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[h3]🎉 Hot August Weekend with Black Stigma![/h3][p]The HOT TIME event continues this weekend![/p][p][/p][h3]🔥 \[HOT TIME – Two Perks][/h3][p][/p][h3]Diamond Acquisition +100% Boost[/h3][p]During the event, the amount of Diamonds obtained from battles will be doubled![/p][p][/p][h3]Login Reward 🎁 Unlimited Booster (2 hours) × 2[/h3][p]Simply log in during HOT TIME to receive event items via in-game mail![/p][p][/p][p]📅 Event Period[/p][p](PDT) August 8, 2025 – 08:00 AM to August 11, 2025 – 00:00 AM[/p][p](UTC) August 8, 2025 – 15:00 PM to August 11, 2025 – 07:00 AM[/p][p][/p][p]⏳ Hold on~!![/p][p]🎁 Haven’t checked out the coupon bundle full of Normal / Advanced / Event Recruit Tickets yet?[/p][p]If not, tap the link below and grab your coupon codes now![/p][p]Coupon Check[/p][p][/p][p]Cool off and have fun this weekend with Black Stigma![/p][p]Thank you! 💥[/p][p][/p][p]The BLACK STIGMA Team[/p]

[h3]- Maintenance Schedule -[/h3]

• [p]AUG 08 (Thu) 08:00 ~ 08:50 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]\[Bug Fixes][/h3]

• [p]Fixed an issue where ranking scores were abnormally over-awarded in certain situations.[/p]
  • [p]A full investigation was conducted, and the incorrectly awarded ranking scores have been reclaimed.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where the ‘Magazine Increase’ feature in the Combat Shop was being misapplied multiple times.[/p]

[p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][p]Thank you.[/p][p]BLACK STIGMA Team[/p]

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

• [p]AUG 07 (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]■ Combat Balance[/p]

• [p]Kaira[/p]
  • [p]When using Electric Web \[E], the range of the left and right taser traps (out of three) has been reduced.[/p]

• [p]Grasper[/p]
  • [p]Increased auto-recovery speed and recovery amount compared to other Masters.[/p]
• [p]Paper[/p]
  • [p]Adjusted the time window after being hit by the first strike of Flash Slicing \[SPACE] during which recovery actions can be performed.[/p]
  • [p]Change: 0.9 seconds → Reduced to 0.66 seconds before roll or recovery is possible.[/p]
  • [p]Purpose: To prevent one-hit kill combos using repeated first strikes of the skill.[/p]

[p][/p][p]■ Melee-type Skills[/p]

• [p]Removed damage-over-time effects after hitting the target; instead, increased immediate hit damage (no change in total damage).[/p]
• [p] Affected skills:[/p]
  • [p]Ten: Body Blow \[SPACE], Rolling Punch \[E][/p]
  • [p]Hollowpoint: Spiral Needle \[SPACE], Electronic Needle \[E], Sticky Bomb Type.1 \[Q], Cutting Type.2 \[Q][/p]
  • [p]Nano: Rolling Slice \[SPACE], Leg Drop \[E][/p]
  • [p]Twin: Spring Kick \[E], Deep Jam \[Q][/p]
  • [p]Paper: Flash Slicing \[SPACE], Bone Taking \[E], Deep Counter \[Q][/p]
  • [p]Crush: Straightforward \[E][/p][p][/p]

[p]■ Gas/Fire-type Skills[/p]

• [p]Removed lingering damage effect after leaving the affected area; instead, damage is increased while staying inside the area (total damage unchanged).[/p]
• [p]Effected skills: [/p]
  • [p]One: Poison Gas Grenade \[SPACE][/p]
  • [p]Kaira: Rainbow Syndrome \[SPACE][/p][p][/p]

[p]■ Headshot Effects[/p]

• [p]Duration of blinding and screen shake effects reduced from 5 seconds → to 3 seconds.[/p]

[p]■ Game Mode: Combat Store[/p]

• [p]Added ""Reload Speed"" to Ability Enhancements in all game mode Combat Stores.[/p]
  • [p]To maintain overall balance, prices for other enhancements have been reduced accordingly.[/p]

[p]■ Mode Unlock Conditions Adjusted[/p]

• [p]Get 'Em All mode unlock: Team Deathmatch 3 games → changed to 2 games[/p]
• [p]Kill 'Em All mode unlock: Get 'Em All 3 games → changed to 1 game[/p]

[p]■ Mission Difficulty Adjustments[/p]

• [p]After acquiring a Master, players can now proceed with Master Missions without completing the "First Mission.”[/p]
  • [p]The Master page now features a toggle to switch between "First Mission” and "Master Mission” info.[/p]
• [p]Master Missions now unlock at level 1 (previously level 10), allowing immediate access.[/p]
• [p]Required counts for Daily, Battle Pass, and Master Missions reduced by up to 70%.[/p]
  • [p]Missions will auto-complete if progress already meets new requirements after the update.[/p]
  • [p]For Battle Pass missions, if multiple completions have already been achieved (e.g., twice), all will be processed as complete.[/p]
• [p]The Daily Mission feature become available upon reaching account Level 8, changed from the previous Level 6.[/p]

[p][/p][h3]\[Content Improvements][/h3]

• [p]Final reward for completing all 3 Daily Challenges is now automatically claimed — no need to click \[Receive].[/p]
• [p]Shortcut key to open/close the "Combat Store" at Master respawn points unified to B key (ESC also works).[/p]
• [p]Master page now includes a toggle to enable/disable cutscene playback.[/p]
• [p]Improved translation quality for certain languages.[/p][p][/p]

[h3]\[Optimization][/h3]

• [p]Reduced unnecessary memory usage during combat for better overall performance.[/p]
• [p]Alleviated frame drop issues in some maps.[/p][p][/p]

[h3]\[Bug Fixes][/h3]

• [p]Fixed repeated reload issue when network connection is unstable.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where final rewards could not be claimed even after completing all Daily Missions.[/p]
• [p]Fixed intermittent HP bar flickering during combat.[/p]
• [p]Fixed Micron’s bow and quiver appearing black (silhouetted).[/p]
• [p]Fixed abnormal hit detection when using Paper's Bone Taking \[E] without full charge.[/p]
• [p]Fixed issue where Micron would be pulled backward after killing an enemy with Ankle Cutter \[Q].[/p]
• [p]Fixed issue where some deployed Masters were not counted in VERSUS mode missions.[/p]

[p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][p]Thank you.[/p][p]BLACK STIGMA Team[/p]

[p]
Hello Masters,[/p][p]As part of our continued effort to combat the use of illegal programs and unfair gameplay, we are sharing the list of accounts recently sanctioned.[/p][p]Please take note and help us maintain a fair and enjoyable gaming environment.[/p][p][/p][p]■ Sanction Details[/p][p]Investigation Period: July 18 – August 3, 2025[/p][p]Reason: Use of unauthorized programs, violation of operational policy[/p][p]Action Taken: Permanent suspension[/p][p][/p][p]Sanctioned Accounts:[/p][p]*Za007#9477[/p][p]*Za007#100[/p][p]*llIIllIllllIl#1920[/p][p]*lIlllIllllIl#2970[/p][p]*awke#1996[/p][p]*a_og_sigma#396[/p][p]*leVz2#7535[/p][p]*v#7835[/p][p]*zz#4276[/p][p]*Suspeito#6804[/p][p]*oquinho#1613[/p][p]*123#1999[/p][p]*tHG0as#6155[/p][p]*dalotusTTV#2136[/p][p]*seppeCamolle#7691 [/p][p]For privacy protection, the first 3 characters of each nickname have been replaced with '*'.

■ Important Notes
Please report any suspicious activity or use of unauthorized programs using the in-game report function.


Black Stigma will continue to strive for a fair and pleasant gaming experience.
Thank you for your continued support and cooperation.
[/p][p]Sincerely,[/p][p][/p][p]Black Stigma Operations Team[/p][p][/p][p][/p]

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