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[Update] Patch Notes: May 17th



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

    May Play Event (5/17 - 5/31)Play Counter-strike Nexon: Studio in May!

    Random Rules Zombie Hero Event (5/17- 5/31)Enjoy Zombie Hero in a whole new and random way! The rules change each round, so keep on your toes!

    Mosquito Extermination Event is Back! (5/17 - 6/28)Exterminate the mosquitoes and claim your rewards!

    Transcendence Weapon Promotion: Tyrant's Mace (5/17 – 6/14)A new weapon, Tyrant's Mace, will now drop from Premium and normal Transcendence Decoders!


Check out the following sections for more information.

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[h2]Content Guide[/h2]

[h3]Zombie Mode Changes[/h3]
  • Zombie Laboratory (Zombie Z / Zombie Hero)
    • The projectile arc of the Fire Bomb has been adjusted.


  • Zombie Laboratory (Zombie Z)
    • The first two rounds of Fire Bomb have been removed.


  • Zombie Mutant
    • The Evolution Restriction feature has now been added to Classic option.
    • The Evolution Restriction feature is no longer automatically applied when selecting the Classic option.
    • Selecting evolution restriction will allow evolution, but lock the Zombie's stats.


[h3]New Medal Release[/h3]
  • [Honor] Lion Heart
    • Defeat Hippomenes 100 times
    • Can only make progress in Zombie Scenario - Pursuit: Planned Tragedy map (Normal or higher)


  • [Honor] Extermination
    • Defeat Narak 100 times
    • Can only make progress in Zombie Scenario - Pursuit: Abandoned Hound map (Normal or higher)



[h2]Event Information[/h2]

[h3]May Play Event (5/17 - 5/31)[/h3]
Play Counter-strike Nexon: Studio in May!

  • Event Participation Requirements / Obtainable Items
    • Earn 2 points each time you score 2 kills or 6 assists as a human, or infect 2 humans as a zombie in Zombie Mode (up to 40 points per day, excludes bots).
    • Earn 5 points each time you clear 1 session by reaching 100 Kill Points in Zombie Scenario mode on Hard difficulty or higher (up to 40 points per day).
    • Earn 1 point each time you reach 5 minutes of playtime (up to 10 points per day).
    • Earn 2 points each time you log in (once a day).


  • Cumulative Rewards
    • Reach 50 Points: Rare Decoder x3
    • Reach 100 Points: 50 Weapon Enhancement EXP x3
    • Reach 150 Points: Zombie Scenario Add-On Rate Box x10 + Unique Decoder x3
    • Reach 250 Points: Unique Decoder x5 + Grade 4 Parts Reward Box x5
    • Reach 350 Points: Four-leaf Clover Nameplate (300 Days) + 10,000 Mileage Coupon
    • Reach 400 Points: SD Michaela Spray (Permanent) + Event Decoder x5
    • Reach 450 Points: Transcendence Weapon Pass (3 Days) + Event Decoder x5
    • Reach 550 Points: Class Decoder x8
    • Reach 600 Points: Transcendence Decoder x8
    • Reach 650 Points: Random -1 Dehancement Material x10


  • Notice
    • Cumulative rewards are given only once per account.
    • Relevant Zombie Modes: Zombie Classic / Zombie Mutant / Zombie Hero / Zombie Z / Zombie Evolution
    • Excludes Zombie Scenario: Double Gate / Lost City / Survival: Trap / Survival: Groundwater / Pursuit: Chaos
    • A minimum playtime of 5 minutes is required to complete Zombie Scenario mode missions.
    • Only rooms with 3 or more players count toward these goals.
    • Excludes auto hunt kills regardless of mode
    • All remaining points will be removed during maintenance on 5/31.
    • The Event Decoder can be used until midnight on the day it is obtained.


[h3]Random Rules Zombie Hero Event (5/17- 5/31)[/h3]
Enjoy Zombie Hero in a whole new and random way! The rules change each round, so keep on your toes!

  • Random Rules Zombie Hero Maps: Assault / Italy / Vertigo


  • Notice
    • Stay alert! The rules are announced 3 seconds before the start of each round.
    • Keep track of the current rules by pressing the "L" key.


  • Random Rules
    I Am Legend
    Good Old Days

    Reliable Weapons

    Burning Time

    Furiously Fast

    Skill Master

    Biochemical Attack

    Social Behavior

    Too Close for Comfort

    Bad Touch

    Revenant

    Change of Heart

    Moon Bounce

    Bandwagon

    Precision Shooting

    Bloody Bullets

    Last Shot

    Packing Heat

    Special Delivery

    Bunny Hop

    Marksman

    Rule of Threes

    Critical Strike

    Explosive Results

    Shockwave

    Backstabbers

    Applied Engineering

    Chaotic

    Zombie's Delight

    Head Hunter

    Tunnel Vision

    Zombie Fireball

    Long-Distance Relationship

    In This Together

    Standard Issue

    Aerial Bombardment

    Rifleman

    Out With a Bang

    Turrets Syndrome

    Steel Rain

    United We Stand

    Run For Your Life

    Bang for the Buck

    Structural Decay

    Low Profile

    I'm a Surgeon

    Counter Strike War Z

    Random Weapon

    Bullet Storm

    Hardcore

    Last Stand

    Creepy Crawlies

    Girls' Generation

    Spectral Assault

    Flying Corpses


[h3]Mosquito Extermination Event is Back! (5/17 - 6/28)[/h3]
Exterminate the mosquitoes and claim your rewards!

  • Maps where mosquitoes appear
    • Mouse Hole, Italy, Assault, Survival: Double Gate, Survival: Trap, Survival: Lost City, Industry 2, and Origin


  • Conditions / Rewards
    • Kill 300 mosquitoes to obtain [Honor] Swatter + Transcendence Decoder x10


  • Notice
    • Players who already possess the [Honor] Swatter medal cannot receive another one, but they will still receive the Transcendence Decoder reward
    • Available in Laboratory mode, but excluding bot mode.


[h3]Login Supplies Event Guide (5/17- 6/13)[/h3]
  • Login Reward
    • Daily Weapons Supply
    • Dual Sword Phantom Slayer (1 Day) & M3 Black Dragon (1 Day) & Barrett M95 White Tiger (1 Day)
      3 types all provided + 2 types out of Rare, Unique, or Transcendence provided according to probabilities + 1 Transcendence Class (1 Day) provided according to probabilities + all contents of Daily Attendance Reward Box provided"
    • Transcendence Classes (1 Day): Dorothy Dark Knight, Flora Paladin, Transcendence Ji Yoon Choi, Transcendence Yuri, Sonya Lycanthrope, Elizabeth Crimson Hunter, Transcendence Michaela, Transcendence Fernando, Transcendence Blair, and Rose Phoenix
    • Daily Attendance Reward Box: Damage Display (1 Day), Killer Display (1 Day), Penalty and Loss Invalidation x1, Rare Decoder x3
    • All weapons and classes from the Daily Supply are bound and cannot be used for Auction/Disassembly/Family Storage (Extension X).


  • Cumulative Rewards
    • 5 Days: X-TRACKER (20 Days) + Cumulative Attendance Reward Box
    • 10 Days: Negev NG7 Ajax (20 Days) + Cumulative Attendance Reward Box
    • 15 Days: Spell Lance Scarlet Rose (20 Days) + Cumulative Attendance Reward Box
    • 20 Days: Lightning Fury (20 Days) + Cumulative Attendance Reward Box
    • 25 Days: Heaven Splitter (5 Days) + Cumulative Attendance Reward Box
    • Cumulative Attendance Reward Box contents: C4 Countdown Room Host (5 Days), Shorten Respawn Time (5 Days) Lucky Gunslinger (5 Days), Daily Mission Difficulty Change x15, Exploration Slot Expansion Coupon (7 Days)


  • Notice
    • Attendance rewards will be provided directly as rewards instead of the Daily/Cumulative Attendance Reward Box items.
    • Rewards can be claimed immediately after logging in and are available until midnight every day.



[h2]Shop Update[/h2]

[h3]Transcendence Weapon Promotion: Tyrant's Mace (5/17 – 6/14)[/h3]
A new weapon, Tyrant's Mace, will now drop from Premium and normal Transcendence Decoders!

  • Tyrant's Mace Drop Rate
    • Transcendence Premium Decoder: 3%
    • Transcendence Decoder: 0.45%


  • Tyrant's Mace (Melee Weapon)
    • Description: An iron mace imbued with the power of the Ice Tyrant. It accumulates energy depending on time passed or damage inflicted. Once it has been filled, you can deliver a merciless attack on any enemies in front of you.


[h3]Tyrant's Mace Guaranteed Giveaway (5/17 - 6/14)[/h3]
Depending on the number of Premium and normal Transcendence Decoders used, you may be guaranteed to receive the Tyrant's Mace permanently!

  • Reward Thresholds
    • Upon Reaching 300 Guaranteed Points


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