BLACK STIGMA News

[h2]🎉 A cool September weekend with HOT TIME![/h2][p]Enjoy an even richer Black Stigma experience![/p][p][/p][p]🔥 \[HOT TIME Benefits][/p][h3]* Master HP +50%[/h3][h3]* Active Skill Cooldown -20%[/h3][h3][/h3][p]⏰ \[HOT TIME Duration][/p][h3]PDT: 9/5 08:00 - 9/8 00:00[/h3][h3]UTC: 9/5 15:00 - 9/8 07:00[/h3][p][/p][p]* Leave a comment about the buffs you’ve enjoyed so far or the buffs you’d like to see in the future![/p][p]Your feedback will be a huge help in shaping upcoming updates.[/p][p][/p][p]Have a great weekend![/p][p]Thank you. 💥[/p]

[p][/p][h3]- Maintenance Schedule -[/h3]

• [p]SEP 4 (Thu) 08:00 ~ 09:00 UTC [/p]

[p]※ Maintenance time may be shortened or extended depending on the progress. Any changes will be announced separately.[/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h3]- Patch Notes -[/h3][h3]\[Game content improvement and modification][/h3][p]■ Added visual effects, sound, and UI notifications when a character successfully dodges during the invincibility window of the Roll (L Shift) skill against melee attacks.[/p][p]■ Added a "Master Mission" information tab to the mission panel on the right side of the lobby screen.[/p][p]■ Changed the player sorting method in the match results screen from experience-based to contribution-based.[/p][p][/p][h3]\[Optimization][/h3][p]■ Fixed a crash issue that occurred under certain conditions[/p][p][/p][h3]\[Bug fixes][/h3][p]■ Fixed an issue where Sim’s shield would occasionally appear already destroyed when the character respawned after death.[/p][p]■ Fixed an issue where Sim’s feet slightly floated above the ground while using the shield defense skill.[/p][p]■ Fixed an issue where characters killed by Hand’s E. Bash skill were knocked back excessively.[/p][p]■ Fixed an issue where characters using a throwing skill were stuck in the throwing animation until the effect ended, preventing other actions.[/p][p]■ Fixed an issue where shooting into the air at invisible equipment still damaged enemy characters.[/p][p]■ Fixed an issue in Kill ’Em All mode where some allied characters could not be passed through.[/p][p]■ Fixed an issue in Versus mode where agents summoned with the Coordinator R: Go Go! skill did not participate in battle correctly.[/p][p]■ Fixed an issue in the Versus mode waiting room where changes to the selected Master’s costume and weapon were not applied.[/p][p]■ Fixed an issue where guidance text did not display properly when using the bookmark feature in Battle Pass missions.[/p][p]■ Fixed an issue where the Master icon displayed as locked when the Master Mission level reached its maximum.[/p][p]■ Fixed an issue where looted guns were not discarded even when ammunition was depleted during matches.[/p][p]■ Fixed an issue where the Snap Double fired three bullets during reload when only one bullet remained.[/p][p]■ Fixed an issue in the Sewer map where characters would float in the air if they got stuck on certain areas.[/p][p][/p][h3]\[Others][/h3][p]■ Normal Recruitment Tickets, Advanced Recruitment Tickets, and Booster Tickets are now sold in fixed-quantity bundles with discount benefits applied.[/p][p]■ When purchasing Battle Pass levels, all obtainable rewards up to that level are now granted immediately.[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][p]Thank you.[/p][p]BLACK STIGMA Team[/p]

[h2]🎉 HOT TIME Event Celebrating the Release of Master Sim![/h2][h3][/h3][h3]🔥 \[HOT TIME Benefits][/h3][p]In PVP mode, you will receive the following buffs:[/p][h3]Battle Pass EXP +100%[/h3][p][/p][h3]⏰ \[HOT TIME Schedule][/h3][p]PDT : 8/29 08:00 - 9/1 00:00[/p][p]UTC : 8/29 15:00 - 9/1 07:00[/p][p][/p][p]Enjoy a cool and exciting weekend with Black Stigma![/p][p]Thank you 💥[/p]

[p][/p][h3]- Maintenance Schedule -[/h3]

• [p]AUG 29 (Fri) 07:00 ~ 09:30 UTC (±0)[/p][p][/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]\[New Content][/h3][p]■ New Master ‘SIM’ Added[/p][p]ㆍ Initially accessible through the free Battle Pass, it can be purchased in the store once the Battle Pass concludes.[/p][p]ㆍ\[Role] Disruptor / Frontline[/p][p]ㆍ\[Combat Style][/p][p] ㄴ Uses a shield to protect allies from enemy bullets and skills.[/p][p] ㄴ Can quickly dash into enemy lines.[/p][p] ㄴ Has area-of-effect attack skills that break enemy formations and stances.[/p][carousel][/carousel][p][/p][p]■ New Master Missions for SIM[/p][p][/p][p]■ SIM Battle Pass[/p][p]ㆍAvailable from now on until maintenance on October 23.[/p][p]ㆍCannot run simultaneously with Micron Battle Pass, but you can freely choose which Battle Pass to complete missions and gain EXP.[/p][p][/p][carousel][/carousel][p][/p][h3]\[Balance Adjustments] [/h3][p]■ Damage by Body Part [/p][p]※ Headshots calculated separately[/p][p]■ Armor & Bullet Resistance Adjusted by Body Part [/p][p]■ Increase base magazine size for all weapons by +2 [/p][p] [/p][p]Director’s Comment: Previously, two-handed shooters often did less damage when aiming at the upper body due to arm hitboxes, while one-handed shooters had clear torso hits → imbalance.[/p][p]Arm damage now matches torso, and ammo & armor adjusted accordingly." [/p][p][/p][p]■ Headshot multiplier reduced 1.6 → 1.4 [/p][p]■ Coordinator R Skill Adjustments[/p][p] ㆍTriple Edge (Space Bar): Removed DOT (damage over time)[/p][p] ㆍDOT damage now included in base damage[/p][p]■ One: Poison Kiss(Q) casting time reduced by ~30% [/p][p] [/p][h3]\[Content Adjustments & Improvements] [/h3][p]■ Battle Pass EXP after combat increased by appx. 50% [/p][p]■ New Weekly Missions: Reward Diamonds, Recruitment Tickets, Booster Tickets [/p][p]■ Weapon sorting changed to Control Power order [/p][p]■ Micron: Ankle Cutter (Q) visual effect overly bright → adjusted [/p][p]■ Buff item tooltips now show duration [/p][p]■ Some cosmetic item rarities adjusted [/p][p]※ Note: Rarity is based on visual effects and acquisition difficulty, not stats or performance. [/p][p] [/p][h3]\[Optimization] [/h3][p]■ Character materials optimized [/p][p] [/p][h3]\[Bug Fixes] [/h3][p]■ Heavy character: Using “Like It (Space)” with 0 ammo → firing interval shortened → fixed [/p][p]■ Kill ‘em All mode: Some allies blocked incorrectly → fixed [/p][p]■ Hollow Point: Sticky Bomb (Q) Type2 near target → sometimes did not trigger → fixed [/p][p]■ Hollow Point bombs: Warning icon disappeared when attached to terrain/objects → fixed [/p][p]■ Crosshair UI incorrectly appeared when shooting allies/corpses → fixed [/p][p]■ Enemy HP bar not showing despite damage → fixed [/p][p]■ Kaira: Rainbow Syndrome (Space) smoke bomb caused flinch animation even without damage → fixed [/p][p] [/p][h3]\[Other Updates] [/h3][p]■ Master Coins removed in 1.1.0 → exchangeable for Diamonds [/p][p]■ Some products: Master Coins replaced with Diamonds [/p][p]ㆍ\[Value Pack] Lv.1, which originally contained 250 Master Coins → now grants 5,000 Diamonds [/p][p]ㆍ\[Value Pack] Lv.12 which previously provided 200 Master Coins → now give 4,000 Diamonds. [/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][p]Thank you.[/p][p]BLACK STIGMA Team[/p]

[h3]'The world of stylish killers, ‘BLACK STIGMA’![/h3][p]A special event to show off your golden look![/p][p]Take a screenshot of your favorite master wearing a beautiful costume and share it! 📸[/p][h3][/h3][h3]📆 Event Period[/h3][p]From Tuesday, August 26 ~ Thursday, September 11, 02:59 PM (UTC)[/p][p]※ Posts uploaded before the event start date are also eligible.[/p][p][/p][h3]🎁Rewards:[/h3][p]All participants will receive Normal Recruit Ticket x10.[/p][p][/p][h3]👉Participating Channels[/h3][p] - Twitter (X) and Steam Community Hub (Screenshot Menu)[/p][p](* Multiple entries allowed, but rewards are limited to 1 per in-game account)[/p][p][/p][h3]✅How to Participate[/h3][p]1. Play BLACK STIGMA and take a screenshot of your favorite master wearing a beautiful costume.[/p][p]( * Original costumes are excluded; all other costumes are eligible. )[/p][p]2. Share your screenshot publicly on BLACK STIGMA Steam Community Hub or the official Twitter (X) event post via comment or quote post.[/p][p]3. Submit the \[Google Form]<https://forms.gle/Kd5maVSTiPRrdRek9> to verify your participation.[/p][p][/p][p]Tip: Check out the guide on how to upload screenshots.[/p][p]https://blackstigma.oqupie.com/portal/2980/article/81127[/p][p][/p][h3]📢 Winner Announcement[/h3][p]Scheduled for Friday, September 12[/p][p]Check the Discord \[EVENT] channel for results.[/p][p][/p][h3]✨ Reward Distribution[/h3][p]Starting sequentially from September 15 (Mon)[/p][p]Rewards will be sent via in-game mail to the nickname submitted for verification.[/p][p][/p][h3]📌 Notes:[/h3][p] - Only screenshots personally captured by you are eligible. Screenshots using someone else’s content will be disqualified.[/p][p] - Screenshots must be shared publicly to be eligible. Private posts will be disqualified.[/p][p] - If identical images are submitted, only the earliest submission will be recognized.[/p][p] - Submitting the Google Form is mandatory for participation. Failure to submit will result in disqualification.[/p][p] - Content unrelated to the contest or violating community guidelines will be excluded from participation and selection.[/p][p] - If information in the Google Form is entered incorrectly or rewards cannot be delivered for other reasons, the winner will be disqualified.[/p][p] - Event schedule and rewards may change without prior notice due to internal circumstances.[/p]