CounterSide News

Dear CEOs,
Thank you to everyone who joined us at the [ Celebrate the CounterSide’s Origin 1.5th Anniversary! ] event.

It was incredibly heartwarming to read such kind and uplifting messages from our CEOs. The words filled us with joy and gratitude.

Stay tuned for more exciting events and prizes.

[h3]▣ Participation Gift[/h3]
▷ 30 Relic Binaries

[h3]▣ Draw Event Gift[/h3]
▷ 15 Wishful Random Box

[h3]▣ Distribution Schedule[/h3]
▷ September 4, 2024, during maintenance




[h3]Celebrate the CounterSide’s Origin 1.5th Anniversary! Winners (45 CEOs)[/h3]



Note

1. 
   The reward will arrive in your in-game mailbox on the day of reward distribution.
   
2. 
   The rewards deleted due to not receiving them in time will not be recoverable (Expires after 7 days).
   
3. 
   Any other matter not specified in the announcement will follow the CounterSide Event Policy.
   

Dear CEOs,

During our CounterSide Origin Anniversary broadcast, we announced our plans to gift our most dedicated CEOs with special appreciation kits. We sincerely apologize for the delay in providing updates on it.

After careful consideration, we have selected 100 exceptional CEOs—50 from the Korean server and 50 from the global server—who have achieved remarkable feats in attendance and various content rankings. These CEOs’ dedication and passion for CounterSide have been truly inspiring, and we are honored to recognize their accomplishments.

We are excited to announce that these deserving CEOs will receive their well-earned appreciation kits!



※ The image is to help visualize what is in the Appreciation Kit and may differ from the actual Kit.

Recipients of the appreciation kit are kindly requested to send a direct message to GM Σigma on the official CounterSide Discord server for us to give you a form to collect the necessary information to deliver the goods.

When you DM, please make sure to tag the GM starting with @.

▷ Link to the Official CounterSide Global Discord: [LINK]

Do note that if the recipients reside in areas that make it difficult for us to send the appreciation kit, the kit may be replaced with a $50 Amazon Gift Card.

Thank you.

▼ Appreciation Kit Form Submission Schedule
▷ September 3 - September 30, 2024, 10:00 (UTC-5)



[Note]

1. 
   If the provided information is not correct, the goods may not be sent correctly.
   
2. 
   If you miss the submission schedule for us to be able to send you the appreciation kit, it is not possible to submit late under any circumstances.
   
3. 
   The schedule of the event may change or cancel at any time and will be informed of this in the same announcement if so happens.
   
4. 
   Any other matter that is not specified in the announcement will follow the CounterSide Event Policy.
   
5. 
   Depending on where you reside, customs fees may apply.
   

Dear CEOs,
The On and Hot Time event from September 4 to 10 is scheduled as follows.
Please read carefully to use all vital buffs to enhance your company.

Thank you.

[h3]◆ On-Time Event Schedule[/h3]

• September 5, 00:00 ~ September 10, 2024, 23:59 (UTC+9)
  
• September 4, 10:00 ~ September 10, 2024, 09:59 (UTC-5)
  

[h3]◆ On-Time Event Gift[/h3]

• 300,000 Credit
  
• 25 Special Appraisals
  
• 5 Fusion Core
  

[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) 20% Decreased Cost of Employee Negotiations
2) 20% Increased Great Success on World Map Dispatches

• September 4, 00:00 ~ September 10, 2024, 23:59 (UTC+9)
  
• September 3, 10:00 ~ September 10, 2024, 09:59 (UTC-5)
  

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.

Please check the link below for more updates and maintenance schedule information.

Patch Notes
[LINK]


[h2]▣ Packages[/h2]

[h3]【 Operator Power-up Package 】[/h3]



Price: 490 Admin Coins
Purchase Limit: 3 times/account

▼ Available Schedule
▷ September 4, After the maintenance ~ September 18, 2024, 14:00 (UTC+9)
▷ September 4, After the maintenance ~ September 18, 2024, 00:00 (UTC-5)

▼ Composition
▷ 15,000 Info* (Updated)
▷ 100 Operator Strategy Data [Advanced]

※ This product is not refundable.


[h3]【 Monthly S-Fusion Core Package 】[/h3]


Price: 1910 Admin Coins
Purchase Limit: 5 times/month

▼ Available Schedule
▷ September 4, After the maintenance ~ until further notice (UTC+9 & -5)
※ Available in [ Permanent Package > Resource/Growth] Tab

▼ Composition:
▷ 5 S-Fusion Core

※ This product is not refundable after purchase.


[h3]【 Weekly S-Fusion Core Package 】[/h3]



Price: 800 Admin Coins
Purchase Limit: 3 times/week

▼ Available Schedule
▷ September 4, After the maintenance ~ until further notice (UTC+9 & -5)
※ Available in [ Permanent Package > Resource/Growth] Tab

▼ Composition:
▷ 2 S-Fusion Core

※ This product is not refundable after purchase.


[h3]【 Monthly Fusion Core Package 】[/h3]



Price: 1140 Admin Coins
Purchase Limit: 5 times/month

▼ Available Schedule
▷ September 4, After the maintenance ~ until further notice (UTC+9 & -5)
※ Available in [ Permanent Package > Resource/Growth] Tab

▼ Composition:
▷ 15 Fusion Core

※ This product is not refundable after purchase.


[h3]【 Weekly Fusion Core Package 】[/h3]



Price: 400 Admin Coins
Purchase Limit: 3 times/week

▼ Available Schedule
▷ September 4, After the maintenance ~ until further notice (UTC+9 & -5)
※ Available in [ Permanent Package > Resource/Growth] Tab

▼ Composition:
▷ 5 Fusion Core

※ This product is not refundable after purchase.

Dear CEOs,
Patch Notes for September 4 is now live!
Please check it out to avoid missing any vital update details!

▼ Maintenance Schedule
▷ September 4, 14:00 ~ 17:30 (UTC+9)
▷ September 4, 00:00 ~ 03:30 (UTC-5)

▼ Maintenance Compensation
▷ 20,000 Credits
▷ 3 Employment Contracts

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

Shop Product
[LINK]

[h2]▣ Employee Max Level Expansion[/h2]

1. Employee max level will expand to 120.

2. Materials required for level 110 will remain the same.

3. To Fusion Limit from level 110 to level 120, [Fusion Core] and [S-Fusion Core] are required.

4. The materials required to Fusion Limit vary depending on the unit grade.


5. [S-Fusion Core] craft option is added to the workshop.
- 15 [S-Fusion Cores] can be crafted per week.

The table below illustrates the materials required for 1 [S-Fusion Core].


6. The Sstat calculation formula for Limit Fusion will be adjusted from additive to multiplicative calculation.


[h2]▣ New Challenge - Kim Hana’s Key Talent Cultivation[/h2]

1. The new challenge, Kim Hana’s Key Talent Cultivation, will open every Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday.

2. CEOs will have 3 entries per day, and a loss in the challenge will not deduct the count.

3. Clearing the challenge successfully will provide 2 [Fusion Cores].


[h2]▣ Special Catalyst[/h2]

1. A Special Catalyst has been added to the following shops.


2. The weekly purchase for Special Catalyst from the Business Card shop has been increased from 2 to 5.


3. The amount of Special Catalyst dropped from Supply Operations 1-1, 1-3, 1-5, and 1-7 will slightly increase.


[h2]▣ Ship Balance[/h2]
1. HP for all Ships will increase.

◆ Table below illustrates HP for Level 130 ships



[h2]▣ Raid[/h2]

1. Level 170 & 190 raid bosses will be added.
- Phase Coordinates Amplifier’s max level will increase to 6.
- Defeating level 170 & 190 bosses will also count toward the Title: Britra/Inhibitor/Kraken Slayer mission.

2. [Plaque Exchange] will now have a maximum of 70,000 points.

• 50,000 points: 10 Set Binaries
  
• 60,000 points: 10 Set Binaries
  
• 70,000 points: 10 Set Binaries
  

[h2]▣ New TASKFORCE Plan[/h2]

1. A new TASKFORCE Plan, Key Talent Plan, will be added.
- The plan will be available after completing the Beginner’s Plan.



[h2]▣ Returning Awakened Employees[/h2]

[ Asmodeus Rosaria le Friede ]
▼ Rosaria’s Banner Schedule
▷ September 4, After the maintenance ~ September 18, 2024, 14:00 (UTC+9)
▷ September 4, After the maintenance ~ September 18, 2024, 00:00 (UTC-5)

[ Singularity Shin Jia ]
▼ Jia’s Banner Schedule
▷ September 4, After the maintenance ~ September 18, 2024, 14:00 (UTC+9)
▷ September 4, After the maintenance ~ September 18, 2024, 00:00 (UTC-5)


[h2]▣ Returning Awakened Employees[/h2]

[ Dorothy ]
▼ Dorothy’s Banner Schedule
▷ September 4, After the maintenance ~ September 18, 2024, 14:00 (UTC+9)
▷ September 4, After the maintenance ~ September 18, 2024, 00:00 (UTC-5)

[ Skia Crow ]
▼ Skia’s Banner Schedule
▷ September 4, After the maintenance ~ September 18, 2024, 14:00 (UTC+9)
▷ September 4, After the maintenance ~ September 18, 2024, 00:00 (UTC-5)

[ Yanikka Shirokova ]
▼ Yanikka’s Banner Schedule
▷ September 4, After the maintenance ~ September 18, 2024, 14:00 (UTC+9)
▷ September 4, After the maintenance ~ September 18, 2024, 00:00 (UTC-5)

[ Other ]
▷ Drekavac and Sasha Gagarina will be added to their respective [Recruit on Demand] pool


[h2]▣ Danger Close[/h2]

[ Soprano ]

Battle Condition

[Origin]

• Stability

[Easy]

• [Air] unit HIT -30%
  
• [Border Guards] unit ATK +100%, HP & Skill Haste +50%
  

[Normal]

• [Air] unit HIT -60%
  
• 
  [Border Guards] unit ATK +100%, HP & Skill Haste +50%
  

[Hard / Expert]

• [Air] unit HIT -90%
  
• [Border Guards] unit ATK +100%, HP & Skill Haste +50%
  

[ New High Intensity Plan Options ]

1. Soprano’s Pattern Enhanced
2. Soprano’s Special Condition Activated


▼ Danger Close - Soprano Schedule
▷ September 4, After the maintenance ~ September 11, 2024, 04:00 (UTC+9)
▷ September 4, After the maintenance ~ September 11, 2024, 14:00 (UTC-5)

▼ Danger Close - Soprano Settlement Period
▷ September 11, 04:00 ~ September 18, 04:00 (UTC+9)
▷ September 11, 14:00 ~ September 18, 14:00 (UTC-5)


[h2]▣ Arcade Mode[/h2]

[ Asmodeus Rosaria le Friede ]

▼ Battle Conditions
▷ None

▼ Rules

• Weekly Bans & Ups not applied
  
• Gear stats not applied
  
• Ships are fixed as a level 110 Barricade.
  
• Operators not allowed
  
• Stage duration +50%
  

▼ Reward

• Win 1 time: [ Easier than getting up ] Text Emote
  
• Win 3 times: [ from my throne ] Text Emote
  
• Play 5 times: [ Oh? ] Text Emote

▼ Arcade Schedule
▷ September 4, After the maintenance ~ September 10, 2024, 23:59 (UTC+9)
▷ September 4, After the maintenance ~ September 10, 2024, 09:59 (UTC-5)


[h2]▣ Co-op Battle: Tyrant Gigas's Estate Season 7[/h2]
Co-op Battle: Tyrant Gigas's Estate Season 7 will begin.

▼ Season 7 Schedule
▷ September 4, After the maintenance ~ September 23, 2024, 14:00 (UTC+9)
▷ September 4, After the maintenance ~ September 23, 2024, 00:00 (UTC-5)


[h2]▣ Challenge Stage[/h2]

【 Gremory’s Advice 】



The Gremory’s Advice challenge stage will open to create exclusive gear for Gremory’s Bar employees.

In the Gremory’s Advice challenge, you can get [Fruit of Desire] which you can use to craft Exclusive Gear. Moreover, there is a slight chance for the full exclusive gear to drop after a successful run.



▼ Crafting [ Gremory’s Bar ] Mold
To craft with [ Gremory’s Bar ] Mold, you need:
- 2,500,000 Credits
- 400 Fruit of Desires
- 600 Advanced Gear materials



▼ Contents of [ Gremody’s Bar ] Mold

* The mold will give a random exclusive gear from these two gears listed above.

▼ Challenge Stage - Gremory’s Advice Schedule
▷ September 4, After the maintenance ~ September 11, 2024, 14:00 (UTC+9)
▷ September 4, After the maintenance ~ September 11, 2024, 00:00 (UTC-5)


[h2]▣ Substream Event[/h2]
【 Crossroads Operation: Pathfinder 】
[ Crossroad Gemstone ] will drop 3 times more than normal during the event.

▼ [ Crossroads Operation: Pathfinder ] Currency Drop Event Schedule
▷ September 4, After the maintenance ~ September 11, 2024, 14:00 (UTC+9)
▷ September 4, After the maintenance ~ September 11, 2024, 00:00 (UTC-5)


[h2]▣ Punch In Event[/h2]

【 Unit Growth Season 】
[ Unit Growth Season ] punch-in event will start after the maintenance.

▼ [ Unit Growth Season ] Punch-In Event Schedule
▷ September 4, After the maintenance ~ September 24, 2024, 14:00 (UTC+9)
▷ September 4, After the maintenance ~ September 24, 2024, 00:00 (UTC-5)

[h2]▣ Improvements and Changes[/h2]

◈ Rearmament System

1. Upon Rearming an employee, it will now use [Fusion Cores] instead of [Rearmament Data] and [Prime Rearmament Data].



- The amount of materials spent during the rearmament will follow the original unit’s grade.

ex) Rearming Rivet will follow SR’s table, instead of SSR’s.

- Data Transfer Room / Transfer Function will be removed from the game.

- Data Transfer will no longer give [Rearmament Data] and [Prime Rearmament Data].

- Business Card shop and Substream Event shops will no longer have [Rearmament Data] and [Prime Rearmament Data].

- Excess [Rearmament Data] and [Prime Rearmament Data] can be exchanged for the following in the [Rearmament Data Exchange Center] under the [Seasonal] section.



▼ Rearmamemnt Data Exchange Center Available Schedule
▷ September 4, After the maintenance ~ January 8, 2025, 14:00 (UTC+9)
▷ September 4, After the maintenance ~ January 8, 2025, 00:00 (UTC-5)


◈ APT Core Unification

1. [Counter], [Solider], and [Mech] APT Cores will be unified to [APT Core].

2. [Counter], [Solider], and [Mech] S-APT Cores will be unified to [S-APT Core].

- All 3 types of APT Cores and S-APT Cores sold in the Business Card Shop and Substream Event Shops will also be replaced with the unified version.

3. [Today’s Deals] items will also be adjusted.



◈ Miscellaneous

1. In Dive, the level display for the squad will be changed to display the level of the ship.

2. The PC client will be improved to allow for the free adjustment of the length and width of the screen, both vertically and horizontally.

3. Shortcut keys for starting or skipping battles in certain contents will be added to the PC client.


■ Target
- World Map Raids
- Dives
- Dimension Trimming
- Shadow Palaces
- Co-op Battle

■ Hotkeys
- Battle Start / Skip: SPACE bar
- Confirm: Space / Enter / Keypad #5 key

4. Summons will now have a special icon displayed on their status bar.


5. A spoiler prevention function will be added to the Substream Event Shops.



[h2]▣ Bug Fixes[/h2]

1. A fix where ascending and descending order filter functions for some trophies are not working as intended in the [Main Employee] tab in the [Profile Settings].

2. A fix where the Danger Close ranking is shown as 100% even though there is no record of defeating the boss.

3. A fix where [Garguantia Maria Antonov]’s portal is created incorrectly upon her deployment.

4. A fix where Milia Rage's Special Skill, [Septem Voices], targets an abnormal target sporadically.

5. A fix where casting Ministra's Special Skill after unlocking level 2 Alternium Reactor would cause the opponent to trigger a basic attack counterattack.

6. A fix where after purchasing all the [Contest] emotes, a notification dot would still appear.

7. A fix where Fury employees’ cooldown time scale is written in [seconds], not [times] when selecting the skill while trying to switch employees in the PVP screen.