MLB Rivals hits 5m downloads and 1bn pitches as it marks second anniversary

MLB Rivals has officially surpassed five million downloads across Google Play, the App Store and Steam. 

To celebrate the milestone and the game's second anniversary, developer Com2uS has introduced a series of special events and rewards including a Team Selective Signature Pack.

The celebration also features a Random Dice event where players can complete missions and earn in-game items through daily dice rolls. A limited-time Second Anniversary Mission Pass lets players unlock exclusive Moment-tier cards by progressing through in-game challenges.

Pitching ahead

The US, Japan and Taiwan are considered MLB Rivals' major markets. Across its five million installs, more than one billion pitches have been thrown in-game.

AppMagic data suggests that the title has generated $59m in gross player spending between Google Play and the App Store, led by Japan.

In celebration of the upcoming MLB All-Star Game on July 15, Com2uS has plans to bring new features and more in-game events to MLB Rivals. The Ranked Slugger World Championship, running from July 7th, invites players to compete in home run battles, with special bonuses for using All-Star players. 

Fans can also take part in community-driven All-Star Game predictions, both in-game and on social media. 

In addition, the All-Star Game Scout Event will allow players to earn Scout Tickets through daily missions and activities, which can be used to unlock new players.