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[ November 2025] CounterSide Preview

[p][/p][p]A preview for November 2025 is here. [/p][p]Check out what new update is planned below![/p][p][/p][p]Google Play Store[/p][p]\[LINK]  [/p][p]Apple App Store [/p][p]\[LINK]  [/p][p]Steam[/p][p]\[LINK] [/p][p]Official Communities[/p][p]Official X: \[LINK][/p][p]Official Discord: \[LINK][/p][p]Official Subreddit: \[LINK][/p]

[Dev Notes #40] October 2025

[p][/p][p]Dear CEOs,[/p][p]This is Kim Hyun Soo, the Head PD of CounterSide.[/p][p]We thank all our CEOs for the support and love they have shown to CounterSide.[/p][p]In this month's Dev Notes, we'll provide more details about the upcoming updates during November.[/p][p]
[/p][p]\[Omen – ???][/p][p][/p][p]November will begin with the scheduled Omen Episode 3.[/p][p]Following Campamento and Lotus, Episode 3 unfolds in a brand-new region — we hope you look forward to this next chapter.[/p][p]We had previously promised to release Omen episodes at three-week intervals. However, additional time is required to prepare Omen Episode 4.[/p][p]We sincerely ask for your understanding, as Episode 4 is now planned for release in December.[/p][p]We deeply apologize for not meeting the timeline we had promised.[/p][p]The ■■■■■ episode of Omen is titled Chamber – ■■■■■■■■■■ ■■■■■.[/p][p]For ■■■■■■■ yet u■■■own, ■■■■■■■ fores■■s a l■■ming ■■■■■■ appr■■■■ing the ■■■■■■■. The c■■ice ■■■ once ■■de in the ■■■■ begins to ■■■■■■ thr■■■h the pr■■■nt re■■ity a■ the “Omen” d■■cends.[/p][p]In ■■■■■■■■■■ ■■■■■, ■■■■■■■ carries on the will of the ■■■■■ for the sake of Chamber, ■■■■■ ■■■■■■ coo■■rates with the ■■■■■■■■■■■■ to safe■■■rd the world, a■■ the long-v■■■ed truth b■■ind the ■■■■■■■■■■ finally comes to ■■ght.[/p][p]Wheneveryscatteredarrangementreturnsfullcircletowhereitbelongsthetwisteddissonancebecomesasinglemarchingsongplayingthefateofallwhohavegatheredwithintherift[/p][p]
[/p][p]\[ New Awakened Employee – Children of Yaldabaoth Knight of the Lake ][/p][p]The Knight of the Lake, who has long challenged our CEOs as a Danger Close boss, will now make a debut as an Awakened Employee.[/p][p]The Knight of the Lake is a Counter/C.O. type employee — a versatile Ranger capable of delivering all-around attacks.[/p][p]He suppresses enemy sustain by stealing their healing, and each time an enemy is defeated, he unleashes an enhanced attack that inflicts massive damage and applies a specific crowd-control effect.[/p][p]Additionally, upon using his Ultimate Skill, his next Ultimate becomes enhanced, unleashing even greater power.[/p][p]We hope you look forward to the Knight of the Lake, reborn as an Awakened Employee.[/p][p]
[/p][p]◆ Children of Yaldabaoth Knight of the Lake[/p][p][/p][p]
[/p][p]\[ New Counter Pass Employee - Ascella Procenica][/p][p]Following the charming debut of Treasure★Hunter Mi Rinae, Ascella Procenica will be joining as the next Counter Pass Employee.[/p][p]Ascella is a Counter-type Defender with the Fury attribute — an employee capable of performing versatile attacks.[/p][p]Despite being a Defender, she can mark enemies positioned in the backline, and each time she uses her Special Skill, she strikes marked targets remotely, showcasing a distinctive combat style.[/p][p]
[/p][p]◆ Ascella Procenica[/p][p][/p][p]
[/p][p]\[ New Operator - Natalia ][/p][p]In November, a new Operator — Natalia — will also make her debut.[/p][p]Natalia enhances the offensive capabilities of Ranger and Sniper employees, allowing them to deliver powerful bursts of damage.[/p][p]In addition, she can summon Baba Yaga to provide supportive fire, assisting allies in combat.[/p][p]
[/p][p]◆ Natalia[/p][p][/p][p]
[/p][p]\[New Contents - Great Expedition][/p][p]The new content Grand Exploration, first introduced during the Half Anniversary, will officially launch in November.[/p][p]Grand Exploration is a limited-time event mode where CEOs can embark on expeditions using the employees, ships, and resources provided within the event.[/p][p]During your expedition, you will acquire various employees, artifacts, and other items, which will help you progress further through the content.[/p][p]Unlike other modes, Grand Exploration allows only four squad members to be deployed at once — this adjustment was made to improve visibility and ensure balanced difficulty. Additionally, based on feedback from our CEOs, duplicate deployments will now be available for this mode.[/p][p]As you explore, you’ll be able to upgrade your employees, and even enhance your ships into higher-rarity versions. You will also earn Enhancement Points by clearing stages, which can be used to further strengthen your team.[/p][p]We hope you look forward to this new content, and more detailed information will be shared in the upcoming patch notes.[/p][p]
[/p][p]\[New Prestige Service][/p][p]The ongoing Black Swan’s Oath Prestige Service will conclude on November 19, after which a new Prestige Service will begin.[/p][p]The next Prestige skin will feature Final Phase Sigma. We had hoped to present a new side of Sigma, who has long played the role of the CEOs’ adorable daughter.[/p][p]However, due to delays in the skin production schedule, the new skin will not be ready for unveiling at the start of this Prestige Service.[/p][p]Therefore, unlike previous Prestige Services that focused on a specific employee’s skin, the upcoming Prestige Service will allow CEOs to choose one skin directly from the lineup of past Prestige skins.[/p][p]If you wish for one of the previous Prestige skins you will be able to select one, or if you wish to acquire Sigma’s Prestige Skin, you will be able to select Sigma’s skin once it is officially updated.[/p][p]We sincerely apologize for the delay in the release schedule of Sigma’s skin, following the Horizon case. The Prestige Skin \[Clockwork Girl – Final Phase Sigma] is now scheduled for release on December 17.[/p][p]◆Clockwork Girl - Final Phase Sigma[/p][p]
[/p][p][/p][p]Lastly, we sincerely apologize for the disappointment caused by the unavoidable postponement of both the Omen Episode 4 update and Sigma’s Prestige Skin release.[/p][p]As an expression of our deep apology for the schedule delay, we have prepared the following compensation:[/p][p]◆ Apology Reward[/p]
  • [p]2,000 Quartz[/p]
  • [p]100,000 Eternium[/p]
[p]※ Available for all CEOs who log in by November 7, 09:59 (UTC-5).
※ The reward will expire 7 days after the time it is received via in-game mail.[/p][p]
[/p][p]Although the weather may vary depending on where our Global CEOs reside, we hope every one of our CEOs stays safe and sound.[/p][p]Thank you, as always.
Hyunsoo Kim, Head PD of CounterSide.[/p][p]
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[ October 30 ] Server Patch

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[/p][p]Dear CEOs,[/p][p]We will perform a server patch on October 30 to ensure continued smooth operation.[/p][p]Check below for more details. [/p][p] [/p][p]\[October 30 Server Patch][/p][p]▣ Time: ​October 30, 00:30 - 00:40 (UTC-5)[/p][p]▣ Effect: Possible disconnection[/p][p]▣ Compensation: 10 Exploration Permits[/p][p][/p][p]\[Server Patch Content][/p][p]- An issue where a Dive Permit is consumed during an unexplored Dive exploration.
[/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]

[ October 29 ] Server Patch

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[/p][p]Dear CEOs,[/p][p]We will perform a server patch on October 29 to ensure continued smooth operation.[/p][p]Check below for more details. [/p][p] [/p][p]\[October 29 Server Patch][/p][p]▣ Time: ​October 29, 01:00 - 01:10 (UTC-5)[/p][p]▣ Effect: Possible disconnection[/p][p][/p][p]\[Server Patch Content][/p][p]- An issue where Ray's illusion does not appear as intended in the Danger Close encounter.
[/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]

[Halloween Event] Whispers Through the Radio

[p][/p][p]Dear CEOs,[/p][p]A few days ago, a communication log not recorded in the HQ database was discovered.[/p][p]The time was midnight. [/p][p]The location — the ship’s briefing room.
Some dismissed it as a mere system glitch… yet several ship commanders reported,[/p][p]“That night, we saw something.”[/p][p]This Halloween, we are launching a special investigation to uncover the truth behind that incident — collecting the memories and eyewitness accounts of all CEOs.[/p][p]Share what you saw, heard, or felt in just one line.
When all the fragments come together… the truth may finally be revealed.[/p][p]
[/p][p]◈ Participation Method[/p][p]1. Starting from the sentence written by the GM, add a single line describing what you experienced that night.

[/p][p]2. Leave a comment on the event announcement using the format below:
\[Business Registration Number / Nickname / Entry]

[/p][p]Example: 123456 / GM Σigma / “At midnight, the radio crackled in the ship’s briefing room…”
※ Your Business Registration Number can be found under \[Game Settings > Account Management].[/p][p]▷ \[ Discord Event Channel ] LINK[/p][p]

[/p][p]◈ Event Schedule[/p][p]▷ October 29 - November, 11, 2025, 20:00 (UTC-5)[/p][p]
[/p][p]◈ Event Result[/p][p]▷ November, 19, 2025[/p][p]
[/p][p]* The results of the special investigation collecting your memories will soon be revealed.[/p][p]* Please note that your submitted testimonies may be slightly refined for clarity when the results are published.[/p][p]

[/p][p]◈ Reward Distribution Schedule[/p][p]▷ November, 19, 2025[/p][p]
[/p][p]◈ Reward[/p][p]- 500 Quartz[/p][p]
[/p][p]\[Note][/p][p]- The event will be held simultaneously on both the Korean and Global servers. Participation and reward distribution will be processed separately for each server.
-  For more details, please check each server’s official website or social media channels.
- You may participate multiple times using a single account; however, duplicate rewards will not be granted.
- Comments containing content unrelated to the event or inappropriate expressions may be deleted.
- Participants who submit inappropriate content or violate the operation policy may be excluded from the event.
- If the information you provide is inaccurate, you may be unable to receive event rewards.
- Event details and schedules are subject to change, modification, or cancellation depending on internal circumstances. Any updates will be announced on the event page.
- Event rewards may be replaced with items of equal value without prior notice, depending on internal circumstances.[/p][p]-Any content that is not stated here follows the CounterSide’s Terms of Service, Operating Policy, and Event Policy. [/p][p]

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