[ December 23 ] Patch Notes
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[/p][p]▣ Time: December 23, 2025, 20:00 - 21:30 (UTC-5) [/p][p]▣ 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 December 26, 2025, 09:59 (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]▷ \[December 23 Shop Notice] link[/p][p]
[/p][p]1. Seasonal Episode: Holy Night Chocolate Mousse Cake[/p][p]![]()
[/p][p]1) Seasonal Episode: Holy Night Chocolate Mousse Cake will be opened.[/p][p]
[/p][p]◆ Schedule[/p][p]- Dec. 23, after the maintenance - Jan. 6, 2026, 20:00 (UTC-5)[/p][p]
[/p][p]2. New Employee[/p][p]1) A new employee \[Hyperion] will be added.[/p][p]\[ Hyperion ][/p][p]![]()
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[/p][p]\[Standing][/p][p]![]()
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[/p][p]\[SD][/p][p]![]()
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[/p][p]\[Live Illustration][/p][p]![]()
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[/p][p]◈ Counter Pass: Hyperion[/p][p]![]()
[/p][p]◆ Schedule[/p][p]- December 23, after the maintenance - January 27, 2026, 20:00 (UTC-5)[/p][p]
[/p][p]◆ Clearing Counter Pass[/p]
[/p][p]3. Danger Close Venera Season: Replacer King[/p][p]![]()
[/p][p]1) Danger Close Venera Season: Replacer King will begin.[/p][p]
[/p][p]▷ Schedule: Dec. 23, after the maintenance - Dec. 30, 2025, 14:00 (UTC-5)[/p][p]▷ Settlement Schedule: Dec. 30, 14:00 - Jan. 6, 2026, 14:00 (UTC-5)[/p][p]
[/p][p]◆ Battle Condition[/p][p]\[Easy][/p][p]\[Ground] unit EVA -30%[/p][p]\[Prydwen] unit ATK +100%, HP & Skill Haste +50%[/p][p]
[/p][p]\[Normal][/p][p]\[Ground] unit EVA -60%[/p][p]\[Prydwen] unit ATK +100%, HP & Skill Haste +50%[/p][p]
[/p][p]\[Hard & Expert][/p][p]\[Ground] unit EVA -90%[/p][p]\[Prydwen] unit ATK +100%, HP & Skill Haste +50%[/p][p]
[/p][p]◆ Origin[/p][p]- Change[/p][p]
[/p][p]4. Gauntlet[/p][p]▣ Strategy Battle[/p][p]1) Bans & Ups will be removed from Gauntlet: Strategy Battle.[/p][p]
[/p][p]▣ Ranked Battle [/p][p]1) 2025 Sincere season will end.[/p][p]▷ End schedule: Dec. 28, 2025, 08:00 (UTC-5)[/p][p]▷ Settlement schedule: Dec. 28, 2025, 08:00 - Dec. 28, 2025, 14:00 (UTC-5)[/p][p]
[/p][p]※ 2025 Sincere season’s skin reward is \[Under arrest, human - Cold Case Horizon].[/p][p]
[/p][p]2) The 2026 Royal season will start.[/p][p]
◆ Schedule[/p][p]- Dec. 28, 2025, 14:00 - Mar. 29, 2026, 08:00 (UTC-5)[/p][p]
[/p][p]※ 2026 Royal season’s skin reward is \[Under arrest, human - Cold Case Horizon].[/p][p]※ If you already have the gauntlet limited skin, you will get a frame [/p][p]
[/p][p]3) Ranked Battle ban rules will be changed.[/p]
[/p][p]5. Consortium Co-op Battle: \[Demolition Worm 17][/p][p]The Consortium Co-op Battle against \[Demolition Worm 17] will start.[/p][p]
[/p][p]▼ Schedule[/p][p]▷ Dec. 23, after the maintenance - Jan. 11, 2026, 20:00 (UTC-5)[/p][p]
[/p][p]6. Challenge Stage: Horizon Finance Office Exclusive Gear - \[Payment Ledger] [/p][p]
[/p][p]1) Payment Ledger Challenge Mode will return. [/p][p] ◆ Schedule [/p][p]▷ Dec. 23, after the maintenance - Dec. 30, 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 \[Horizon Finance Office] will be added, increasing the stats of deployed Horizon Finance Office employees. [/p][p]◆ Rewards[/p][p]- Clear Challenge Mode to obtain \[ Diligent Payer Sticker ], a material required to craft \[Horizon Finance Office] 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 \[Diligent Payer Stickers ] as a repeat reward.[/p][p]- The \[ Diligent Payer Sticker ] obtained upon victory in Challenge Mode can be used to craft Horizon Finance Office Molds. [/p][p]※ Challenge Stage Rewards[/p][p]First Clear Reward: Diligent Payer Sticker
Medal Completion Reward: Quartz
Repeat Reward (Stage Drop): Diligent Payer Sticker[/p][p]![]()
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[/p][p]◆ Exclusive Gear[/p][p]- You can craft from \[Workshop] > \[Craft] > \[Exclusive Gear] tab.[/p][p]- Click the Exclusive Gear Mold icon for \[Horizon Finance Office] to view the available list.[/p][p]- To craft \[Horizon Finance Office] Molds, you will need \[Diligent Payer Stickers], \[Elite Gear Materials], and \[Credits] .[/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 Horizon Finance Office Exclusive Gear.[/p][p]- When dismantling Horizon Finance Office Exclusive Gear, you will receive 50 Diligent Payer Stickers.
※ Exclusive Gear obtained through mold crafting or stage clears is identical to the Exclusive Gear acquired via Counter Case.[/p][p]![]()
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[/p][p]7. Event[/p][p]▣ Cabin Party Skin Special Purchase Bonus Event[/p][p]![]()
[/p][p]1) Cabin Party skin special purchase bonus event will begin. [/p][p]
[/p][p]◆ Schedule[/p][p]- Dec. 23, after the maintenance - Jan. 6, 2026, 20:00 (UTC-5)[/p][p]
[/p][p]If you purchase or already own an eligible skin for the Skill Cut-in Trophy during the event period, you can obtain the Skill Cut-in Trophy through the \[Special Purchase Bonus] banner.[/p][p]
[/p][p]\[Eligible Skins for Skill Cut-in Trophy][/p]
[/p][p]▣ Anastasia’s Special Supplies[/p][p]![]()
[/p][p]1) Anastasia’s Special Supplies Punch-In will start.[/p][p]
[/p][p] ◆ Schedule[/p][p]- Dec. 23, after the maintenance - Jan. 6, 2026, 20:00 (UTC-5)[/p][p]
[/p][p]※ During the event period, you can participate in a total of 7 days of attendance punch-ins.[/p][p]※ Attendance punch-ins reset every day at 14:00 (UTC-5).[/p][p]※ Consecutive punch-ins are not required—simply punch in for the total number of days within the period to receive all rewards.[/p][p]
[/p][p]\[ List of Rewards ][/p][p]![]()
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[/p][p]8. Recruitment[/p][p]1. Four Classified Recruitment Chance UP will return.
- Schedule: Dec. 23, after the maintenance - Jan. 6, 2026, 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: 【Zodiac of Redemption Esterosa de Chevalier】【Replacer Queen】【Sprouting Star Solovey】【Red Witch Felix】[/p][p]![]()
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[/p][p][/p][p]2. Three Normal Recruitment Chance UP will return.
- Schedule: Dec. 23, after the maintenance - Jan. 6, 2026, 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: 【Aura】【Ozymandias】【Treasure★Hunter Mi Rinae】[/p][p]![]()
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[/p][p]3. Three Operator Recruitment Chance UP will return.
- Schedule: Dec. 23, after the maintenance - Jan. 6, 2026, 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: 【Biblide Luce】【Chloe Starseeker】【Kim Hana】[/p][p]![]()
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[/p][p]4) Ascella Procenica has been added to the Recruit on Demand pool.[/p][p]
[/p][p]9. Fixes[/p][p]1) Fixed an issue where the latest birthday event cutscenes were not displayed as intended.[/p][p]* The latest cutscenes can be viewed in the Collections tab.[/p][p]2) Fixed an issue where the Guardian of Sephira would sporadically take no action when Arahat Joo Shiyoon’s passive skill \[Flawless One] activated during the Guardian of Sephira raid.[/p][p]3) A fix where TASKFORCE PLAN - Senior Plan has a mission related to Alternium Reactor. [/p][p]
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[/p][p]This concludes the update details for this week.[/p][p]Thank you.[/p][p]
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[/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 December 26, 2025, 09:59 (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]▷ \[December 23 Shop Notice] link[/p][p]
[/p][p]1. Seasonal Episode: Holy Night Chocolate Mousse Cake[/p][p]
[/p][p]◆ Schedule[/p][p]- Dec. 23, after the maintenance - Jan. 6, 2026, 20:00 (UTC-5)[/p][p]
[/p][p]2. New Employee[/p][p]1) A new employee \[Hyperion] will be added.[/p][p]\[ Hyperion ][/p][p]
[/p][p]\[Standing][/p][p]
[/p][p]\[SD][/p][p]
[/p][p]\[Live Illustration][/p][p]
[/p][p]◈ Counter Pass: Hyperion[/p][p]
[/p][p]◆ Clearing Counter Pass[/p]
- [p]You can clear the Counter Pass Missions to increase the pass level while acquiring the necessary materials for unit growth.[/p]
- [p]Counter Pass missions are divided into \[Daily Mission] and \[Weekly Missions].[/p]
- [p]In the \[Daily Mission], 10 missions are given daily; you can choose 6 from the 10 to complete the given mission.[/p]
- [p]If you don't like the mission given, you can select the reroll option to renew it.[/p]
- [p]You can re-roll the mission for free for the first 3 times, and up to 5 more times afterward by spending credits.[/p]
- [p]If you clear more than 6 missions, you can earn extra pass experience.[/p]
- [p]In the \[Weekly Mission], 10 missions are given every Sunday at 14:00 UTC-5.[/p]
- [p]You can re-roll the mission for free for the first 3 times, and up to 5 more times afterward by spending credits.[/p]
- [p]You can earn extra pass experience by completing the 2nd and 4th-week missions.[/p]
[/p][p]3. Danger Close Venera Season: Replacer King[/p][p]
[/p][p]▷ Schedule: Dec. 23, after the maintenance - Dec. 30, 2025, 14:00 (UTC-5)[/p][p]▷ Settlement Schedule: Dec. 30, 14:00 - Jan. 6, 2026, 14:00 (UTC-5)[/p][p]
[/p][p]◆ Battle Condition[/p][p]\[Easy][/p][p]\[Ground] unit EVA -30%[/p][p]\[Prydwen] unit ATK +100%, HP & Skill Haste +50%[/p][p]
[/p][p]\[Normal][/p][p]\[Ground] unit EVA -60%[/p][p]\[Prydwen] unit ATK +100%, HP & Skill Haste +50%[/p][p]
[/p][p]\[Hard & Expert][/p][p]\[Ground] unit EVA -90%[/p][p]\[Prydwen] unit ATK +100%, HP & Skill Haste +50%[/p][p]
[/p][p]◆ Origin[/p][p]- Change[/p][p]
[/p][p]4. Gauntlet[/p][p]▣ Strategy Battle[/p][p]1) Bans & Ups will be removed from Gauntlet: Strategy Battle.[/p][p]
[/p][p]▣ Ranked Battle [/p][p]1) 2025 Sincere season will end.[/p][p]▷ End schedule: Dec. 28, 2025, 08:00 (UTC-5)[/p][p]▷ Settlement schedule: Dec. 28, 2025, 08:00 - Dec. 28, 2025, 14:00 (UTC-5)[/p][p]
[/p][p]※ 2025 Sincere season’s skin reward is \[Under arrest, human - Cold Case Horizon].[/p][p]
[/p][p]2) The 2026 Royal season will start.[/p][p]
◆ Schedule[/p][p]- Dec. 28, 2025, 14:00 - Mar. 29, 2026, 08:00 (UTC-5)[/p][p]
[/p][p]※ 2026 Royal season’s skin reward is \[Under arrest, human - Cold Case Horizon].[/p][p]※ If you already have the gauntlet limited skin, you will get a frame [/p][p]
[/p][p]3) Ranked Battle ban rules will be changed.[/p]
- [p]No ban targets will be selected during Weeks 1 and 2.[/p]
- [p]Starting from Week 3, two employees will be selected as ban targets each week.[/p]
- [p]Employees selected as ban targets cannot be assigned to squads until the season ends.[/p]
- [p]Ban targets will be selected as one employee with the highest number of wins and one employee who ranked first in Casting Ban votes.[/p]
- [p]If the employee with the highest number of wins and the employee ranked first in Casting Ban votes are the same, the employee ranked second in Casting Ban votes will be selected instead.[/p]
- [p]Ship ban rules will remain unchanged.[/p]
[/p][p]5. Consortium Co-op Battle: \[Demolition Worm 17][/p][p]The Consortium Co-op Battle against \[Demolition Worm 17] will start.[/p][p]
[/p][p]▼ Schedule[/p][p]▷ Dec. 23, after the maintenance - Jan. 11, 2026, 20:00 (UTC-5)[/p][p]
[/p][p]6. Challenge Stage: Horizon Finance Office Exclusive Gear - \[Payment Ledger] [/p][p]
[/p][p]1) Payment Ledger Challenge Mode will return. [/p][p] ◆ Schedule [/p][p]▷ Dec. 23, after the maintenance - Dec. 30, 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 \[Horizon Finance Office] will be added, increasing the stats of deployed Horizon Finance Office employees. [/p][p]◆ Rewards[/p][p]- Clear Challenge Mode to obtain \[ Diligent Payer Sticker ], a material required to craft \[Horizon Finance Office] Mold.
※ Rewards can only be obtained upon victory.[/p][p]
Medal Completion Reward: Quartz
Repeat Reward (Stage Drop): Diligent Payer Sticker[/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 \[Horizon Finance Office] to view the available list.[/p][p]- To craft \[Horizon Finance Office] Molds, you will need \[Diligent Payer Stickers], \[Elite Gear Materials], and \[Credits] .[/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 Horizon Finance Office Exclusive Gear.[/p][p]- When dismantling Horizon Finance Office Exclusive Gear, you will receive 50 Diligent Payer Stickers.
※ Exclusive Gear obtained through mold crafting or stage clears is identical to the Exclusive Gear acquired via Counter Case.[/p][p]
[/p][p]7. Event[/p][p]▣ Cabin Party Skin Special Purchase Bonus Event[/p][p]
[/p][p]◆ Schedule[/p][p]- Dec. 23, after the maintenance - Jan. 6, 2026, 20:00 (UTC-5)[/p][p]
[/p][p]If you purchase or already own an eligible skin for the Skill Cut-in Trophy during the event period, you can obtain the Skill Cut-in Trophy through the \[Special Purchase Bonus] banner.[/p][p]
[/p][p]\[Eligible Skins for Skill Cut-in Trophy][/p]
- [p]Shy Dusk Starlight - Zodiac of Redemption Esterosa de Chevalier[/p]
- [p]Manual of Allure -Aura[/p]
- [p]Miracle Patissier - Claudia Nelson[/p]
[/p][p]▣ Anastasia’s Special Supplies[/p][p]
[/p][p] ◆ Schedule[/p][p]- Dec. 23, after the maintenance - Jan. 6, 2026, 20:00 (UTC-5)[/p][p]
[/p][p]※ During the event period, you can participate in a total of 7 days of attendance punch-ins.[/p][p]※ Attendance punch-ins reset every day at 14:00 (UTC-5).[/p][p]※ Consecutive punch-ins are not required—simply punch 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]8. Recruitment[/p][p]1. Four Classified Recruitment Chance UP will return.
- Schedule: Dec. 23, after the maintenance - Jan. 6, 2026, 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: 【Zodiac of Redemption Esterosa de Chevalier】【Replacer Queen】【Sprouting Star Solovey】【Red Witch Felix】[/p][p]
- Schedule: Dec. 23, after the maintenance - Jan. 6, 2026, 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: 【Aura】【Ozymandias】【Treasure★Hunter Mi Rinae】[/p][p]
[/p][p]3. Three Operator Recruitment Chance UP will return.
- Schedule: Dec. 23, after the maintenance - Jan. 6, 2026, 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: 【Biblide Luce】【Chloe Starseeker】【Kim Hana】[/p][p]
[/p][p]4) Ascella Procenica has been added to the Recruit on Demand pool.[/p][p]
[/p][p]9. Fixes[/p][p]1) Fixed an issue where the latest birthday event cutscenes were not displayed as intended.[/p][p]* The latest cutscenes can be viewed in the Collections tab.[/p][p]2) Fixed an issue where the Guardian of Sephira would sporadically take no action when Arahat Joo Shiyoon’s passive skill \[Flawless One] activated during the Guardian of Sephira raid.[/p][p]3) A fix where TASKFORCE PLAN - Senior Plan has a mission related to Alternium Reactor. [/p][p]
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[/p][p]This concludes the update details for this week.[/p][p]Thank you.[/p][p]
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