CounterSide News

Dear CEOs,
Patch Notes for October 16 is now live!

Please check it out to avoid missing any vital update details!

▼ Maintenance Schedule
▷ October 16, 14:00 ~ 17:00 (UTC+9)
▷ October 16, 00:00 ~ 03:00 (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]▣ Squad Tournament[/h2]

[h3]【 Beta Season 】[/h3]



After the update, Squad Tournament’s Beta Season will begin.
To register the squad for the tournament, you first need to [Form Squad].

Upon selecting the option, you are given a screen to do so.


Fill in the slots with employees, ship, and an operator.
Please remember that the tournament system will automatically deploy from 1 to 8.

When the change is made to the original formation, the [Changed] tag will display on top of each slot.


Selecting the [OK] option will give you the first notification popup.


A second confirmation popup will appear after selecting the [OK] option.


Pressing the [Select] option will correctly apply the change to the original squad formation you have previously made.

The [Select] option will automatically register your team for the squad tournament.

You are free to change the squad formation as many times as you want until the start of the tournament.

[h3]【 Squad Tournament Beta Season Rules 】[/h3]
▷ No unit restrictions.
▷ 7 starting Deployment Resources.
▷ 10% of unit stats applied.

[h3]【 Squad Tournament Beta Season Schedule 】[/h3]


★ Squad Tournament Beta Season Schedule
▷ October 16, After the maintenance - November 6, 2024, 14:00 (UTC+9)
▷ October 16, After the maintenance - November 6, 2024, 00:00 (UTC-5)

▼ Squad Registration Schedule
▷ October 16, After the maintenance - October 21, 2024, 14:00 (UTC+9)
▷ October 16, After the maintenance - October 21, 2024, 00:00 (UTC-5)

[h3]《 Qualifiers 》[/h3]

• Once Squad Registration closes, the Qualifiers start. Jump in through the [Enter Tournament] in the lobby.
  
• Matches happen regularly. Check your results after each one by selecting [Check Results].
  
• See your opponent's squad and replay matches with [Details].
  
• Winners move on to the Round of 32.
  
• If there is no opponent, a walkover will occur.
  

▼ Qualifiers Schedule
▷ October 23, 18:00 - 19:00 (UTC+9)
▷ October 23, 04:00 - 05:00 (UTC-5)

[h3]《 Elimination Tournament Round of 32 》[/h3]

• Qualifiers advance to the Elimination Tournament Round of 32 and are assigned to groups A through D.
  
• Matches will proceed sequentially starting with group A right after each group’s prediction schedule.
  
• View squad details for each match using the [Details] option.
  
• Check match results by clicking [Check Results].
  
• Winners of the quarterfinals progress to the semifinals, and semifinal winners advance to the finals.
  
• The final winners move on to the grand finals.
  

▼ Elimination Tournament Round of 32 Predictions Schedule
▷ October 23, 19:00 - October 27, 2024, 18:00 (UTC+9)
▷ October 23, 05:00 - October 27, 2024, 04:00 (UTC-5)

[h3]《 Predictions 》[/h3]

• Starting with the Elimination Tournament, you can make [Predict] on match winners.
  
• Click [Predict] to select winners for all matchups.
  
• You must predict all matches to complete the process.
  
• After the tournament, earn rewards based on the number of accurate predictions.
  
• By selecting the [Prediction Statistics], you can see the result for each participant.
  

▼ Elimination Tournament Group A Prediction Schedule
▷ October 23, 19:00 - October 24, 2024, 18:00 (UTC+9)
▷ October 23, 05:00 - October 24, 2024, 04:00 (UTC-5)

▼ Elimination Tournament Group B Prediction Schedule
▷ October 24, 18:00 - October 25, 2024, 18:00 (UTC+9)
▷ October 24, 04:00 - October 25, 2024, 04:00 (UTC-5)

▼ Elimination Tournament Group C Prediction Schedule
▷ October 25, 18:00 - October 26, 2024, 18:00 (UTC+9)
▷ October 25, 04:00 - October 26, 2024, 04:00 (UTC-5)

▼ Elimination Tournament Group D Prediction Schedule
▷ October 26, 18:00 - October 27, 2024, 18:00 (UTC+9)
▷ October 26, 04:00 - October 27, 2024, 04:00 (UTC-5)

[h3]《 Finals 》[/h3]

• The winners of each main tournament group advance to the semifinals and the final match.
  
• Semifinal winners make it to the grand final.
  
• The grand final winner is the ultimate champion.
  
• Semifinal losers will compete for 3rd and 4th place.
  
• Match results are revealed after the Semifinals Prediction Schedule.
  

▼ Semifinals Predictions Schedule
▷ October 27, 18:10 - October 28, 2024, 18:00 (UTC+9)
▷ October 27, 04:10 - October 28, 2024, 04:10 (UTC-5)

▼ Final Schedule
▷ October 27, 18:10 - October 28, 2024, 18:00 (UTC+9)
▷ October 27, 04:10 - October 28, 2024, 04:00 (UTC-5)

▼ Final Rewards Schedule
▷ October 30, After the maintenance - November 6, 2024, 14:00 (UTC+9)
▷ October 30, After the maintenance - November 6, 2024, 00:00 (UTC-5)

[h3]【 Beta Season Reward 】[/h3]
< Tournament Rewards >



1st Place Title

2nd Place Title

3rd Place Title



CEOs who have successfully guessed all the predictions correctly will get a special [Title: I Saw the Future].




[h2]▣ Returning Awakened Employees[/h2]

[ Gha’agsheblah Eve Meitner ]
▼ Eve’s Banner Schedule
▷ October 16, After the maintenance - October 30, 2024, 14:00 (UTC+9)
▷ October 16, After the maintenance - October 30, 2024, 00:00 (UTC-5)

[ Tenured President Regina MacCready ]
▼ Regina’s Banner Schedule
▷ October 16, After the maintenance - October 30, 2024, 14:00 (UTC+9)
▷ October 16, After the maintenance - October 30, 2024, 00:00 (UTC-5)

[ The Iron Knight Gerard Curian ]
▼ Curian’s Banner Schedule
▷ October 16, After the maintenance - October 30, 2024, 14:00 (UTC+9)
▷ October 16, After the maintenance - October 30, 2024, 00:00 (UTC-5)


[h2]▣ Returning Employees[/h2]

[ Dorothy ]
▼ Dorothy’s Banner Schedule
▷ October 16, After the maintenance - October 30, 2024, 14:00 (UTC+9)
▷ October 16, After the maintenance - October 30, 2024, 00:00 (UTC-5)

[ Naielle Bluesteel ]
▼ Naielle’s Banner Schedule
▷ October 16, After the maintenance - October 30, 2024, 14:00 (UTC+9)
▷ October 16, After the maintenance - October 30, 2024, 00:00 (UTC-5)

[ Esterosa de Chevalier ]
▼ Esterosa’s Banner Schedule
▷ October 16, After the maintenance - October 30, 2024, 14:00 (UTC+9)
▷ October 16, After the maintenance - October 30, 2024, 00:00 (UTC-5)

[ Lenore ]
▼ Lenore’s Banner Schedule
▷ October 16, After the maintenance - October 30, 2024, 14:00 (UTC+9)
▷ October 16, After the maintenance - October 30, 2024, 00:00 (UTC-5)

[ Other ]
▷ Credere is added to the Recruit on Demand pool.

[h2]▣ New Operator[/h2]

[ Asha ]
▼ Asha’s Banner Schedule
▷ October 16, After the maintenance - October 30, 2024, 14:00 (UTC+9)
▷ October 16, After the maintenance - October 30, 2024, 00:00 (UTC-5)

[h2]▣ Arcade Mode[/h2]

[ Asha ]

▼ Rules

• Weekly Bans & Ups not applied
  
• Gear stats not applied
  
• Operator fixed as level 100, Command Skill level 8, AoE DMG RDC Side Skill level 11 Asha
  

▼ Reward

• Play 5 times: [ Title: I Love to Play All Day! ]
  

▼ Arcade Schedule
▷ October 16, After the maintenance ~ October 22, 2024, 14:00 (UTC+9)
▷ October 16, After the maintenance ~ October 22, 2024, 00:00 (UTC-5)


[h2]▣ Danger Close[/h2]

[ Tyrant Sword ]

[h2]Tyrant Sword Spec Changes[/h2]

• HP +100%
  
• DEF -100%
  
• Minor EVA increase
  
• CRIT DMG RES +100%
  
• DMG TLRNC +1%
  

Battle Condition
[Origin]

• 
  Change
  

[Easy]

• 
  [Counter] unit DEF -20%
  
• 
  [Scavengers] unit ATK +100% HP & Skill Haste +50%
  

[Normal]

• 
  [Counter] unit DEF -40%
  
• 
  [Scavengers] unit ATK +100% HP & Skill Haste +50%
  

[Hard / Expert]

• 
  [Counter] unit DEF -60%
  
• 
  [Scavengers] unit ATK +100% HP & Skill Haste +50%
  

[ New High Intensity Plan Options ]
1. Tyrant Sword’s Pattern Enhanced
2. Tyrant Sword’s Special Condition Activated



▼ Danger Close - Tyrant Sword Schedule
▷ October 16, 14:00 ~ October 23, 2024, 04:00 (UTC+9)
▷ October 16, 00:00 ~ October 23, 2024, 14:00 (UTC-5)

▼ Danger Close - Tyrant Sword Settlement Period
▷ October 23, 04:00 ~ October 30, 14:00 (UTC+9)
▷ October 23, 14:00 ~ October 30, 00:00 (UTC-5)


[h2]▣ Substream Event[/h2]

【 Tale of a Girl and a Mercenary 】

[ Odd Data Disk ] will drop 3 times more than normal during the event.

▼ [ Tale of a Girl and a Mercenary ] Currency Drop Event Schedule
▷ October 16, After the maintenance ~ October 23, 2024, 14:00 (UTC+9)
▷ October 16, After the maintenance ~ October 23, 2024, 00:00 (UTC-5)


[h2]▣ New Counter Cases[/h2]



[Zodiac Knights: Blue Shift] and [Alphatrix Innovation] Counter Cases will be updated.

▼ Counter Cases Available Schedule
▷ October 16, After the maintenance ~ Until further notice (UTC+9 &-5)


[h2]▣ Punch-In Event[/h2]

【 Na Heerin’s Special Bonus 】

▼ [ Na Heerin’s Special Bonus ] Punch-In Event Schedule
▷ October 16, After the maintenance ~ October 30, 2024, 14:00 (UTC+9)
▷ October 16, After the maintenance ~ October 30, 2024, 00:00 (UTC-5)


[h2]▣ Improvements and Changes[/h2]
1. The entry count for Challenge Stages will change from daily to weekly entry count for the following.

A. Chloe’s Info Search
Acquirable resources: Info
Weekly entry count: 12

B. Anastasia's Supply Maintenance
Acquirable Resources: Tuning Binary
Weekly entry count: 12

C. Na Heerin’s Urgent Order
Acquirable Resources: Black Box Fragment
Weekly entry count: 12

D. Kim Hana’s Talent Cultivation
Acquirable Resources: Fusion Core
Weekly entry count: 9

2. Upon attempting to transfer the Operator's Side Skill, a popup will appear previewing the result.

3. A function to prevent using an Operator that has higher Command or Side Skills.

4. The color for Limit Fusion from 110 to 120 will be updated.

5. Upon selecting the [Back] button while in the Gear / Unit Lock mode, it will now only undo the mode screen.

6. The ability to copy the message from the HanaTalk will be added.

• 
  Selecting the message for 1 second will copy the text.
  

7. The maximum company level will increase from 300 to 500.

8. A recall UI update where after the recall is made, other same copies of that recalled unit will no longer show the ‘can be recalled’ tag.

9. JP voices for the following employees will be updated.

• Kubera Alice Braidwood
  
• Kostroma Mavka
  
• Avenger Mordred
  
• Six Wings Swan Claire
  

[h2]▣ Fixes[/h2]

1. A fix where under certain conditions the Supply Operation would not display normally.

2. A fix where upon entering the gear tuning after setting the gear filter, the filter would not function as intended.

Dear CEOs,
The On and Hot Time event from October 9 to 15 is scheduled as follows.
Please read carefully to use all vital buffs to enhance your company.

Thank you.

[h3]◆ On-Time Event Schedule[/h3]

• October 10, 00:00 ~ October 15, 2024, 23:59 (UTC+9)
  
• October 10, 10:00 ~ October 15, 2024, 09:59 (UTC-5)
  

[h3]◆ On-Time Event Gift[/h3]

• 300,000 Credit
  
• 3 S-APT Cores
  
• 10 APT Cores
  

[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% Increased Gauntlet Points Gained
2) 20% Increased World Map Great Success Rate

• October 9, 00:00 ~ October 15, 2024, 23:59 (UTC+9)
  
• October 9, 10:00 ~ October 15, 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]【 Special Set Binary Package 】[/h3]



Price: 3,750 Admin Coins
Purchase Limit: 2 times/account

▼ Available Schedule
▷ October 9, 14:00 - October 23, 2024, 14:00 (UTC+9)
▷ October 9, 00:00 - October 23, 2024, 00:00 (UTC-5)

▼ Composition
▷ 300 Set Binaries

※ This product is not refundable after purchase.

[h3]【 Special Tuning Binary Package 】[/h3]



Price: 2,100 Admin Coins
Purchase Limit: 2 times/account

▼ Available Schedule
▷ October 9, 14:00 - October 23, 2024, 14:00 (UTC+9)
▷ October 9, 00:00 - October 23, 2024, 00:00 (UTC-5)

▼ Composition
▷ 700 Tuning Binaries

※ This product is not refundable after purchase.

Dear CEOs,
Patch Notes for October 9 is now live!
Please check it out to avoid missing any vital update details!

▼ Maintenance Schedule
▷ There is no separate maintenance this week.

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

Shop Product
[LINK]

[h2]▣ New Counter Pass[/h2]

【 Anila 】

A new season of Counter Pass begins.

This season is [ Anila ].







◆ 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 - Anila Schedule
▷ October 9, 14:00 - November 6, 2024, 14:00 (UTC+9)
▷ October 9, 00:00 - November 6, 2024, 00:00 (UTC-5)


[h2]▣ Returning Awakened Employees[/h2]

【 Kubera Alice Braidwood 】
▼ Alice’s Banner Schedule
▷ October 9, 14:00 - October 23, 2024, 14:00 (UTC+9)
▷ October 9, 00:00 - October 23, 2024, 00:00 (UTC-5)

【 Elysium Philharmonic Maestra Nequitia 】
▼ Nequitia’s Banner Schedule
▷ October 9, 14:00 - October 23, 2024, 14:00 (UTC+9)
▷ October 9, 00:00 - October 23, 2024, 00:00 (UTC-5)


[h2]▣ Returning Employees[/h2]
【 Ifrit 】
▼ Ifrit’s Banner Schedule
▷ October 9, 14:00 - October 23, 2024, 14:00 (UTC+9)
▷ October 9, 00:00 - October 23, 2024, 00:00 (UTC-5)

【 Ella 】
▼ Ella’s Banner Schedule
▷ October 9, 14:00 - October 23, 2024, 14:00 (UTC+9)
▷ October 9, 00:00 - October 23, 2024, 00:00 (UTC-5)

【 Biblide Luce 】
▼ Biblide Luce’s Banner Schedule
▷ October 9, 14:00 - October 23, 2024, 14:00 (UTC+9)
▷ October 9, 00:00 - October 23, 2024, 00:00 (UTC-5)


[h2]▣ Returning Employees[/h2]

【 Sigma 】
▼ Sigma’s Banner Schedule
▷ October 9, 14:00 - October 23, 2024, 14:00 (UTC+9)
▷ October 9, 00:00 - October 23, 2024, 00:00 (UTC-5)

【 Jung Dain 】
▼ Dain’s Banner Schedule
▷ October 9, 14:00 - October 23, 2024, 14:00 (UTC+9)
▷ October 9, 00:00 - October 23, 2024, 00:00 (UTC-5)

【 Sasha Gagarina 】
▼ Sasha’s Banner Schedule
▷ October 9, 14:00 - October 23, 2024, 14:00 (UTC+9)
▷ October 9, 00:00 - October 23, 2024, 00:00 (UTC-5)


[h2]▣ Arcade Mode[/h2]

[ Elysium Philharmonic ]
▼ Battle Conditions
▷ Employee Deployment Cost 3 or above
▷ Elysium Philharmonic Maestra Nequitia can’t be used
▷ Rearmed units Banned

▼ Rules

• Each summoned Elysium performer gains a special effect that cannot be canceled (up to 4 units)
  
• Violinist (Sniper)
  HP -1% per sec, ATK -5%, DMG Taken AMP +5% to all enemies including bosses.
  
• Bassist (Supporter)
  HP +0.6% per sec, ATK +%, DMG Taken RDC +5% to all allies including bosses.
  
• Nequitia possesses Incoming Healing +60%
  
• Nequitia’s Skill {Finale] (Cooldown: 45s)
  Nullifies buff to all enemies for 8 seconds (cannot be canceled).
  Increases the effect of the current performers by 5 times for 8 seconds.
  

▼ Reward

• Win 1 time: [ Let me hear ] Text Emote
  
• Win 3 times: [ Your screams and wails ] Text Emote
  
• Play 5 times: [ Cry gleefully for me ] Text Emote
  

▼ Arcade Schedule
▷ October 9, 14:00 - October 15, 2024, 23:59 (UTC+9)
▷ October 9, 00:00 - October 15, 2024, 09:59 (UTC-5)


[h2]▣ Last Stand[/h2]

【 Season 8 】



[Combat Environment]
- Squad Total Deployment Cost 16 or below
- Deployment Cost 5 Decrease

[Enemies and Kill Points]
- Regularly Appearing Enemies: Stronger enemies appear at regular intervals.
- Earning Kill Points: Earn Kill Points by eliminating monsters depending on their level.
- Rank Placement Priority: In the event of a tie in Kill Points, the user who registered their rank first will be ranked higher.

[Employee Deployment]
- Deployment Range Increase: All ally employees have increased deployment ranges.
- Deployment Restrictions: Each employee can only be deployed 1 time.


[Difficulty Increase Over Time]
- Hitstun Immunity: All enemy units gain Immunity to Hitstun 2 minutes after the battle starts.
- Outgoing Healing Decrease (1st): All units are inflicted with Outgoing Healing -60% 2 minutes 30 seconds after the battle starts.
- ASPD Increase: Enemy units' ASPD increases by 100% 3 minutes after the battle starts.
- Outgoing Healing Decrease (2nd): All units are inflicted with Outgoing Healing -80% 3 minutes 30 seconds after the battle starts.
- DMG Increase: Enemy units' damage increases by 100% 4 minutes after the battle starts.

▼ Last Stand Season 8 Schedule
▷ October 9 14:00 - October 16, 2024, 14:00 (UTC+9)
▷ October 9 00:00 - October 16, 2024, 00:00 (UTC-5)

▼ Last Stand Season 8 Settlement Schedule
▷ October 16 14:00 - October 23, 2024, 14:00 (UTC+9)
▷ October 16 00:00 - October 23, 2024, 00:00 (UTC-5)


[h2]▣ Raid[/h2]

A new season of Boss Raid will start after the update.

This season's Raid Boss will be 【 Britra 】.

If the previous season’s raid boss is not defeated before the update, the raid boss will appear AFTER defeating the existing raid.

▼ Raid Schedule
▷ October 9, 14:00 - October 23, 2024, 14:00 (UTC+9)
▷ October 9, 00:00 - October 23, 2024, 00:00 (UTC-5)


[h2]▣ Challenge Stage[/h2]

【 Officium Divinum 】



The Officium Divinum challenge stage will be opened to create exclusive gear for the Academy Student Council employees.

In this challenge, collect the exclusive item to craft their Exclusive Gear. Moreover, there is a slight chance for the fully crafted exclusive gear to drop after each successful run.



▼ Crafting [Miracle Investigation Council 9] Mold

The following materials are required to craft the Exclusive Gear.

• 
  2,500,000 Credits
  
• 
  400 Holy Curia Dalant
  
• 
  600 Advanced Gear Materials.
  

The mold will give a random exclusive gear from these three gears listed below.

▼ Exclusive Gear from the [Miracle Investigation Council 9] Mold


▼ Challenge Stage - Academy Student Council Special Course Schedule
▷ October 9, 14:00 - October 16, 2024, 14:00 (UTC+9)
▷ October 9, 00:00 - October 16, 2024, 00:00 (UTC-5)


[h2]▣ Substream Event[/h2]

【 Last Blooming Days on the Campus 】
[ Cherry Blossom Candy ] will drop 3 times more than normal during the event.

▼ [ Last Blooming Days on the Campus ] Currency Drop Event Schedule
▷ October 9, 14:00 - October 16, 2024, 14:00 (UTC+9)
▷ October 9, 00:00 - October 16, 2024, 00:00 (UTC-5)

[h2]▣ Punch-In Event[/h2]
【 Anastasia’s Special Supplies 】
[ Anastasia’s Special Supplies ] punch-in event will begin.


▼ [ Anastasia’s Special Supplies ] Punch-In Event Schedule
▷ October 9, 14:00 - October 23, 2024, 14:00 (UTC+9)
▷ October 9, 00:00 - October 23, 2024, 00:00 (UTC-5)

Dear CEOs,
We will perform temporary maintenance on October 4 to ensure continued smooth operation.
During the maintenance, CEOs will not be able to connect to the game.

Check below for more details.

[h3]▣ Temporary Maintenance Schedule[/h3]
▷ October 4, 01:00 - 02:00 (UTC-5)

[h3]▣ Temporary Maintenance Content[/h3]
An issue where the Employee Recall interface do not show the original copy and the other recall employees in the selectable option.
CEOs who have done the Employee Recall before the fix will be given a separate solution for a compensation.

An issue where in certain situations, employees who are not on the recall list could be recalled.
The employees who were not on the recall list will be retrieved during the Oct. 4 temporary maintenance.
Please contact the Customer Service if the employee has been retrieved during the temporary maintenance so that we can replace it with another employee.
Effected Employee
- Credere
- Anila

Resources that were spent on employee growth will be refuned sequentially after the maintenance.

▣ Temporary Maintenance Compensation
▷ 500,000 Credit
▷ 3,000 Eternium
▷ 1,000 Task Planet Points

We are sorry for the inconvenience.

Thank you