Dear Mahjong Players,

Following the [Ver. 1.5.4 Update], we have identified several issues within the game. Our team is currently working on a hotfix, and an updated version will be released shortly to address these problems.

We will announce the schedule for the update as soon as possible. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your patience and understanding.

<Ver.1.5.4 Update Known Issues>

1. An issue where clicking the prompt to equip an Awakening Lv. 5 Costume may trigger an error message and fail to redirect the player to the Costume page.
2. In the [Backpack] > [Item] page, if a player owns no [Consumables], toggling between the [General Items] and [Consumables] tabs may cause a display glitch.
3. When switching Winning Animations, the checkmark indicating the currently equipped animation may not display correctly.
4. An issue where double-clicking items in the [Lobby Music] or [Background] tab of the [Backpack] may trigger an error message.
5. Missing translations on certain UI pages.
6. Audio errors for certain Emotes (incorrect voice lines being played).
7. An issue where some Japanese voice lines are missing or fail to play during matches.
8. An issue where players may be unable to play 3-Player Japanese Mahjong while [Safe Mode] is enabled.
9. [Taiwan Mahjong] An issue where the [Ready Hand Prompt] incorrectly appears in specific situations when the player does not have a Ready Hand.

The Amatsuki Mahjong Operations Team

Dear Mahjong Player,

The scheduled server maintenance on April 28 (Tuesday) for Amatsuki Mahjong has been successfully completed. The following new content is now available.

[Ver. 1.5.4 Update]
<New Content>

1. New Limited character [Hinata] debuts, with her Limited-time Fatebind Pool, Awakening Costume, and Awakening Accessories.
・Available Period: April 28 (after maintenance) ~ June 09 at 04:59 (UTC+8)

Energetic Convenience Store Clerk — Hinata
CV: Iinuma Minami (JP), 稻乙緹 (CN), MITI (Cantonese)
Limited-time Fatebind Pool [Fortune Sweetheart] Opens

・When obtaining a Character in the Limited-time Fatebind, there is a 50% chance it will be [Hinata].
・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.

2. Limited-time Fatebind Pool [Otherworldly Exploration] Returns, with increased drop rate for the limited character [Yumemiya Akari]. Added a new Winning Animation unlocked at Awakening Level 5.
・Available Period: April 28 (after maintenance) ~ May 26 at 04:59 (UTC+8)

The Otaku Gamer—Yumemiya Akari
CV: Kito Akari (JP), 吱毛 (CN), 灯里クリオ (Cantonese)

・When obtaining a Character in the Limited-time Fatebind, there is a 50% chance it will be [Yumemiya Akari].
・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!
・Added a brand-new Winning Animation unlocked at Awakening Lv. 5.
・The Limited Character will be temporarily unavailable for Fatebind after the event ends.

3. Limited-time Fatebind Pool [Genius Detective] Returns, with increased drop rate for the permanent character [Charlotte].
・Available Period: April 28 (after maintenance) ~ July 14 at 04:59 (UTC+8)

130-IQ Genius Detective — Charlotte
CV: Tsumugi Risa (JP), 吱毛 (CN), Enn Sings (Cantonese)

・When obtaining a Character in the Limited-time Fatebind, there is a 50% chance it will be [Charlotte].
・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.

4. [Hinata]'s Limited Costume, the Costume & Accessories Bundle, and Character Fragments are available in the [Shop].
・Available Period: April 28 (after maintenance) ~ June 09 at 04:59 (UTC+8)

・Hinata's [Star Waitress] Limited Costume debuts and is available in the [Shop] for a limited time.
・Hinata [Star Waitress] Bundle is available for a limited time.

The bundle includes:
- Limited Costume: [Star Waitress]
- Winning Effect: [Calorie Bomb]
- Tile Back: [Meow Burger]
- Table: [Hinata's Diner]

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

5. [Yumemiya Akari]'s two existing Limited Costumes and related Accessory Bundles return, and are available in the [Shop].
・Available Period: April 28 (after maintenance) ~ May 26 at 04:59 (UTC+8)

・Yumemiya Akari's [Rose Ball] Limited Costume returns and is available in the [Shop] for a limited time.
・Yumemiya Akari [Rose Ball] Bundle includes:
- Limited Costume [Rose Ball]
- Riichi Stick [Bishop]
- Table [Waltz].

・Yumemiya Akari's [Spectral Werewolf] Limited Costume returns and is available in the [Shop] for a limited time.
・Yumemiya Akari [Spectral Werewolf] Bundle includes:
- Limited Costume [Spectral Werewolf]
- Tile Back [Wolf Eyes]
- Table [Ferocious Wolf Howl].

6. Added a Vtuber Crossover Bundle, which includes Emotes, Accessories, and BGMs.

Amatsuki Mahjong x [稻乙緹 Iiti] Crossover Begins!
Introducing the new [Greedy Fox Iiti] Crossover Limited Bundle !
・Available Period: April 28 (after maintenance) ~ July 28 at 04:59 (GMT+8)

The [Greedy Fox Iiti] Crossover Limited Bundle includes:

・8 Iiti Voiced Emotes
・1 Mahjong Table
・1 Tile Back
・1 Riichi Stick
・3 Background Musics (Lobby, Match, and Riichi)

Additionally, 2 Crossover Emotes will be given away through Iiti's livestreams and official Amatsuki Mahjong events. Please stay tuned to our official social media platforms.

7. Added 1 new Accessory Bundle.

・[Cloudtop Nap Bundle]
・Available Period: April 28 (after maintenance) ~ Permanent

・The bundle includes:
- Animated Table [Soft Cloud Bed]
- Animated Riichi Stick [Mr. Cloud]
- Tile Back [Smiling Cloud].

8. 2 Limited Accessory Bundles return, and are available in the [Shop].

・[Crimson Autumn Bundle]
Available Period: April 28 (after maintenance) ~ June 09 at 04:59 (UTC+8)
・The bundle includes:
- Lobby Background [Autumn-Tainted Trees]
- Tile Back [Crimson Maple]
- Riichi Stick[Courtyard Fallen Leaves]
- Lobby Music [Autumn Leaf Stroll]
- Match Music [Whispers of Falling Leaves]
- Riichi Music [Autumn Reunion]

・[Midsummer Party Bundle]
・Available Period: April 28 (after maintenance) ~ June 09 at 04:59 (UTC+8)
・The bundle includes:
- Lobby Background [Midsummer Dusk & Dawn]
- Full-Screen Table [Shoreline Glow]
- Lobby Music [Summer Sea Breeze]

9. Multiple new Limited-time Fatebind Bundles added to the [Shop].
・Available Period: April 28 (after maintenance) ~ June 09 at 04:59 (UTC+8)

・[Hinata's Refreshing Drink Bundle]: Fatebind Voucher x10, Premium Giftbox x1, Mineral Water x1 (Limited to 1 purchase)
・[Hinata's Energy Bento Bundle]: Fatebind Voucher x30, Premium Giftbox x3, Deluxe Combo Bento x1 (Limited to 1 purchase)
・[Hinata's Fortune Fatebind Bundle]: Fatebind Voucher x100, Awakening Token x1, Stardust x1, Hinata's Lucky Coin x1 (Limited to 1 purchase)

・[Mineral Water] and [Deluxe Combo Bento] are new exclusive Fatebind Gifts for [Hinata].
・[Hinata's Lucky Coin] is a new Fatebind Gift loved by all characters.

10. Multiple new Limited-time Fatebind Gifts added to the [Shop].
・Available Period: April 28 (after maintenance) ~ June 09 at 04:59 (UTC+8)

The following exclusive Fatebind Gifts for [Hinata] are available for Coins under [Featured Items]:

Additionally, the following items will appear randomly in [Featured Items] > [Daily Gifts]:

- Hinata's Lucky Coin (Loved by all characters)
- Hinata's Special Boba Tea (Hinata Exclusive)
- Mineral Water (Hinata Exclusive)
- Deluxe Combo Bento (Hinata Exclusive)

11. New Limited-time Event [Purchase Rebate Event] Opens.
・Available Period: April 28 (after maintenance) ~ May 19 at 04:59 (UTC+8)

・Spend [Diamonds] during the event to earn Moonstones, Fatebind Vouchers, Fatebind Gift Boxes, and more.
・There are 5 tiers of rebate rewards; each tier can be claimed once.
・Tier 1 (Spend 340 Diamonds): Obtain Moonstone and event-exclusive title [Welcome!].
・Players ranked in the Top 50 of Hinata's [Bond Ranking] Leaderboard at the end of the event will receive the title [Thanks for Coming!].

12. Limited-time Event [Golden Stamp Card] Opens.
・Event Period: April 28 (after maintenance) ~ May 26 at 04:59 (UTC+8)

・Complete event missions to obtain the item [Stamp], which can be used to [Collect Stamps]. Collecting stamps will yield rewards.
・Rewards include: 2 Event Limited Emotes, Limited Riichi Stick, Limited Mahjong Table, [Fatebind Vouchers], [Awakening Stardust], [Moonstones], [Fatebind Gifts], [Coins], and more.
・Obtaining the Emotes or the Limited Mahjong Table will trigger special interaction dialogues with the new character [Hinata].
(For detailed event mechanics, please refer to the event page.)

13. Added the [Custom Lobby Preset] feature and Character Size/Position Adjustment.

・[Custom Lobby Preset]:
- Save up to 10 lobby presets, including background and music.
- Features a [Random on Login] option to display a different saved preset upon login.

・[Adjust Lobby Character Size & Position]:
- Adjust the character's position and size within a specified range in the Lobby.

14. Added [Safe Mode] feature.

・When enabled, all characters (including yourself and opponents) will be displayed in their default appearance during matches, replays, spectating, and Friendly Match rooms. Winning animations will also automatically switch to the default ones.

15. Added the feature to freely select and equip Winning Animations.

・Certain characters unlock an extra Winning Animation at Awakening Lv. 5.
・Winning Animations are no longer tied to specific Costumes; players can freely choose which animation to equip regardless of the Costume used.

16. 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 28 at 04:00 (UTC+8)
・New End Date: May 19 at 05:00 (UTC+8)

(The release of the new Awakening Costume for the permanent character [Melina], originally scheduled for this update, has been postponed. Her Limited-time Fatebind pool will also be delayed accordingly and is now expected to launch in the May update. We apologize for the inconvenience.)

<General Fixes & Improvements>

1. Adjusted the Season Leaderboards to display up to the top 200 players.
2. Added a collapse/hide feature for event icons in the Lobby.
3. Fixed an issue where the [Motion-Responsive Background] feature could display incorrectly when the mobile device is held vertically during gameplay (currently affects only the [Aurora] Awakening Lobby Background).
4. Fixed an issue in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Sichuan Mahjong where the [Demotion Protection] prompt did not display correctly on the Season page.
5. Fixed an issue in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Sichuan Mahjong Ranked Matches where the [No Demotion at This Rank] prompt did not appear correctly when in a rank immune to demotion.

<Mahjong Modes Specific Fixes>

1. [Japanese Mahjong] Fixed an issue where, under specific circumstances, when a player's discarded tile was claimed by another player, it was incorrectly omitted from the discarder's [Furiten] calculation.
2. [Japanese Mahjong] Fixed an issue where, under specific circumstances, drawing a winning tile to complete a [Triplet] was incorrectly omitted from the [Concealed Triplet] calculation.
3. [Taiwan Mahjong] Fixed an issue where the Win (Ron) button did not appear correctly when the [Seven Rob One] condition was met, preventing an immediate win.
4. [Taiwan Mahjong] Fixed an issue where the [Continual Win] count might incorrectly fail to increase if the Dealer and another player won at the same time.
5. [Hong Kong Mahjong] Fixed an issue in [The Horse Race] mode where the game could get stuck at the settlement screen.
6. [Hong Kong Mahjong] Fixed an issue where the [Undertake for Twelve Tiles Exposed] rule did not take effect correctly in certain situations, incorrectly deducting points from non-penalized players.
7. [Sichuan Mahjong] Fixed an issue where players could get stuck at the claim tile prompt and be unable to discard a tile after calling a [Kong].
8. [Sichuan Mahjong] Fixed an issue where players could get stuck and be unable to discard a tile after calling a [Pong].
9. Fixed an issue in Ranked Matches where the game could get stuck at the settlement screen, preventing players from clicking [Continue] after reconnecting or restarting the game.

The Amatsuki Mahjong Operations Team