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[Update] Patch Notes: November 25th



Here's a rundown of some of the major changes in today's update!

    Content: Scenario TX Update
    This is a "shooting RPG" based on Studio Mode. Hunt monsters and obtain various items to grow stronger, all in an isometric view.

    Content: Medal System Improvement Information
    The medal system has been improved. Please refer to the details below for changes to the medal page, stages, Achievement Shop, etc.

    Content: New "Inferno" Difficulty for Zombie Scenario
    Zombie Scenario is now even harder! This time, you're up against the Inferno difficulty, which is even tougher than the existing Hell difficulty. Monsters will have greater attack power, HP, speed, etc.

    Balance Update Information
    The balance of Zombie Z/Zombie Evolution has been updated. Please see below for details.

    Promotion: Magic Lance Scarlet Rose Promotion (11/25 - 12/23)
    During the promotion, enjoy 3x drop rates for the Transcendence Weapons, Magic Lance Scarlet Rose and Barrett M95 White Tiger. Once the promotion is over, the Barrett M95 White Tiger will become permanently available.


Check out the Expanded Info section below for details.



Expanded Info


[h2]Contents[/h2]

[h3]Studio - Scenario TX Update[/h3]This is a "shooting RPG" based on Studio Mode. Hunt monsters and obtain various items to grow stronger, all in an isometric view.

Details
  • Items exclusive to Scenario TX, obtained from eliminating monsters, can be obtained permanently.
  • Scenario TX supports individual saving per class. Enjoy various gameplay experiences with each class.
  • Enjoy Scenario TX gameplay utilizing about 80 different skills!
  • You can become even more powerful through the Scenario TX's Expert advancement system, exclusively for Lv. 30.


Scenario TX Hunting Map Creation
  • You can create hunting maps for Scenario TX with even just basic blocks, without separate devices.
  • Anyone can freely play the hunting maps.
  • Hunt monsters and obtain items in various hunting grounds created by the community!


Scenario TX Missions
  • A new form of scenario where the official Scenario TX lore is applied, featuring boss monsters.
  • Challenge Scenario TX missions with the Mission Points you collected from clearing hunting maps!
  • Hunt boss monsters to obtain exclusive loot.



[h3]Medal System Improvement Information[/h3]The medal system has been improved. Please refer to the details below for changes to the medal page, stages, Achievement Shop, etc.

Medal Page
  • You can view the medal page by selecting Medals under My Info.
  • The search feature has been improved. You can now search by medal descriptions, not just medal names.
  • You can easily check each medal's status through Medal Collection View and Medal Detail View.


Medal Stage Expansion
  • When you complete a stage 1 medal, you can challenge the game for the stage 2 medal.
  • Upon winning a medal, you can gain Honor Points or Achievement Points.


Achievement Shop
  • The Achievement Shop is open. There, you can spend Achievement Points to purchase items.



[h3]New "Inferno" Difficulty for Zombie Scenario[/h3]Zombie Scenario is now even harder! This time, you're up against the Inferno difficulty, which is even tougher than the existing Hell difficulty. Monsters will have greater attack power, HP, speed, etc.

2 Zombie Scenario Maps with Difficulty Expanded to Inferno
  • Pursuit: Ep. Carlito
  • Track: Last Clue


Notice
  • Inferno Difficulty is only available on certain maps. Maps that can be played on Inferno difficulty are listed on the map selection screen.
  • When you play with a Map Playlist, you can select Inferno difficulty only when all selected maps are playable on Inferno difficulty.
  • We plan to regularly add Inferno difficulty to more maps in the future.



[h3]Zombie Z/Zombie Evolution Balance Update Information[/h3] 1. Zombie Karma Gain Increased
  • The Karma zombies gain from killing humans has been doubled.
  • The Karma zombies gain from killing humans while certain zombie skills are active has been tripled.


2. Zombie Z Karma Sub-Effects Improved
  • Mid-Point Before Reaching Karma Stage 1 Goal:
    - Zombies can select a zombie class 5 levels higher than your level.
  • Mid-Point Before Reaching Karma Stage 2 Goal:
    - Zombies can select a zombie class 10 levels higher than your level.
  • Mid-Point Before Reaching Karma Stage 3 Goal:
    - Zombies can select any class and can obtain all zombie mutations.


3. Zombie Team Karma Main Per-Stage Effects Improved
  • Zombie Team Stage 1 Karma Effect: Immune to status effects for 4 sec (ignore stuns and knockback).
  • Zombie Team Stage 2 Karma Effect: Invincible for 6 sec (ignore damage, stuns, and knockback) and can move
  • Zombie Team Stage 3 Karma Effect: Play as Zombie Hero, Invincible for 7 sec (ignore damage, stuns, and knockback)


4. Zombie Z Mode Unlock Level Adjustment
  • Item Unlock Level Adjustments


5. Zombie Z Mode Hellhound and Trinity Grenade Purchase Price Changes
  • 1) Hellhound
    - The initial purchase of Hellhound (each round) will cost $15,000. It comes with the drone use gauge fully charged (4 drones).
    - Additionally purchased drones will arrive with the use gauge fully depleted.
    - If you do not meet the $15,000 requirement, you cannot re-purchase.
    - Human Team Karma Sub-Effects (Stage 0.5 and Stage 1.5) will be given without deducting funds, when you meet the purchase level requirements.
  • 2) Trinity Grenade
    - The initial purchase of Trinity Grenade (each round) will cost $7,500.
    - If you do not meet the $7,500 requirement, you cannot re-purchase.
    - Human Team Karma Sub-Effects (Stage 0.5 and Stage 1.5) will be given without deducting funds when you meet the purchase level requirements.


6. Partial Changes to Zombie Evolution System
  • Zombie respawn wait time has been reduced.
  • Round switch wait time has been reduced to 5 sec.




[h2]Events[/h2]

[h3]Free Daily Rewards (11/25 - 12/23)[/h3]The Free Daily Rewards list has been updated. Meet the event requirements for 20 days to get over 20,000 mileage in total!

Conditions
  • Log into the game and reach at least 10 minutes of playtime


Rewards
  • Daily Reward: 50 Mileage
  • 3 Days: 2,000 Mileage
  • 6 Days: 2,000 Mileage
  • 9 Days: 3,000 Mileage
  • 15 Days: 6,000 Mileage
  • 20 Days: 8,000 Mileage



[h3]Special Item Giveaway (11/25 - 12/23)[/h3]The following message will appear to players who reach 20 minutes of playtime during the event (must be in rooms with 4 or more players):

  • "Special items will be given out in 10 minutes!"

  • Special items will be awarded at the 20, 40, and 80-minute playtime marks each day. Upon receipt, they can be used immediately for 60 minutes.

  • Special Items (1 selected at random)
    - Lightning Fury
    - Magnum Launcher
    - Holy Sword Divine Order
    - Psychic Harmonium
    - Infinity Laser Fist
    - X-TRACKER Tin
    - Dual Sword Phantom Slayer
    - Dual Beretta Gunslinger
    - Barrett M95 White Tiger
    - Trinity Grenade
    - Dual Sword Infernal Hunter
    - M3 Dragon

  • Notice
    - The special item's expiration timer counts down even if you don't use it.



[h3]Daily 90-Min Transcendence Decoder Event (11/25 - 12/9)[/h3]During the event, when you meet the following playtime conditions each day, you can receive daily/cumulative rewards!

Daily Gameplay Conditions and Rewards
  • Reach 30 minutes of playtime and earn 1 Play Point: 100 mileage
  • Reach 60 minutes of playtime and earn 1 Play Point: 100 mileage
  • Reach 90 minutes of playtime and earn 1 Play Point: Transcendence Decoder (x1)


Cumulative Rewards
  • Earn the Transcendence Decoder from the daily rewards a total of 3 times: Season Badge x100
  • Earn the Transcendence Decoder from the daily rewards a total of 5 times: Season Badge x200
  • Earn the Transcendence Decoder from the daily rewards a total of 7 times: Jiangshi Zombie (Permanent)
  • Earn the Transcendence Decoder from the daily rewards a total of 10 times: M249 Phoenix (Permanent) + 20,000 mileage


Notice
  • Each reward can only be obtained once per account.
  • Play Points (PVP): Kill 10 human players or 2 zombie players (excluding bots). Does not count in Studio Mode.
  • Play Points (PVE): Clear 1 session in Scenario Mode. Counts in Studio Mode.
  • Does not count in the Zombie Scenario Survival: Double Gate, Survival: Lost City, or Survival: Trap maps.
  • Can make progress in PVP mode rooms with 8 or more players, and in Scenario mode rooms with 4 or more players.



[h3]Scenario TX Play Event (11/25 - 12/9)[/h3]During the event, if you meet gameplay conditions in the new Scenario TX maps created by the development team, you will automatically be entered into a raffle pool!

Submission Conditions and Rewards
  • Among players who played Scenario TX Tutorial Map for at least 10 minutes, and recommended Sample Map 1 at least once, 10 random winners will receive Hunter Killer X-12 Event Ticket (x1).
  • Among players who played Scenario TX Mission 01: Last Clue map for at least 10 minutes, and recommended Sample Map 2 at least once, 10 random winners will receive Hunter Killer X-12 Event Ticket (x1).
  • Among players who played a Scenario TX Hunting Map: Dust/Platform/Village/Dark City for at least 10, and recommended that map at least once, 10 random winners will receive Hunter Killer X-12 Event Ticket (x1).


Increasing Odds of Winning
  • Use 10 Cheer Fragments to increase your odds of winning the reward!


Notice
  • The raffle rewards will be distributed during maintenance on Wednesday, December 9th.
  • 1 reward will be given per map. It is possible to win multiple times.
  • All unused event tickets will be removed during maintenance on Wednesday, December 23rd.



[h3]Scenario TX New Map Play Event (11/25 - 12/9)[/h3]When you play in the new Scenario TX maps (3 maps) and reach Class Lv. 3, you will receive rewards!

Rewards
  • Unique Decoder x1


Notice
  • You can earn this reward in any of the 3 new maps.
  • Each account can receive this reward only once.



[h3][Trial] Zombie League Season 1 Player Feedback Event (11/25 - 12/9)[/h3]Accounts that complete the "Player Feedback on [Trial] Zombie League Season 1" questionnaire during the event will receive an event reward.

Survey Link

Participation Reward
  • Transcendence Decoder x1


Notice
  • Event participation counts only for participants who send in valid content.
  • Inappropriate content, such as writing in special characters, gibberish, profanity, etc., will result in exclusion from event participation.
  • Listing your game account incorrectly in the survey may lead to being left off the list of reward recipients.
  • Rewards will be distributed during maintenance on Wednesday, December 23rd.
  • Each account can receive this reward only once.



[h3][Trial] Zombie League Season 2 (11/25/2020 - 01/27/2021)[/h3] League Rewards
  • Master: Zombie League Master Zombification + Magnum Launcher (15 Days) + Kalael (15 Days) + Medea (15 Days)
  • Diamond: Zombie League Diamond Spray + Dual Beretta Gunslinger (15 Days) + Female Student Light Zombie (15 Days)
  • Platinum: Zombie League Nameplate + Dual Sword Phantom Slayer (15 Days) + Nurse Venom Sting (15 Days)
  • Gold: Trinity Grenade (15 Days) + Mummy Stamper (15 Days)
  • Silver: Infinity Laser Fist (15 Days) + Chef Heavy Zombie (15 Days)
  • Bronze: N/A


Changes
  • The pertinent rank's point window now appears when you hover your mouse cursor over League Info > Reward per Rank.
  • Hall of Fame > Top 500 players' ranks are now marked with font colors.
  • Improved measures against abusing issues.


Notice
  • You can check your league status under My Info.
  • You can review the score and weapon information for the top 500 players in the Hall of Fame.
  • League Ranks: Master > Diamond > Platinum > Gold > Silver > Bronze
  • You can advance in league ranks by earning League Points from playing zombie modes.
  • You can earn League Points from zombie modes for only up to 2 hours each day.
  • Zombie League Season 2 is a [Trial] season. Its rules, such as its progression period, rewards, etc., may be adjusted in the future.
  • Season Pass and Zombie League Season are separate systems with different progression periods.
  • Zombie League = Zombie Hero + Zombie Evolution + Zombie Z + Studio Zombie + Zombie (AI)
  • Master Rank is the only rank you advance through competition.
  • There are no player count restrictions in obtaining League Points, but you get higher bonuses for playing with more people.
  • You cannot get League Points in private rooms with a password set.
  • You cannot get League Points if abnormal activity or cheating is detected, such as:
  • Cases of not participating in gameplay, or killing or infecting such players.
  • Cases of abnormal activity, as it pertains to Studio devices or map structures.
  • We plan to keep making improvements to the League Points formula. Please keep an eye out for future announcements.



[h3][Trial] Zombie League Season 1 Wrap-Up Reward Distribution (11/25 - Permanent)[/h3]We plan to give league medals to players who maintain Master/Diamond ranks at the time the [Trial] Zombie League Season 1 ends.

Medals Available
  • Master League: Awarded upon ending the [Trial] Zombie League Season 1 in Master Rank.
  • Diamond League: Awarded upon ending [Trial] Zombie League Season 1 in Diamond Rank.



[h3]Zombie Scenario Difficulty Expansion Celebration Event (11/25 - 12/9)[/h3]During the event, when you play the two Zombie Scenario maps, on the new "Inferno" difficulty, you'll receive a 3x EXP boost!

Featured Maps
  • Pursuit: Ep. Carlito
  • Track: Last Clue


Notice
  • Applies only to rooms with 4 or more players.




[h2]Shop[/h2]

[h3]Magic Lance Scarlet Rose Promotion (11/25 - 12/23)[/h3]During the promotion, enjoy 3x drop rates for the Transcendence Weapons, Magic Lance Scarlet Rose and Barrett M95 White Tiger. Once the promotion is over, the Barrett M95 White Tiger will become permanently available.

Transcendence Weapon Drop Rates
  • Transcendence Premium Decoder (3x Rate Up)
    - Magic Lance Scarlet Rose: 3.0 % (3x Rate Up)
    - Barrett M95 White Tiger: 3.0 % (3x Rate Up)
  • Transcendence Decoder
    - Magic Lance Scarlet Rose: 0.45 % (3x Rate Up)
    - Barrett M95 White Tiger: 0.45 % (3x Rate Up)
  • Check the rate details on the official homepage at http://www.csnzombies.com/.


Notice
  • After the promotion ends, drop rates for the Barrett M95 White Tiger will return to their default rates.
  • The contents of the Decoder may change when the promotion ends.
  • All unused Transcendence Premium Decoders will be removed during maintenance on 12/23. They will be replaced with 500 Mileage each. However, the Transcendence Decoders will not be removed.

[Complete] Regular Maintenance: November 25th



2020-11-25 7:35 A.M. CET Update:
  • The scheduled regular maintenance for November 25th has been completed. Thank you for your patience throughout. You may now enjoy the new contents and events we have prepared for you! :)

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Attention Survivors,

A regular game maintenance is scheduled for this Wednesday and will be performed at 3:00 A.M. CET, November 25th, 2020. During this period, all servers will be unavailable, and we anticipate the maintenance to last for approximately 7 hours, concluding at around 10:00 A.M. CET.


Time Frame
  • Wednesday, November 25th, 2020
  • SEA (UTC+7): 9:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
  • CET: 3:00 A.M. – 10:00 A.M.
  • ET: 24th, 9:00 P.M. – 25th, 4:00 A.M.
  • PT: 24th, 6:00 P.M. – 25th, 1:00 A.M.
Note: Please note that the estimated length of time for each maintenance is subject to change without notification.


Maintenance Details
  • Server Upkeep


Thank you for your understanding and support in advance.

The CSN:S Team

[Complete] Unscheduled Maintenance: November 13th



2020-11-13 8:40 A.M. CET Update:
  • The unscheduled maintenance for November 13th has been completed. We apologize for the inconvenience caused and thank you for your patience throughout. You may now enter back into the battlefields.

  • Compensation for Today's Unscheduled Maintenance:
    - 2 Unique Decoders (Only for users who access to the game between after today's maintenance and November 13th (Friday), 2020 11:59 P.M. CET.

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Attention Survivors,

We're going to perform an unscheduled maintenance today scheduled to start at 6:30 A.M. CET. All servers during this period will be unavailable and we are anticipating the maintenance to conclude at around 10:00 A.M. CET. Please refer to the schedule below for more details.


Time Frame
  • Friday, November 13th, 2020
  • SEA (UTC+7): 12:30 P.M. – 4:00 P.M.
  • CET: 6:30 A.M. – 10:00 A.M.
  • ET: 12:30 A.M. – 4:00 A.M.
  • PT: November 12th, 9:30 P.M. – 13th 1:00 A.M.
Note: Please note that the estimated length of time for each maintenance is subject to change without notification.


Maintenance Details
  • Hot Fix:
    - Dark Star Spec Adjustment (Range Increased, Bullets Consumable in B-Mode Decreased)
    - Missing Icons for Dark Star (Kill Log & Item Icon)

  • Compensation for Today's Unscheduled Maintenance:
    - 2 Unique Decoders (Only for users who access to the game between after today's maintenance and November 13th (Friday), 2020 11:59 P.M. CET.



Thank you for your understanding and support in advance.

The CSN:S Team

[Notice] 11/11 Decoder Rates



Greetings from the CSN:S Team.

Decoder rates have been updated.
This will be updated irregularly when the rates and the items are changed.
We hope this allows you to enjoy CSN:S to its fullest, knowing exactly what you can get.


[h2]11/11 Decoder Item Rates[/h2]

Epic Decoder




Transcendent Premium Decoder




Transcendent Decoder




Unique Premium Decoder




Unique Decoder




Class Decoder

[Update] Patch Notes: November 11th



New events have been added.


[h2]Events[/h2]

[h3]Extreme Completion Treasure Challenge (11/11 - 11/25)[/h3]Increase your score by clearing multi-boss battles during the event. Get your rewards upon reaching the threshold!

How to Increase Your Score
  • Clear a multi-boss battle on "Hell" difficulty: 6 points
  • Clear a multi-boss battle on "Very Hard" difficulty: 4 points
  • Clear a multi-boss battle on "Hard" difficulty: 2 points
Threshold and Reward
  • Threshold: Reach a score of 180
  • Reward: Dual Sword Infernal Hunter (Permanent) + Leather Weapon Paint (x1)
Notice
  • Can only participate in rooms with 4 or more players, including you. You must have at least 10 minutes of playtime.
  • Reward can only be obtained once per account. You can accumulate up to 18 points toward your score every day.



[h2]Shop[/h2]

[h3]Gungnir Returns! (11/11 - 12/9)[/h3]During the promotion, the "Gungnir + Weapon Paint" and "Dark Star" will make a special appearance from Epic Decoders! In order to celebrate the re-sale of Gungnir, we plan to also give a Gungnir-exclusive weapon paint when you win a Gungnir (Permanent) from Epic Decoders!

The Gungnir + Weapon Paint

The Dark Star


Gungnir Promotion Celebration Events!
  • 1. Every time you win a Gungnir (Permanent) from Epic Decoders, you will also receive a "Sigma Weapon Paint", which is a Gungnir-exclusive weapon paint.

  • 2. You can also get a temporary Gungnir from Epic Decoders.

  • 3. The following 7 Transcendence Weapons have been added to Epic Decoders as specials.
    - Dual Beretta Gunslinger
    - X-TRACKER
    - Trinity Grenade
    - Barrett M95 White Tiger
    - Infinity Laser Fist
    - M3 Black Dragon
    - Thunder Ghost Walker

  • 4. Only Transcendence grade or higher weapons are included in Epic Decoders.
Epic Decoder Rates:
  • Gungnir Skin Weapon (Permanent): 0.175%
  • Gungnir (Permanent) + Weapon Paint: 0.175%
  • For further details, please refer to the 11/11 decoder rate table notice.
"Sigma Weapon Paint" item is also sold in the Item Shop!
  • Starting 11/11, you can purchase the Sigma Weapon Paint item separately from the Shop.
Notes
  • All unused Epic Decoders will be replaced with 100 mileage each on 12/9 (Wed.), the day the promotion ends.
  • Every time you win a Gungnir (Permanent), you receive a Sigma Weapon Paint, with no restrictions per account.


[h3]Gungnir Skin Weapon Guaranteed Giveaway![/h3]We will give Guaranteed Points based on the number of Epic Decoders used during the promotion!

Conditions
  • 1 Guaranteed Point given each time you use 1 Epic Decoder!
Rewards
  • Upon reaching 300 points: You can choose between Gungnir (Permanent) + Sigma Weapon Paint or Gungnir Skin Weapon!
Notes
  • The selection pop-up window displays as soon as you reach the required points!
  • This reward can only be claimed once per account.