[Update] Patch Notes: May 4th

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

Content: Defense Mode Update
Protect the evolution suppressor from zombie attacks!

Content: Zombie Mode Update
From added options to a Zombie Z update, check it out all now!

Promotion: New Transcendence Weapon Whip Sword Promotion (5/4 - 6/29)
Check out the new Transcendence melee weapon made of linked sword segments in the form of a whip, increasing the weapon's attack speed and range!

Event: Class Rotation Group Appearance Event (5/4 - 5/18)
Private Erica, Drill Instructor Gerard, Leader Soi, and Super Soldier Jennifer are added to the Class Decoder's new [Rotation Group] during the event only!

Check out the Details section below for more information.





[h2]New Content[/h2]

[h3]Defense Mode Update[/h3]See [Defense Mode Preview] for more details.

New Zombie Hero Event Mode, Defense Mode, Released (5/4 - 6/2)

• An event mode where players must protect (Humans) or destroy (Zombies) the Evolution Suppressor that spawns in a random location.
  - Human Victory Criteria: Protect the Evolution Suppressor
  - Zombie Victory Criteria: Destroy the Evolution Suppressor or infect all Humans within the time limit

Zombie Hero Defense Mode Map Added

• Defense Mode Italy
  
• Defense Mode Assault
  
• Defense Mode Dust
  
• Defense Mode Cantera
  
• Defense Mode Falls

[h3]Zombie Mode Update[/h3] Weapon Restrictions - Cooldown Option Added

• The cooldown time rule from Competitive Match will be added as a weapon restriction option.
  - Selectable Modes: Zombie / Zombie Original / Zombie Mutant / Zombie Hero / Zombie Z / Zombie Evolution

Zombie Z Update

• Unlock Level Changes
  - Hunter-Killer X-90: 24 → 25
  - Starlight Rolling Shooter: 25 → 23
  - Dual Sword Infernal Hunter: 25 → 24
  - Gear-Bird Cannon Mk. 3: 18 → 20
  - Gear-Bird Cannon Mk. 2: 9 → 11
  - Gear-Bird Cannon Mk. 2: 1 → 3
  - X-TRACKER: 25 → 24)
  - Barrett M95 White Tiger: 33 → 32
  - SCAR OZ-D: 20 → 21
  - Tiamat MK-4: 21 → 22
  - Psychic Sizer: 36 → 37
  - M249 Phoenix: 22 → 21
  - Blue Storm: 38 → 39

[h2]New Events[/h2]

[h3]Login Supplies Event (5/4 - 6/2)[/h3]When you check-in for attendance during the event, you'll get daily and cumulative rewards.

Login Reward by Day

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

Cumulative Login Reward

• 5 Days: Dual Beretta Gunslinger (20 Days)
  
• 10 Days: Infinity Laser Fist (20 Days)
  
• 15 Days: Magnum Launcher (20 Days)
  
• 20 Days: Trinity Grenade (20 Days)
  
• 25 Days: Dread Nova (10 Days)

Extra Cumulative Rewards Event

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

[h3]Spring Winds Bring Spring Flower Boxes (5/4 - 5/18)[/h3]You can obtain Spring Boxes and Spring Flower Boxes by earning points during the event through completing missions.

Missions and Points Earned

• Cumulative Login Time: 30 mins / 60 mins / 90 mins - Once Each
  - 1 Point (3 Daily)
  
• Cumulative Playtime: 10 mins / 30 mins / 60 mins - Once Each
  - 1 Point (3 Daily)
  
• Use a Decoder Once (Regardless of type)
  - 1 Point
  
• Proceed with Exploration Once
  - 1 Point
  
• Click "Get Login Supplies"
  - 1 Point
  
• Use Crafting Once
  - 1 Point
  
• Zombie Mode Play: 2 Kills / 6 Assists
  - 1 Point (5 Daily)
  
• Play Zombie Scenario Mode on Hard or higher: Clear 1 Session
  - 1 Point (5 Daily)

Total Points and Rewards

• 5 Points: Spring Box (4 Daily)
  
• 15 Points: Spring Flower Box (1 Daily)
  

Notice

• Event resets every day at midnight (24:00).
  
• You can earn up to 20 points, 4 Spring Boxes, and 1 Spring Flower Box daily per account.
  
• All unused Spring and Spring Flower boxes will be removed during maintenance on 5/18 (Wed).
  
• Participation will only count in rooms with three or more players (excludes Laboratory on auto and Studio Mode).
  
• Relevant Zombie Modes: Zombie Classic / Zombie Mutant / Zombie Hero (Defense Mode included) / Zombie Z / Zombie Evolution
  
• Excludes Zombie Scenario Double Gate / Lost City / Survival: Trap / Survival: Groundwater / Pursuit: Chaos maps.
  
• At least 5 minutes of playtime is required to complete Zombie Scenario mode missions.
  
• All decoders including Point Decoders count towards the Use a Decoder mission.
  
• Weapon enhancement (All enhancement levels, success/failure) / part equipping / part combination / weapon paints / item disassembly are included for the Use Crafting mission.
  
• The Event Decoder can be used until midnight on the day it is obtained.

[h3]New and Returning Player Welcome Event (5/4 - Permanent)[/h3]Rewards are given to new and returning players upon logging in during the event.

New User Package / Welcome Back Supply Box (Get All Content)

• Magnum Launcher (15 Days)
  
• X-TRACKER (15 Day)
  
• Trinity Grenade (15 Day)
  
• Infinity Laser Fist (15 Day)
  
• Dual Sword Phantom Slayer (15 Day)
  
• Dual Beretta Gunslinger (15 Day)
  
• Hunter Killer X-90 (15 Days)
  
• (Grade 6 Gun Boost / Grade 6 Vampiric Equipped)
  
• Hunter Killer X-12 (15 Days)
  
• (Grade 6 Gun Boost / Grade 6 Speed Up Equipped)

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 at least days.

[h3]New and Returning Player Welcome Attendance Event (5/4 - Permanent)[/h3]New and returning players get daily and cumulative rewards by staying logged in for 10 minutes every day during the event.

Cumulative Login Days and Rewards

• 1 Day: Select One from Point Transcendence Decoder / Point Class Decoder / 500 Mileage
  
• 2 Days: Select One from Point Transcendence Decoder x2 / Point Class Decoder x2 / 1,000 Mileage
  
• 3 Days: Select One from Point Transcendence Decoder x3 / Point Class Decoder x3 / 1,500 Mileage
  
• 4 Days: Select One from Point Transcendence Decoder x4 / Point Class Decoder x4 / 2,000 Mileage
  
• 5 Days: Select One from Point Transcendence Decoder x5 / Point Class Decoder x5 / 2,500 Mileage
  
• 6 Days: Select One from Point Transcendence Decoder x6 / Point Class Decoder x6 / 3,000 Mileage
  
• 7 Days: Get Transcendence Decoder x7 + Point Class Decoder x7 + VVIP Free Pass (2 Day)

Notice

• Each account can receive these rewards once.
  
• Returning players are those who have not logged in for 30 at least days.

[h2]Shop Update[/h2]

[h3]New Transcendence Weapon Whip Sword Promotion (5/4 - 6/29)[/h3]The Whip Sword can drop from Transcendence Premium Decoders and Transcendence Decoders during the event.

Whip Sword (Melee Weapon)

• A sword made of smaller sword parts linked together in the form of a whip, increasing the weapon's attack speed and range. It has numerous attack combos that connect one attack to another, making it a very versatile weapon for the battlefield.

Whip Sword Drop Rate

• Transcendence Premium Decoder: 3%
  
• Transcendence Decoder: 0.45%

[h3]New Transcendence Weapon Whip Sword Guaranteed Giveaway (5/4 - 6/29)[/h3]Depending on the number of Transcendence Premium Decoders and Transcendence Decoders used during the event, you could receive a Whip Sword (Permanent)!

Reward Thresholds

• When Reaching 300 Guaranteed Points

Notice

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

[h3]Class Rotation Group Appearance Event (5/4 - 5/18)[/h3]Private Erica, Drill Instructor Gerard, Leader Soi, and Super Soldier Jennifer are added to the Class Decoder's new [Rotation Group] during the event!

Notice

• 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.
  
• The Rotation Group is added to Class Decoder only during the event.

[h3]Guaranteed Class Rotation Group Giveaway Event (5/4 - 5/18)[/h3]Select a guaranteed Class from the [Rotation Group] based on Class Decoder usage during the event!

Conditions and Rewards

• Each time you reach 150 Guaranteed Points
  
• Select one from Private Erica / Drill Instructor Gerard / Leader Soi / Super Soldier Jennifer

Notice

• 1 Guaranteed Point given each time you use 1 Class Decoder.
  
• The above classes don't receive exclusive costumes when drawn with a decoder.

[h2]Other Changes[/h2]

• Shop Changes
  - Exploration Success Rate Up item (+20%) added to Shop
  
• Mileage Shop Changes
  - Lucky Gunslinger (7 Days 500 Mileage / 30 Days 1,500 Mileage) added to Shop - Lucky Gunslinger not sold from the Shop
  
• Added a function to block whispers at all times
  - Whisper blocking function for all users (added as an option at the bottom of the ban list).
  
• Fixed so that invitation message is not sent when in family membership status.
  
• Added preview function before using waiting room mark
  - Equip preview available in Lobby Mark item description tooltip
  
• Improved visibility of achievement/mileage shop icons
  - Added an icon image to the part that was only exposed as text in the store
  
• Achievement color change of 1500 points
  - Reflected opinions that the color is dark and difficult to see
  
• Additional work on frame improvement
  - Added tooltip when no option is active
  - Fixed the problem that the color of the studio block was red
  - Implemented the r_detailtextures console function (representation of material details) to work
  - Fixed the problem that the color effect (red) of the zombie scenario destruction target was not applied
  - Fixed the issue that the screen turns black
  - Fixed some weapon scroll texture effect issues
  - Improved the cause of intermittent crashes after frame improvement