CounterSide Development Ends — No More Updates After April 2026

CounterSide, the turn-based RPG developed by STUDIOBSIDE, is entering a major transition as the team has officially confirmed the end of active development. The decision follows the departure of Head Producer Hyunsoo Kim, with all new content updates set to stop after April 29, 2026.

Development Officially Ending

In a recent developer note, Hyunsoo Kim announced his resignation, marking a significant shift for the project. At the same time, the studio confirmed that no further story or gameplay content will be released beyond the latest April updates.

The final additions include:

• Main Stream Episode 15 (April 22)
• The last Awakened employee (April 29)

After these updates, the game will no longer receive new content.

Transition to Maintenance Mode

While development is ending, CounterSide will not shut down immediately. Instead, it will move into a maintenance phase, where existing content continues to rotate.

Some recurring features will be discontinued, but key modes such as:

• Gauntlet
• Danger Close
• Exclusive Gear Challenge
• World Map Raid

will remain available for players.

Story Left Incomplete

With no future updates planned, the game’s overarching narrative is unlikely to reach a full conclusion. This comes as a disappointment for long-time players, especially those who have followed the story since the global launch in 2022.

What’s Next?

Although servers will stay online for now, the end of development often signals a gradual decline in live-service games. Without new content, CounterSide is expected to slowly wind down over time, even if no official shutdown has been announced yet.

Final Overview

CounterSide built a strong community with its blend of urban fantasy storytelling, Live2D characters, and dynamic combat. The decision to halt development marks the end of an era, leaving the game playable—but without a future roadmap.