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[ October 1 ] Server Patch

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[/p][p]Dear CEOs,[/p][p]We will perform a server patch on October 1 to ensure continued smooth operation.[/p][p]Check below for more details. [/p][p] [/p][p]\[September 12 Server Patch][/p][p]▣ Time: ​October 1, 02:30 - 02:40 (UTC-5)[/p][p]▣ Effect: Possible disconnection[/p][p][/p][p]\[Server Patch Content][/p][p]- An issue where Karin Wong's first attack's coefficient value is incorrect.[/p][p]\[Note][/p][p]- The schedule is subject to change depending on the patch situation, and any updates will be provided through this notice.
- Please note that additional data may be required to download the patch upon reconnecting, so we recommend using Wi-Fi.
- During the maintenance, connections will be terminated, and game access will be unavailable while the maintenance is in progress. Reconnecting may require data usage to download the patch, so we recommend using Wi-Fi.[/p]

[ September 30 ] Shop Products

[p]Dear CEOs,[/p][p][/p][p]Here is the list of new products featured in this week’s update.[/p][p][/p][p]The package's price may vary depending on the platform, residence, and the daily exchange rate.[/p][p][/p][p]Please check the link below for more updates and information on the maintenance schedule.[/p][p]
\[September 30 Patch Notes] Link[/p][p] [/p][p] ▣ Packages[/p][p]【 2025 Autumn Greetings Classified Recruitment Package 】[/p][p] [/p][p]Price: 4,200 Admin Coins
Purchase Limit: 3 times/account[/p][p]Available Schedule: Sept. 30, after the maintenance - Oct. 14, 2025, 20:00 (UTC-5)[/p][p]▼ Composition
▷600 Classified Employment Contracts[/p][p]※ This product is not refundable after purchase.[/p][p][/p][p]【 2025 Autumn Greetings Relic Binary Binary Package 】[/p][p] [/p][p]Price: 3,330 Admin Coins[/p][p]Purchase Limit: 3 times/account[/p][p]Available Schedule: Sept. 30, after the maintenance - Oct. 14, 2025, 20:00 (UTC-5)[/p][p]▼ Composition[/p][p]▷ 180 Relic Binary[/p][p]▷ 10,000,000 Credits[/p][p] ※ This product is not refundable after purchase.[/p][p]
 [/p][p]【 2025 Autumn Greetings Assorted Binary Package 】[/p][p] [/p][p]Price: 2,250 Admin Coins[/p][p]Purchase Limit: 3 times/account[/p][p]Available Schedule: Sept. 30, after the maintenance - Oct. 14, 2025, 20:00 (UTC-5)[/p][p]
[/p][p]▼ Composition[/p][p]▷ 200 Set Binary[/p][p]▷ 100 Tuning Binary[/p][p]▷ 5,000,000 Credits[/p][p] [/p][p]  ※ This product is not refundable after purchase.[/p][p]
[/p][p]【 2025 Autumn Greetings S-Fusion Core Package 】[/p][p][/p][p]Price: 2,250 Admin Coins[/p][p]Purchase Limit: 2 times/account[/p][p]Available Schedule: Sept. 30, after the maintenance - Oct. 14, 2025, 20:00 (UTC-5)[/p][p]
[/p][p]▼ Composition[/p][p]▷ 15 S-Fusion Cores[/p][p]▷ 7,000,000 Credits[/p][p] [/p][p]  ※ This product is not refundable after purchase.[/p][p]
[/p][p]【 2025 Autumn Greetings Assorted Binary Package 】[/p][p][/p][p]
[/p][p]Price: 2,880 Admin Coins[/p][p]Purchase Limit: 3 times/account[/p][p]Available Schedule: Sept. 30, after the maintenance - Oct. 14, 2025, 20:00 (UTC-5)[/p][p]
[/p][p]▼ Composition[/p][p]▷ 60 Employment Contracts[/p][p] [/p][p]  ※ This product is not refundable after purchase.[/p][p]
[/p][p]【 2025 Autumn Greetings Quartz Package 】[/p][p][/p][p]
[/p][p]Price: 270 Quartz[/p][p]Purchase Limit: 1 time/day[/p][p]Available Schedule: Sept. 30, after the maintenance - Oct. 14, 2025, 20:00 (UTC-5)[/p][p]
[/p][p]▼ Composition[/p][p]▷ 10,000[/p][p]▷ 5 Simulation Training Permits[/p][p] [/p][p]  ※ This product is not refundable after purchase.[/p][p]
 [/p][p]【 Special Recruitment Package Vol 1 】[/p][p][/p][p]
[/p][p]Price: 690 Admin Coins[/p][p]Purchase Limit: 1 time/account[/p][p]Available Schedule: Sept. 30, after the maintenance - Oct. 14, 2025, 20:00 (UTC-5)[/p][p]
[/p][p]▼ Composition:[/p][p]▷ 10 Employment Contracts[/p][p]▷ 1 Wishful Random Box[/p][p] [/p][p]※ The product is not refundable after purchase.[/p][p]
 [/p][p]【 Special Recruitment Package Vol 2 】[/p][p][/p][p]
[/p][p]Price: 1,290 Admin Coins[/p][p]Purchase Limit: 1 time/account[/p][p]Available Schedule: Sept. 30, after the maintenance - Oct. 14, 2025, 20:00 (UTC-5)[/p][p]
[/p][p]▼ Composition:[/p][p]▷ 20 Employment Contracts[/p][p]▷ 2 Wishful Random Box[/p][p] [/p][p]※ The product is not refundable after purchase.[/p][p]
 [/p][p]【 Special Recruitment Package Vol 3 】[/p][p][/p][p]
[/p][p]Price: 3,090 Admin Coins[/p][p]Purchase Limit: 2 times/account[/p][p]Available Schedule: Sept. 30, after the maintenance - Oct. 14, 2025, 20:00 (UTC-5)[/p][p]
[/p][p]▼ Composition:[/p][p]▷ 50 Employment Contracts[/p][p]▷ 6 Wishful Random Box[/p][p]
[/p][p]※ The product is not refundable after purchase.[/p][p]
[/p][p]------------------------------[/p][p]This concludes the shop update details for this week.[/p][p]Thank you.[/p][p]
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Autumn Celebration On & Hot Time Event

[p]Dear CEOs,[/p][p]The On and Hot Time event, scheduled during Autumn Celebration Season On & Hot Time Event, is as follows. [/p][p]Please read carefully to use all vital buffs to enhance your company. [/p][p]
[/p][p]◆ On-time Event Schedule[/p]
  • [p]Oct. 2, 10:00 - Oct. 7, 2025, 09:59 (UTC-5)[/p]
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[/p][p]◆ On-Time Event Gift[/p]
  • [p]300,000 Credits[/p]
  • [p]250 Gauntlet Points[/p]
  • [p]5 Strategy Battle Ticket[/p]
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[/p][p]◆ How to Participate in the On-Time Event[/p]
  • [p]Event gifts will be given to your mailbox every day upon login.[/p]
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[/p][p]◆ Hot Time Event Buff[/p][p]1) Oct. 1, 10:00 - Oct. 7, 2025, 09:59 (UTC-5)[/p][p]▷ 30% Increased Gauntlet Points Gained[/p][p]▷ 30% Increased World Map Dispatch Great Success Rate[/p][p]
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 \[Note][/p][p]- CEOs can only receive the On-Time event gift once a day.[/p][p]- The On-Time event gift will be deleted when the valid period expires. Please receive it within this period.[/p][p]- You can check the applied Hot Time effect by clicking the Hot Time buff image next to the nickname on the lobby screen.[/p][p][/p][p]------------------------------[/p][p][/p][p]This concludes the On-Time & Hot Time event details for this week.[/p][p]Thank you.[/p]

[ September 30 ] Patch Notes

[p][/p][p]◈ Update Details[/p][p]▣ Time: September 30, 2025, 20:00 - 22:30 (UTC-5)
▣ Impact: Inaccessibility to the game.[/p][p]▣ Maintenance Compensation: 20,000 Credits, 3 Employment Contracts[/p][p]* Compensation will not be sent to CEOs who have broken the Terms of Service.[/p][p]
[/p][p]▣ Please Note[/p][p]- Patch note details may be added or changed during the update.[/p][p]- The schedule may be adjusted depending on the maintenance situation.
- Maintenance compensation will be sent to your mailbox if you log in by October 3, 2025 (Fri) 13:59 (UTC-5)[/p][p]
[/p][p]◈ Shop Details[/p][p]This week’s shop update details can be found in the Shop Notice linked below, so please make sure to check it.[/p][p]
[/p][p]▷ \[09/30 Shop Notice] link[/p][p]
 [/p][p]1. Awakened Exclusive Gear - Ace of Wings Lee Sooyeon[/p][p]1) Four pieces of exclusive gear for Ace of Wings Lee Sooyeon will be added.[/p][p]- End of the Maze – Hard Mode ACT 1-3 will be added
- Ace of Wings Lee Sooyeon’s exclusive gear will be added to the End of the Maze event shop.[/p][p]- Gear can be obtained with a certain probability by clearing End of the Maze – Hard Mode ACT 1-3.
- You will obtain \[Awakened Exclusive Gear Part -Lee Sooyeon-] when dismantling the Ace of Wings Lee Sooyeon's Awakened exclusive gear.
- This item can be used for the Awakened Exclusive Gear Coupon -Lee Sooyeon- that will be added to the End of the Maze event shop.
- At +2 enhancement, a Latent Ability will be unlocked.
- The Latent Ability is fixed as Ranged DMG, but the value is determined randomly.[/p][p] [/p][p]\[Options][/p][p][/p][p]  [/p][p]2) The Latent Ability stats for Six Wings Lee Jisoo will be adjusted upwards. [/p][p]* The minimum value will not change.[/p][p]* Awakened Exclusive Gears that are already obtained will be automatically converted to a corresponding value.[/p][p]
[/p][p]- Before (DMG Taken RDC)[/p][p]Weapon / Armor: 4.80%[/p][p]Accessory: 5.20%[/p][p]
[/p][p]- After[/p][p]Weapon / Armor: 5.90%[/p][p]Accessory: 6.60%[/p][p]
 [/p][p]2. Danger Close Venera Season: Moderator Type A[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]1) Danger Close Venera Season: Moderator Type A will begin.[/p][p]
[/p][p]▷ Schedule: Sept. 31, after the maintenance - Oct. 7, 2025, 14:00 (UTC-5)[/p][p]▷ Settlement Schedule: Oct. 7, 14:00 - Oct. 14, 2025, 14:00 (UTC-5)[/p][p]
[/p][p]◆ Battle Condition[/p][p]\[Easy][/p][p]- All units’ Ranged DMG -20%[/p][p]- \[Ground] unit ATK +30%, SPD +10%[/p][p]
[/p][p]\[Normal][/p][p]- All units’ Ranged DMG -40%[/p][p]- \[Ground] unit ATK +30%, SPD +10%[/p][p]
[/p][p]\[Hard & Expert][/p][p]- All units’ Ranged DMG -60%[/p][p]- \[Ground] unit ATK +30%, SPD +10%[/p][p]
[/p][p]◆ Origin[/p][p]- Struggle[/p][p]
[/p][p]2) The difficulty of Moderator A in the Expert level will be decreased[/p][p]3) Details for the High Intensity Plan can now be checked[/p][p]4) Tags will be added to the Danger Close bosses.[/p][p]
 [/p][p]3. Gauntlet[/p][p]▣ Ranked Battle[/p][p]1) Ranked Battle Ban Rules will be changed[/p][p]- Rotation ban targets will now be determined based on overall ranked match data.
- The number of rotation bans will increase.
※ The new number will take effect starting with the next week’s ban target selection.
Before: 16 employees
After: 20 employees
- The maximum ban level will be changed to 2 bans.
- Employees who are already banned will be excluded from the rotation ban list.
- The final ban tier applied to each employee will decrease each week.  [/p][p]2) Penalties per Ban count will be increased[/p][p]- HP reduction: -40%
- Attack Speed reduction: -40%
- Skill Haste reduction: -40%
- Damage dealt reduction: -40%
- Damage taken increase: +40%[/p][p]
[/p][p]3) Amy Firstwing: Late-night Encounter will be added to the Season Point shop.  [/p][p]4. Consortium Co-op Battle: Tyrant Gigas Season 15[/p][p]The Consortium Co-op Battle against \[Tyrant Gigas Season 15] will start.[/p][p]
[/p][p]▼ Consortium Co-op Battle - Tyrant Gigas Season 15 Schedule[/p][p]▷ Sept. 30 after the maintenance - Oct. 19, 2025, 20:00 (UTC-5)[/p][p]
 [/p][p]5. Challenge Stage: HRT Berry Exclusive Gear - \[Now Live!][/p][p]1) Now Live! Challenge Mode will return.  [/p][p] ◆ Schedule [/p][p]▷ Sept. 30, 2025, after the maintenance - Oct. 7, 2025, 20:00 (UTC-5)[/p][p]
[/p][p] Dungeon Composition[/p][p]- Consists of ACT.1–3 stages.[/p][p]- Each act is divided into three stages, each with a different combat concept.
- In Challenge Mode, a new exclusive buff \[Now Live!] will be added, increasing the stats of deployed HRT Berry employees.  [/p][p]◆ Rewards[/p][p]- Clear Challenge Mode to obtain \[Leader’s Special Emoji], a material required to craft \[HRT Berry]  Mold.
※ Rewards can only be obtained upon victory.[/p][p][/p][p]- When clearing Challenge Mode stages, you can obtain both a First Clear Reward and a Medal Completion Reward (for achieving 3 medals), and you can also earn \[Leader’s Special Emoji] as repeat rewards.[/p][p]- The \[Leader’s Special Emoji] obtained upon victory in Challenge Mode can be used to craft HRT Berry Molds.  [/p][p]※ Challenge Stage Rewards[/p][p]First Clear Reward: Leader’s Special Emoji
Medal Completion Reward: Quartz
Repeat Reward (Stage Drop): Leader’s Special Emoji[/p][p][/p][p]
[/p][p]◆ Exclusive Gear[/p][p]- You can craft from \[Workshop] > \[Craft] > \[Exclusive Gear] tab.[/p][p]- Click the Exclusive Gear Mold icon for \[HRT Berry] to view the available list.[/p][p]- To craft \[HRT Berry] Molds, you will need \[Credits], \[Leader’s Special Emoji], and \[Elite Gear Materials].[/p][p]- The crafting method is the same as with existing molds, and crafting is completed instantly.
- The list of craftable Exclusive Gear is as follows.
- When clearing Challenge stages, there is a low chance of obtaining a completed HRT Berry Exclusive Gear.[/p][p]- When dismantling HRT Berry Exclusive Gear, you will receive 50 Leader’s Special Emojis.
※ Exclusive Gear obtained through mold crafting or stage clears is identical to the Exclusive Gear acquired via Counter Case.[/p][p][/p][p]  [/p][p]6. Balance Adjustments[/p][p]1. Following employees’ balances will be adjusted: \[Six Wings Lee Jisoo], \[Evolved One], \[Maestra Nequitia], \[Kostroma Mavka], \[Karin Wong], \[Dracasia], \[Nicole Primer], \[Mors], \[Ella], and \[Gambler].[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]7. Event[/p][p]▣ Autumn 50 Consecutive Free Recruits[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]1) Autumn 50 Consecutive Free Recruits will begin.[/p][p]
[/p][p]◆ Schedule[/p][p]- Sept. 30, 2025, after the maintenance - Oct. 21, 2025, 20:00 (UTC-5)[/p][p]
[/p][p]※ Free 5 recruits per day, a total of 50 pulls.[/p][p]※ The banner will have the same pool as the \[Recruit on Demand].[/p][p]※ The banner won’t appear if you do not clear the Mainstream EP.1 completely. [/p][p]※ The free pulls won’t give you the Task Planet Points.[/p][p]
[/p][p]▣ Vice President’s Special Bonus[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]1) Vice President’s Special Bonus Punch-In will start.[/p][p]
[/p][p] ◆ Schedule[/p][p]- Sept. 30, 2025, after the maintenance - Oct. 14, 2025, 20:00 (UTC-5)[/p][p]
[/p][p]※ During the event period, you can participate in a total of 7 days of attendance check-ins.[/p][p]※ Attendance check-ins reset every day at 14:00 (UTC-5).[/p][p]※ Consecutive check-ins are not required—simply check in for the total number of days within the period to receive all rewards.[/p][p]
[/p][p]\[ List of Rewards ][/p][p][/p][p]

 [/p][p]8. Recruitment[/p][p]1. Five Classified Recruitments will return.
- Schedule: Sept. 30, after the maintenance - Oct. 14, 2025, 20:00 (UTC-5)
- Ensured Recruitment Count: 150 times
- One employee is ensured to appear within the 150 recruitments.
- Once an Ensured Employee is obtained, the counter will be reset.[/p][p]- Target employee: 【 Ace of Wings Lee Sooyeon 】【 Six Wings Lee Jisoo 】【 Apex Predator Evolved One 】【 Elysium Philharmonic Maestra Nequitia 】【 Kostroma Mavka 】[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]  [/p][p]2. Six Normal Recruitment Chance UP will return.
- Schedule: Sept. 30, after the maintenance - Oct. 14, 2025, 20:00 (UTC-5)[/p][p]- Ensured Recruitment Count: 150 times
- One employee is ensured to appear within the 150 recruitments.
- Once an Ensured Employee is obtained, the counter will be reset.[/p][p]- Target employee: 【 Karin Wong 】【 Gambler 】【 Mors 】【 Ella 】【 Dracasia 】【 Nicole Primer 】[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]
[/p][p]3. Three Operator Recruitment Chance UP will return.
- Schedule: Sept. 30, after the maintenance - Oct. 14, 2025, 20:00 (UTC-5)[/p][p]- Ensured Recruitment Count: 150 times
- One employee is ensured to appear within the 150 recruitments.
- Once an Ensured Employee is obtained, the counter will be reset.[/p][p]- Target employee: 【 Sysop 】【 Sasha 】【 Grace Birmingham 】[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]
[/p][p]9. Changes and Improvements[/p][p]1) An improvement where Reaper’s retreat motion is no longer affected by ASPD.[/p][p]
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[/p][p]10. Fixes[/p][p]1) A fix where certain employees would not attack the False Idol’s Divine Tree in Omen, Golden Vale’s Legacy 1-3.  [/p][p]2) A fix where the season record for Island of Fearful Memories was not displayed correctly in the Co-op Battle rankings.  [/p][p]3) A fix where the effects of certain ships were displayed abnormally.  [/p][p]4) A fix where buttons were displayed abnormally during replays.[/p][p]
[/p][p]5) A fix where some of the Gauntlet Limited skins did not have a proper tag.[/p][p]
[/p][p]6) A fix where Alan Birmingham would appear behind Ahab.[/p][p]
[/p][p]7) A fix where, after Drekavac’s Alterinium Reactor upgrade, she would incorrectly target units with her enhanced attack.[/p][p]------------------------------[/p][p]
[/p][p]This concludes the update details for this week.[/p][p]Thank you.[/p][p]
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[October 2025] CounterSide Calendar

[p][/p][p]Dear CEOs,[/p][p]This month's CounterSide calendar is now live! [/p][p]Download the calendar to keep track of your events, deadlines, and important dates - all on this calendar![/p][p]\[ Download Link ][/p][p]【 Horizontal Version 】[/p][p][/p][p]【 Vertical Version 】 [/p][p][/p]