With regards to the deck construction, the deck used for [Standard Demo Session] was "exactly 50 cards" and a playset of 4 cards.
We have received many feedbacks from various players and decided to align it with the traditional Battle Spirits' rules and change the deck size to "40 or more cards" and a playset of 3 cards.

The Second Main Step will be inserted into the game as per designed during [Standard Demo Session].
Through the new Second Main Step, not only can Battle Spirits' main enjoyment of [Core movement], you can also summon new blockers at the Second Main Step, after your Attack Step. It opens up new tactics and brings deeper layer to tactical depths.
Apart from that, we will also design brand new effects that will revolve around the Second Main Step. Please look forward to it.

In the traditional Battle Spirits, as a single card has multiple levels and each level grants different effects, resulting the game to seem complicated. In order to remedy this situation, we set the cards in the deck for [Standard Demo Session] as Lv1 and 《Shin Kaihou》 so as to provide a gaming experience that is easier to understand.

However, even though 《Shin Kaihou》 can bring out Battle Spirits' charm of "Core Management", we also received feedbacks in hopes to retain one of Battle Spirits' unique points, Level. As such, we decided to retain the Lv and at the same time, adding on 《Shin Kaihou》.

In the Standard format, there will be Lv2 like the current Battle Spirits, but the Lv2 condition differs from each card.
For example:
① Becoming Lv2 when 3 cores are being placed on the card
② Becoming Lv2 when 3 cores or 1 Soul core is being placed on the card
Lv2 condition differs from each card, like ②，when attaining Lv2 by fulfilling the Lv2 condition using a soul core, the card will be treated as 《Shin Kaihou》 state.
In this situation, regardless of using Soul core or designated number of cores, it is treated as being Lv2 and 《Shin Kaihou》 state.

By maintaining the Lv1 and Lv2 and inserting 《Shin Kaihou》，regardless of being a current or new player, the unique fun of core maintenance can be enjoyed.

《EX Symbol》 and 《EX Reduction》 will directly be implemented into the game as per Demo session, but in order for 《EX Reduction》 to stay, we decided to rename it to 《Inheritance》before implementing it.
Through 《EX Symbol》 and 《Inheritance》, it is easier to rebuild your board even after your board is wiped, or you can summon 《Inheritance》 card using 《EX Symbol》, increasing strategical planning into the game.
In order to showcase the charm of 《EX Symbol》 and 《Inheritance》, the demo session decks have an increased number of cards with 《EX Symbol》. Some of the cards with an 《Inheritance》 condition of [3 or lower life] is pending adjustments, 《Inheritance》 cards' ratio will also be adjusted according to its color.
Also, according to feedbacks from the [Standard Demo Session], we also received requests for improvements of the visibility for 《EX Symbol》.
The designs are still in the midst of adjustments, please look forward to it.

《Soul Magic》 will also be implemented directly from [Standard Demo Session].
《Soul Magic》 is a powerful magic card that can change the game with just 1 Soul Core. We hope that players can experience the fierce battles revolving around Soul Core and hence decided to implement it.

During the [Standard Demo Session], we made changes to the battle preparation and also implemented the mulligan mechanic. Through mulligan, not only can there be a more strategic Battle Spirits, the chances of losing the game since the start due to [hand stuck] will be reduced.
Mulligan has received many positive feedbacks and hence, we decided to implement to mulligan. However, there will be adjustments to the mulligan steps from the [Standard Demo Session] version.

Firstly, players will draw their initial hands and after they verified their hand, they will decide who goes first. After which, the player going first will first decide whether to mulligan. If mulligan is chosen, all cards will be returned to the deck and both players will shuffle it before the redraw. Also, this battle preparation step can also be implemented into Standard format.

In the Eternal format, there will be hands that can still be kept as long as there is a contract card, if mulligan is decided, all cards will be return to the deck (including the contract card) and redraw.

Through the adjustments to the battle preparation step, there will be lesser hand stuck and thus, allowing players to enjoy the strategic Battle Spirits.

We decided feedbacks on not only the rules and mechanics, but also the card design during the [BS Standard Demo]

We are currently improving the visibility of 《EX Symbol》 and card type so as to ensure players' comfortability.
The design after adjustments is estimated to be released in January, please look forward to it.

First Standard booster pack and 6 types of Structured Deck to be on sale from next April onwards!
In order to allow players to start Standard with their favourite color, there will be 6 types of Structured decks releasing at the same time.
Through releasing booster pack and structured decks at the same time, not only can current players enjoy, new Battle Spirits players can also easily enter the game. Please invite your friends to experience the brand-new Battle Spirits!
Also, although Standard will be active from April, the cards from mentioned product can potentially be active in Eternal format. Please look forward to it!

Cards from products sold next year can be used in both Standard and Eternal, but we also plan to release Eternal booster packs with cards specially designed for Eternal use!
Eternal booster pack will be in the same format as the current main series booster packs and estimated to be on sale twice a year.
It will include cards to strengthen current decks as well as new Contract cards. Eternal format can still be enjoyed like before.

The ever-familiar Diva and Collaboration booster packs will continue to be released next year!
Not only will there be product sales, events will also be organized. Please continue to enjoy Diva and Collaboration cards next year.

There will be many products lined up, please look forward to updates on them!

Next year's events will be held across the 2 main themes; Standard and Eternal.
The yearly Championship will be separated into the 2 modes to allow players to participate in both Standard and Eternal. Shop level events will also implement both themes.
Big scaled yearly schedule has been planned.
We prepared events that allow players to fully enjoy both modes, we hereby encourage you to participate in both formats!

This round's [Battle Spirits Shin Kaihou planning presentation] ends here and we will update everyone on the adjustments to card designs as well as detailed report on new products around January!
Not only will there be the implementation of Standard and Eternal, the brand-new anime series will also be aired. Please continue to support Battle Spirits!