[Update] Patch Notes: December 29th

Here's a rundown of some of the major updates in today's patch!

Content: New Competitive Match (Beta)
Competitive Matches (Beta) have been updated to ensure fiercer and fairer battles!

Content: Season 11: Mecha Dino
The Mecha Dinos are here from the world of mechanical dinosaurs! Meet them now through the Season Pass!

Content: League Season 7
From new Nameplates to Zombie League rewards, there’s a lot to check out!

Promotion: New Transcendence Decoder Rotation Group Added
Get a guaranteed item of your choice from the new rotation group!

Promotion: Transcendence Class Leader Soi / Super Jennifer (12/29 - 1/12)
Get the Class (Premium) Decoder with 4x rates right now!

Promotion: New Point Transcendence/Class Decoder (12/29 - 1/26)
This is a special sale only during the event, so don't miss out!

Check out the Details section below for more information.





[h2]New Content[/h2]

[h3]New Competitive Match (Beta)[/h3]See [New Competitive Match (Beta) Preview] for more details!

1. New competitive rules will be added to zombie mode.

• Mode: Zombie Hero, Zombie Z Mode
  
• Competitive Match (Beta) Settings Added: Select "Competitive Match (Beta)" map from the map selection screen. - Click "Choose" after selecting a Competitive Match (Beta) map to display the info pop-up. - Set game as Competitive Match by confirming the info pop-up.
  - All previous room settings will be ignored when setting up the room for a Competitive Match (Beta), and the settings can't be changed.

2. Competitive Match (Beta) Rules

• Competitive Match (Beta) Room Settings
  - 1. Max Players: 24
  - 2. Win Objective: Zombie Z - Round 13 / Zombie Hero - Round 7
  - 3. Round Length: 3 mins
  - 4. Weapon Restriction: Cost Restriction
  - 5. No Manner Level, No Death > Kill Rule Restrictions
  - 6. Passwords Unavailable
  - 7. Zombies Respawn
  - 8. AI Added
  - 9. Friendly Fire Disabled
  - 10. Auto Zombie Balance
  - 11. Map: When the game begins, one of the 6 maps below will be selected at random. (Italy, Assault, Abyss 2, Militia, Dust, Trade Port)
  
• Weapon Restrictions (Cost Restriction) Added
  - All weapons have costs based on their rank, and 4 primary/secondary/melee/throwable weapons with a total cost of 25 or below can be used.
  - When the cost of owned, not yet purchased, or not yet picked up weapons exceeds the 25 cost limit, the weapon can't be obtained.
  
• Certain Rule Changes
  - Karma gain is doubled.
  - Random human heroes don't appear in Competitive Match (Beta), and can be played only by using Karma.
  - In Zombie Z mode, zombie heroes can appear at random after all zombies are unlocked.
  - The amount of mutations based on Zombie Z levels are increased, and some mutations don't appear.

3. New Competitive Match (Beta) Map - Trade Port

• Playable in zombie modes other than Competitive Match (Beta).

[h3]Season 11: Mecha Dino 12/29 - 4/6[/h3]The 11th season for CSNS is all about Mecha Dinos and their world! See the [Season 11 Season Pass Preview] for more details!

Black Market Open Early

• New Item Added: CSO Sunglasses
  
  - CSO branded sunglasses. Can be equipped on the face.

Growing Weapon

• Mecha Dino MK-1
  
  - A prototype assault rifle that fires 50 rounds of 5.56mm bullets, created during the restudy of the Aegis Institute's Transform System after development was halted. Only normal fire is possible as the Transform System hasn't been applied yet.
  
• Mecha Dino MK-2
  
  - The second prototype assault rifle that fires 60 rounds of 5.56mm bullets, created during the restudy of the Aegis Institute's Transform System after development was halted. Only normal fire is possible as the Transform System hasn't been applied yet, but upgrades to the magazine and barrel have been successful.
  
• Mecha Dino MK-3
  
  - The third prototype assault rifle that fires 60 rounds of 5.56mm bullets, created during the restudy of the Aegis Institute's Transform System after development was halted. The Transform System has been applied, which allows the use of burst shots without consuming bullets after transforming into Berserk mode upon landing a certain number of shots.
  
• Mecha Dino MK-4
  
  - The completed assault rifle that fires 60 rounds of 5.56mm bullets, created during the restudy of the Aegis Institute's Transform System after development was halted. The Transform System has been applied, which allows the use of burst shots without consuming bullets and causes rounds to explode, burning nearby enemies after transforming into Berserk mode upon landing a certain number of shots.

Zombie Costumes

• Dilopho Blotter
  
• Panoplo Venom Guard
  

Weapon Paints

• Tyranno Weapon Paint
  
  - Relevant Weapons: Magnum Launcher, AUG Guardian, Hunter Killer X-12, CROW-1, Nata Knife
  
• Tricera Weapon Paint
  
  - Relevant Weapons: M249 Phoenix, Gaebolg, Miracle Prism Sword, CHARGER-5, Dual Baretta

Costume

• Mecha Dino Head (Head), Mecha Dino Tail (Waist), Mecha Dino Egg (Waist), Mecha Dino Back Shell (Back), Mecha Dino Steak (Back), Mecha Pterodactyl (Back, Pet Costume)

Spray

• Dilopho Blotter Spray, Panoplo Venom Guard Spray, SD Ethan Spray, SD Ismael Spray, Mecha Dino Spray (Use to display special effects.)

Medal

• Season 11 Trailblazer Medal (Pass)
  
• Season 11 Conqueror Medal (Highest Rank Reached)
  

[h3]League Season 7 (12/29 - 3/23)[/h3] Changes

• The amount of League Points that can be obtained from Master League has increased.
  
• Increased the value of killing zombies or other actions for League Points, and decreased the length of play time to earn League Points for Master Rank.
  
• The League Points earned through play have been changed from 1 every 72 seconds to 1 every 60 seconds.

Notice

• Items have been added to the Achievement Shop.
  
  - New Nameplates Added: Voodoo Zombie Nameplate, Banshee's Grasp Nameplate, Zombie Bomb Nameplate, Banshee Nameplate, Light and Heavy Nameplate, SD Light Zombie Nameplate, Jiangshi Nameplate, Chaser Nameplate, Rose Skin Nameplate, SD BOSS Nameplate, Two Tone Color Nameplate, Square Nameplate, CSO Logo Nameplate, CSO Logo Nameplate 2

Zombie League Rewards

• Master
  
  - Zombie League Master Zombification + Devastator (20 Days) + Anemone (20 Days) + Grade 6 Parts Reward Box x3
  
• Diamond
  
  - Achievement Point 5 Box x2 + Satellite Mine (20 Days) + Mirage(20) + Grade 5 Parts Reward Box x5
  
• Platinum
  - Achievement Point 5 Box x1 + Eternity Laser Fist (20 Days) + Grade 4 Parts Reward Box x10

Zombie Scenario League Rewards

• Master
  
  - Devastator (20 Days) + Anemone (20 Days) + Titan's Will Add-On x100 + Zombie Scenario Add-On Rate Box x100
  
• Diamond
  - Achievement Point 5 Box x2 + Satellite Mine (20 Days) + Mirage (20 Days) + Weakness Analysis Add-On x75 + Zombie Scenario Add-On Rate Box x75
  
• Platinum
  - Achievement Point 5 Box x1 + Eternity Laser Fist (20 Days) + Tide Turner Add-On x50 + Zombie Scenario Add-On Rate Box x50
  
• Gold
  - Dual Beretta Gunslinger (20 Days) + Reinforced Attack Add-On (20 Days) + Zombie Scenario Add-On Rate Box x20
  
• Silver
  - VIP Free Pass (20 Days) + Capital Add-On x20 + Zombie Scenario Add-On Rate Box x20

[h3]Zombie Content Update[/h3] Zombie Z Mode Unlock Levels Adjusted

• Light Zombie: 5 -> 6
  
• Venom Guard: 7 -> 8
  
• Aksha: 15 -> 16
  
• Chaser: 31 -> 30
  
• Deimos: 30 -> 31

[h3]Family System Improvements[/h3] Added Changes to Family System

• Activity log and chat notification added for family members.
  - [Family Member Activity] tab has been added to the [Family] - [Family Record] page. This tab shows information that wasn't recorded before, such as Family name, emblem, notices, join, leave, kick, class changes, when a family member obtains an Epic Rank weapon (permanent), and when a member obtains a medal. Unlike the Family Chronicle, there is a limit to how much information can be displayed in the Family Activity tab, and if the records go over the limit, the oldest records are deleted first as the newest ones are added.
  - Minor information that is recorded in the [Family Member Activity] tab and those that aren't recorded in certain tabs are provided as notifications in Family Chat. Information that is shared this way includes a family member logging in, logging out, storage use, storage registration, level up notices every 10 levels, league rank increase, reaching highest rank for season pass, and more.
  - For chat notifications, only "Main Notices" will display as the family and the number of notifications grow in size. This option can be controlled with the "Receive Only Main Notices as Chat Notifications" box from [Family] - [Family Record] - [Family Member Activity] tab.

2 New Family Items

• Change Family Emblem
  
• Family Name Change
  
  - Only usable by the Family Master.
  - The number of uses for family items can be seen on the [Change Emblem] and [Change Family Name] buttons from [Family] - [Family Management] - [Family/Storage Management].
  - Emblem changes that come from creating a family, past achievements, etc can be used without the use of items, and the uses left is displayed on the management page above. If you have both these and items, then the change count from items will be displayed afterwards.

[h2]New Events[/h2]

[h3]New Year Mileage Auction (12/29 - 1/4)[/h3]Buy and sell weapons and parts in an auction among players during the event!

Information

• Trade Currency: Mileage
  
• Auction Time: 00:00 AM - 23:59 PM

Permanent Auction Items Added

• Infinity Laser Fist

[h3]Adieu 2021! Snowflake Collection Event (12/29 - 1/12)[/h3]Earn rewards for each step by collecting Snowflakes given for meeting the conditions listed below every day during the event.

Conditions / Rewards

• Reach 30 minutes of playtime: Event Decoder x1 + Snowflake x1
  
• Reach 60 minutes of playtime: Transcendence Decoder x1 + Snowflake x1
  
• Reach 90 minutes of playtime: Snowflake x4

Additional Snowflake Collection Conditions / Rewards

• Every 10 Kills + Assists in Zombie Mode: Snowflake x1 (Up to 5 per day)
  
• Each Clear of Zombie Scenario in Normal / Hard or Higher: Snowflake x1 / x2 (Up to 5 per day)
  
• Complete 1 Session of Competitive Match (Beta): Snowflake x2 (Up to 4 per day)

Total Snowflakes / Rewards

• 30: Winter Nameplate (7 Days) + Unique Decoder x5
  
• 50: Class Decoder x10
  
• 100: Event Decoder x5
  
• 150: Winter Nameplate (300 Days) + Event Decoder x5
  
• 200: Transcendence Decoder x5 + Class Decoder x5
  
• 230: Unique Premium Decoder x5
  
• 240: Transcendence Premium Decoder x5 + Class Premium Decoder x5
  

Notice

• Relevant Zombie Modes: Zombie Classic, Zombie Mutant, Zombie Hero, Zombie Evolution, Zombie Z
  
• Excludes Zombie Scenario Survival: Double Gate, Survival: Lost City, Survival: Trap, Survival: Groundwater, and Pursuit: Chaos maps
  
• Participation will only count in rooms with four or more players (excludes Studio Mode).
  
• All unused Snowflakes and Transcendence Premium Decoders/Class Premium Decoders will be removed during maintenance on 1/12.
  
• The Transcendence Premium Decoder earned as a reward can be only used during the Snowflake Collection event.
  
• The Event Decoder can be used until before midnight on the day it is obtained.

[h3]Hot Time Event (12/29 - 1/12)[/h3]Earn additional rewards by playing certain modes during Hot Times during the event every day.

Hot Time

• 3PM – 12AM CET
  - SEA: 9PM – 6AM
  - NA/SA: 9AM – 6PM
  - EU/RU/TR: 5PM – 2AM

Content / Rewards

• Zombie Classic/Mutant/Hero/Evolution/Z Mode Play: EXP +50%
  
• Golden Zombie Spawn Chance for Each Difficulty in Zombie Scenario: +20%

Notice

• Counts in rooms with 4 or more players.

[h3]Free Daily Rewards Event (12/29 – 1/26)[/h3] Daily Rewards

• Daily Weapons Supply
  - Contents: 4 Transcendence Weapons (1 Day) + 1 Daily Attendance Reward Box

Cumulative Rewards

• 3 Days: Infinity Laser Fist (15 Days)
  
• 9 Days: Magnum Launcher (15 Days)
  
• 15 Days: X-Tracker (15 Days)
  
• 20 Days: Trinity Grenade (15 Days)

Extra Cumulative Rewards Event

• Each time you receive cumulative rewards, you'll receive a Cumulative Attendance Reward Box.

[h3]New and Returning Player Welcome Attendance Event (12/29 - 2/2)[/h3]New and returning players get daily cumulative rewards by staying logged in for 10 minutes every day during the event.

Conditions / Rewards

• Given Immediately - New User Package/Welcome Back Supply Box x1
  
  - Magnum Launcher (15 Days)
  - X-TRACKER (15 Days)
  - Trinity Grenade (15 Days)
  - Infinity Laser Fist (15 Days)
  - Miracle Prism Sword (15 Days)
  - Dual Sword Phantom Slayer (15 Days)
  - Dual Beretta Gunslinger (15 Days)
  - Hunter-Killer X-90 (15 Days) (Grade 6 Gun Boost + Grade 6 Vampiric)
  - Hunter-Killer X-12 (15 Days) (Grade 6 Gun Boost + Grade 6 Speed Up)
  
• Daily Reward - 500 Mileage

Rewards are given based on the number of days logged in.

• Cumulative Day 1: Sonya Lycanthrope Pass (7 Days)
  
• Cumulative Day 2: Zombie Scenario Add-On Probability Box x5 + Grade 3 Parts Reward Box x3
  
• Cumulative Day 3: VIP Free Pass (3 Days) + 500 Mileage
  
• Cumulative Day 4: Exploration Success Rate-Up x1 + Grade 4 Parts Reward Box x3
  
• Cumulative Day 5: VVIP Free Pass (1 Day) + 500 Mileage
  
• Cumulative Day 6: Exploration Success Rate-Up x1 + Grade 5 Parts Reward Box x3
  
• Cumulative Day 7: Unique Weapon Selection Box x1 (All Permanent / Select 1 from Contents) + 500 Mileage
  
  - Cyclone
  - M32MGL Venom
  - Papin
  - Star Chaser SR
  - Hunter Killer X-45
  - Rail Buster
  - Flame Jackhammer
  - Tornado
  - Hunter Killer X-7
  - Rail Cannon
  - Savery
  - Dual UZI
  - OICW
  - Newcomer
  - Hunter Killer X-15
  
• Cumulative Day 8: VIP Free Pass (3 Days) + Zombie Scenario Add-On Rate Box x5
  
• Cumulative Day 9: 100 Weapon Enhancement EXP Coupon x2 + 500 Mileage
  
• Cumulative Day 10: Exploration Success Rate-Up x1 + Grade 4 Parts Reward Box x3
  
• Cumulative Day 11: VVIP Free Pass (1 Day) + 100 Weapon Enhancement EXP Coupon x2 + 500 Mileage
  
• Cumulative Day 12: Exploration Success Rate-Up x1 + Zombie Scenario Add-On Rate Box x5
  
• Cumulative Day 13: 100 Weapon Enhancement EXP Coupon x2 + 500 Mileage
  
• Cumulative Day 14: CSO Operative Selection Box x1 (All Permanent / Select 1 of Contents) + Grade 5 Parts Reward Box x10
  
  - Flora Paladin
  - Dorothy Dark Knight
  - Elizabeth Crimson Hunter
  - Rose Phoenix
  - Sonya Lycanthrope

Notice

• Each account can receive these items once.
  
• New User Package and Welcome Back Supply Boxes will be used as soon as you obtain them.
  
• Returning players are those who have not logged in for 30 days or longer.

[h3]Season Badge Giveaway Event (12/29 - 4/6)[/h3]Season badges are given immediately based on the login time for daily missions during Season 11.

Login Time / Season Badge

• 30 min - x5
  
• 1 hour - x10
  
• 2 hours - x20

Notice

• Daily missions reset every day at midnight.
  
• You cannot use a difficulty change item on event missions.

[h3]Zombie Scenario Golden Zombie Event (12/29 - 4/6)[/h3]Earn rewards by killing Golden Zombies when you play Zombie Scenario during the Season 11.

Kill Requirements

• Upon Defeating 1 / 2 / 3 / 5 / 7 / 10

Obtainable Items (Select 1 of the following)

• Add-on Selection Box x1
  
• Transcendence Weapon Selection Box x1
  
• CSO Operative Box x1
  
• 100 Weapon Enhancement EXP Coupon x3

Notice

• Hitting the Golden Zombie once counts as killing it once.
  
• Each reward is given only once per account.'
  
• Up to 3 can be defeated per day.
  
• The Golden Zombies have a chance to appear when playing for more than 3 minutes in rooms on Normal difficulty or higher.

[h3]Guaranteed Transcendence Rotation Group Giveaway Event (12/29 - Until Next Transcendence Weapon Promotion)[/h3]Get a guaranteed weapon from the [Rotation Group] based on Transcendence Decoder and Transcendence Premium Decoder usage during the event.

Conditions and Obtainable Items

• Each time you reach 300 points, you can choose 1 from the [Rotation Group].
  - Weapons in [Rotation Group]: Magnum Launcher / Trinity Grenade / X-TRACKER / Lightning Fury

Notice

• 1 Guaranteed Point given each time you use 1 Transcendence Decoder.
  
• 6 Guaranteed Points given each time you use 1 Transcendence Premium Decoder.

[h2]Shop Update[/h2]

[h3]New Transcendence Premium Decoder / Transcendence Decoder Group Addition Event[/h3]
The following weapons will appear as part of the new [Rotation Group] when using the Transcendence Premium Decoder / Transcendence Decoder during the event.

Duration

• Transcendence Premium Decoder (12/29 - 1/12)
  
• Transcendence Decoder (12/29 - Until Next Transcendence Promotion)

Available Weapons

• Magnum Launcher
  
• Trinity Grenade
  
• X-TRACKER
  
• Lightning Fury

Notice

• Check the Decoder Rates notice for more detailed information.
  
• The Rotation Group will be removed from the possible contents of the decoder once the event ends.
  
• The contents of the Rotation Group can change at any time.

[h3]Leader Soi / Super Transcendence Class Promotion (12/29 - 1/12)[/h3]During the event, the drop rates of two transcendence classes (Leader Soi and Super Soldier Jennifer) from Transcendence Decoders and Transcendence Premium Decoders are four times higher.

• Premium Class Decoder: 2% each
  
• Class Decoder: 0.5% each

[h3]Guaranteed Leader Soi / Super Soldier Jennifer Class Giveaway (12/29 - 1/12)[/h3]Get guaranteed 2 Transcendence Classes (Leader Soi, Super Soldier Jennifer) based on how many Class Decoders and Class Premium Decoders are used during the event!

Conditions

• Upon Reaching 150 / 300 Guaranteed Points: Select 1 between Leader Soi (+ Soi's Smart Glasses Permanent) / Super Soldier Jennifer (+Jennifer's Enhancement Booster Permanent)
  

Notice

• 1 Guaranteed Points given each time you use 1 Class Decoder.
  
• 3 Guaranteed Points given each time you use 1 Class Premium Decoder.
  
• Guaranteed Giveaway rewards can be granted only once per account.

[h3]Permanent Transcendence Class Addition[/h3] Affected Decoders

• Class Decoder
  
• Premium Class Decoder
  
• Event Decoder

Changes

• Added to Group 1

Class

• Axion / Aetheris / Medea / Kalael

Notice

• Changes for each group are applied for durational weapon items as well.
  
• The above classes don't receive exclusive costumes when drawn with a decoder.
  
• Check the Decoder Rates for more details.

[h3]Point Transcendence/Class Decoder Sale (12/29 - 1/26)[/h3][Point] Transcendence and Class Decoders will be on sale during the event!

• 5,000P for 1

Representative Items for Point Transcendence Decoder

• 21 Transcendence Weapons including Dual Sword Phantom Slayer, Barrett M95 White Tiger, etc appear as permanent/durational (1/3/5/7 Days) weapons.
  
• 30 Unique Weapons including Miracle Prism Sword, Starlight Rolling Shooter, etc appear as permanent/durational (1/3/5/7 Days) weapons.

Representative Items for Point Class Decoder

• 28 classes including Rose Phoenix, Sonya Lycanthrope, Mila, Lisa, etc appear as permanent/durational (1/3 Days) classes.
  
• 4 zombie costumes including Female Student Light Zombie, Nurse Venom Sting, etc will appear as permanent/durational (1/3 Days) costumes.
  
• 28 costumes including Golden Shield, Afro Hair, etc will appear as permanent/durational (1/3 Days) costumes. (Get 1 based on each of their rates.)

Notice

• For the 30 different Unique Weapons, they appear equipped with Grade 4 Parts.
  
• Purchase limit of 5 per account.
  
• These decoders cannot be gifted.

[h3]Mileage Shop (12/29 – Permanent)[/h3] Permanent Sale Items Added (Only Usable by Family Master)

• Family Name Change: 5,000 Mileage.
  
• Family Emblem Change: 5,000 Mileage.

Renewed Sale Items: Limited purchase items and their amounts will be reset.

Notice

• Transcendence Classes from the Mileage Shop once (per day).
  
• Unmentioned items will continue to be sold.