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[p][/p][p]Dear CEOs,[/p][p]The Patch Notes for July 1 is now live![/p][p]Please review the details below to ensure you don't miss any vital update information.[/p][p]
[/p][p]▼ Maintenance Schedule[/p][p]▷  July 1, 20:00 - July 2, 02:00 (UTC-5)[/p][p]
[/p][p]▼ Shop News[/p][p]For this week’s update on shop products, please check the announcement below for more information.[/p][p]
[/p][p]Shop Product[/p][p]\[LINK][/p][p]
[/p][p]▣ The 7th Prestige Service: Black Swan’s Oath[/p][p][/p][p]The 7th Prestige Service, Black Swan’s Oath, will start after the July 1 update.[/p][p]※ Each time you spend a certain amount of \[Admin Coins], you can receive rewards at various stages upon reaching a specific milestone.[/p][p]※ The final reward is the Prestige Skin for Six Wings Swan Claire’s \[Black Swan’s Oath].[/p][p]※ You can obtain Prestige Random Boxes for every 2,500 \[Admin Coins] spent AFTER receiving the Prestige Skin.[/p][p][/p][p] ◈ Mid-tier Reward for Black Swan’s Oath Prestige Service[/p][p]
[/p][p] ◈ Prestige Random Box Item Probability Table[/p][p]
[/p][p]▼The 7th Prestige Service: Black Swan’s Oath[/p][p]▷ July 1, After the maintenance ~ November 18, 2025, 20:00 (UTC-5)[/p][p]

[/p][p]▣ New Substream[/p][p]【 Pride of Knights PART 1 】[/p][p][/p][p]1. Substream \[Pride of Knights] will be added.[/p]

• [p]ACT 1&2 will be updated[/p]
• [p]ACT 3 - 5 will be updated on July 8.[/p]

[p]2. An Event Shop will be added.[/p][p]3. Hard Stage for \[Pride of Knights] will be added.[/p][p]4. \[Pride of Knights]’s event mission and Awakened exclusive gear drop bonus event will start.[/p][p]
[/p][p]▼ Substream \[Pride of Knights] Event Currency Bonus Schedule [/p][p]▷ July 1, after the maintenance - July 15, 2025, 20:00 (UTC-5)[/p][p]
[/p][p]▼ New Substream Available Schedule [/p][p]▷ July 1, after the maintenance - Until further notice [/p][p]
[/p][p]【 Event Store 】[/p][p][/p][p]▼ Substream Event Store Available Schedule [/p][p]▷ July 1, after the maintenance - Until further notice[/p][p]
[/p][p]【 Substream Event Mission 】[/p][p][/p][p]▼ Substream Event Mission Available Schedule [/p][p]▷ July 1, after the maintenance - July 15, 2025, 20:00 (UTC-5)[/p][p]
[/p][p]▣ New Awakened Employee[/p][p]\[ Zodiac of Redemption Esterosa de Chevalier ][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]

[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]▼ Zodiac of Redemption Esterosa de Chevalier Banner Schedule[/p][p]▷ July 1, after the maintenance - July 15, 2025, 20:00 (UTC-5)[/p][p]
[/p][p][/p][p]▼ Zodiac of Redemption Esterosa de Chevalier Contract Mission Schedule[/p][p]▷ July 1, after the maintenance - July 29, 2025, 20:00 (UTC-5)[/p][p]
[/p][p]Awakened Exclusive Gear - Zodiac of Redemption Esterosa de Chevalier[/p][p]- Four pieces of exclusive gear for Zodiac of Redemption Esterosa de Chevalier will be added.

[/p][p]- Zodiac of Redemption Esterosa de Chevalier’s exclusive gear will be added in the Pride of Knights event shop.[/p][p]
[/p][p]- Gear can be obtained with a certain probability by clearing Pride of Knights – Hard Mode ACT 1-1.

[/p][p]- You will obtain \[Awakened Exclusive Gear Part -Esterosa de Chevalier-] when dismantling the Zodiac of Redemption Esterosa de Chevalier's Awakened exclusive gear.

[/p][p]- This item can be used for the Awakened Exclusive Gear Coupon -Esterosa de Chevalier- that will be added to the Pride of Knights event shop.

[/p][p]- At +2 enhancement, a Latent Ability will be unlocked.

[/p][p]- The Latent Ability is fixed as HP, but the value is determined randomly.[/p][p]
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[/p][p]▣ New Counter Pass: Madea Davis[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]▼ \[ Madea Davis ] Counter Pass Schedule[/p][p]▷ July 1, after the maintenance - Aug. 5, 2025, 20:00 (UTC-5)[/p][p]◆ Clearing Counter Pass[/p]

• [p]You can clear the Counter Pass Missions to increase the pass level while acquiring the necessary materials for unit growth.[/p]
• [p]Counter Pass missions are divided into \[Daily Mission] and \[Weekly Missions].[/p]
• [p]In the \[Daily Mission], 10 missions are given daily; you can choose 6 from the 10 to clear the given mission.[/p]
  • [p]If you don't like the mission given, you can select the reroll option to renew it.[/p]
  • [p]You can re-roll the mission for free for the first 3 times, and up to 5 more times afterward by spending credits.[/p]
  • [p]If you clear more than 6 missions, you can earn extra pass experience.[/p]
• [p]In the \[Weekly Mission], 10 missions are given every Monday at 04:00 UTC-9.[/p]
• [p]You can earn extra pass experience by completing the 2nd and 4th-week missions.[/p]

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[/p][p]▣ Last Stand[/p][p]Season 14[/p][p][/p][p]\[Enemies and Kill Points][/p][p]- Regularly Appearing Enemies: Stronger enemies appear at regular intervals. [/p][p]- Earning Kill Points: Earn Kill Points by eliminating monsters depending on their level.[/p][p]- Rank Placement Priority: In the event of a tie in Kill Points, the user who registered their rank first will be ranked higher. [/p][p]
[/p][p]\[Employee Deployment][/p][p]- Deployment Range Increase: All ally employees have increased deployment ranges. [/p][p]- Deployment Restrictions: Each employee can only be deployed 1 time. [/p][p]
[/p][p]\[Difficulty Increase Over Time][/p][p]- Hitstun Immunity: All enemy units gain Immunity to Hitstun 1 minute after the battle starts. [/p][p]- Outgoing Healing Decrease (1st): All units are inflicted with Outgoing Healing -60% 1 minute 30 seconds after the battle starts. [/p][p]- Outgoing Healing Decrease (2nd): All units are inflicted with Outgoing Healing -80% 2 minutes after the battle starts. [/p][p]- DMG Increase: Enemy units' damage increases by 100% 2 minutes 30 seconds after the battle starts.[/p][p]
[/p][p]< Combat Environment >[/p][p]1. Sure Fire to all enemy units, EVA and CRIT stats fixed to 0.[/p][p]
[/p][p]▼ Last Stand Season 14 Schedule[/p][p]▷ July 1, 20:00 - July 8, 2025, 20:00 (UTC-5)[/p][p]
[/p][p]▼ Last Stand Season 14 Settlement Schedule[/p][p]▷ July 8, 20:00 - July 15, 2025, 20:00 (UTC-5)[/p][p]
[/p][p]▣ Gauntlet[/p]

1. [p]Ranked Battle Ship Ban Penalty will be enhanced[/p]

[p]◆ Ship Ban Penalty[/p]

• [p]Before: ATK, HP, and Skill Haste -20% per ban[/p]
• [p]After: ATK, HP, and Skill Haste -40% per ban[/p]

1. [p]The matchmaking mechanics will be adjusted to slightly narrow the matchmaking range[/p]

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[/p][p]▣ Raid: Inhibitor Season[/p][p]The raid boss \[Inhibitor] will appear.
The raid boss \[Inhibitor] will be available during the season period.[/p][p]
[/p][p]▼ Raid Schedule[/p][p]▷ July 1, 20:00 - July 15, 2025, 20:00 (UTC-5)[/p][p]
[/p][p]※ With the season rotation for \[Inhibitor], the Plaque Exchange rewards will be updated.[/p][p]※ Raid Points will only be awarded from raid bosses generated during the ongoing season. Defeating raid bosses from other seasons will only grant clear rewards.[/p][p]※ Only the \[Change] Origin will be applied to the raid boss \[Inhibitor].[/p][p]


[/p][p]▣ Challenge Stage[/p][p]【 Forbidden Knowledge 】[/p][p][/p][p]The Forbidden Knowledge challenge stage will be opened to create exclusive gear for the ESPR employees.[/p][p] [/p][p]In this challenge, collect \[Bottled Knowledge] to craft their Exclusive Gear. Moreover, there is a slight chance for the complete exclusive gear to drop after each successful run.[/p][p]
[/p][p][/p][p] [/p][p]▼ Crafting \[ESPR] Mold[/p][p]The following materials are required to craft with \[ESPR] Mold:[/p]

• [p]2,500,000 Credits[/p]
• [p]400 Bottled Knowledge[/p]
• [p]600 Advanced Gear Materials.[/p]

[p] [/p][p]The mold will give a random exclusive gear from these 3 gears listed below.[/p][p] [/p][p]▼ Equipment from the \[ESPR] Mold[/p][p][/p][p] [/p][p]▼ Challenge Stage - Forbidden Knowledge Schedule[/p][p]▷ July 1, after the maintenance - July 8, 2025, 20:00 (UTC-5)[/p][p]
[/p][p]▣ Substream Event[/p][p]【 The World Behind the Stage 】[/p][p][/p][p]Event currency will drop 5 times more than usual during the event.[/p][p]
[/p][p]▼ \[ The World Behind the Stage ] Currency Drop Event Schedule[/p][p]▷ July 1, after the maintenance - July 8, 2025, 20:00 (UTC-5)[/p][p]
[/p][p]▣ Returning Awakened Employees[/p][p]【 Six Wings Swan Claire 】[/p][p]▼ Six Wings Swan Claire’s Banner Schedule[/p][p]▷ July 1, after the maintenance - July 15, 2025, 20:00 (UTC-5)[/p][p]
[/p][p]【 Nehemoth Ray 】[/p][p]▼ Nehemoth Ray’s Banner Schedule[/p][p]▷ July 1, after the maintenance - July 15, 2025, 20:00 (UTC-5)[/p][p]
[/p][p]【 Singularity Shin Jia 】[/p][p]▼ Singularity Shin Jia’s Banner Schedule[/p][p]▷ July 1, after the maintenance - July 15, 2025, 20:00 (UTC-5)[/p][p]
[/p][p]【 Orochinagi Nanahara Chifuyu 】[/p][p]▼ Orochinagi Nanahara Chifuyu’s Banner Schedule[/p][p]▷ July 1, after the maintenance - July 15, 2025, 20:00 (UTC-5)[/p][p]
[/p][p]▣ Returning Employees[/p][p]【 Lucrecia 】[/p][p][/p][p]▼ Lucrecia’s Banner Schedule[/p][p]▷ July 1, after the maintenance - July 15, 2025, 20:00 (UTC-5)[/p][p]
[/p][p]【 Carlota Martinez 】[/p][p][/p][p]▼ Carlota Martinez’s Banner Schedule[/p][p]▷ July 1, after the maintenance - July 15, 2025, 20:00 (UTC-5)[/p][p]
[/p][p]【 Katharina 】[/p][p][/p][p]▼ Katharina’s Banner Schedule[/p][p]▷ July 1, after the maintenance - July 15, 2025, 20:00 (UTC-5)[/p][p]
[/p][p]【 Naielle Bluesteel 】[/p][p][/p][p]▼ Naielle Bluesteel’s Banner Schedule[/p][p]▷ July 1, after the maintenance - July 15, 2025, 20:00 (UTC-5)[/p][p]
[/p][p]【 Clareth El Arcadena 】[/p][p][/p][p]▼ Clareth El Arcadena’s Banner Schedule[/p][p]▷ July 1, after the maintenance - July 15, 2025, 20:00 (UTC-5)[/p][p]
[/p][p]▼ Other[/p][p]▷ Black Rose and Grace Birmingham have been added to their respective Recruit on Demand pool.[/p][p]
[/p][p]▣ Fixes[/p][p]1. Fixed an issue where the Main Squad can still be viewed through certain methods.[/p][p]
[/p][p]2. Fixed an issue where the acquisition source is not displayed in the item detail description.[/p][p]3. Fixed an issue where the function to speed up progress by holding the Ctrl key does not work properly on the PC version[/p][p]4. Fixed an issue where in Main Stream EP.13, Normal Difficulty Act 2-3, Space Hound Laika is placed as a guest unit instead of Canary Squad Laika.[/p][p]
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[/p][p]Dear CEOs,[/p][p]This month's CounterSide calendar is now live! [/p][p]Download the calendar to keep track of your events, deadlines, and important dates - all on this calendar![/p][p]\[ Download Link ][/p][p]【 Horizontal Version 】[/p][p] [/p][p]【 Vertical Version 】 [/p][p][/p]

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

[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 all the support and love sent to CounterSide.[/p][p]In this month's Dev Notes, we'll provide more details about the upcoming updates during July.[/p][p]\[ New Substream - Pride of Knights ][/p][p][/p][p]In the May Dev Notes, we gave a small hint about the Zodiac Knights while introducing Grace Birmingham, and now, their story, \[Pride of Knights], is finally coming in an upcoming update.[/p][p]\[Pride of Knights] will be released in two parts. ACT 1 & 2 on July 1 and ACT 3 – 5 on July 8.[/p][p]We understand that many of our CEOs eagerly await new story content. However, Pride of Knights contains significantly more story volume than other Substreams, so we ask for your understanding regarding its split release schedule.[/p][p]This story revolves around an internal faction conflict within the Knights after the Qliphoth Game, highlighting clashing ideals.[/p][p]As each member’s sense of justice collides, long-hidden secrets surrounding both the current and previous generations of the Zodiac Knights begin to surface.[/p][p]We invite you to experience the chaos and upheaval that unfold as knights who revere tradition confront the truth of their past, and discover how these revelations will shape the future of the Zodiac Knights in Pride of Knights.[/p][p]In addition, the next Main Stream episode is currently being prepared with a targeted update in August.[/p][p]We know that the Main Stream is what our CEOs look forward to the most, and we’re working hard to deliver an experience you’ll enjoy. However, please note that the schedule may still be subject to change depending on development progress.[/p][p]
[/p][p]\[ New Awakened Employee - Zodiac of Redemption Esterosa de Chevalier][/p][p]The protagonist who will awaken in this Substream is none other than Esterosa de Chevalier, Captain of the Zodiac Knights and the core of Blueshift.[/p][p]Though she may have stepped away from her position as the Captain, a role like hers cannot be easily replaced.[/p][p]What choice will this wandering knight make when her comrades face a crisis? And what changes will that decision bring? We hope our CEOs are looking forward to finding out.[/p][p]Zodiac of Redemption Esterosa de Chevalier is a Counter-type Defender employee, designed to enhance and build upon the unique characteristics of the original.[/p][p]She aggressively utilizes her HP stat and features a limited number of deployments per battle, requiring CEOs to make strategic decisions right from squad formation.[/p][p]We invite you to look forward to Zodiac of Redemption Esterosa de Chevalier, who will arrive with a brand-new approach unlike any employee before her.[/p][p]
[/p][p]◆ Zodiac of Redemption Esterosa de Chevalier[/p][p][/p][p]
[/p][p]\[ New Persona Employee - Space Cat Félicette ][/p][p]Persona Félicette, who made her debut in a new form in Main Stream EP.13 \[The Law of Creating a World], will be recruitable in July.[/p][p]The upcoming Space Cat Félicette has been designed around a Sniper concept, inspired by her "Ace Up My Sleeve" revealed in the story, now upgraded and reimagined as the Telescope, combining the Zoom Lens with a mainframe.[/p][p]Space Cat Félicette will showcase her strength as a Sniper, with the added ability to counter air units, making her a versatile and strategic choice on the battlefield.[/p][p]Once a steadfast shield on the frontline protecting her allies, Félicette now takes on a new role! Stay tuned to see how she shines in her evolved form.[/p][p]◆ Space Cat Félicette [/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]\[ New Counter Pass Employee - Medea Davis ][/p][p]
[/p][p]The next employee coming through the upcoming Counter Pass is Medea Davis, one of the key figures of the previous generation of Blueshift.[/p][p]After the former Captain of the Knights vanished, Medea stepped down from the frontlines, appointing Yang Hansol as her successor.[/p][p]Though she kept her distance from the Knights, it never meant she turned her back on their struggles.[/p][p]Now, with Medea Davis taking action once more, please look forward to seeing how she and the former generation of Zodiac Knights rise in Pride of Knights.[/p][p]Medea Davis is designed as a Defender-type employee who knocks back enemies and summons a wall to absorb damage on behalf of her allies, acting as a powerful shield on the battlefield.[/p][p]Watch closely to see what kind of presence Medea, once a pillar of the Zodiac Knights, will bring to both the story and combat.[/p][p]

[/p][p]◆ Medea Davis[/p][p][/p][p]
[/p][p]\[ 7th Prestige Service ][/p][p]The 7th Prestige Service will begin with the July 1st update.[/p][p]This time, the spotlight falls on none other than Six Wings Swan Claire.[/p][p]The name of the 7th Prestige skin is \[Black Swan’s Oath]. Inspired by the Black Swan Theory, this special wedding-themed skin envisions a destined union between the CEO and Swan Claire across countless chains of causality in parallel worlds.[/p][p]Unlike her elegant appearance as the White Swan, we invite you to discover the unexpected charm she reveals as the Black Swan.[/p][p]◆ Black Swan’s Oath - Six Wings Swan Claire[/p][p][/p][p]
[/p][p]\[ 2025 Courageous Season - Ranked Battle ][/p][p]The 2025 Courageous Season will begin on Sunday, June 29, 2025, 14:00 (UTC-5).[/p][p]For this season, we’ve refined certain aspects of the Gauntlet overhaul introduced last season, specifically addressing areas that received mixed feedback from our CEOs. These improvements aim to provide a better overall experience.[/p][p]As announced in the June 24 Patch Notes, the point deduction and demotion mechanics will now apply starting from the Diamond 5 League. Additionally, the limited Gauntlet skin reward will now be obtainable upon reaching Diamond 5.[/p][p]However, matchmaking with NPC battles will still be available up to Grandmaster 1.[/p][p]We encourage CEOs to make use of the NPC match toggle option for a more comfortable and flexible ranked experience.[/p][p]Also, in the July 1 update, we’ll be adjusting the matchmaking mechanics to slightly narrow the matchmaking range. Furthermore, we will be strengthening the Ship Ban penalty to reinforce its intended impact on the meta.[/p][p]◆ Ship Ban Penalty[/p]

• [p]Before: ATK, HP, and Skill Haste -20% per ban[/p]
• [p]After: ATK, HP, and Skill Haste -40% per ban[/p]

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[/p][p]Through these changes, we hope to provide a more engaging and enjoyable Gauntlet environment. As always, we’ll continue to monitor and improve the system based on your feedback.[/p][p][/p][p]This concludes this brief overview of the updates planned for July.[/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][/p][p]Thank you, as always.[/p][p]
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[/p][p]Dear CEOs,[/p][p]The On and Hot Time event from June 24 to July 1 is scheduled as follows. [/p][p]Please read carefully to use all vital buffs to enhance your company. [/p][p]
[/p][p]Thank you. [/p][p]
[/p][p]◆ On-time Event Schedule[/p]

• [p]June 25, 10:00 - July 1, 2025, 09:59 (UTC-5)[/p]

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[/p][p]◆ On-Time Event Gift[/p]

• [p]300,000 Credit[/p]
• [p]5,000 Eternium[/p]
• [p]3 Simulation Training Permits[/p]

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

• [p]Event gifts will be given to your mailbox every day upon login.[/p]

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[/p][p]◆ Hot Time Event Buff[/p][p]1) 20% Decreased Credit Cost on Employee Negotiation[/p][p]2) 20% Decreased Eternium Cost [/p]

• [p]June 24, 10:00 - July 1, 2025, 09:59 (UTC-5)[/p]

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[/p][p]Note[/p]

• [p]CEOs can only receive the On-Time event gift once a day.[/p]
• [p]The On-Time event gift will be deleted when the valid period expires, please receive it within the period.[/p]
• [p]Expired On-Time event gifts cannot be restored by any means.[/p]
• [p]You can check the applied Hot Time effect by clicking the Hot Time buff image next to the nickname on the lobby screen.[/p]