BLACK STIGMA Beta News

Hello. This is BLACK STIGMA.

You will see this update starting with the North America Region Week 1 test.

※ The same update will be applied to future tests in other regions of the 'Global Test Tour'.



[h3][color][Improvements][/color][/h3]

[Graphics/VFX]

- The throwing weapons in the form of daggers and axes have been modified to appear more natural when colliding with masters or terrain objects.

[UI-UX]

- The representation of booster slots that are open but not assigned with boosters has been improved.
> Before the change : Lock icon displayed regardless of slot availability.
> After the change : If there are no boosters placed in the open slot, an empty icon will be displayed.

- In the 'Kill 'Em All' mode, there has been an improvement where the combat shop now opens in the last tab used.

- Some improvement icons in the combat shop have been changed.


[h3][color][BUG FIX][/color][/h3]

[Graphics/VFX]

- The issue where the 'Poison Gas Grenade' thrown by Ms. One would occasionally not disappear after the duration ended has been resolved.

[Sounds/SFX]

- The issue where the sound effects of Gray Hand's 'Flash Bang' would occasionally be displayed abnormally has been fixed.

[UI-UX]

- The problem where the currently equipped firearm was not displayed or focused in the bottom weapon list when selecting the 'Change Armament' window with the 'F3' key has been fixed.

- The issue where the blood identification line effect displayed on allied masters in spectator mode would occasionally not appear has been fixed.


We appreciate the feedback from our testers and look forward to making this an ever-changing BLACK STIGMA.

Thank you.

BLACK STIGMA Team


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Hello, this is BLACK STIGMA.

Thank you to all the testers who participated in the event conducted during the Southeast Asia Region test.

We are now announcing the winners for each event.




[h3][ List of Winners ][/h3]


1. Kill the Dev Event

* Mission 1: Reward Recipients

Originally posted by author

JinnOZ
mewestly
PiiBua

* Mission 2: Reward Recipients

Originally posted by author

Nyaong
mewestly
MisterX
Wallsoon
paka999

2. Survey Event

Originally posted by author

WISE172
Wallsoon
googoo
NATTHA
maiiismynickname
sfm1218
JinnOZ
MarkZz
Pxrlxn
ARIEN

3. Ranking Event

* Kill Em All

< Ranking of Excluded Winners from Other Regions >


* Challenge

< Ranking of Excluded Winners from Other Regions >


[h3][color][ Notice - Reward Distribution Guidelines ] [/color][/h3]

We would like to provide some information regarding the distribution of rewards for each event.
Rewards for each event will be sent out sequentially after the collection of payout information.
Please note that there may be slight variances in the amount of Steam Gift Card rewards due to currency adjustments based on the winner's country.

To facilitate the smooth distribution of rewards, we kindly request all winners to send the required information to [email protected] by November 18th using the provided format.

* Subject: SEA Region Event Winners

* Contents

- Winning Event Name (e.g. Dev Event Mission 1 / Survey Event / Ranking Event)
- Game Nickname
- Steam ID
- Store Country

[ How to check Steam ID and Store Country ]

1. Log in with your Steam account

2. Click your user name (top right) and click 'Account Information’


3. Check your Steam ID 17-digit number


4. Check Store Country



[color][ Notice ][/color]

- If not submitted by November 18, 2023, your win may be canceled.
- The provided Steam ID will be deleted immediately after confirming the winners.
- Accepting a Steam friend request may be required for reward distribution, and it may take some time to complete the payout. (Please note that gifting will be possible starting 3 days after accepting a friend request via Steam ID or friend code.)



Thank you.

BLACK STIGMA Team



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Hello, this is BLACK STIGMA.

I would like to provide you with information about the test schedule in the North America region.

The first week's test will begin at 2:00 PM (PDT) on November 3rd,
and the second week's test will start at 2:00 PM (PST) on November 10th.
Each test will run for a duration of 62 hours.





[h3][ NA Region Test Schedule ][/h3]

[color]Week 1 : 14:00 (PDT) on November 3rd ~ 04:00 (PDT) on November 6th

21:00 (UTC) on November 3rd ~ 11:00 (UTC) on November 6th

Week 2 : 14:00 (PST) on November 10th ~ 04:00 (PST) on November 13th

22:00 (UTC) on November 10th ~ 12:00 (UTC) on November 13th
[/color]




[h3][ Main Locations of North America Region ] [/h3]

the United States, Canada

* Game download is possible in locations other than the North America region, but access is not possible.

* Please check the region table notice for detailed region classification.

https://steamcommunity.com/games/1277530/announcements/detail/3680059005335830829


[h3][ About Supplied Contents ][/h3]

[color]PVP mode (Kill 'Em All, Team Deathmatch) : From 13:00 to 01:00 (PDT) each day

PVE Mode (Challenge, Training Mode) : No restrictions during the test period.[/color]

* Please note that PVP time is limited to ensure better match play.


[h3][ About Supplied Main Contents ][/h3]




[color]For those who have not yet applied for the playtest, please refer to the 'How to Join the Test' below. [/color]


[h3][ How to Join the Test ][/h3]

Visit to the BLACK STIGMA’s Steam store via the link below,

click on the Playtest [color]'Request Access'[/color] button.

Then your application will be completed automatically

and you will be able to download the game and access your proper region.

(Now, all regions excepting North America is not available.)



https://store.steampowered.com/app/1277530/?snr=2_groupannouncements_detail_



All of us at BLACK STIGMA will do our best to ensure a better service for this test.


Thank you.

Hello, this is BLACK STIGMA.


The second week's test in the Southeast Asia region will begin from 12:00 pm (ICT) on October 27th for 72 hours.


[h3][ SEA Region Week 2 Schedule ] [/h3]

2nd : 12:00 (ICT) on October 27th ~ 12:00 (ICT) on October 30th
(05:00 (UTC) on October 27th ~ 12:00 (UTC) on October 30th)


[h3][ Main Locations of Southeast Asia Region ] [/h3]


Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Philippines, India, and other Southeast Asian countries


Australia, New Zealand

[color] Expanded Openness
South Korea, Japan, Taiwan [/color]

* Game downloads are possible from locations outside the specified region, but access is not available.
* Please check the region table notice for detailed region classification.

https://steamcommunity.com/games/1277530/announcements/detail/3680059005335830829

[h3][ Content Guidance ] [/h3]

- PVP mode (Kill 'Em All, Team Deathmatch) : From 13:00 to 01:00 (ICT) each day
- PVE Mode (Challenge, Training Mode) : No restrictions during the test period.

* Please note that PVP time is limited to ensure better match play.




[color]For those who have not yet applied for the playtest, please refer to the 'How to Join the Test' below. [/color]


[color][ How to Join the Test ] [/color]

Visit to the BLACK STIGMA’s Steam store via the link below,
click on the Playtest 'Request Access' button.
Then your application will be completed automatically
and you will be able to download the game and access your proper region.
(Now, all regions excepting Southeast Asia is not available.)





[h3][ SEA Region Test Period Event Announcement ] [/h3]


1. During the test period, challenge the top 20 in the 'Kill 'Em All (PVP)' and 'Challenge (PVE)' modes, and stand a chance to win up to a $50 Steam gift card.
https://steamcommunity.com/games/2067830/announcements/detail/3725098712582264050?snr=2_groups_partnerevents_

2. Please participate in the test period survey. We will be giving away $10 Steam gift cards through a lucky draw.
https://steamcommunity.com/games/2067830/announcements/detail/3725098712582096970?snr=2_groups_partnerevents_

3. During the testing period, play with the developers and earn Steam gift cards.
https://steamcommunity.com/games/2067830/announcements/detail/3725098712582320849?snr=2_groups_partnerevents_


BLACK STIGMA staff on the official dicord are here to address any questions or concerns you may have about the test, and all BLACK STIGMA team members are committed to ensuring a stable service.

Thank you.

BLACK STIGMA team

Hello. This is BLACK STIGMA.


You will see this update starting with the Southeast Asia Region Week 1 test.

The same update will be applied to future tests in other regions of the 'Global Test Tour'.






[h3][ BALANCE ][/h3]


◈ Mode

[color]▶ Team Deathmatch[/color]

- The invincibility time granted after resurrection in Team Deathmatch has been increased
　(3.5 seconds -> 5 seconds).
- During the invincibility period granted after resurrection in Team Deathmatch,
　enemy attack techniques are not applied.
- When you die in Team Deathmatch, the time available to pick up the gun dropped
　by the master has been increased. (10 seconds -> 20 seconds)


◈ Firearms

[color]▶ All Firearms [/color]
- The completion point when reloading has been adjusted to be earlier than before.
- Cross-hair accuracy has been increased (20%)
- Ammo for Advanced tier firearms has been increased. (~10%)
- Adjusted the screen to be less shaky when using dot sight firearms. (40% less than before)
- Adjusted the zoom-in effect when using the Dot Sight gun to be more noticeable. (70 -> 55)

[color]▶ The control power of the dot sight version 'Hollow Ten' was adjusted downward.
　(117 -> 112)[/color]


◈ Masters

[color]▶ Armor [/color]

- The bullet damage reduction rate for each armor of masters equipped with armor has been adjusted downward.

The masters equipped with armor are as follows,

: Hardworker Zero (welding mask), Hardworker Crush (helmet, torso and limb guards), Gray Hand (mask), Ms. One (mask)

- The maximum durability of Hardworker Crush’s armor has been lowered. (280 -> 250)


◈ Boosters

[color]▶ The effect of reducing visibility when using ‘Shooting Skill Booster’ has been deleted. [/color]


[h3][ BUG FIX ][/h3]

- An issue where some characters' bullet firing points were abnormal when firing a gun in aimed shooting (first person) mode has been fixed.
- An issue where clicking the mouse while reloading would cause the gun to automatically fire immediately after reloading has been fixed.
- An issue where the character’s handling felt abnormal intermittently during respawn has been fixed.
- An issue where the money bag acquisition operation sometimes proceeded continuously has been corrected.
- A typo in the description of Mr. Parabellum's skill 'Neck Strike' has been corrected. (hit up to 3 times -> hit up to 2 times)
- An issue where the armor score was displayed as an incorrect number in challenge mode has been fixed.
- An issue where money bags could be obtained before the start of the round in challenge mode has been fixed.
- An issue where play time was displayed incorrectly on the ranking page has been fixed.



We appreciate the feedback from our testers and look forward to making this an ever-changing BLACK STIGMA.



Thank you.

BLACK STIGMA Team