CounterSide News

Dear CEOs,
The On and Hot Time event scheduled for September 26 ~ October 3 is now live.

Please read carefully to take advantage of all vital buffs to enhance your company.
Thank you.

◆ On-Time Event Schedule
September 28, 00:00 ~ October 3, 2023, 23:59 (UTC+9)
September 27, 10:00 ~ October 3, 2023, 09:59 (UTC-5)

◆ On-Time Event Gift
5,000 * Eternium
200,000 * Credits
30 * Prime Training Data

◆ How to Participate in the On-Time Event
Event gifts will be given to your mailbox every day upon login.

◆ Hot Time Event Buff

1) 20% Credit Discount on Gear Tuning and Precision
September 27, 00:00 ~ September 29, 2023, 23:59 (UTC+9)
September 26, 10:00 ~ September 29, 2023, 09:59 (UTC-5)

2) 20% Increase on Gauntlet Point Gain
September 30, 00:00 ~ October 3, 2023, 23:59 (UTC+9)
September 29, 10:00 ~ October 3, 2023, 09:59 (UTC-5)

3) Operator Boosting
September 27, 00:00 ~ September 26, 2023, 23:59 (UTC+9)
September 26, 10:00 ~ September 26, 2023, 09:59 (UTC-5)

When the [Operator Boosting] buff is active, the success chance of leveling the Side Skill of the operator will increase.

Success Chance Increase
SSR: No change
SR: 10% Increase
R: 50% Increase
N: 100% Increase

The table below depicts when you are leveling the SSR Operator.



The success chance follows the multiplication rule of probability.

For example, when the buff is active, the success rate when using the R operator to the SSR operator does not equal 65%, but 22.5%.

Reason: 0.15 * 1.50 * 100 = 22.5


Note

1. 
   CEOs can only receive the On-Time event gift once a day.
   
2. 
   The On-Time event gift will be deleted when the valid period expires, please receive it within the period.
   
3. 
   Expired On-Time event gift cannot be restored by any means.
   
4. 
   The applied Hot Time effect can be checked by clicking the Hot Time buff image next to the nickname on the lobby screen.
   

Dear CEOs,
The patch notes for September 27 are now live!
Please check it out thoroughly to avoid missing any vital update details!

▼ Maintenance Schedule
▷ September 27, 2023, 10:00 ~ 12:00 (UTC+9)
▷ September 26, 2023, 20:00 ~ 22:00(UTC-5)

▼ Maintenance compensation
▷ 20,000 x Credits
▷ 3 x Employment Contracts

▼ Shop News:
For this week’s update on shop products, please check the announcement below for more information.

Shop Product: [LINK]

▣ Update Schedule
Due to an early maintenance schedule, the following contents and products will end 4 hours earlier.
Please be noted.

Recruitments
- Final Phase Sigma
- Type: Fenrir Yoo Mina
- Six Wings Amy Firstwing
- Biblide
- Skia Crow
- Lulu Nightmare
- Operator Kim Hana
- Operator Lena Mackenzie

Challenge
- Challenge for Horizon Finance

Products
- Activity Pledge #17
- Special Fusion Core Package
- Special Gear Enhancement Package
- Assorted Binary Special Package
- Talent Development Package


▣ New Substream

【 Counters Saga 】



A new substream [Counters Saga] is now online!

【 Counters Saga Event Mission 】



【 Counters Saga Event Shop 】



▼ [Counters Saga] Substream Schedule
▷September 27, After the update ~ Until further notice (UTC+9 & UTC-5)

▼ [Counters Saga Event Shop] Schedule
▷September 27, After the update ~ Until further notice (UTC+9 & UTC-5)

▼ [Counters Saga Event Mission] Schedule
▷September 27, After the update ~ October 11, 2023, 12:00 (UTC+9)
▷September 27, After the update ~ October 10, 2023, 22:00 (UTC-5)

▼ [Counters Saga] Bonus Currency Drop Event Schedule
▷September 27, After the update ~ October 11, 2023, 12:00 (UTC+9)
▷September 27, After the update ~ October 10, 2023, 22:00 (UTC-5)

▣ New Rearmament Unit
【 Kim Chulsoo 】







▼ Kim Chulsoo Available Schedule
▷September 27, After the update ~ Until further notice (UTC+9 & UTC-5)

▣ New & Returning Employees

【 Mi Rinae 】


▼ Rinae’s Banner Schedule
▷September 27, After the update ~ October 11, 2023, 12:00 (UTC+9)
▷September 27, After the update ~ October 10, 2023, 22:00 (UTC-5)












【Jin Bora 】



▼ Bora’s Banner Schedule
▷September 27, After the update ~ October 11, 2023, 12:00 (UTC+9)
▷September 27, After the update ~ October 10, 2023, 22:00 (UTC-5)










【 Levia Thanis 】


▼ Levia’s Banner Schedule
▷September 27, After the update ~ October 11, 2023, 12:00 (UTC+9)
▷September 27, After the update ~ October 10, 2023, 22:00 (UTC-5)


【 Chris 】


▼ Chris’ Banner Schedule
▷September 27, After the update ~ October 11, 2023, 12:00 (UTC+9)
▷September 27, After the update ~ October 10, 2023, 22:00 (UTC-5)


▣ New & Returning Operators

【 Jung Dain 】

▼ Dain’s Banner Schedule
▷September 27, After the update ~ October 11, 2023, 12:00 (UTC+9)
▷September 27, After the update ~ October 10, 2023, 22:00 (UTC-5)

[Level Effect]
Lv.1 on the left, Lv. 8 on the right.







【 Operator Sigma 】


▼ Sigma’s Banner Schedule
▷September 27, After the update ~ October 11, 2023, 12:00 (UTC+9)
▷September 27, After the update ~ October 10, 2023, 22:00 (UTC-5)


【 Momo 】


▼ Momo’s Banner Schedule
▷September 27, After the update ~ October 11, 2023, 12:00 (UTC+9)
▷September 27, After the update ~ October 10, 2023, 22:00 (UTC-5)


▣ Returning Awakened Employee

【 Arhat Joo Shiyoon 】


▼Shiyoon’s Banner Schedule
▷September 27, After the update ~ October 11, 2023, 12:00 (UTC+9)
▷September 27, After the update ~ October 10, 2023, 22:00 (UTC-5)


【 Altergressive Seo Yoon 】


▼Shiyoon’s Banner Schedule
▷September 27, After the update ~ October 11, 2023, 12:00 (UTC+9)
▷September 27, After the update ~ October 10, 2023, 22:00 (UTC-5)


▣ New Challenge Stage - Now Live!



A new challenge stage to create exclusive gear for HRY Berry members will be online after the update on September 27, 2023.

In the [Now Live!] challenge, CEOs can get [Leader's Special Emoji] which you can use to craft Exclusive Gear. Moreover, there is a slight chance for the whole exclusive gear to drop after a successful run.


Leader's Special Emoji

▼ Crafting [HRT Berry] Mold

Materials required to craft with [HRT Berry] Mold are as follows:
▷ 2,500,000 Credits
▷ 400 [Leader's Special Emoji]
▷ 600 Advanced Gear materials

▼ Contents of [HRT Berry] Mold


▷ T6 Gabija (Gaeun Exclusive)


▷ T6 Show Starter (Lumi Exclusive)


▷ T6 One-handed Rodeo (Miya Exclusive)


▷ T6 Dancing Cat (Bomi Exclusive)


▷ T6 Scene Maker (Choi Ina Exclusive)

Each mold will craft a random exclusive gear from these five gears above.

▼ Challenge Stage – Now Live! Schedule
▷September 27, After the update ~ October 4, 2023, 12:00 (UTC+9)
▷September 27, After the update ~ October 3, 2023, 22:00 (UTC-5)

▣ Danger Close



▼ Combat Environment
[Easy]
▷ Counter units HP -5% per sec
▷ [Mech] unit ATK +20%, HP +20%

[Normal]
▷ Counter units HP -10% per sec
▷ [Mech] unit ATK +20%, HP +20%

[Challenge]
▷ Counter units HP -15% per sec
▷ [Mech] unit ATK +20%, HP +20%

▼ Danger Close Season 9 Schedule
▷September 27, After the update ~ October 18, 2023, 04:00 (UTC+9)
▷September 27, After the update ~ October 17, 2023, 14:00 (UTC-5)

▼ Danger Close Season 9 Settlement Schedule
▷October 18, 04:00 ~ October 25, 2023, 04:00 (UTC+9)
▷October 17, 14:00 ~ October 24, 2023, 14:00 (UTC-5)

※ Daily Danger Close Reward is now integrated into the new reward table.

▣ Events
【 100 Free Recruits! 】



During the free pull event, CEOs will gain 10 free pulls for 10 days, totaling 100 pulls.

※ This banner will pull units from the [Recruit on Demand] pool.
※ Task Planet Points will not be accumulated when pulling for free banners.
※ After pulling all 100 times, the event event banner will close and disappear from the list automatically.

▼ 100 Free Recruits! Schedule
▷September 27, After the update ~ October 18, 2023, 12:00 (UTC+9)
▷September 27, After the update ~ October 17, 2023, 22:00 (UTC-5)

【 Good Luck Pouch Event 】





※ In case you already have [ What the Villainess Truly Wants ] and/or [Lady in the Bamboo Forest] skin, the duplicate skin will be converted to 1,000 * [Good Luck Pouch].
※ The boxes will drop from Two skins in the Event Store, Fusion Cores, Special Ship Schematics, and more!
※ The composition of reward will vary depending on the rarity of the random box.

▼Good Luck Pouch Event Schedule
▷September 27, After the update ~ October 18, 2023, 12:00 (UTC+9)
▷September 27, After the update ~ October 17, 2023, 22:00 (UTC-5)

▣ Punch In

【 Holiday Special Punch In 】



▼ Holiday Special Punch In Schedule
▷September 27, After the update ~ October 11, 2023, 12:00 (UTC+9)
▷September 27, After the update ~ October 10, 2023, 22:00 (UTC-5)

▣ Gauntlet Update
1) DMG +100% when 1 min 30s remaining
2) DMG +200% when 1 min remaining

※ Applied Gauntlet Mode

• 
  Strategy Battle
  
• 
  Ranked Battle
  
• 
  Friendly Match
  

▣ System Update
【 Collection Update 】

IMAGE UPDATE REQUIRED

1) [Team-up], [Employee], and [Operator] tabs in [Collection] will be merged into the [Employee] tab.

2) The [Collectables] tab will be added to the [Collection].
- The [Collectables] tab is separated into [Emblem] and [Frame].
- You can check your collection progress for each collectable, as well as collect respective rewards for collected collectables.
- You can also select the box icon option to collect all the collectable rewards at once.

※ Some collectables will be active upon gaining the item after the update.
※ Rewards can be acquired only once.

3) Unit's profile in the [Collection] is overhauled.
- Unit’s Team-up, Employee Info, Combat Ability Assessment are all listed in the [Profile].
- Unit profile’s listed items may change depending on the unit’s type.

※ Collaboration units and some other units may have their profile context changed.
※ The context in the [Profile] may change during the upcoming updates.

- [Info Access] tab is added.
※ More detailed information about the unit is written in this section.
※ Collaboration units and some other units may have a limited access on their detailed information.
※ [Info Access] will continuously updated throughout the future updates.

- [Voice Logs] tab is added.
※ Unit’s voice lines can be accessed via [Voice Logs] tab.
※ The previous access via [Management - Unit Interface] for voices is no longer accessible.

- [Stats] tab is added.
※ CEOs can now check the unit’s stats and skills in this tab.
- The previous [User Tag] tab will no longer be accessible.

4) A new filter is added in the [Collection].
※ Filter will distinguish between Awakened and non-Awakened units.
※ Filter will distinguish unit’s movement type.

◆ Employees
- New Filters, [Basic Attack Range] and [Skill Type] are added.

※ The default basic attack range is 500 where the unit detects the opponent.
※ The [Skill Type] filter allows units that utilizes skill and fury gauge bars.

◆ Ships
- New Filter - [Acquisition] is added

◆ Operator
- New Filter - [Acquisition] is added

▣ Improvements and Changes
1) BGMs from dive 56 to 60 have been changed.
2) Some of the team’s emblem design have been updated.

▣ Fixes

1) A fix where if Eins & Zwei’s Lifetime Employment is initiated while they are wearing their [Counting One to Tem Dolphins!] skin, it will show as their default skin instead.

2) A fix on an effect on each unit rarity on Selective Recruitment.

Dear CEOs,
This is Kim Hyun Soo, the Head PD of CounterSide.

We sincerely thank all the CEOs for continuous interest and support in CounterSide.
In this developer note, we'd like to briefly introduce the content planned for the October update.

[h2][Mainstream EP.10 Qliphoth Game Part 2] [/h2]

Look forward to the breathtaking story where several factions collide to prevent the world from destruction and come to an end as Ep.10 Qliphoth Game Part 2 will be released with the advent of new employees!




[h2][Origin System] [/h2]

As previously mentioned in the July developer note, the [Origin System] is scheduled for an update.

As explained before, the [Origin System] is designed to provide a more intuitive advantage in increasingly complex battle situations as the service progresses.

[Origin] is a new system found exclusively in the PVE missions. If the Origin type between the PVE opponent and the employee match, our employees will deal more damage and take less damage. For employees without matching [Origin], there will be no penalties given.

Employees who will receive the [Origin] type will be as follows.



The increased damage and reduced negative effects will vary depending on the employee’s grade, and the applied effect will range from 10 to 40%.

Below is the example of the [Origin] stats.
1. Type of Origin buff name
2. Origin buff stats

• 
  (Above) Attack Stat
  
• 
  (Below) Defence Stat
  

※ The stats on the image may change.

More detailed information will be given through the Patch Notes on the week of the [Origin] update.


[h3][Alternium Reactors] [/h3]

The fourth set of employees for Alternium Reactors has been selected.

The employees selected this time are [Lee Jisoo], [Yen Xing Lanchester], and [Replacer Knight].

Please note that the specifications for each employee’s Alternium Reactor are not finalized and are subject to change.

Detailed information on the Alternium Reactor abilities for these three for now are listed below.

【 Alternium Reactor Level 1 - Lee Jisoo 】
Level Effect Details


▷ ATK +10%, ASPD +10%, HP Recovery +1% per sec, and Status Effect RES +10% per ally and enemy unit

【 Alternium Reactor Level 1 - Yen Xing Lanchester 】
Level Effect Details



▷ Passive buff also increases Ranged DMG RES by 6%. Becomes immune to damage for 1 second at 5 buff stacks


【 Alternium Reactor Level 1 - Replacer Knight 】

Level Effect Details



▷ Condition for Passive attack changes to after every 2nd basic attack. When using Passive attack, gains Immunity to Hitstun from Special or lower skills and Barrier worth 30% of Max HP for 10 seconds.


[h2][Return and Birthday Cutscenes] [/h2]

First, accounts that have not logged in for 15 days from the latest logout will now be greeted with a [return-user exclusive cutscene] when they log back into the game.

However, we believe there won't be any CEOs who will choose not to log in just to watch the return cutscene.

Second, CEOs who log in on their birthdays will be treated to a special birthday cutscene along with small gifts and a birthday card. You can set your birthday in your profile (Menu > Partners > My Profile). Please note that after the initial setup, you won't be able to change your birthday again, so please choose carefully.


[h2][Danger Close Daily Rewards] [/h2]

In the 6.0 update, some changes were made to the Danger Close, including the addition of daily rewards. However, we've determined that the Danger Close Daily Rewards system is functioning as an unnecessary chore and doesn't align with the initial design intent. Furthermore, the sense of loss when failing to obtain daily rewards isn't in line with our vision.

As a result, we will be removing the Danger Close Daily Rewards system and allowing players to earn Danger Close Points directly through annihilations, just like before the 6.0 update. The total amount of Danger Close Points you obtain won't change with the removal of the daily rewards.


[h2][Employee “Unbind All” Function][/h2]

To make tactical updates or dismiss employees in a squad, dormitory, or lobby, CEOs currently need to unbind employees from these formations manually before proceeding.

To address this inconvenience, we plan to add a feature that allows the CEO to confirm the formation status of each employee and unbind them directly.

In the Management > Select a target unit > Details screen, a "Formation Status" button will be newly added. Through this feature, you can check where an employee is currently deployed and unbind them if needed. Additionally, we plan to add options for single unbinding, shortcuts, and bulk unbinding based on the employee's deployment status.


[h2][Gauntlet BGM Setting Feature][/h2]

Currently, only designated BGM is played during Gauntlet gameplay. This means CEOs hear the same BGM every time they play Gauntlet, which can make the gameplay less exciting and more monotonous.

To address this, we are working on a feature that allows CEOs to set their preferred BGM for Gauntlet, similar to the lobby background music settings. The Gauntlet BGM setting will be available through a separate button in the Gauntlet lobby, and when selecting your desired BGM through the jukebox, that selected BGM will play during Gauntlet matches. We hope this feature will enhance the excitement for Gauntlet enthusiasts.


[h2][Gauntlet Revamp] [/h2]

From the September 20 update in the KR server, damage increase combat environment setting is applied in the Arcade Mode.

As mentioned in the August developer note, we have been observing that the average duration of Gauntlet battles has been becoming excessively long.

To address this, we are planning to introduce a buff which increases damage based on the remaining Gauntlet time in both the results of the Arcade mode with this feature and in the Gauntlet data statistics from actual Ranked battles.

The application of the damage increase buff is based on Gauntlet’s remaining time, and is scheduled to be introduced as early as the September 27 update.


[h2][Profile Screen Integration] [/h2]

Currently, CounterSide features two separate profiles — one in the lobby and another in the Partners menu. To eliminate the inconvenience of managing these separate profiles and to avoid any confusion caused by different profile information, we are planning to consolidate these profiles into a single lobby profile.

The unified profile can be accessed by pressing an icon located in the main lobby screen, and it will include the profile settings from the existing [Partners] menu profile.



We plan to integrate this feature live as soon as possible, and will let you know in detail through Patch Notes.


[h2][Titles][/h2]

In CounterSide, there are various trophies, frames, and other customization elements that allow CEOs to express their individuality. In addition to these existing customization elements, we are planning to introduce a new [Title] system that enables CEOs to express their uniqueness.

When you achieve specific conditions, you can acquire [Titles]. When you set a Title on the profile screen, it will be displayed in various places where your company name is displayed, such as Gauntlet matchmaking, detailed profiles, consortium chats, etc.

Titles can be obtained through various means, including achievements, rewards from various content, and missions. We hope that these new Titles, which will be introduced soon, will allow CEOs to proudly showcase their individuality.


[h2][Awakened Employee Skill Cut-in Trophies] [/h2]

Currently, you can only place the basic live illustrations of employees in the lobby. However, we are developing a feature that will allow you to place the skill cut-in illustrations, which are shown when employees use their skills, in the lobby to showcase the employees' various appearances.

Skill cut-in illustrations will be provided in the form of trophies that can be placed in the lobby, and you will be able to obtain them as achievement rewards when you reach Tactical Upgrade Level 6.

The skill cut-in trophies will be provided in the same way as the existing employees, featuring live illustrations. Additionally, these trophies will include the ability to stop the live illustrations.

Please note that this feature of skill cut-in trophies will be limited to Awakened employees.

For Soldier and Mech employees, there may be cases where skill cut-ins do not exist, and it may not be possible to include all live illustrations due to production constraints. We kindly ask for your understanding regarding the difficulty of providing skill cut-in trophies for non-awakened employees.

This concludes the developer notes for September.

Thank you.

Dear CEOs,
The On and Hot Time event scheduled for September 19 ~ 26 is now live.
Please read carefully to take advantage of all vital buff to enhance your company.

Thank you.

◆ On-Time Event Schedule

• 
  September 21, 00:00 ~ September 26, 2023, 23:59 (UTC+9)
  
• 
  September 20, 10:00 ~ September 26, 2023, 09:59 (UTC-5)
  

◆ On-Time Event Gift

• 
  15
• Operator Strategy Data [Advanced]
  
• 
  140,000
• Credits
  

◆ How to Participate in the On-Time Event

• Event gifts will be given to your mailbox every day upon login.
  

◆ Hot Time Event Buff

1) 20% Credit Discount when Crafting Gears

• 
  September 21, 00:00 ~ September 26, 2023, 23:59 (UTC+9)
  
• 
  September 20, 10:00 ~ September 26, 2023, 09:59 (UTC-5)
  

2) Operator Boosting

• 
  September 20, 00:00 ~ September 26, 2023, 23:59 (UTC+9)
  
• 
  September 19, 10:00 ~ September 26, 2023, 09:59 (UTC-5)
  

When the [Operator Boosting] buff is active, the success chance of leveling the Side Skill of the operator will increase.

Success Chance Increase
SSR: No change
SR: 10% Increase
R: 50% Increase
N: 100% Increase

The table below depicts when you are leveling the SSR Operator.



The success chance follows the multiplication rule of probability.

For example, when the buff is active, the success rate when using the R operator to the SSR operator does not equal 65%, but 22.5%.

Reason: 0.15 * 1.50 * 100 = 22.5


Note

1. 
   CEOs can only receive the On-Time event gift once a day.
   
2. 
   The On-Time event gift will be deleted when the valid period expires, please receive it within the period.
   
3. 
   Expired On-Time event gift cannot be restored by any means.
   
4. 
   The applied Hot Time effect can be checked by clicking the Hot Time buff image next to the nickname on the lobby screen.
   

Dear CEOs,
Here is the list of new products featured in this week’s update.
Please look through them carefully, for you never know when they will come in handy!

The product's price may vary depending on the platform, residence, and the daily exchange rate.

For more information on the updates and the maintenance schedule for September 20, please check the links below.

Patch Notes: [Link]

[h3]▣ Packages[/h3]

【 Hyper Level-up Package 】



Price: 990 Admin Coins
Total Purchase Count: 3 times/account

▼ Available Schedule
▷September 20, After the update ~ October 4, 2023, 12:00 (UTC+9)
▷September 20, After the update ~ October 3, 2023, 22:00 (UTC-5)

▼ Composition:
▷ 3,000,000 x Credits
▷ 455 x Special Appraisals

※ This product is not refundable after removing the product from the in-game mailbox.

【 Hyper Skill Training Package 】



Price: 590 Admin Coins
Total Purchase Count: 3 times/account

▼ Available Schedule
▷September 20, After the update ~ October 4, 2023, 12:00 (UTC+9)
▷September 20, After the update ~ October 3, 2023, 22:00 (UTC-5)

▼ Composition:
▷ 5,000 x Info
▷ 108 x Basic Training Data
▷ 108 x Prime Training Data

※ This product is not refundable after removing the product from the in-game mailbox.


【 Hyper Limit Break Package 】



Price: 1,190 Admin Coins
Total Purchase Count: 3 times/account

▼ Available Schedule
▷September 20, After the update ~ October 4, 2023, 12:00 (UTC+9)
▷September 20, After the update ~ October 3, 2023, 22:00 (UTC-5)

▼ Composition:
▷ 1 x [180 APT Core Selector]
▷ 1 x [30 S-APT Core Selector]

【 Special Fusion Core Package 】


Price: 4,400 Admin Coins
Total Purchase Count: 1 time/account

▼ Available Schedule
▷September 20, After the update ~ September 27, 2023, 12:00 (UTC+9)
▷September 20, After the update ~ September 26, 2023, 22:00 (UTC-5)

▼ Composition:
▷ 75 * Fusion Core

※ This product is not refundable after purchase.

【 Assorted Binary Special Package 】



Price: 1,592 Admin Coins
Total Purchase Count: 10 times/account

▼ Available Schedule
▷September 20, After the update ~ September 27, 2023, 12:00 (UTC+9)
▷September 20, After the update ~ September 26, 2023, 22:00 (UTC-5)

▼ Composition:
▷ 100 * Set Binary
▷ 150 * Tuning Binary

※ This product is not refundable after purchase.