New RPG "COUNTER: SIDE" officially launched today! 5 major events are being held, where you can get up to 200 or more rounds and 2 SSRs fixed!

Nexon, an online game distribution company, officially launched its new title "COUNTER: SIDE" ("Counter Side") for smartphones and PCs today, December 16, 2021.

Counter: SIDE" is an all-area anti-fighting RPG that combines character development x strategy x story x animation.

To commemorate the launch of the service, 5 events have been started, in which players can obtain items worth up to 200 times or more of general recruitment (gacha) and 2 confirmed SSR characters by clearing all the events, and from 20:00 today, popular VTuber "Pekora Usada" from "hololive" will appear in a live broadcast to commemorate the service launch. a popular VTuber from "hololive", will appear on a live broadcast to commemorate the service launch.

Immersive worldview and story

The setting is the year 2044. An "erosion phenomenon" occurs from the underworld <Counter Side> that attempts to invade the real world <Normal Side>. The player, the president of a private military company, takes command of a platoon of "counters" with different abilities and fights against the "eroding entity" that attempts to invade the "normal side.
In addition to a meticulously crafted worldview and storyline, the game features high-quality animation at key points, all of which combine to create a highly immersive title.

Two "C "s that support the game

＜CREATIVE
More than 100 characters are dynamically and beautifully illustrated in Live2D, and more than 200 high-quality cutscenes are provided. In addition to the main scenario of over 600,000 characters (the equivalent of six paperbacks), there are side stories and event stories to deepen the story, as well as BGM and animation that are all originally created to enhance the story.

＜CONTENTS
In this game, players command their own "platoon" and defend their own position while destroying the enemy's main camp. Character development is of course included, as well as PvE content such as real-time PvP and raids, making this title both a real-time strategy/simulation game and a training-based RPG.

A 75-member voice cast

The theme song for the Japanese version was newly created for "Counterside" and sung by popular voice actress Nana Mizuki. The main characters are voiced by popular voice actors such as Jun Fukuyama and Yoko Hikasa, and more than 75 other voice actors have been recruited.

Akiyama Shiryu (CV: Jun Fukuyama)

YANAGI Mina (CV. MIZUKI Nana)

Hilde (CV. Yoko Hikasa)

Commemorating the start of service! 5 major events start!

To commemorate the launch of the service, five events and campaigns have begun, in which players can earn items useful for game progress by fulfilling conditions.
By clearing all the conditions, you can get an item that allows you to play more than 200 times in the general recruitment (gacha) and 2 fixed SSR units.

Official Service Commemorative Login Check

When logging in to "Counterside" for the first time, players will receive a reward including Quartz x600 (for 4 general recruitment), a recruitment contract (for 25 general recruitment), and a T5 random equipment box.

<Period of the event.
December 16, 2021 (Thursday) - January 15, 2022 (Saturday) 4:00

■Max 160 times free! Special Inauguration Commemorative Recruitment
As a campaign to commemorate the one millionth pre-registration, you can play 10 free general recruitment sessions every day from the day of account creation. During the campaign period, you can play for free for up to 16 days (maximum 160 times).

<Period of the campaign
December 16, 2021 (Thursday) - January 6, 2022 (Thursday) 4:00

Commemorative project mission for the official service launch

By completing the limited missions that will occur during the period, you can obtain items that will aid in the progress of the game.
If all missions are completed, the SSR unit "Orca" and Quartz x300 (for two times of general recruitment) can be obtained.

<Example of rewards

SSR "Orca" (CV. Ayane Sakura)
Affiliation: R7 Irregular Reconnaissance Unit
Employee Type: Counter
Class: Striker
Attack Type: Ground Attack
A girl who lives in symbiosis with the inner monster "Orca".
She has a young appearance and uses short, simple words like a child.

＜Period
December 16, 2021 (Thursday) - December 23, 2021 (Thursday) 4:00

Special gift for new CEOs

Log in by 30 days after creating an account to receive an employee recruitment ticket that allows you to select an SSR unit, quartz (for approximately 13 general recruitment), and a recruitment contract (for 20 general recruitment).
The event, including the rewards, is subject to change without prior notice.

■New player exclusive mission
When a new player downloads "Counterside" and starts playing, a limited mission will be available only for the first seven days of play.
In addition to obtaining items such as character development materials useful for game progression, players who complete all missions will receive an "Employee Recruitment Ticket" that allows them to select and acquire an SSR unit.
The event, including the rewards, is subject to change without prior notice.

Appearance by Pekora Usuda! Official live broadcast will be held from 20:00 today!

The official live broadcast of "Counterside" will be held from 20:00 today, December 16 (Thu.).
In this live broadcast, in addition to the familiar members, "Pecora Usada," a VTuber belonging to "hololive" operated by COVER Corporation, will appear as a special guest to introduce "Counterside," which has just started its service, as well as "Yanagi Mina," who will be digitally released on the same day. In addition, a Special Performance Clip of "Counter Side" theme song "Red Breeze" sung by Nana Mizuki as "Yanagi Mina", which will be released digitally on the same day, will be shown for the first time in the live broadcast.

Outline of the live broadcast
Live Broadcast of "Counterside" Official Service Launch
Broadcast Date: Thursday, December 16, 2021, 20:00 - 21:00 (tentative)
Cast: Mafia Kajita (game writer)
Mafia Kajita (game writer)
Yashiro Azuki (Illustrator)
Uncle Sumire (Cosplayer)
Angela Mei (Actress)
Pekora Usuda (VTuber)
Naouhei Taguchi (MC)
Operation & Marketing Manager, Counterside, Nexon
(Titles omitted)
How to watch: You can watch the event on one of the following channels
YouTube Live: # # YouTube Live: # YouTube Live: # YouTube Live: # YouTube Live: # YouTube Live: # YouTube Live
Twitter Live: The official "Counter-Side" Twitter account ( @COUNTERSIDE_NXJ ) will tweet the URL to watch at the start of the broadcast.

URL to watch the live broadcast commemorating the start of service : #

Official website is here.

Game Information
COUNTER: SIDE
Distribution start date: December 16, 2021
Price: Free for basic play (items are charged)
Platforms: App Store, Google Play, Windows (planned)
Recommended environment:
SP] iOS 12.0 or later / Android OS 5.0.1 or later (2GB or more memory)
PC】Windows 10 64bit or higher
Developer: Studiobside

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