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BLACK STIGMA Update 1.0.4 – July 31

[p][/p][h3]- Maintenance Schedule -[/h3]
  • [p]July 31 (Thu) 08:00 ~ 09:00 UTC (±0)[/p]
[p]※ Maintenance time may be shortened or extended depending on the progress. Any changes will be announced separately.[/p][hr][/hr][h3]- Patch Notes -[/h3][p][/p][h3]\[Content Updates][/h3][p]■ \[Micron] You can no longer pick up weapons or gold boxes while in Sniper (Space) stance[/p][p]■ \[Booster] When equipping the Shooting Skill or Stability boosters, auto-use is now enabled by default[/p][p]■ \[Get Them All Mode] The price for “Quick Respawn” in the battle shop has been reduced by 30%[/p][p][/p][h3]\[Improvements][/h3][p]■ \[One / Kaira] Smoke grenade visuals are now lighter for allies and darker for enemies[/p][p]■ Added mouse sound effects on the booster slot assignment page[/p][p]■ The camera view in the character select screen during quick-join is now smoother and more natural[/p][p]■ Improved the battle results UI[/p][p][/p][h3]\[Optimization][/h3][p]■ Reduced stuttering that occurred when starting your first battle[/p][p]■ Improved frame drops when multiple smoke grenades are used during battle[/p][p][/p][h3]\[Bug Fixes][/h3][p]■ Master/Skill Related[/p]
  • [p]\[Micron] Fixed an issue where the charge gauge UI would sometimes disappear when using the Sniper (Space) skill[/p]
  • [p]\[Micron] Fixed an issue where the weapon would sometimes not be visible during gameplay[/p]
  • [p]\[Micron] Fixed an issue where using Shift or E skills could also trigger the Q skill simultaneously[/p]
  • [p]\[Heavy] Fixed abnormal reload animations for some weapons[/p]
  • [p]Fixed abnormal movement of master costumes/accessories[/p]
[p]■ Mission/Reward Related[/p]
  • [p]Fixed an issue where some masters’ win missions were not counted properly in VERSUS mode[/p]
  • [p]Fixed an issue where EXP gained after reaching the maximum battle pass level was not displayed as Battle Coin[/p]
  • [p]- Fixed an issue where an ad popup appeared in the “View All” screen for battle pass mission rewards[/p]
[p]■ UI/System Related[/p]
  • [p]Fixed an issue where tutorial speech bubbles were hidden behind other UI elements[/p]
  • [p]Fixed an issue where event banner language would not update immediately after changing UI language[/p]
  • [p]Fixed abnormal positioning of highlight guides during the beginner mission[/p]
  • [p]Fixed abnormal text display for the battle quit penalty notice[/p]
[p]■ Matchmaking/Battle Flow[/p]
  • [p]Fixed an issue where spectator mode could sometimes not be exited when spectating teammates during a match[/p]
  • [p]Fixed an issue where players could enter the training ground or first mission during PVP matchmaking[/p]
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[/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][p]Thank you.[/p][p]BLACK STIGMA Team[/p]

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BLACK STIGMA Update – July 24

[p][/p][h3]- Maintenance Schedule -[/h3]
  • [p]July 24 (Thu) 08:00 ~ 09:10 UTC (±0)[/p]
[p]※ Maintenance time may be shortened or extended depending on the progress. Any changes will be announced separately.[/p][hr][/hr][h3]- Patch Notes -[/h3][p][/p][h3]\[Content Additions][/h3][p]■ Costume Addition[/p][p]- Added “Micron – Pink” costume to Free Battle Pass level 35[/p][p][/p][p]🎙️ Producer's Comment[/p][p]Our top priority is to provide as many players as possible with a smooth and engaging gaming experience.[/p][p]We are reviewing all customer feedback carefully and doing our best to respond quickly.[/p][p]To achieve this, we are considering many ideas and solutions, and we aim to reflect your feedback so that there is no inconvenience during play.[/p][p]As part of this, we have prepared a product-related update as our first step towards quick improvements.[/p][p]In addition, we will soon share more concrete plans and features to make the game even better.[/p][p]Please continue to share your valuable feedback—Black Stigma will always listen closely to the voice of our players.[/p][p][/p][h3]\[Content Changes][/h3][p][/p][p]■ Missions / Battle Pass[/p][p]- Required EXP per Battle Pass level has been reduced by 37.5%[/p][p]※ Your level will be recalculated based on your current EXP.[/p][p]※ If the "Receive All" button is activated but rewards are not received, earning Battle Pass EXP through missions or combat will automatically grant all pending rewards.[/p][p][/p][p]- Weekly missions in Battle Pass weeks 2–4 have been redistributed for better balance[/p][p]- Removed “Deal damage with \[GoGo!] active skill” mission from Coordinator R’s master missions[/p][p]※ If already received, you can reset your missions[/p][p][/p][p]■ Master Balance[/p][p]- Lowered the difficulty of chaining all Masters’ dodge (SHIFT) with other skills[/p][p]- \[Balance] Removed the flash effect from One’s E skill (Decode Smoke)[/p][p]※ Known Issue: Flash-related text in the skill description will be removed in a future patch[/p][p][/p][p]■ Recruitment[/p][p]- Pickup period for Normal and Advanced Recruit has changed[/p][p]※ Previous: 7/31 00 : 00 (UTC) → Updated: 8/14 00 : 00 (UTC)[/p][p]- Four time-limited legendary firearms have been removed from Normal Recruit’s appearance rate[/p][p]> ColtPython 357M[/p][p]> DanWesson Bruin[/p][p]> Taurus 180 Curve[/p][p]> AF2011 A1[/p][p]- Streamlined the recruit animation flow[/p][p]- Now possible to skip recruit animations even faster[/p][p][/p][p]■ Sound[/p][p]- Adjusted sound volume/priority to focus on important combat info[/p][p]> BGM volume reduced by 15%[/p][p]> Footstep volume increased by 50%[/p][p]> Voice volume reduced by 20%[/p][p][/p][p]■ Optimization[/p][p]- Improved UI quality and loading speed[/p][p]- Reduced frame drops on the “Underground Facility” map in Get ‘em All[/p][p]- Improved performance when using One’s “Poison Gas Grenade” and “Poison Kiss” gas effects[/p][p][/p][h3]\[ Bug Fixes ][/h3][p]- \[Kill ‘em All] Fixed bug that prevented reviving multiple allies at once[/p][p]- Fixed bug where ally nicknames sometimes did not display in combat[/p][p]- Fixed issue where some recruit-related items/products showed Traditional Chinese text incorrectly[/p][p]- Fixed bug where % gauge UI sometimes didn’t appear when using Micron’s Space skill[/p][p]- Fixed bug where Micron’s gun didn’t appear in the next round if she ended the round in sniping mode[/p][p]
[/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][p]Thank you.[/p][p]BLACK STIGMA Team[/p]

BLACK STIGMA Hotfix – July 22

[p]Hello, this is BLACK STIGMA.[/p][p]A temporary maintenance is scheduled to begin at 08:00 UTC on Monday, July 21.[/p][p]This maintenance is to provide a more stable service. Please refer to the schedule below.[/p][p][/p][h3]\[ Maintenance Schedule ][/h3]
  • [p]July 22 (Mon) 01:00 ~ 01:55 PDT (UTC-7)[/p]
  • [p]July 22 (Mon) 08:00 ~ 08:55 UTC (±0) [/p][p][/p]
[h3]\[Patch Notes][/h3][p]■ UI/UX[/p][p]\[Ranking] Improved the ranking page to display the overall ranking by default.[/p][p][/p][p]■ Bug Fixes[/p][p]\[Shop] Fixed an issue where the remaining time for limited-time sale items was sometimes not displayed.[/p][p]\[Event] Fixed an error where the total achievement reward for the "Midsummer Login Mission" was displayed incorrectly.[/p][p]\[Kill 'em All] Fixed a bug where the respawn icon and remaining time were occasionally not shown when allies revived.[/p][p]\[Missions] Fixed an issue where daily missions were not refreshing properly.[/p][p]\[Weapons] Fixed a bug where changes were sometimes not indicated in the customization screen.[/p][p]\[Friend Requests] Fixed an issue where friend requests sometimes could not be sent from the battle result screen.[/p][p]\[Battle Pass] Fixed a bug where some stage rewards were shown as a duration instead of a quantity.[/p][p]\[Graphics] Fixed an issue where the area behind smoke grenades was visible with certain graphic settings.[/p][p]\[Items] Fixed abnormal stat values being applied to the "Stigma Kaira (Aurora)" weapon sticker.[/p][p][/p][p]■ Others[/p][p]\[Log in] Fixed occasional connection issues in certain regions.[/p][p]\[Loading Speed] Optimized the loading performance of the main lobby page.[/p][p]\[Media Features] Fixed an issue where screen capture and recording functions were not working.[/p][p][/p][p]■ Known Issues[/p][p]\[Battle Pass] After reaching the maximum level, experience points are converted to Battle Coins, but the UI does not display or update this correctly.[/p][p]※ Rewards for reaching milestones are still delivered properly, and this issue will be fixed as soon as possible.[/p][p][/p][p]*Maintenance time may be shortened or extended depending on the progress. We will provide additional notice if there are any changes.[/p][p][/p][p]BLACK STIGMA Team[/p]

BLACK STIGMA Hotfix – July 21

[p]Hello, this is BLACK STIGMA.[/p][p]A temporary maintenance is scheduled to begin at 08:00 UTC on Monday, July 21.[/p][p]This maintenance is to provide a more stable service. Please refer to the schedule below.[/p][p][/p][h3]\[ Maintenance Schedule ][/h3]
  • [p]July 21 (Mon) 01:00 ~ 02:00 PDT (UTC-7)[/p]
  • [p]July 21 (Mon) 08:00 ~ 09:00 UTC (±0) [/p][p][/p]
[h3]\[Patch Notes][/h3][p]■ Game Balance Adjustments[/p][p]\[Get 'em All Mode] Reduced the max level of "Quick Respawn" in the battle shop from 5 to 3, and adjusted the purchase price[/p][p]\[Daily Missions] Slightly reduced and adjusted the required completion amounts for most objectives[/p][p]■ UI/UX[/p][p]Improved and updated icons and font graphics for Shop, Battle Pass, and Attendance Check events[/p][p]For limited-time sale items, the sale period is now displayed.[/p][p]■ Bug Fixes[/p][p]\[Shop] Fixed an issue where the slide part of the "Glock26 Rainbow Set" was incorrectly provided as time-limited[/p][p]\[Missions] Fixed an issue where Battle Pass challenge rewards were intermittently not received automatically[/p][p]■ Known Issue[/p][p]\[Event] Incorrect display of reward milestones in the "Midsummer Stay Connected Mission" event[/p][p]※ The UI shows 10/20/30 completions, but actual rewards are granted at 6/10/30 completions[/p][p]Rewards will be granted correctly based on the actual conditions, and the display error will be fixed in the next patch[/p][p]
[/p][p]*Maintenance time may be shortened or extended depending on the progress. We will provide additional notice if there are any changes.[/p][p][/p][p]BLACK STIGMA Team[/p]