BLACK STIGMA Beta News

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][color][BALANCE][/color][/h3]

◈ Mode
[color]▶ The purchasing effects in the Battle Shop, which are unlocked at the start of the Kill 'Em All round, have been adjusted to some extent.[/color]
1. The damage increase effect of the active skill has been adjusted downward by 50%.
- Level 1 effect: Active skill damage increase 25% > changed to damage increase of 12%
- Level 2 effect: Active skill damage increase 50% > changed to damage increase of 24%
2. The speed increase effect of the active skill has been adjusted downward by 20%.
- Level 1 effect: Active skill speed increase 7.5% > changed to speed increase of 6%
- Level 2 effect: Active skill speed increase 15% > changed to speed increase of 12%


◈ Firearms
[color]▶ All Firearms[/color]
- The spread of bullet impact and the intensity of firearm recoil during continuous firing have been adjusted to be weaker.
- The rate of fire balance for firearms has been adjusted.
- The performance deviation between different grades of firearms has been mitigated.
- The balancing of ammunition capacity per magazine for firearms has been adjusted.


◈ Masters
[color]▶ All Masters[/color]
- Based on the adjustment of firearm control power, the base control power values of all masters have been increased.
- The system that caused damage to vary depending on the hit location for all offensive skills except throwing skills has been removed.
* However, skills that inflict damage by throwing weapons may still have varying damage based on the hit location.
- Characters who are knocked down can recover more quickly compared to before.
- The speed at which bullet spread stabilizes after firing a handgun has been adjusted to be slower for the next shot.
- When hitting multiple shots consecutively, the hit locations need to be closer together for the "double tap" effect to activate.
- To highlight the individuality of each role, accuracy in third-person view (non-aiming) has been adjusted downward. This adjustment varies for each role.
< Marksman Role >
No accuracy balance adjustment.
< Striker Role >
50% decrease in accuracy in third-person view applied.
< Disruptor Role >
20% decrease in accuracy in third-person view applied.
< Infiltrator Role >
35% decrease in accuracy in third-person view applied.

[color]▶ Mr. PARABELLUM[/color]
- The ‘Neck Strike’ skill's chaining behavior has been reduced from 3 to 2 stages, and the base stock count has been adjusted from 3 to 2 accordingly.
- While waiting to counterattack with the ‘Iriminage’ skill, you can enter another skill to immediately cancel the motion and activate the new skill.

[color]▶ Mr. TEN[/color]
- The motion of the ‘Rolling Punch’ and ‘Ducking Dash’ skills have been adjusted to be slightly slower.
- The ‘Body Blow’ skill has been changed to a single skill that triggers two strikes with a single action, instead of a continuous skill that triggers with two actions.
- The base number of stocks for the ‘Body Blow’ skill has been reduced from 4 to 3.

[color]▶ Ms. ONE[/color]
- Increased the damage and duration of the ‘Poison Gas Grenade’ skill.

[color]▶ Ms. NANO[/color]
- Movement speed has been slightly reduced while using the 'Throw Knife’ skill.

[color]▶ Ms. TWIN[/color]
- The attack range and damage of the 'Deep Jam' skill have been slightly reduced.

[color]▶ HARDWORKER ZERO[/color]
- While waiting to counterattack with the ‘Punish’ skill, you can now enter another skill to instantly cancel the motion and trigger a new skill.
- Crosshair recovery speed has been improved, giving you more shooting power.

[color]▶ HARDWORKER GRASPER[/color]
- ‘Strong Skill’ has been applied to the ‘Body Throw’ skill, making it more advantageous in case of simultaneous collision between skills.

[color]▶ GRAY HAND[/color]
- Reduced the area of effect of the 'WP Shell' skill.
- Reduced the damage duration of the 'WP Shell' skill.
- Slightly increased the damage of the 'E. Bash' skill.
- Improved the camera presentation when using the 'E. Bash' skill..

[color]▶ GRAY HEAVY[/color]
- Improved cross-hair recovery speed, giving more shooting ability.

[color]▶ GRAY PAPER[/color]
- While waiting to counterattack with the ‘Deep Counter’ skill, you can now input another skill to instantly cancel the motion and activate the new skill.
- The damage of the ‘Deep Counter’ skill has been slightly increased.
- ‘Bone Taking’ skill's travel distance has been adjusted to travel up to 40% farther than before.


◈ Passive Skills
[color]▶ Control-Power[/color]
- Control Power buffs have been reduced at all levels.

[color]▶ Movement[/color]
- Movement speed increase has been reduced at all levels.

[color]▶ Faster Recovery[/color]
- Reduced the effectiveness of the Aimpoint Recovery buff at all levels.


◈ Boosters
[color]▶ Speed Booster[/color]
- The effect has been reduced.



[h3][color][UI][/color][/h3]
- Fixed the MVP mark displayed during battle results to only show the first place on the winning side.
- Added that when a PVP mode match ends, the results pane now shows how long the match lasted.



[h3][color][BUG FIX][/color][/h3]
- Fixed a bug where GRAY HAND's ‘WP Shell’ skill was missing a sound effect.
- Fixed an issue where some of Ms. NANO's and Mr. PARABELLUM's striking skills would intermittently not hit.
- Fixed an issue in Kill 'Em All mode where the next round would intermittently start with the starting faction's barrier gate open.
- Fixed an intermittent incorrect display of the names of party members' masters and party members when a party is formed.
- Fixed some inconsistencies in experience gain in Kill 'Em All mode.



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



Thank you.

BLACK STIGMA Team

Hello, this is BLACK STIGMA.

Thank you for participating in the test in the Southeast Asia region,
the seconds kickoff of the Global Testing Tour.

This test is to verify the game stability and fun of the game in each global region in order to create a high-quality BLACK STIGMA.

If you are enjoying the game and the survey is printed, please take a moment to respond.
Those who respond to the survey will be entered into a drawing to receive a $10 Steam gift card.


[h3][color][ Event Rewards ] [/color][/h3]

[color]Those who participate in both surveys will be drawn and given a $10 Steam gift card.

* Event Rewards: $10 Steam gift card

* Winner Announcement Date: 11/1

* Reward Distribution Date: Starting from 11/2, sent out sequentially after verifying Steam ID.

* Please note that there may be a slight difference in the amount of the reward due to currency adjustments based on the winner's country when issuing the Steam gift card. [/color]


[h3][ How to Participate ] [/h3]

- The survey will be conducted a total of 2 times.

- After playing the match mode (Team Deathmatch, Kill'em All) 5 times and 10 times, the survey will be displayed.

- In the survey, if you leave your email address for notification in case of winning, your entry to the event will be completed.


[h3][color][ Notice ] [/color][/h3]

- To be eligible for participation, both surveys must be completed.

- Please provide your email address accurately in the second survey. Winning notification emails will be sent to the winners.

- To provide the $10 Steam gift card, we require your Steam ID and store country.

- If there is no response within 30 days, the winner will be excluded from consideration.

- Please note that there may be a slight difference in the amount of the reward due to currency adjustments based on the winner's country when issuing the Steam gift card.



We kindly request your active participation. Thanks.


BLACK STIGMA Team

Hello, this is BLACK STIGMA.

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

We are now announcing the winners for each event.



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

[color]1. Kill the Dev Event[/color]

* Mission 1: Reward Recipients

　　　　caninecat
　　　　ARIEN
　　　　Igonan
　　　　TTV_Kimmoongg
　　　　Titi
　　　　Magnuxx
　　　　Angel
　　　　Hanabi
　　　　Hnter

* Mission 2: Reward Recipients

　　　　TTV_Kimmoongg
　　　　Titi
　　　　ARIEN
　　　　Hanabi
　　　　Black_CH

[color]2. Survey Event[/color]

　　　　Sirin
　　　　KaiLin
　　　　meramera
　　　　LEE_NEO
　　　　SPAZ
　　　　TTV_Kimmoongg
　　　　Orca
　　　　fallible
　　　　CU_NIM
　　　　etiguma



[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.



[color]1. Kill the Dev Event[/color]

* Mission 1

To ensure smooth reward distribution, recipients of Mission 1 rewards are kindly requested to check the [color][Method of Reward Payment Information][/color] in the announcement below and send an email to [email protected] by 11/11.

* Mission 2
Please check the information provided in the [Discord #kill-the-bpg-dev] channel for smooth reward payment.


[color]2. Survey Event[/color]

Please review the instructions provided regarding reward distribution sent to the email address you provided during the survey, and kindly send an email to [email protected] by 11/1.



[h3][color][ Method of Reward Payment Information - Kill the Dev Event Misson 1 ][/color][/h3]

To facilitate the smooth distribution of rewards, we kindly request all winners to send the required information to [email protected] by November 11th using the provided format.


* Subject: EA Region Developer Event Winners

* Contents

- Game Nickname
- Steam ID
- Store Country


[color][ How to check Steam ID and Store Country ][/color]

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



[h3][color][ Notice ][/color][/h3]


[color]1. If not submitted by November 18, 2023, your win may be canceled.

2. In order for us to send you a Steam Gift Card, you must friend the account of a Blackstigma operator.
If you receive a friend request from the following account, please accept it.
- BLACK STIGMA
- MR. ELEVEN

3. Winners of the event will need the following information
- Steam account ID (17-digit number)
- Steam account country (we need the country of your actual account, not your current residence)

4. your nickname on the Blackstigma server after signing up for Discord so we can send you a DM.
- Official Blackstigma Discord server: https://discord.gg/tnC8fH4R
- We will notify you via DM when the event rewards have been distributed.

5. The provided Steam ID will be deleted immediately after confirming the winners. [/color]


Thank you.


BLACK STIGMA Team

Hello, this is BLACK STIGMA.

I would like to provide you with information about the test schedule in the Southeast Asia region.

The first week's test will begin at 12:00 PM (ICT) on October 20th, and the second week's test will start at 12:00 PM (ICT) on October 27th. Each test will run for a duration of 72 hours.





[h3][ SEA Region Test Schedule ] [/h3]

[color]1st : 12:00 (ICT) on October 20th ~ 12:00 (ICT) on October 23th

(05:00 (UTC) on October 20th ~ 12:00 (ICT) on October 23th)

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) [/color]



[h3][ Main locations of Southeast Asia region ] [/h3]

< Southern & Southeast Asia >
Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Philippines, India, and other Southeast Asian countries

< Oceania >
Australia, New Zealand

* Game download is possible in locations other than the Southeast Asia 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][ Content Test Hours ] [/h3]

[color]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. [/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 Southeast Asia 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.

Starting at 12:00 (KST) on Friday, October 6th,

the second week of 72-hour testing service began in the East Asia region.





[h3][ Test Schedule ] [/h3]

[color]12:00 (KST) on Friday, October 13th ~ 12:00 (KST) on Friday, October 16th [/color]


[h3][ Main locations of East Asia region ] [/h3]

[ Main locations of East Asia region ]

Taiwan, South Korea, Macau, Japan, Mongolia, Hong Kong

* Game download is possible in locations other than the East Asia 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][Content Test Hours] [/h3]

PVP mode (Kill 'Em All, Team Deathmatch) : From 12:00 to 24:00 (KST) 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]


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

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 East Asia is not available.)



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


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

Thank you.