Ms. Sophy Cesar reports

UPSIDE GOLD ENGAGES MCS MARKET COMMUNICATION SERVICE TO INCREASE INVESTOR AWARENESS

Upside Gold Corp. has entered into a six-month marketing services agreement with MCS Market Communication Service GmbH, of Ludenscheid, Germany, to conduct promotional and investor awareness activities.

Under the terms of the agreement, MCS will provide a range of online marketing and investor awareness services for the company, including campaign creation, advertorial production and digital advertising initiatives designed to enhance visibility across European and North American markets. The services will be executed via digital channels, including Google Ads and native advertising.

The services will commence on Feb. 2, 2026, and is expected to run for a period of approximately six months. The total budget for the campaign is 300,000 euros, inclusive of advertising spend and agency fees, with 150,000 euros payable upon commencement of the campaign and the remaining 150,000 euros payable within 30 days thereafter.

MCS specializes in the management of online investor relations. MCS and its principal, Monika Woeste, are arm's length to the company, and, to the best of the company's knowledge, do not hold any interest, directly or indirectly, in the securities of the company or any right to acquire such an interest. No securities or options have been or will be issued to MCS or its principals as compensation for the services provided.

MCS is at Saarlandstrase 28, 58511 Ludenscheid, Germany.

The terms and conditions of the agreement remain subject to the approval of the Canadian Securities Exchange.

About Upside Gold Corp.

Upside Gold is a Canadian gold-copper exploration company that has entered into an option agreement to acquire a 100-per-cent interest in the Kena gold-copper project, located in southeastern British Columbia, approximately seven kilometres southwest of Nelson. The Kena project consists of 198 mineral claims covering approximately 10,114.8 hectares, together with 11 Crown grants covering approximately 92 hectares. The company's exploration strategy is focused on advancing the project through disciplined, high-impact exploration and targeted drilling programs, supported by efficient capital allocation to drive long-term shareholder value.

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