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Hello, this is BLACK STIGMA.

We have prepared event missions to commemorate the NA Global Testing Tour.


[h2][ 'Lucky Ranking' Event ][/h2]

In 'Kill 'Em All' Mode / 'Challenge' Mode, we will be awarding $20 Steam Gift Cards to 8 individuals in the 'Lucky Ranking'! Winners will be selected each week, so don't miss your two chances for luck during the testing period!


[h5][ Lucky Rankings ][/h5]

[color]30th, 40th, 50th, 60th, 70th, 80th, 90th, 100th[/color]


[h5][ About Event Rewards ][/h5]

* Event Rewards : $20 Steam gift card

* Notice

- During the NA region testing period, duplicate wins are allowed (up to a maximum of 4 times).

- During the testing period in other regions, if you have received 'Lucky Ranking' event rewards at least once, you will not receive rewards even if you win. In this case, your ranking will not be recalculated and will be excluded.

(For example, if a player achieves the 30th rank in the 'Kill 'Em All' mode during the Week 1 of the NA region test, they will still be excluded from receiving rewards if they achieve the 100th rank in the 'Challenge' mode during the Week 2 of the EU region test.)


[h5][ Event Date ][/h5]




[h5][ How to participate in the event ][/h5]

1. Please participate in the Global Testing Tour.

2. Access the BLACK STIGMA game and enjoy the following two modes.

　A. ‘Kill 'Em All’
　B. ‘Challenge’

3. Achieve 'Lucky Ranking' in any of the modes.

4. You can check the intermediate ranking in the following way.

　A. Access the game
　B. Select RECORD menu

> Left tab : 'Kill 'Em All' Rankings



> Right tab : ‘Challenge’ Rankings




[h5][ Notice ][/h5]

1. We will notify you of the confirmation of eligibility within 2 days after the end of the region. If your Steam profile name changes later, it may be incorrectly sent to other users. Please do not change your Steam profile name until you receive the product.

2. If you achieved the ranking through illegal methods such as illegal programs or bug abuse, You may be disqualified from ranking.



Enjoy the game during the testing period,
We hope you achieve a high ranking and win prizes.

Thank you.

BLACK STIGMA Team



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Hello, this is BLACK STIGMA.

We have prepared event missions to commemorate the NA Global Testing Tour.

[h3][ ‘Kill 'Em All’, ‘Challenge’ Mode Top 20 Ranker Achievement Event ][/h3]

During the Global Testing Tour, play 'Kill 'Em All' and 'Challenge',
Aim for ranking Top 20!

Depending on the ranking you achieve,
we'll give you a Steam gift card worth up to $50!


[h5][ Guide to game mode ][/h5]

* ‘Kill 'Em All’ Mode

- Engage in battles with up to 5v5 and eliminate the opposing team to win the round. The team that wins 5 rounds first will be the ultimate victor.

- Available during the TEST period from 13:00 to 01:00 PDT.
(from 12:00 to 24:00 in PST)

* ‘Challenge’ Mode

- Defeat the A.I. enemies that appear in each round. The challenge can be attempted up to 50 rounds.

- Available without time restrictions during the TEST period.


[h5][ Event date ][/h5]




[h5][ How to participate in the event ][/h5]

1. Please participate in the Global Testing Tour.

2. Access the BLACK STIGMA game and enjoy the following two modes.

　A. ‘Kill 'Em All’
　B. ‘Challenge’

3. Achieve a ranking of at least 20th place in any of each mode.

4. You can check the intermediate ranking in the following way.

　A. Access the game
　B. Select RECORD menu

> Left tab : 'Kill 'Em All' Rankings



> Right tab : ‘Challenge’ Rankings




[h5][ Event Rewards ][/h5]

For users ranked top 1 to 20 in ‘Kill 'Em All’ or ‘Challenge’ in each region.
We provide Steam gift cards.
(The ranking criteria is calculated at the end of service in each region.)



Regardless of region, rewards for the top 20 ‘Kill 'Em All’ ranking and ‘Challenge’ ranking are One Steam account can only receive reward of ‘Kill 'Em All’ and 'Challenge' up to 1 time each.


[h5][ Notice ][/h5]

1. We will notify you of the confirmation of eligibility within 2 days after the end of the region. If your Steam profile name changes later, it may be incorrectly sent to other users. Please do not change your Steam profile name until you receive the product.

2. Rewards for the Top 20 rankings can only be received up to once each for ‘Kill 'Em All’ and ‘Challenge’. If an account enters the top 20 rankings for the same topic in another region even though it has already received ranking rewards, the account will be recalculated with the excluded ranking.

3. If you achieved the ranking through illegal methods such as illegal programs or bug abuse, You may be disqualified from ranking.



Enjoy the game during the testing period,
We hope you achieve a high ranking and win prizes.

Thank you.

BLACK STIGMA Team



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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.