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[Update] Patch Notes: December 27th



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

    Login Supplies Event (12/27 - 01/30 11:59) Adieu, 2023! Collect the Dragon Orbs for the Year of the Dragon Event (12/27 - 1/17)Say your goodbyes to year 2023! Welcome the year of the Dragon by collecting Dragon Orbs and earn plenty of rewards!

    Zombie Scenario Playthrough Event (12/27 - 2/27)Play through Zombie Scenario Seasons 1 - 8 and earn rewards!

    New Year's Hot Streak Event (12/30 8 PM – 1/2 11 PM)Hot Streak event will be available from 8 PM to 11 PM every day during the event period.

    New Year's Welcome Play Event (12/30 12 AM – 1/1 11 PM)Reach 24 minutes of playtime during the event to obtain 2024 Mileage and 1 Lucky Raffle Ticket!

    New Year's Raffle Event (12/30 12:00 AM - 1/1 11:59 PM)Players who earned the Lucky Raffle Ticket during the event can enter the New Year's Raffle.

    The New and Returning Players Welcome Event has Returned! (12/27 - 03/13)New and Returning Players Welcome Event returns at the end of 2023! Welcome new and returning players!

    Find the Zombie Event (1/10 12:00-1/23 11:59)You can participate via the Find the Zombie event button at the bottom of the Lobby screen.

    Find the Zombie Bullet Giveaway (1/10 12:00 - 1/23 11:59)Locked and loaded! Before you take down those zombies, you're going to need some ammo!

    Bullet Pileup Reward Giveaway (1/10 12 AM - 1/23 11:59 PM)Keeping collecting bullets, and the rewards will be delivered with a BANG!

    Daily Bullet Collection Event (1/10 12 AM - 1/23 11:59 PM)Keep collecting bullets to get your own reward!


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[h2]Update Information[/h2]

[h3]Zombie Z Update Information[/h3]

  • New Mutations Added
    • Rage Bomb: Increased Zombie Bomb damage based on missing HP.
    • Danger Sprint: Increased Movement Speed based on missing HP.


  • Zombie Enhancement per round
    • The effectiveness of Zombie Skills will be enhanced each round.


  • Zombie Z Mode Gun Level Adjustments
    • Drakar I: 10 → 13
    • Ancient Berserker: 15 → 17
    • AK47 Paladin: 17 → 16
    • AK47 Royal Knight: 17 → 16
    • Starlight Sword: 17 → 19
    • FG Launcher: 17 → 19
    • Laser Storm: 18 → 19
    • M4A1 Dark Knight: 19 → 17
    • M4A1 Shadow Knight: 19 → 17
    • Drakar II: 21 → 28
    • Gran Bird Cannon: 29 → 30
    • Drakar III: 32 → 38
    • Barrett M95 White Tiger: 32 → 30
    • Death Eater: 35 → 36
    • Gungnir: 36 → 35
    • Dark Star: 36 → 35
    • Failnaught: 37 → 36
    • `Spell Lance Scarlet Rose: 38 → 36



[h3]In-game Improvements[/h3]

  • The Karma perk change that was applied in the laboratory is now effective in the official mode
    • 1. Karma System
      - Separate Karma Gauges, Zombie Karma Perk Change, Human Karma Sub Perk Change
    • 2. Zombie Skill Revamp
    • 3. Human Hero/Sidekick Change


  • Nameplate Font Shadow Effect added
    • A shadow effect has ow been added to medal names, player nicknames, and family names


  • Vampiric Part Grade 1 to 6 Balance Adjustment
    • Previous: 1x HP Recovery amount cannot exceed x% of max HP
    • After: 1x the accumulated HP Recovery amount cannot exceed x% of max HP
    • The calculation used for Vampiric Part's HP recover limit that once determined individual damage now calculates total damage accumulated instead.


  • System Revamp
    • Order of the pop-ups upon log-in has been improved (in the following order: Studio Guide, Season Pass, Announcement, Login Supplies, and finally, Mission Chain)
    • Weapon rank is now displayed in Scenario Buy Menu
    • Auto-scroll for the quest description window has been added
    • An icon will now display when client network is unstable.
    • Weapon restriction options have been improved (weapon category restrictions option added)



[h2]Event Information[/h2]

[h3]Adieu, 2023! Collect the Dragon Orbs for the Year of the Dragon Event (12/27 - 1/17)[/h3]
Say your goodbyes to year 2023! Welcome the year of the Dragon by collecting Dragon Orbs and earn plenty of rewards!

  • How to Participate
    • Daily Log-in: 6 Dragon Orbs (once per day)
    • Clear 2 Daily Missions: 10 Dragon Orbs (once per day)
    • Every 10 minutes of playtime: 1 Dragon Orb (up to 4 per day)
    • Every 6 Kill Points by kills, assists as a human, or infections as a zombie in Zombie Mode: 2 Dragon Orbs (up to 30 per day)
    • Score 100 Kill Points in Zombie Scenario mode on hard or higher, then clear it: 5 Dragon Orbs (up to 30 daily per account)
    • Each time you reach 10 minutes of playtime: : 1 Dragon Orb (up to 4 daily per account)
    • Daily Mission - Max Dragon Orbs Acquired Per Day: 50


  • How to Earn Kill Points
    • Zombie Kill as a Human: 3 Points (bots excluded)
    • Zombie Assist as a Human: 1 Point (bots excluded)
    • Human Infection as a Zombie: 4 Points (bots excluded)
    • Human Infection Assist as Zombie: 0 Points


  • Daily Rewards
    • Collect 40 Dragon Orbs: 1 Exploration Support Box (once per day)
  • Exploration Support Box Contents
    • Exploration Slot Expansion Coupon (1 Day)
    • Exploration Success Rate-Up +10% x2
    • Exploration Success Rate-Up +20%
    • Exploration Level Enhancement EXP Coupon x5


  • Cumulative Rewards
    • x50: Rare Decoder x5 + Zombie Scenario Add-On Rate Box x5
    • x100: Unique Decoder x3 + 50 Weapon Enhancement EXP Coupon x3
    • 150: Event Decoder x5
    • x250: Shiho's Pink Wave Nameplate (300 Days) + 100 Weapon Enhancement EXP Coupon x5
    • x350: Unique Decoder x3 + Transcendence Weapon Pass (5 Days)
    • x450: 10,000 Mileage Coupon
    • x500: Class Decoder x7
    • x550: Transcendence Decoder x10
    • x600: Random -1 Dehancement Material x5
    • x650: Grade 5 Parts Reward Box x5


  • Notice
    • You can earn up to 50 Dragon Orbs a day.
    • Pileup rewards can be collected only once per account.
    • All unused Exploration Support Boxes will be removed during maintenance on 1/17/2024.
    • You can earn playtime on all modes, including Studio Mode.
    • Other than playtime, missions do not count towards participation in Studio Mode.
    • You can only participate in rooms with 3 or more players.
    • Autohunt kills are excluded regardless of mode.
    • Compatible Zombie Modes: Zombie Classic / Zombie Mutant / Zombie Hero / Zombie Z / Zombie Evolution
    • Excluded Zombie Scenario Maps: Double Gate / Lost City / Survival: Trap / Survival: Groundwater / Pursuit: Chaos
    • You must play for at least 5 minutes to get credit for Zombie Scenario mode missions.
    • The Event Decoders can be used until midnight on the day it is obtained.


[h3]Find the Zombie Event (1/10 12:00-1/23 11:59)[/h3]
You can participate via the Find the Zombie event button at the bottom of the Lobby screen.

  • How to Participate
    • Click the Find the Zombie event button at the bottom of the lobby screen.
    • Among a group of 16 characters (12 zombies, 4 humans), find and hit the zombies using the right bullets.
    • Get these bullets from the Find the Zombie Bullet Giveaway.
    • Hitting a zombie will increase your reward by 1 and allow you to take an additional shot. Hitting a human will decrease your reward by 1 and reset the Find the Zombie in progress.
    • The reward grade can be increased up to a High Class Gold Box if you hit enough zombies in a row, and you can claim the current reward by clicking "Surrender."
    • Click "Automatic Fire" to quickly proceed through one game.


  • What is "Automatic Fire"?
    • Proceed by randomly firing in a game.
    • You must have more than 1 bullet to continue.
    • If you are in the Claim Reward state, you must claim your reward to use this feature.
    • ※ Temporary items obtained from the Silver Box last for a fixed amount of time. Bound weapons obtained from the Gold Box cannot be used for Auction/Disassembly/Family Storage.


  • Blue B-Box
    • Contents (Select 1): BALROG-I BLUE, BALROG-Ⅲ BLUE, BALROG-V BLUE, BALROG-VII BLUE, BALROG-IX BLUE, BALROG-XI BLUE


  • 2019 Transcendence Class Selection Box
    • Select one of these permanent items: Axion, Aetheris, Medea, Kalael, Pink Heart Shiho, Black Rose Miho, Queen, or Cyborg.
    • You won't receive exclusive costumes from selecting a class in this Selection Box.


  • Special Transcendence Weapon Box
    • Select one of these permanent items: SKULL-T9, Magnum Shooter, SG552 Cerberus, Laser Ripper, Twin Hawk, or Demolition Hammer


  • Notice
    • Reward grade will be reset upon claiming the current reward by clicking "Surrender."
    • The grade can be increased up to a High Class Gold Box, and players can earn better rewards by consecutively hitting zombies.
    • Temporary items obtained from the Silver Box last for a fixed duration. Bound weapons obtained from the Gold Box cannot be used for Auction/Disassembly/Family Storage
    • If you own both event and purchased bullets, event bullets will be consumed first.
    • Click on "Claim Reward" to receive reward items.
    • Chance to Find a Zombie: Remaining Zombies / Remaining Slots (Example: If there are 10 zombies left and 14 slots left → 10/14, there is about 71% chance to find a zombie.)
    • All unused Old-Time Weapon Paint Selection Boxes will be removed during maintenance on 7/12.
    • All unused Blue B Boxes will be removed during maintenance on 7/12.
    • All unused Mystery Boxes will be removed during maintenance on 1/23.



[h3]Find the Zombie Bullet Giveaway (1/10 12:00 - 1/23 11:59)[/h3]
Locked and loaded! Before you take down those zombies, you're going to need some ammo!

  • Conditions and Items
    • Earn 20 bullets each for playtime at 15min / 30min / 45min
    • Earn 30 bullets each for playtime at 60min / 75min / 90min


  • Notice
    • Each account can obtain up to 150 bullets per day.
    • Participation will only count in rooms with three or more players (includes Studio and Laboratory Modes).
    • All unused Find the Zombie bullets will be removed on 1/23 11:59 PM



[h3]Bullet Pileup Reward Giveaway (1/10 12 AM - 1/23 11:59 PM)[/h3]
 Keeping collecting bullets, and the rewards will be delivered with a BANG!

  • Total Bullets / Rewards
    • x1,050: Transcendence Decoder x2
    • x1,200: Transcendence Decoder x4
    • x1,350: Transcendence Decoder x7 + Find the Zombie Event Nameplate (300 Days)



[h3]Daily Bullet Collection Event (1/10 12 AM - 1/23 11:59 PM)[/h3]
Keep collecting bullets to get your own reward!

  • Daily Total Bullets / Rewards
    • x45: Event Decoder x1


  • Notice
    • Obtain up to one a day per account.
    • Participation will only count in rooms with three or more players (includes Studio and Laboratory Modes).



[h3]Zombie Scenario Playthrough Event (12/27 - 2/27)[/h3]
Play through Zombie Scenario Seasons 1 - 8 and earn rewards!

  • How to Participate
    • Score 100 kills in Zombie Scenario mode on normal or higher and clear all maps from Season 1 through 8 to earn the Veteran Nameplate (Permanent)


  • Notice
    • Eligible Mode: Zombie Scenario Season 1 - Season 8.
    • You can clear each season and map in any order to participate in the event.
    • You can only participate in the event in rooms with 3 or more players.
    • Participation rewards can be obtained only once per account.



[h3]New Year's Hot Streak Event (12/30 8 PM – 1/2 11 PM)[/h3]
Hot Streak event will be available from 8 PM to 11 PM every day during the event period.

  • Hot Streak Event
    • You have a chance to obtain an additional 100% EXP + 1 Hot Streak Event Weapon


  • Hot Streak Event Weapons
    • Lightning Fury, Trinity Grenade, Dual Beretta Gunslinger, Devastator, Holy Sword Divine Order, NEGEv NG-7 Ajax, Satellite Mine, Dark Star, and Blazing Nova
    • Hot Streak Event weapons are removed at 11:00 PM the day they are obtained.



[h3]New Year's Welcome Play Event (12/30 12 AM – 1/1 11 PM)[/h3]
Reach 24 minutes of playtime during the event to obtain 2024 Mileage and 1 Lucky Raffle Ticket!

  • Notice
    • Event participation only counts in rooms with three or more players (All modes, including Studio Mode).
    • You can obtain the Mileage reward once daily per account.
    • Lucky Raffle Ticket will be removed at 11:59 PM on the day they are obtained.



[h3]New Year's Raffle Event (12/30 12:00 AM - 1/1 11:59 PM)[/h3]
Players who earned the Lucky Raffle Ticket during the event can enter the New Year's Raffle.

  • Raffle Rewards
    • Daily 9:30 PM : Ismael + Failnaught (Permanent)
    • Daily 10:00 PM : Ethan + Failnaught (Permanent)


  • Notice
    • Player must own the Lucky Raffle Ticket and be logged in during the time of raffle to enter.
    • Ismael + Failnaught x1 and Ethan + Failnaught x1 will be raffled every day during the event.
    • You cannot win multiple times.
    • Lucky Raffle Ticket will be removed at 11:59 PM on the day they are obtained.



[h3]The New and Returning Players Welcome Event has Returned! (12/27 - 03/13)[/h3]
 New and Returning Players Welcome Event returns at the end of 2023! Welcome new and returning players!

  • Mission Completion Challenge
    • Clear 3 Daily Missions every day: 500 Mileage (once per day)


  • Mission Completion Challenge Total Completion Reward
    • 1 Day: Sonya Lycanthrope Pass (7 Days) + Exploration Success Rate-Up 10% x5 + 50 Weapon Enhancement EXP Coupon x2
    • 2 Days: Magnum Shooter (3 Days) + 50 Weapon Enhancement EXP Coupon x3
    • 3 Days: [Bound] MG3 (30 Days) + SKULL-T9 (5 Days) + Demolition Hammer (5 Days) + Twin Hawk (5 Days) + Zombie Scenario Add-On Rate Box x5 + Grade 4 Parts Reward Box x3
    • 4 Days: SG552 Cerberus (5 Days) + Laser Ripper (5 Days) + Random -1 Dehancement Material x7
    • 5 Days: Twin Hawk (10 Days) + SKULL-T9 (10 Days) + Demolition Hammer (10 Days) + Grade 5 Parts Reward Box x5 + 100 Weapon Enhancement EXP Coupon x2
    • 6 Days: Twin Hawk (15 Days) + SKULL-T9 (15 Days) + Demolition Hammer (15 Days) + Transcendence Weapon Pass (1 Day) + Class Decoder + 100 Weapon Enhancement EXP Coupon x5
    • 7 Days: Player Welcome Box + Twin Hawk (20 Days) + SKULL-T9 (20 Days) + Demolition Hammer (20 Days) + Class Pass (7 Days)


  • Player Welcome Box Contents (Select and choose one from the contents)
    • Magnum Shooter
    • SG552 Cerberus
    • Laser Ripper


  • Notice
    • Cumulative rewards are given only once per account.
    • Only new or returning players (with 30 days or more of inactivity) can participate in this event.
    • All unused Player Welcome Boxes will be removed during maintenance on 3/13/2024.



[h3]Login Supplies Event Guide (12/27 - 01/30 11:59)[/h3]

  • Login Rewards
    • Daily Weapons Supply
    • Dual Sword Phantom Slayer (1 Day) & M3 Black Dragon (1 Day) & Barrett M95 White Tiger (1 Day) & M249 Phoenix (1 Day)
    • 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: Psychic Harmonium (20 Days) + Cumulative Attendance Reward Box
    • 10 Days: Negev NG7 Ajax (20 Days) + Cumulative Attendance Reward Box
    • 15 Days: Trinity Grenade (20 Days) + Cumulative Attendance Reward Box
    • 20 Days: Dread Nova (15 Days) + Cumulative Attendance Reward Box
    • 25 Days: Divine Blaster (15 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]Other Information[/h2]
  • Tattoos have been added to the Enhancement Materials in the Exploration system.
  • Fixed an issue where hitting a female bot would trigger sounds meant for a male bot. 
  • Removed the brand names from some Upgrade Blocks in Studio Mode.
  • Fixed an issue in the Studio Creation tab where the number of maps would not display correctly if more than 100 were created.
  • The Studio Lua Scripts have been updated so "StopPlayerControl" will now immediately cancel any command currently being inputted.
  • Fixed an issue where the Healing Device Block would malfunction in Studio Team Deathmatch mode. 
  • Fixed an issue where the player could get stuck on a Studio Fitness - Neon Block.
  • Fixed an issue where AIs holding certain weapons would not attack after AI Class Appearance and Weapon changes. 
  • Fixed an issue in some Zombie Modes where setting the maximum player count to two and playing against the AI would automatically end the session. 
  • Fixed an issue where Regular/Special Enhancement Material descriptions would be displayed incorrectly. 
  • Fixed an issue where the recoil of the AK-47 60R Classic wouldn't reset during use. 
  • Fixed an issue where applying Miracle Prism Sword Moonlit Night Weapon Paint would display the inventory image differently than before. 
  • Fixed an issue where the animation of the Heavy Zombie Trap activating would not display in Zombie Scenario mode. 
  • Fixed the issue where the additional rounds of the NEGEV NG7 Ajax were not unlimited in Zombie Scenario mode. 
  • Fixed an issue where you could purchase Cannon ammo in Zombie Scenario Defense: Center.