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[June 29 - July 4] On & Hot Time Event



Dear CEOs,
The On and Hot Time event scheduled for June 29 ~ July 4 is now live.
Please read carefully to not miss any important buff to enhance your company.
Thank you.


[h3]◆ On-Time Event Period: [/h3]

June 29, 2023, 00:00 ~ July 4, 2023, 23:59 (UTC+9)
June 28, 2023, 10:00 ~ July 4, 2023, 9:59 (UTC-5)


[h3]◆ On-Time Event Gift:[/h3]

Quartz x 100
Eternium x 5,000
Simulation Training Permit x1


[h3]◆ How to Participate in the On-Time Event:[/h3]

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


[h3]◆ Hot Time Event Buff:[/h3]

1) Gauntlet Point Gain Increased by +20%
June 29, 2023, 00:00 ~ July 4, 2023, 23:59 (UTC+9)
June 28, 2023, 10:00 ~ July 4, 2023, 9:59 (UTC-5)

[h3]Note[/h3]

  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 on the nickname to the right of the lobby screen.

[June 28] Product Notes (Modified)



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 June 28, please check the links below.

Patch Notes[Link]

[h2]▣ Packages [/h2]

[h3]【 Special Command Module Reset Package 】[/h3]



Price: 1,980 Admin Coins

Total Purchase Count: 2 times/account

▼ Purchasable Period:
▷ June 28, 2023, 14:10 ~ July 12, 2023, 12:00 (UTC+9)
▷ June 28, 2023, 00:10 ~ July 11, 2023, 22:00 (UTC-5)

▼ Composition:
▷ 750 x Black Box Fragments
▷ 75 x [Ship COMP] Coupon



※ This product is not refundable after purchase.

[h2]▣ Welcome Back Packages[/h2]




[h3]【 Welcome Back Package Vol.1 】[/h3]

Price: $6.99

Total Purchase Count: 1 time/account

▼ Purchasable Period:
▷ June 28, 2023, 14:10 ~ Until further notice (UTC+9)
▷ June 28, 2023, 00:10 ~ Until further notice (UTC-5)


▼ Composition:
▷ 1 x Welcome Back SSR Lv.110 Experienced Coupon


※ Upon using this Coupon, the CEO will be able to get one of the following at RANDOM.

  • Sky Layfield

  • Horizon

  • Shena

  • Lyudmila

  • Gaeun

  • Naielle Bluesteel

  • Nanahara Chifuyu



[h3]【 Welcome Back Package Vol.2 】[/h3]

Price: $21.99

Total Purchase Count: 1 time/account

▼ Purchasable Period:
▷ June 28, 2023, 14:10 ~ Until further notice (UTC+9)
▷ June 28, 2023, 00:10 ~ Until further notice (UTC-5)

▼ Composition:
▷ A total of 4,400 Admin Coins

- 400 Admin Coins will be sent on purchase and rest of 4,000 will be sent via in-game mail every day for 10 days. (Edited on June 27, 21:27 UTC+9)


[h3]【 Welcome Back Package Vol.3 】[/h3]

Price: $47.99

Total Purchase Count: 1 time/account

▼ Purchasable Period:
▷ June 28, 2023, 14:10 ~ Until further notice (UTC+9)
▷ June 28, 2023, 00:10 ~ Until further notice (UTC-5)


▼ Composition:
▷ A total of 5,000 Admin Coins
▷ 3 x Welcome Back Special Operator Coupons (Edited on June 28, 15:27 UTC+9)

Operator Composition:

  • Serina Crew

  • Olivie Park

  • Kim Hana

  • Sigma

  • Momo

  • Moneka


※ Upon using this Coupon, the CEO will be able to get one of the above at RANDOM. (Edited on June 27, 21:21 UTC+9)


[h3]【 Welcome Back Package Vol.4 】[/h3]

Price: $64.99

Total Purchase Count: 1 time/account

▼ Purchasable Period:
▷ June 28, 2023, 14:10 ~ Until further notice (UTC+9)
▷ June 28, 2023, 00:10 ~ Until further notice (UTC-5)

▼ Composition:
▷ A total of 6,600 Admin Coins
▷ 1 x Welcome Back Awakened Lv.110 Experienced Coupon


Awakened Unit Composition:

  • Six Wings Na Yubin

  • Six Wings Amy Firstwing

  • Arhat Joo Shiyoon

  • Ace of Wings Lee Sooyeon

  • Type: Fenrir Yoo Mina

  • Cold Case Horizon


※ Upon using this Coupon, the CEO will be able to get one of the above at RANDOM. (Edited on June 27, 21:21 UTC+9)

[h2]★ Notice ★[/h2]

※ The Welcome Back Packages are visible to CEOs who have returned to the game.
※ Every Welcome Back Package is not refundable the moment the item is used or moved to the inventory.



[June 28] Patch Notes (Added)



Dear CEOs,
Patch notes for June 28 is now live!
Please check it out to avoid missing any vital update details!

Please make sure to update the app on Google Playstore and Apple Appstore!

▼ Maintenance Schedule
▷ June 28, 2023, 14:00 ~ June 28, 2023, 17:00 (UTC+9)
▷ June 28, 2023, 00:00 ~ June 28, 2023, 03:00(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]


[h2]▣ New Gauntlet [Sincere] Season[/h2]

1) Buff adjusted to the SSR Ships during the Sincere season is as follows.
Before: Limited to SSR Ships, maximum damage received is limited to 20%.
After: Limited to SSR Ships, CRIT DMG RES +50%, and maximum damage received is limited to 20%.
- The following above may change with additional notice.

▼Sincere Season 1st Half Period
▷ June 28, 2023, 14:00 ~ September 6, 2023, 12:00 (UTC+9)
▷ June 28, 2023, 00:00 ~ September 5, 2023, 22:00(UTC-5)

[h2]▣ New Counter Pass [/h2]
【 Skia Crow 】



A new season of Counter Pass begins.
This season is [ Skia Crow ].

◆ Clearing Counter Pass

  • You can clear the Counter Pass Missions to increase the pass level while acquiring the necessary materials for unit growth.

  • Counter Pass missions are divided into [Daily Mission] and [Weekly Missions].

  • In the [Daily Mission], 10 missions are given daily; you can choose 6 from the 10 to clear the given mission.

    • If the given mission is not up to your taste, you can select the reroll option to renew the mission.

    • You can re-roll the mission for free for the first 3 times, and up to 5 more times afterward by spending credits.

    • If you clear more than 6 missions, you can earn extra pass experience.

  • In the [Weekly Mission], 10 missions are given every Monday at 04:00 UTC-9.

    • You can re-roll the mission for free for the first 3 times, and up to 5 more times afterward by spending credits.

  • You can earn extra pass experience by completing 2nd and 4th-week missions.


▼Counter Pass - Skia Crow Available Period
▷ June 28, 2023, 14:00 ~ July 26, 2023, 12:00 (UTC+9)
▷ June 28, 2023, 00:00 ~ July 25, 2023, 22:00(UTC-5)








[h2]▣ Returning Awakened Employees[/h2]

【 Hilde: Siegfried Type 】



▼Hilde: Siegfried Type Banner Period
▷ June 28, 2023, 14:10 ~ July 12, 2023, 12:00 (UTC+9)
▷ June 28, 2023, 00:10 ~ July 11, 2023, 22:00(UTC-5)


【 Cold Case Horizon 】



▼Cold Case Horizon Banner Period
▷ June 28, 2023, 14:10 ~ July 12, 2023, 12:00 (UTC+9)
▷ June 28, 2023, 00:10 ~ July 11, 2023, 22:00(UTC-5)


【 Six Wings Na Yubin 】



▼Six Wings Na Yubin Banner Period
▷ June 28, 2023, 14:10 ~ July 12, 2023, 12:00 (UTC+9)
▷ June 28, 2023, 00:10 ~ July 11, 2023, 22:00(UTC-5)


[h2]▣ Punch-In[/h2]



A Summer Special Gift punch-in will begin.

▼Summer Special Gift Punch-In Period
▷ June 28, 2023, 14:10 ~ July 12, 2023, 12:00 (UTC+9)
▷ June 28, 2023, 00:10 ~ July 11, 2023, 22:00(UTC-5)


[h2]▣ Lena and Chloe’s Comeback Rewards Punch-In and Mission[/h2]



A punch-in and a special mission for returning CEOs will last for 30 & 14 days respectively upon CEO’s return.




[h2]▣ Substream: Seasonal Record[/h2]

1) [Seasonal Record] Tab will be added in the Substream section.

2) The following seasonal stories will be added.
- World's most delicious and horrifying chocolate
- Fateful Summer
- Winter Cabin Party
- Vice President’s Holidays

※ A new season event story will be added to the [seasonal record] after a certain amount of time.


[h2]▣ Ship Balance[/h2]
1) Every ship regardless of their rarity will now receive skill seal immunity.
2) New Ohio & Gleipnir: Pod Type’s skills are adjusted.

◈ New Ohio ■ Original Antipersonnel Tactic (Passive) Effect

  • Enemy Soldiers' DMG Taken AMP +10%

  • Enemy Soldiers' DMG Taken AMP +15%

  • Enemy Soldiers' DMG Taken AMP +20%


■ Renewed Antipersonnel Tactic (Passive) Effect

  • Ally units' Anti-Soldier DMG Increase +10%, deployed units' Knockback RES +50% for 10 s

  • Ally units' Anti-Soldier DMG Increase +15%, deployed units' Knockback RES +75% for 10 s

  • Ally units' Anti-Soldier DMG Increase +20%, deployed units' Knockback RES +100% for 10 s


◈ Gleipnir: Pod Type
■ Adv. In Static’s (1st Active Skill) is now working as intended.



[h2]▣ Improvements and Changes[/h2]

1) When a piece of equipment is selected, it will now show players where it can be obtained.

2) An option to stop the animation of units placed in the lobby is added.
※ If the selected unit’s facial expression option is changed, then the animation will resume.

3) An option to modify the order in the [favorites tab] is added.

4) Gauntlet emote settings will carry over to every gauntlet mode.

5) An improvement where the last stage’s information UI at the dungeons with three stages will no longer interfere with the main UI.

6) An improvement where upon entering the [salary negotiation], the unit selected for the operation will now have their salary negotiation voice spoken.

7) An improvement where players who did not log in for more than a week will no longer show up at the [Find Partners] tab.

8) An option to change the mouse cursor at the PC client version is added.
※ You can turn it on and off at the [Settings - Game - Mouse Cursor]

9) A change where upon trying to enhance equipment, it will now first show the list of modules you have.

10) A speed option of x0.5 is added in the [practice mode].

11) [High-quality sound effect] option is now added.
※ It is turned ON by default and can be changed at the [Settings - Sound - High-quality Sound Effect].
※ Various sounds have been equally balanced and adjusted.
※ Upon in-game sounds overlapping each other, it will now provide a more stable sound.
This function will use up additional memory. As such, it is recommended to turn this option OFF on lower-end devices.

12) On the battle report after the co-op battle, acquirable artifacts and the purification rate will now be displayed.

13) If you have selected a specific substory episode and if it has related episodes, it will now be displayed on that selected episode screen.

14) An improvement on the opponent’s tag in the Dimension Trimming. (Added on June 28, 12:08 UTC+9)




[h2]▣ Bug Fixes[/h2]

1) A fix where upon changing the unit’s facial expression when the animation is paused, the illustration would not display correctly.

2) A fix where gained unit experience will not show up after clearing the [Mainstream].

3) A fix where the [Ensured Recruitment] is less than 10 in the [Custom Pick Up], it will still show up as ‘recruit 10 time(s).

4) A fix where [Consotrium Notice] would go over the UI when the announcement is too long.

5) A fix where CEOs would be able to enter unopened contents.

6) A fix where an error popup would show up when selecting & holding on the list of [Custom Pick Up].

7) A fix where enhancing equipment would sporadically not work as intended.

8) A fix where a list of equipment will not show up after the [equipment filter option] is set.

9) A fix where the maximum operation count goes over the number of [Exploration Permit] a user has upon proceeding to a [Safe Mine].

10) A fix where recommended equipment type does not match with the unit type.

Thank you

CounterSide Global July 2023 Preview

Dear CEOs,
CounterSide Global Preview for July is now live!
Check out what will happen at the CounterSide July!



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[June 23] Data Patch



A non-disconnecting data patch will be carried out.
Please restart the game to update the game after the data patch.

▣ Data Patch Schedule
– June 23, 2023, 15:00 ~ 15:10 (UTC+9)
– June 23, 2023, 01:00 ~01:10 (UTC-5)

▣ Data Patch Content
- A fix on Frame: Noble Will

Thank you