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[Update] Patch Notes: October 23rd



Here's a rundown of some of the major updates in today's patch!
Please see here for the Decoder rates.

    Try The Counter Exchange CP Event! (10/23 – 11/6)Earn CP (CSN Event Coins) by completing missions during the event.

    1st CP Challenge! Play Event (10/23 - 11/6)You can obtain additional CP by playing various challenges! 

    Halloween Event (10/23 - 11/6)Happy Halloween! To celebrate Halloween, the lobby will be changed and Halloween maps will be available.

    Transcendence Weapon Hauteclere Promotion (10/23 - 11/27)The Hauteclere can drop from Transcendence Premium Decoders and Transcendence Decoders during the event.


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[h2]Update Information[/h2]

[h3]New Map Information[/h3]
  • Mountain Base
    • Location: A mountain base that was once active when Carlito was a member of Vanguard Company. It has been restored to its state just before Douglas Jacob attacked and destroyed it (Zombie Scenario Pursuit - Ep: Carlito).
    • Eligible Modes: Zombie (Zombie Classic, Zombie Mutant, Zombie Hero, Zombie Z, Zombie Evolution), Deathmatch (Deathmatch, Team Deathmatch, Deathmatch (AI), Team Deathmatch (AI)), Gun Deathmatch, All-Star, Super Soldier



[h2]Event Information
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[h3]Try The Counter Exchange CP Event! (10/23 – 11/6)[/h3]
Earn CP (CSN Event Coins) by completing missions during the event.

  • How to Participate
    • Earn 1 CP for every 15 Kill Points from zombie kills or assists as a human, or infections as a zombie (except bots) in Zombie Mode (up to 7 CP per day).
    • Earn 1 CP for every 45 Kill Points from zombie kills or assists as a human, or infections as a zombie (bots only) in Zombie Mode (up to 2 CP per day).
    • Earn 1 CP for every session clear after scoring 100 Kill Points in Zombie Scenario mode on Hard or higher (up to 8 CP per day)
    • Earn 1 CP for every 20 minutes of in-game playtime (up to 2 CP per day)
    • Earn 1 CP when you complete 2 of the following missions (up to 1 CP per day):
      • Click on the Event Missions tab to check your Event Missions.
      • Purchase a Point Transcendence Decoder or a Point Class Decoder from the Shop.
      • Go on an Exploration once.


  • How to Earn Kill Points
    • Zombie Kills as a Human: 3 Points
    • Zombie Assists as a Human: 1 Point
    • Human Infections as a Zombie: 4 Points
    • Human Infection Assists as Zombie: 0 Points


  • Notice
    • You can earn up to 10 CP a day.
    • Daily Missions reset every day at midnight.
    • You can earn playtime in all modes, including Studio Mode.
    • Besides playtime, in-game 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.
    • Eligible 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.
    • All CP will be removed during the 11/6 maintenance.



  • Special Rewards
    • This is a special category of items that have difficult unlock requirements.
    • Unlock requirements are based on the total CP (CSN Event Points) each item requires.
    • Price (CP): 20
    • Unlock Requirements (Total CP): 260
    • Special Reward: Devastator
    • Period/Quantity: x1
    • Exchange Limit per Account: 1 time
    • Daily Exchange Limit: 1 time


  • Seasonal Rewards
    • This is a category of items that are part of a specific season.
      Price (CP)
      Total CP Required
      Seasonal Rewards
      Exchange Limits
      5
      190
      Sushi Hat
      1
      5
      190
      Norimaki Sushi
      1
      5
      190
      Witch's Night Nameplate
      1
      5
      190
      Dao Mask
      1
      5
      190
      Bazzi Mask
      1
      5
      190
      200 Weapon Enhancement EXP Coupon
      1
      5
      190
      1,000 Mileage Coupon
      1
      2
      200
      Dehancement Material Parts Box
      5
      8
      230
      Transcendence Decoder
      7
      6
      220
      Class Decoder
      10


  • Normal Rewards
    • This is a category of items that can be traded without unlocking them beforehand.
      Price (CP)
      Normal Rewards
      Exchange Limits
      2
      Satellite Mine (1 Day)
      1
      2
      Lightning Fury (1 Day)
      1
      2
      Failnaught (1 Day)
      1
      2
      Whip Sword (1 Day)
      1
      2
      Roy (1 Day)
      1
      2
      Romy (1 Day)
      1
      2
      Ismael (1 Day)
      1
      2
      Ethan (1 Day)
      1
      3
      Rare Decoder
      3
      3
      Unique Decoder
      1
      6
      Unique Premium Decoder
      1
      4
      Event Decoder
      1
      1
      Grade 3 Parts Reward Box
      -
      2
      Grade 4 Parts Reward Box
      2
      5
      Grade 5 Parts Reward Box
      2
      3
      Random -1 Dehancement Material
      3
      3
      50 Weapon Enhancement EXP Coupon
      3
      3
      100 Weapon Enhancement EXP Coupon
      3
      1
      Zombie Scenario Add-On Rate Box
      -
      2
      Zombie Damage Meter (1 Day)
      -
      1
      Exploration Success Rate-Up +10%
      -
      2
      Exploration Success Rate-Up +20%
      -
      1
      Exploration Level Enhancement EXP Coupon
      -
      2
      2x EXP UP
      -



[h3]1st CP Challenge! Play Event (10/23 - 11/6)[/h3]
You can obtain additional CP by playing various challenges! 

  • How to Participate
    • Reach 10 hours of total playtime: 8 CP (Up to 8 CP)
    • Complete 100 rounds in modes with rounds: 8 CP (Up to 8 CP)
    • Win 20 games in modes with win/loss: 8 CP (Up to 8 CP)
    • Try out 7 different maps for at least 20 min each in any game mode: 8 CP (Up to 8 CP)
    • Score 10 Human Victories as a Hero in Zombie Evolution/Zombie Hero/Zombie Z: 8 CP (Up to 8 CP)
    • Clear a session in the new Mountain Base map: 5 CP (Up to 10 CP)
    • Clear 5 sessions in total in Halloween map: 5 CP (Up to 10 CP)


  • Notice
    • Regardless of how you obtain your points, you can earn up to 50 CP during the event period.
    • You can only participate in rooms with 3 or more players.
    • It counts in all modes, including Studio Mode.
    • Obtained CP will be removed during maintenance on 11/6.
    • Missions that require rounds do count in Zombie Scenario/Human Scenario rounds.
    • The final win condition in modes with win/loss is the victory in session completion screen.



[h3]2nd CP Challenge! Play Event (10/30 - 11/6)[/h3]
You can obtain additional CP by playing various challenges! 

  • How to Participate
    • Play for 5 hours with a Family member: 12 CP (Up to 12 CP)
    • Earn 30 headshots against players (excluding bots): 12 CP (Up to 12 CP)
    • Try out 5 different modes for at least 30 minutes each: 12 CP (Up to 12 CP)
    • Win 30 rounds as a Human in Zombie Evolution/Zombie Hero/Zombie Z: 12 CP (Up to 12 CP)
    • Score 20 different player class kills regardless of whether they are human/zombie (excluding bots): 12 CP (Up to 12 CP)


  • Notice
    • Each mission can only be participated once per account.
    • Regardless of how you obtain points, you can earn up to 60 CP over the event period.
    • You can only participate in rooms with 3 or more players.
    • It counts in all modes, including Studio Mode.
    • For playing with a Family member, only one Family member is required as long as there are at least 3 players in the room.
    • Obtained CP will be removed during maintenance on 11/6.



[h3]Halloween Event (10/23 - 11/6)[/h3]
Happy Halloween! To celebrate Halloween, the lobby will be changed and Halloween maps will be available.

  • 3 Halloween Events
    • Assault Halloween
    • Vertigo Halloween
    • Abyss 2 Halloween


  • The following effects will be applied to the lobby and in-game during the event period:
    • The game lobby is Halloween-themed during the event period
    • The Zombie mode Supply Box appearance is changed to that of a pumpkin
    • Amber-colored sky applied in Italy, Dust, Assault, and Militia maps in game during the event period (Bat image does not display)
    • Login Supplies Box appearance changed to Halloween Box (Appearance only)



[h3]Halloween Ghost Event (10/23 - 11/6)[/h3]
Exorcise the Halloween Ghost and claim your rewards!

  • Event Details
    • Exorcise the little Blue Ghost that appears in the lobby and waiting room during the event to receive a random reward


  • Reward
    • Little Ghost (1 Day) / Halloween Font (1 Day) / Pumpkin Head Costume (1 Day)


  • Notice
    • Event rewards can be earned up to 2x a day.



[h3]Halloween Ghost Medal Event[/h3]
Receive rewards for the number of Halloween Ghosts you exorcise!

  • Conditions / Rewards
    • Exorcise 100 Little Blue Ghosts / Ghost Catcher Medal & 10 Event Decoders


  • Notice
    • Rewards can be claimed once per account.
    • Once the event ends, you cannot obtain the Event Decoder, only the Medal.



[h2]Shop Update[/h2]

[h3]Transcendence Weapon Hauteclere Promotion (10/23 - 11/27)[/h3]
The Hauteclere can drop from Transcendence Premium Decoders and Transcendence Decoders during the event.

  • Hauteclere (Melee Weapon)
    • An awe-inspiring sword of steel, gold, and crystal. Its Special Feature is the Blade Tempest, which creates a portal that continuously summons and shoots swords forward.
    • Paired Class: Skadi and Nyx



[h3]Transcendence Hauteclere Guaranteed Giveaway (10/23 - 11/27)[/h3]
Depending on the number of Transcendence Premium Decoders and Transcendence Decoders used during the event, you could receive a Hauteclere (Permanent)!

  • Reward Threshold
    • Upon Reaching 300 Guaranteed Points


  • Notice
    • Earn 6 Guaranteed Points each time you use a Transcendence Premium Decoder.
    • Receive a Guaranteed Point each time you use a Class Decoder.



[h3]New Rotation Class Appearance Event (10/23 - 11/27)[/h3]
The classes below will be part of the new Rotation Group for the Class Decoder during the event.
Appearing Classes: Agent Ritsuka/Pop Star Alin/Skadi/Nyx

  • Details
    • Upon winning with a rotating class, you will automatically obtain their exclusive costume.
    • Winning Agent Ritsuka will automatically provide Agent Sunglasses (Permanent).
    • Winning Pop Star Alin will automatically provide Pink Crystal (Permanent).
    • Winning Skadi will automatically provide Sword Wings (Permanent).
    • Winning Nyx will automatically provide Moonlight Orb (Permanent).

    • The Rotation Group will no longer be available via the decoder once the event ends.
    • The contents of the Rotation Group may change at any time.
    • The Rotation Group is added to Class Decoders only during the event.



[h3]Guaranteed Class Rotation Group Giveaway Event (10/23 - 11/27)[/h3]
Select a guaranteed class from the rotation group based on Class Decoder usage during the event!

  • Eligible Classes: Agent Ritsuka/Pop Star Alin/Skadi/Nyx
    • Each time you reach 150 points, you can choose 1 class from the Rotation Group.
    • You'll get 1 Guaranteed Point each time you use 1 Class Decoder.
    • Upon winning with a rotating class, you will automatically obtain their exclusive costume.