Dear CEOs,
This is Kim Hyun Soo, Head PD of CounterSide.
First, I would like to sincerely thank all of you who have supported and stayed with CounterSide.
Today, I am writing to share news regarding my position and the future direction of CounterSide’s service.
As of this April, I will be stepping down from my role as PD of CounterSide.
Since taking on this role in February 2023, I have done my best to protect and develop the world of CounterSide.
Throughout this journey, your passionate support has given me strength, and your sharp criticism has helped us reflect and find the right path forward.
The time we have spent together, sharing both joy and challenges, has taught me invaluable lessons that I will never forget.
Viewing the game from your perspective and striving to provide a better experience has been an irreplaceable part of my journey.
Once again, I sincerely thank you for the overwhelming support you have shown.
With the release of Main Stream EP.15 [The Golden Tree and Its Tender] on April 22 and the new Awakened employee on April 29, additional new content updates will be discontinued.
Along with this, the re-run of periodic content, excluding Gauntlet, Danger Close, Exclusive Gear Challenge, and World Map Raid will be discontinued, and the 30-day Coin Supply Contract will no longer be available for purchase.
Patch notes, which were previously announced according to the update schedule, will also be discontinued, and the remaining content will be rotated on a regular basis going forward.
We sincerely apologize for no longer being able to continue the content and Coin Supply Contract that so many of you have cherished and enjoyed.
Additionally, the final Awakened employee will be released on April 29 without a separate PV.
To ensure that all CEOs can obtain the employee without burden, it will be distributed for free rather than through recruitment, and can be upgraded up to Tactical Update Level 6 through event missions and Main Stream clear rewards.
Lastly, it weighs heavily on me to share this news along with my farewell. The time I have spent with our CEOs through CounterSide has been more than just developing a game. It has been a meaningful journey filled with shared thoughts, laughter, and even moments of regret.
All of these memories will remain with me, and with the entire CounterSide development team, for a long time to come.
Although I will be stepping down, I sincerely hope that your time with CounterSide will continue to be filled with warm and meaningful memories.
Thank you once again for your unwavering support and love.
Hyunsoo Kim
Head PD, CounterSide