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[Notice] Server Stability Update: Event Extension and Compensation



Attention Survivors,

We regret to inform you that recent server instability has caused concern.
In order to provide you with a better gaming experience, we have decided to extend the duration of the Springtime Costume Event by 7 days.

You can participate in the Springtime Costume Event until 4/24.

Additionally, as a token of gratitude for your patience and understanding,
we will be giving out 10 Transcendence Decoders and 10 Class Decoders.


Thank you always for being part of our community.

-CSN:S Team-

[Complete] Temporary Maintenance: April 11th



2024-4-11 4:30 P.M. CEST Update:
The maintenance for April 3rd has been completed. Thank you for your patience throughout.
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Attention Survivors,

We're going to perform a regular maintenance this April 11th 2024, at 1:40 P.M. CEST. All servers during this period will be unavailable and we are anticipating the maintenance to conclude at around 03:40 P.M. CEST. Please refer below for more details on the maintenance.

Time Frame
  • April 11th, 2024
  • CEST: 1:40 P.M. – 3:40 P.M.
  • Note: Please note that the estimated length of time for each maintenance is subject to change without notification.


Maintenance Details
  • Server stabilization

Thank you for your understanding and support in advance.

- The CSN:S Team

[Event] CSN:S Discord Event!



Greetings from the CSN:S team!
We're announcing two new events that will take place on the Official CSN:S Discord server. Get terrific gifts just by joining the server and writing how-to guides for the game!

[h2] Join the Official CSN:S Discord Event[/h2] [h3]How to Participate[/h3]
  • Join the Official Discord server to receive a Join Coupon in the Join Gift channel.
  • Official Discord [Link]


[h3]Event Duration[/h3]
  • 4/11 (Thu) - 12/31 (Tue)


[h3]Event Reward[/h3]
  • Counter-Strike Nexon: Studio Joining the Official Discord Gift (Zombie Beginner Weapon Set (7 Days) + Event decoder x3)


[h3]Details[/h3]
  • Players who have already joined the Discord server can still receive this reward.
  • The coupon code can only be used once per account.
  • Please use the coupon before it expires on 12/31/2024.
  • Unredeemed coupons may become unusable after the event ends.



[h2]CSN:S Guide Writing Event[/h2] [h3]How to Participate[/h3]
  • 1) Write a how-to guide and post it in the Official Discord's #csns_walkthrough channel.
    Official Discord #csns_walkthrough Channel [Link]

  • [Required] Make sure posts on the #csns_walkthrough channel pertain to a how-to guide.
  • When writing a how-to guide, you'll have a higher chance to win if you upload a video you created yourself to YouTube with the hashtags #CSN:S and #Counter Strike. Don't forget to share the URL!

    If you're having trouble deciding what topic you should write about, consider one of the following:

    Short Ideas
    ① Things you didn't know when you first started the game.
    ② Information that is difficult to know because it isn't explained in-game or is otherwise hard to find.
    ③ Any other useful information that you want to highlight.

    Detailed Ideas
    ① Strategy as Human on certain maps. (Detailed map guide + your strategy)
    ② Strategy as Zombie on certain maps. (Detailed map guide + your strategy)
    ③ Recommended modes and tips on playing them.
    ④ Recommended classes (Human or Zombie) and tips on how to use them to win.
    ⑤ Guides on recommended weapons and how best to use them.

  • 2) Root for the best and most useful guides by reacting to them with a 👍emoji! (You can vote for multiple guides)


[h3]Event Duration[/h3]
  • 4/11 (Thu) - 4/23 (Tue)


[h3]Event Rewards[/h3]
  • Guide Writing Rewards (24 winners)



  • Cheering Participation Reward (10 winners): Event Decoder x1
  • 10 people who have cheered by leaving a 👍 emoji on a useful guide will be selected from a raffle and awarded an Even Decoder.


[h3]Winner Announcement Schedule[/h3]
  • Winners will be announced in #notices channel of the Official Discord server on 5/10 (Fri).


[h3]Details[/h3]
  • It is recommended to write your guides in English to reach the most players. However, there are no penalties against writing your guide in other languages!
  • Any guides you write may be used in the creation of future official CSNS content. By participating in this event, you agree to these terms.
  • There is no limit to the number of guides you can write. You are allowed to contribute multiple times.
  • Posts in channels other than the one designated for the event will not count toward participation.
  • If you plagiarize or write a guide unrelated to CSNS, you may be removed from the event without warning.
  • You will not receive any participation rewards if your content does not relate to the event.
  • You may be excluded from the winner's raffle if the guide you've posted is removed after participating.
  • Stealing or copying other people's video guides or creating controversial content may result in your disqualification from the event and the cancellation of prizes without warning.
  • If a guide that includes a video becomes a winner, additional verificiation may be necessary to determine that it is original content.
  • Video guides set to Private will not be eligible for the raffle.
  • You'll have one chance to win per Discord account when rooting for guides. The number of emojis you leave doesn't affect your chances.

[Complete] Temporary Maintenance: April 3rd



2024-4-3 11:00 A.M. CEST Update:
The maintenance for April 3rd has been completed. Thank you for your patience throughout.
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Attention Survivors,

We're going to perform a temporary maintenance today starting at 10:20 A.M. CEST, April 3rd, 2024. All servers during this period will be unavailable and we are anticipating the maintenance to conclude at around 11:20 A.M. CEST. Please refer below for more details on the maintenance.

Time Frame
  • Wed, April 3rd, 2024
  • SEA (UTC+7): 3:20 P.M. – 4:20 P.M.
  • CEST: 10:20 A.M. – 11:20 A.M.
  • ET: 4:20 A.M. – 5:20 A.M.
  • PT: 1:20 A.M. – 2:20 A.M.
  • Note: Please note that the estimated length of time for each maintenance is subject to change without notification.
Maintenance Details
  • Server stabilization & Restart

Thank you for your understanding and support in advance.

- The CSN:S Team

[Update] Patch Notes: April 3rd



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

    Springtime Costume Event (4/3 - 4/17)This spring, complete missions to earn costumes...or just buy new ones from the shop!

    Lebaran Celebration Mileage Auction Event (4/8 - 4/15 11:59 PM)Let's celebrate Lebaran with a MIleage Auction! It's only available for a limited time, so don't miss out!

    Lebaran Celebration Auction Event (4/8 - 4/15 11:59 PM)At certain times during the event, rare items selling for 1,000 Mileage will appear.

    Steam FPS FEST Celebration Event (4/10 - 4/23 11:59 PM)Use 30 items for free during the event.

    New Transcendence Class Promotion (4/3 - 4/30)Two new Transcendence Classes, Xiaoming and Gladius, are now available in Class Decoders and Premium Class Decoders.

    New Transcendence Class Guaranteed Giveaway (4/3 - 4/30)Get two new guaranteed Transcendence Classes (Xiaoming and Gladius) based on how many Class Decoders and Premium Class Decoders are used during the event!

    New Transcendence Class Medal GiveawayWhen you own all items in the new Transcendence Classes set, you will receive the Transcendence Class medal.

    Class Decoder Package Sale Promotion (4/3 - 4/30)Two new Spray types + Class Decoder Package will be on sale during the event.

    Spray DetailsThere are two new sprays available in addition to an adjustment in price.


Check out the following sections for more information.

---------- Details ----------


[h2]Event Information[/h2]

[h3]Springtime Costume Event (4/3 - 4/17)[/h3]
This spring, complete missions to earn costumes...or just buy new ones from the shop!

  • Conditions / Rewards
    • Daily Log-in: 2 points (once daily)
    • Every 5 minutes of playtime: 1 point (up to 10 points a day)
    • Score either a zombie kill or a human infection a total of 2 times, or score 6 assists (excluding bots): 2 points (up to 40 per day)
    • Clear a session after scoring 100 Kill Points in Zombie Scenario mode on Hard difficulty or higher: 5 points (up to 40 per day)
    • Maximum Daily Mission Points possible per day: 50 points


  • Point Rewards
    • 50 Points: Rare Decoder x3
    • 100 Points: Zombie Scenario Add-On Rate Box x10 + 100 Weapon Enhancement EXP Coupon x3
    • 150 Points: Unique Decoder x3 + Exploration Success Rate-Up 10% x3
    • 250 Points: Stir-fried Noodle Hat (Permanent) + Zombie Damage Meter (7 Days) x1
    • 300 Points: Event Decoder x5
    • 350 Points: Musician Erica Nameplate (300 Days) + 10,000 Mileage Coupon x1
    • 400 Points: I'm Not a Zombie! Spray (300 Days) + 200 Weapon Enhancement EXP Coupon x3
    • 450 Points: Steel Delivery Container (Permanent)
    • 500 Points: Class Decoder x7 + Event Decoder x3
    • 550 Points: Transcendence Decoder x7 + Event Decoder x3
    • 600 Points: Random -1 Dehancement Material x5
    • 650 Points: Grade 5 Parts Reward Box x5


  • Details
    • Pileup rewards can be obtained only once per account.
    • You can earn up to 50 points a day.
    • You can earn playtime on all modes, including Studio Mode.
    • Other than playtime, in-game missions do not count towards participation in Studio Mode.
    • Only rooms with 3 or more players count toward these goals.
    • Autohunt kills are excluded regardless of mode.
    • Relevant 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
    • At least 5 minutes of playtime are required to complete Zombie Scenario mode missions.
    • Event Decoders can be used until midnight of the day they were obtained and removed afterwards.


[h3]Lebaran Celebration Mileage Auction Event (4/8 - 4/15 11:59 PM)[/h3]
Let's celebrate Lebaran with a MIleage Auction! It's only available for a limited time, so don't miss out!

  • Auction Details
    • Auction Time: 1 hour for all items
    • Number of Listings: 2 (Can be increased based on VIP rank)
    • Market Price of Items: When listing an item, you can check the current Auction House market price (Lowest bid and direct purchase prices).
    • Item Display: Only items with the lowest bid or have a direct purchase price are displayed.
    • Auction Settings: You can search by bid/direct purchase price, enhancement level, and weapon name.
    • Sell-to-System Feature: When an auction is unsuccessful, you'll have the opportunity to use the sell-to-system feature.
    • Auction Hours: 24 Hours (12:00 AM - 11:59 PM). When the auction is over, all currently listed items will be canceled.


  • Other Details
    • The remaining time is shown in 5-minute increments for listed auction items.
    • You can only bid on one item at a time.
    • Regular auction items will be listed with a 30% fee included in the initial bidding price.
    • If an item listed for auction is not sold, the item will be returned.
    • Items listed for auction can be purchased immediately at the direct purchase price.
    • If you list an item for auction, you cannot withdraw it until the auction's duration has ended.
    • The item you listed may be shown on the bid page.
    • When listing an item, you can easily check the actual amount you will receive under the Net Reward section.
    • Some recently released weapons cannot be listed at auction.


[h3]Lebaran Celebration Auction Event (4/8 - 4/15 11:59 PM)[/h3]
At certain times during the event, rare items selling for 1,000 Mileage will appear.

  • Times / Items
    • 4/8 @ 12:30 PM CEST - Gladius
    • 4/9 @ 12:30 PM CEST - Sylphid
    • 4/10 @ 12:30 PM CEST - Failnaught
    • 4/11 @ 12:30 PM CEST - Devastator
    • 4/12 @ 12:30 PM CEST - Ismael
    • 4/13 @ 12:30 PM CEST - Ethan
    • 4/14 @ 12:30 PM CEST - Xiaoming
    • 4/15 @ 12:30 PM CEST - Sylphid


  • Details
    • The auction house items listed above only appear at specific times.
    • Special items will appear within 10 minutes of the beginning of each auction hour, with bidding open for 10 minutes.
    • Players who lost the auction will be refunded 1,000 Mileage after the auction closes.
    • Click Obtain to claim your rewards after you've won.


[h3]Steam FPS FEST Celebration Event (4/10 - 4/23 11:59 PM)[/h3]
Use 30 items for free during the event.

  • Free Items
    • Gungnir
    • Dread Nova
    • Heaven Splitter
    • Asura Hell Splitter
    • Void Avenger
    • Dark Star
    • Divine Blaster
    • Blazing Nova
    • Twin Shadow Axes
    • Quantum Horizon
    • Supreme Sentinel
    • Sandalphon
    • Satellite Mine
    • Blue Storm
    • Devastator
    • Magnum Shooter
    • SG552 Cerberus
    • Failnaught
    • Laevateinn
    • Skull-T9
    • Whip Sword
    • Death Eater
    • Laser Ripper
    • Cyclops
    • Hauteclere
    • Negev NG-7 Ajax
    • Psychic Harmonium
    • X-TRACKER
    • Infinity Laser Fist
    • Dual Beretta Gunslinger


  • Details
    • Free items cannot be disassembled.



[h2]Shop Update[/h2]

[h3]New Transcendence Class Promotion (4/3 - 4/30)[/h3]
Two new Transcendence Classes, Xiaoming and Gladius, are now available in Class Decoders and Premium Class Decoders.

  • Xiaoming
    • Type: Class
    • Description: Xiaoming is an innocent, but hard-working, girl who works at a dumpling restaurant. One day while on a routine delivery, Xiaoming finds who appears to be a homeless man lying unconscious on the ground. When she decides to help him, her once-boring life takes an exciting and unexpected turn. After the man recovers, Xiaoming takes him back to her restaurant, where she learns his name is Gladius. Although she tries to get him back on his feet with a delivery job, all he wants to do is hide in the shadows and eat endless dumplings! Even though she could care less about his past or strange way of speaking, Xiaoming is thrilled that she finally has someone to play with.
    • Paired Weapon: Cousteau
      → Exploshow: Damage has been increased, range decreased, and knockback added to explosions.
      → Lente: Detection range, damage per tick, and explosion damage have been increased, and the detonation wait time has been reduced.
      → The cooldown after swapping your weapon has been slightly reduced.
    • Zombie Scenario Skill: A Song of Romance
    • Passive: Attack Power and Critical strike is increased when playing in Zombie Scenario mode with Gladius (Connection effect applied, cannot be stacked). The Deft Movement ability is automatically enabled and can be stacked, increasing the effect. Increased Attack Power against Elite and Boss zombies.
    • Active: Grants you and any nearby allies invincibility and slightly increased Movement Speed in Zombie Scenario modes. This duration is different for you and your allies. When this skill ends, HP will be restored for you and any nearby allies.
    • Transcendence Class exclusive voices are applied.
    • +10% EXP/Points
    • In Zombie Scenario mode, this character has a higher maximum level than normal classes.
    • This character adds one initial mutation in Zombie Z Mode.
    • This character displays your current speed at the bottom of the screen.
    • Marks enemies at or below 20% HP.
    • This character leaves a unique mark at the target location upon killing an enemy.


  • Gladius
    • Type: Class
    • Description: Originally hailing from a small village in Switzerland, Gladius has been a fixture on battlefields ever since he was a teenager. While on a routine mission with the Foreign Legion, Gladius suffered massive injuries from the blast of an unexpected explosion. The incident forced him to reluctantly agree to join Dr. Rex's Super Soldier project, where he was injected with the genes of a wolf, which saved his life but gave him a feral personality. Later, Gladius became mortally wounded when the AFC assaulted the lab but was able to escape with his life due to the heroic efforts of Xiaoming, who was making a delivery at the time.
    • Paired Weapon: Cousteau
      → Grenades respawn at the location of the last explosion. The maximum amount of Grenades in your possession has been reduced to two.
      → The cooldown after swapping your weapon has been slightly reduced.
    • Zombie Scenario Skill: Furious Shout
    • Passive: Attack Power and Critical strike is increased when playing in Zombie Scenario mode with Xiaoming (Connection effect applied, cannot be stacked). The Regeneration ability is automatically enabled and can be stacked, increasing the effect. Increased Attack Power against Elite and Boss zombies.
    • Active: Grants you and any nearby allies increased Attack Power and slightly increased Movement Speed. Creates an explosion around you, returning a certain amount of the damage inflicted as HP.
    • Transcendence Class exclusive voices are applied.
    • +10% EXP/Points
    • In Zombie Scenario mode, this character has a higher maximum level than normal classes.
    • This character adds one initial mutation in Zombie Z Mode.
    • This character displays your current damage at the bottom of the screen.
    • Marks enemies at or below 20% HP.
    • This character leaves a unique mark at the target location upon killing an enemy.


[h3]New Transcendence Class Guaranteed Giveaway (4/3 - 4/30)[/h3]
Get two new guaranteed Transcendence Classes (Xiaoming and Gladius) based on how many Class Decoders and Premium Class Decoders are used during the event!

  • Conditions and Rewards
    • After reaching 150 Guaranteed Points earned by using a Decoder.
    • After reaching 300 Guaranteed Points earned by using a Decoder.
    • Select either: Xiaoming + Dumpling Fairy or Gladius + Fairy Wolfmother


  • Details
    • One Guaranteed Point is awarded each time you use a Class Decoder.
    • Three Guaranteed Points are awarded when you use a Premium Class Decoder.
    • Selecting Xiaoming will automatically provide you with Dumpling Fairy (Permanent).
    • Selecting Gladius will automatically provide you with Fairy Wolfmother (Permanent).
    • Guaranteed Giveaway rewards can only be collected once per account.


[h3]New Transcendence Class Medal Giveaway[/h3]
When you own all items in the new Transcendence Classes set, you will receive the Transcendence Class medal.

  • Conditions and Items
    • Collect Xiaoming, Gladius, Dumpling Fairy, and Fairy Wolfmother to earn the Express Delivery medal.


  • Express Delivery
    • Honor Points: 10
    • Description: A medal given to those who have obtained Xiaoming, Gladius, Dumpling Fairy, and Fairy Wolfmother (Permanent).
    • This medal can be obtained once per account.


[h3]Class Decoder Package Sale Promotion (4/3 - 4/30)[/h3]
Two new Spray types + Class Decoder Package will be on sale during the event.

  • Items in this Package
    • Class Decoder Xiaoming Package: SD Xiaoming Spray (Permanent) + Class Decoder x5
    • Class Decoder Gladius Package: SD Gladius Spray (Permanent) + Class Decoder x5
    • Can be purchased once per account.


[h3]Spray Details[/h3]
There are two new sprays available in addition to an adjustment in price.

  • New Sprays
    • SD Xiaoming Spray (Permanent)
    • SD Gladius Spray (Permanent)


  • Spray Price Change
    • Starting on 4/3, the price of all sprays sold in the Shop will be $1.59.



[h2]Other Fixes[/h2]
  • The products in Shop - Recommended have been updated.
  • Fixed an issue where the Studio Scenario TX mode would incorrectly move you to the waiting room in certain situations.
  • Fixed an issue where the cooldown would not be applied after players used the Sylphid's Gale Blast attack.
  • The Sylphid's Fierce Wind attack now strikes up to three targets simultaneously.
  • Increased the attack range of the Sylphid's Fierce Wind and Gale Blast improving their ability to hold back an enemy, and decreased the leap range and knockback of Gale Blast.
  • The Slyphid's base Movement Speed has been increased.
  • Fixed an issue where the spirit summoned by the Sylphid's Gale Blast ability was able to attack through walls.
  • Fixed an issue with spirits appearing incorrectly or not appearing at all while using the Sylphid.
  • A 300 second cooldown will now be applied whenever sending in-game messages.
  • Fixed an issue that caused whisper settings for Ban Lists to be applied incorrectly.