Baseball
- Full gameplay experience combining batting and pitching
Baseball Hits
- Signature fast-paced batting gameplay
Visual Items System Expansion
A new cosmetic collection system lets you personalize your team.
New collectible categories:
- Custom Uniforms
- Celebration Animations
- Custom Bats
Players can browse and equip items using the new Inventory Carousel.
TapJoy Rewards
Players can now earn in-game rewards by completing offers through TapJoy Offers, accessible from:
- Main menu shortcut
- Store offers section
Team Strength Matchmaking
Matchmaking is now based on Team Strength instead of player level, creating fairer matchups across all modes.
2026 Player Rosters
Player data has been updated to reflect 2026 roster assignments, including offseason team changes.
⭐ Improvements Based on Player Feedback
We’ve made several improvements based directly on feedback from you!
Gameplay Improvements
- Bunt and Steal options appear more frequently
Rewards & Progression
- Threshold rewards can now be collected during events
- You can now lock inactive players to prevent accidental trade-ins
- Watch ads to earn +1 Event Energy
UI Improvements
- New Main Menu layout
- Event bonus player counters and indicators
- Daily Goals notification can now be dismissed
- Player profiles accessible directly from chat
- Invite friends using native share
Chat Improvements
- Tap player names in chat to view profiles
- Auto-correct added to chat input
- Global Chat can now be hidden
Visual Improvements
- New generic uniforms
- Improved player animation polish
Performance Improvements
- New Battery Saving Mode
- Improved environment performance
- Better handling when losing network connection
Bug Fixes
- Fixed duplicate player reward issues
- Fixed event energy reset issues
- Fixed club creation failures
- Fixed notification badge mismatches
- Fixed leaderboard display inconsistencies
- Fixed reward collection edge cases
- Fixed delayed sound effects
Thanks to everyone who helped test the game and share feedback.
Step up to the plate and start climbing the leaderboards!