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[Prior Notice] Frontier Collection Event Benefits

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Hello,

To express our gratitude to the testers who have been watching the growth of Black Stigma,
we have prepared 'Frontier' items that can be obtained through simple logins
and surveys during the 2nd Global Test period.

[h2]Available only for the 2nd Global Test period (7/19 - 7/22)! Collect the Frontier items!!!
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[h3]Collection 1: Enter the Frontier Master Coupon during the 2nd Global Test period.[/h3]



  • Day 1 Coupon: FRONTIER01
  • Day 2 Coupon: FRONTIER02
To Receive : Enter the disclosed coupons during the 2nd Global Test period in the game and check the items in your inventory.
(ESC > Menu > Coupon)
*Note: The Day 1 coupon can be registered from Friday, 7/19, and the Day 2 coupon can be registered from Saturday, 20 July.

To Collect :The acquired costume can be used during the test period, and the master will be sent to the Steam account that registered the coupon during the 2nd Global Test period when Early Access begins.

Cautions :
- The coupon is only valid during the 2nd Global Test period, and permanent ownership is possible only if the coupon is registered in the game.
- The mail will be sent to the Steam account of the region where the Master was acquired. It cannot be sent to another account or region.



[h3]Collection 2: Participate in the survey during the 2nd Global Test period and obtain Frontier items.[/h3]



Survey Participation Method:
- Participate in the 1st survey after playing 5 matches (Kill 'Em All, Get 'Em All) during the 2nd Global Test period.
- Participate in the 2nd survey after playing 10 matches (Kill 'Em All, Get 'Em All) during the 2nd Global Test period

To Receive : Coupons will be sent to the email provided during the survey. Enter the coupon in the game and check the items in your inventory.
(ESC > Menu > Coupon)

To Collect : The issued coupon codes can also be used in future Early Access. Please be careful not to lose the coupon codes.

Cautions : Coupons can only be registered in the region where the survey was conducted.
Coupons cannot be used in other regions.

Thank you.




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Recruitment Notice for BS Partner Streamers



Hello, this is BLACK STIGMA.

We are recruiting ‘BS Partner Streamers’ to join us for the 2nd Global Test on July 19.


[h5]" The Black Stigma team wants to grow together with our partner streamers. "[/h5]
  • Black Stigma is a new game that is not yet widely known. We believe that streamers (content creators) who run their own channels will share and understand our desire to bring more people to Black Stigma.
  • We want to grow together by providing various benefits and support to those who stream or create content about Black Stigma.

[h3][ BS Partner Streamer Program Schedule ][/h3]
  • [h5]Streamer Application Period (KST)[/h5]

    - Application Deadline: 15 July
    - Partner Announcement: 16 July
    - Streaming and Reward Distribution Period: 19 - 22 July
* Rewards will be given as live donations to the streaming channels: YouTube (Super Chat)

[h3][ BS Partner Streamer Program Benefits ][/h3]

Selected BS Partner Streamers will receive the following support and benefits.

  1. Invitation to the Black Stigma Partner Streamer Discord channel for a direct hotline with the developers.
  2. In-game 'Partner Streamer' exclusive profile card if selected as a Black Stigma Partner.


[h3][ BS Partner Streamer Support ][/h3]

During the 2nd Global Test on 19 July, streamers who stream Black Stigma under the following conditions will receive real-time rewards:

  • Eligible Channels: YouTube
  • Reward Method: Rewards will be given based on the number of viewers for every hour streamed, up to a maximum of 2 hours.
  • Viewer-Based Reward: Ranges from $50 to $250 based on concurrent viewers from a minimum of 30 to a maximum of 700.
  • If you upload your streaming or gameplay videos from the 2nd Global Test to your channel, you will receive additional rewards based on views.
  • Reward Scale: $50 to $200 based on views one week after the upload.

If your content does not fit the above criteria, please share the details of your desired content category and your reasons for applying.

We promise to provide various rewards and benefits while communicating with our BS partners throughout the service process.

For more details, please check the application form.

[h3][ BS Partner Streamer Program Application ][/h3]

Apply for BS Partner Streamer Program


* Selected BS partners will receive live streaming missions specific to their channels (YouTube).

We look forward to the participation of streamers who dream of growing with new content.

Thank you.


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Announcement for the 2nd Global Test



Hello, this is BLACK STIGMA.

We are pleased to share news about the upcoming test for those eagerly waiting for updates on Black Stigma.

Following the feedback from the Global Testing Tour testers last October, we have improved and added new content.

Let's discover how the hero shooter action game Black Stigma has evolved in the upcoming July test.

[h4][ Test Schedule ][/h4]

[h5]- UTC (Coordinated Universal Time): From 1:00 AM on Friday, July 19, 2024, to 8:00 AM on Monday, July 22, 2024 [/h5]
[h5]- PDT (Pacific Daylight Time): From 6:00 PM on Thursday, July 18, 2024, to 1:00 AM on Monday, July 22, 2024 [/h5]

* Please note that the test schedule may be subject to change due to internal circumstances.


[h4][ How to Participate ][/h4]

[h4]Access Steam's BLACK STIGMA page through the link below,
then [color]press the "Request Access" button below the "Add to your wishlist" button[/color] and test access is 100% guaranteed to everyone.[/h4]

Also, please press the "Add to your wishlist" button to be notified when the game is released!

Apply for the Test Here



[h5][ BLACK STIGMA Frontier Collection Event Incoming! ] [/h5]

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We sincerely thank the testers for participating and providing feedback to make Black Stigma a more enjoyable game.
Testers can obtain and permanently keep '2 Frontier Masters' and '4 Frontier Items' during the test, which will be available even after Early Access.

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[h5][ New Content to Experience ][/h5]

1) NEW MODE 3vs3vs3 'Get `em All'

A new mode, 'Get 'em All', has been added to Black Stigma.

In this mode the team that collects the most gold within the given time wins. You won't know who will be victorious until the very moment the game ends.

2) New Gun Customization System

In Black Stigma, known for its excellent handguns, you can now create your own unique gun by combining different parts. Dive into the battlefield with the coolest customized gun.

3) New Growth System

Missions are assigned, and your level increases as you play. Various rewards are given each time you level up.

4) Shop Open

A shop has been opened where you can purchase various designs of masters, guns, and other items.

Generous amount in-game currency will be provided during the test period, so feel free to use it as much as you like.


We will brief you on several improvements based on feedback from the last test in a developer note before the start of the test.


[h5][ Test Region ][/h5]

< ASIA region >
South Korea, China, Taiwan, Macau, Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Singapore, India, Indonesia, Cambodia, Thailand, Pakistan, Philippines, New Zealand, Australia

< NA region >
United States, Canada, Mexico

< EU region >
Greece, Netherlands, Norway, Denmark, Germany, Latvia, Russia, Romania, Libya, Lithuania, Morocco, Bahrain, Belgium, Belarus, Bulgaria, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Sudan, Sweden, Switzerland, Spain, Slovakia, Slovenia, United Arab Emirates, Iceland, Ireland, Azerbaijan, Algeria, Estonia, United Kingdom, Oman, Austria, Jordan, Ukraine, Iraq, Israel, Egypt, Italy, Georgia, Czech Republic, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Croatia, Kyrgyzstan, Cyprus, Tunisia, Türkiye, Portugal, Poland, France, Finland, Hungary

< SA Region >
Guatemala, Dominican Republic, Venezuela, Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Jamaica, Chile, Costa Rica, Colombia, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico


The Black Stigma development team is striving to deliver a more complete and stable game.

Your participation and feedback are greatly appreciated and help us immensely.
Please experience the game firsthand and share your valuable opinions.

Thank you.


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[Dev Note] Part-11 : Game Mode Development



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Hello, everyone. I am Kwon Dae Ho, the executive producer of Black Stigma.

We have been working continuously to make our shooting game more enjoyable, and we've shared many directions for improvement through our developer notes.

Today, ahead of the upcoming playtest, we would like to introduce the 'game modes' that we are fine-tuning until the very last moment. Based on the reactions from players during the last Global Testing Tour, let's see what game modes you can experience in the next test.

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[h5][ Reactions to Existing Game Modes ] [/h5]

In previous tests, we featured the 'Kill 'Em All' mode, a free-for-all style mode, and the 'Team Death Match' mode, where teams compete for the most kills within a time limit. We thought these modes provided familiar fun with simple rules, as proven in other PVP games.

However, we were able to see that most users were enjoying the 'Kill 'Em All,' and 'Team Death Match' had very low usage unless specific events were held on the mode. We intended 'Team Death Match' to be a fun chaos where beginners and skilled players could mingle casually. But, judging by its low usage rate and player feedback, we realized this mode did not convey our intended experience.

Also, despite the popularity of 'Kill 'Em All' mode, there were many complaints and suggestions regarding the enjoyment factors. The main issues were the lack of crucial mechanisms to turn the tide and the unfair advantage for campers using the third-person view.

To address these issues, we added several elements to enhance the fairness, and the possibility to turn the tide in 'Kill 'Em All' mode, and worked to replace the 'Team Death Match' with a newly developed game mode.

[h5][ Improvements to 'Kill 'Em All ][/h5]

To resolve the existing key issues, we added two systems: 'Revival' and 'Detection.'

Revival System: Allows limited revivals per round by teammates. Imagine reviving your teammates stealthily even when outnumbered. Just by restoring the outnumbered situation to even the numbers, you might already be carrying your team!



Detection System: This system was developed as a booster that reveals all nearby enemies for a certain period of time, even those hiding behind structures! We believe this detection booster will make the game more dynamic and strategic.



[h5][ New Game Mode: 'Get ‘Em All ] [/h5]

Get ‘Em All' can be summarized as a 'cash grab' concept map.

The goal of this new mode is to 'provide an objective other than killing and to allow beginners and skilled players' to enjoy together. Here are its features:

1) Victory Objective: The team with the most money wins.

While killing enemies helps secure money, other actions can also yield significant funds. Players can collect randomly spawned money or steal money accumulated by the enemy to contribute to their team.





2) Total of 9 players fight in a 3 vs. 3 vs. 3 Format.

Unlike traditional 'Red team vs. Blue team' matches, a three-team format increases the chances of dynamic and unpredictable gameplay that will make the skill of a player even more important. Depending on the situation, other teams could be enemies or allies. Tactical and strategic decisions will be more crucial along with pure combat skills.


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[h5][ Conclusion ][/h5]

In the upcoming playtest, we will present these improved and newly developed game modes.

Kill 'Em All,' with its enhanced comeback potential and fairness, will be a battleground for testing each other's skills, while 'Get ‘Em All,' with its unpredictable and chaotic nature, will be a mode that anyone can enjoy casually.

We hope you play both modes extensively in the next playtest and share your thoughts and suggestions for further improvement.

Thank you.

Best Regards,
Producer Kwon Dae Ho

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