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[h3]Check out the first-ever epic secondary weapon now and the developer behind it explain its beauty![/h3]

Now that alien-like transformation is just literally out of this world!!

Attention Survivors,

There was a minor bug in which a wrong reward was added into the Exploration system recently. We have fixed this issue without separate maintenance so please restart your game client if you face any disruptions regarding. We apologize for the confusion this may have caused and thank you for your understanding throughout.

Best Regards,
The CSN:S Team

Show off your design skills by creating your very own weapon paints! The Global Weapon Paint Contest is here! The contest will include templates for a total of 21 weapons. The First Place winner from each region will have their design implemented as an in-game weapon paint at a future date!


All dates below is based on the server timezone of UTC+0.

1. Weapon Paint Submission Window: 7/8 (Wed.) - 7/28 (Tue.) (Ended)
2. Player Poll: 8/5 (Wed.) - 8/12 (Wed.)
   
3. Player Poll Results Released: 8/19 (Wed.)
   
4. In-Game Implementation: Last quarter of 2020

1. To determine winners of this contest, there will be an internal evaluation to select up to the Top Five entries, based on criteria such as creativity, suitability, and other qualitative measures. Afterwards, there will be a player poll to choose up to three finalists. The final ranking order will be decided by an internal evaluation.
   
   
2. Contest applications must submitted by 11:59 PM (UTC+0) on 7/28. Any submissions made after this date will not be considered.
   
   
3. Designs in the Top Five or Top Three may be removed if there are potential legal issues, there is evidence of poll manipulation, or if other issues arise.
   
   
4. Each of the first place designs that are ultimately selected for each game service region will be released as a weapon paint. (There will be a total of four paints; Korea, Taiwan, China, and Steam)

1. Download the weapon template image from the following URL
   Download
   
   
   
2. Create the weapon paint
   You can print and draw directly on the template, or utilize tools such as Photoshop or Illustrator. Please save the finalized image in JPG or PNG format, and attach it to your submission e-mail. Each entrant may submit multiple entries.
   
   
3. Send your submission as an email attachment to the following e-mail address
   You will need to include certain information with your submission, detailed below. If the information you provide is incorrect, you may be excluded from participating in the event or receiving the reward.

• [email protected]

• IGN
  Please make sure it matches the nickname you use in the game.
  
  
• Steam Account Number
  We need this information to reach you if your IGN is changed. For more details, see: https://support.nexon.net/hc/en-us/articles/360001118286-How-do-I-find-my-Steam-ID
  
  
• Weapon Paint Name
  Inappropriate names may immediately disqualify your submission.
  
  
• (Optional) Brief explanation of the weapon paint
  or additional images that can be used as reference for implementing the design.
  
  
• The weapon paint design, attached as an image
  Save the file name in the format of "Your IGN_Weapon Paint Name")

AWP, AK47, M4A1, Desert Eagle 50C, Seal Knife, Nata Knife, Broad Divine, SKULL-9, BALROG-XI, XM1014 Automatic Shotgun, Arm Torch, Infinity Laser Fist, X-TRACKER, Gungnir, Dread Nova, M3 Black Dragon, Barrett M95 White Tiger, Dual Sword Phantom Slayer, Holy Sword Divine Order, Magnum Launcher, and Dual Beretta Gunslinger

1. Distribution Schedule: The contest participation reward is scheduled for distribution during the maintenance on 8/19/2020. Prizes for 1st-3rd place winners will be given out after the actual weapon paint items are released.
   
   
2. Everyone who participates in the event (Assuming a submission of high enough quality to be considered) will receive:
   
   • CSO Weapon Paint Package x1
3. Top Five Finalists will receive:
   
   • Transcendence Decoder x35
4. First through Third place winners will receive:
   
   • 1st - 3rd Place: Contest weapon paint + pertinent weapon (1st place winner design from Steam, Korea, Taiwan, and China)
     
   • First Place: Transcendence Decoder x250
     
   • Second Place: Transcendence Decoder x170
     
   • Third Place: Transcendence Decoder x70

1. Awards may be revoked from contestants who violate the Terms and Conditions or operational rules during the contest and award periods.
   
2. Awards may be revoked from contestants who participate using accounts other than their own or who violate the Terms and Conditions by plagiarizing or causing copyright issues.
   
3. Awards may be revoked for works that contain images that are violent, sexually suggestive, or offensive to others.
   
4. Awards may be revoked from contestants if poll manipulation attempts are discovered.
   
5. If there are no entries fitting the selection criteria, the reward or number of winners may be changed.
   
6. All contestants are liable for their submissions, in the event of a legal dispute regarding the entry.
   
7. The design copyright for contest winners belongs to the contest winner. However, by entering you certify that after you receive the previously announced reward, NEXON Korea Corporation is authorized to release the winning design as a game item and sell it for profit, change or edit it for promotional purposes, post it on websites, social media, fan communities, etc., and use it in future events. For these purposes, NEXON Korea Corporation can request the winner sign a "Consent for the Use of Copyrighted Materials". If the winning party refuses to sign the agreement, their award may be revoked.
   
8. A GM or a game operations manager may contact contest winners for information regarding events that are planned for later dates. By participating, you consent to being e-mailed for this purpose.

By participating in this contest, you certify that you have read and agree to all the terms described above.

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

• Content: Studio Map Tags
  Descriptive tags can now be added to studio maps and easily searched. Categories for Studio map recommendations have also been refined, so you can quickly find the maps you're looking for.
  
  
• Event: Bingo Event (7/8 - 7/22)
  During the event, you can get Bingo Tickets based on your playtime or by using mileage. You can receive various rewards as you gradually complete the bingo board using the Bingo Tickets.
  
  
• Event: Weapon Paint Contest with Global CSers (7/8 - 8/19)
  We will be holding a Weapon Paint Contest where the 1st place winner's entry will be implemented as an in-game item. Please check the separate announcement for detailed information and schedule.
  
  
• Shop: Global Weapon Paint Discount Promotion (7/8 - 8/19)
  To celebrate the Weapon Paint Contest, 6 Global Weapon Paint items will be sold at 50% off.

Check out the Expanded Info section below for details.

Expanded Info

Studio Map Tags
Creators can now add tags to Studio maps they create. A number of pre-designated tags are available, however custom tags can also be entered. Tags are also searchable, making it even easier for players to find the right map. The Studio map recommendations section has also been improved with the addition of new categories.


Other Changes

• You can now paste into the My Ban List> Add to Ban List window.
  
• Weapon performance of the SKULL series has be reverted to their original state.
  
• Some medals that could be obtained in 1-player rooms now require a room with a minimum of two players.
  
• Other minor bugs have been fixed.

 


Bingo Ticket Giveaway (7/8 - 7/22)
During the event, you can earn Bingo Tickets given based on your playtime. Tickets are used to participate the Bingo event, which grants a variety of rewards. Bingo Tickets can also be purchased from the Mileage Shop.

• How to Get Bingo Tickets
  
  • Weekdays: 1 ticket given for every 10 minutes of playtime (up to 6 tickets per day)
    
  • Weekends: 1 ticket given for every 10 minutes of playtime (up to 10 tickets per day)
• Notice
  
  • The maximum number of tickets you can obtain during the event is 106.
    
  • Only rooms with 4 or more players will count toward event progress.
    
  • Any unused tickets will be removed during maintenance on 7/22/2020.

Bingo Event (7/8 - 7/22)
Fill the bingo board by using the Bingo Tickets during the event. You'll receive rewards for each bingo you unlock.

• Bingo All-Clear Reward
  You'll receive one of the following weapons (drop rates for weapons vary):
  
  • Blade Frostbreaker, Shining Heart Rod, Hunter Killer X-45, Hunter Killer X-7, Hunter Killer X-12, Hunter Killer X-90, Hunter Killer X-15, or Starlight Rolling Shooter.
    (Blade Frostbreaker is a skin-variation of the weapon Blade Runebreaker +6.)
• Single-Line Bingo Reward
  Each time you get a bingo by clearing a line, you'll receive one of the following rewards (item drop rates apply):
  
  • +6 or +9 Weapon Package (15 Days)
    
  • 64 types of 30-day temporary weapons

Studio Tag Event (7/8 - 8/5)
You'll receive rewards for using the new Studio Tags during the event.

• Requirements
  
  • Maps Newly Created During the Event
    
    • 40+ Matches are player in your tagged map
  • Maps Created Before the Event
    
    • Add a tag to one of your maps that has already been played 70+ matches
      
    • Tag one of your maps and wait for it to reach 70 matches played.
• Rewards
  
  • You'll receive 1 Unique Decoder when you meet one of the 3 requirements above
• Notice
  
  • Reward distributed once per account. Achieving multiple conditions simultaneously will not grant additional rewards.

Weapon Paint Contest with Global CSers (7/8 - 8/19)
We will be holding a Weapon Paint Contest where the 1st place winner's entry will be implemented as an in-game item. Please check the separate announcement for detailed information and schedule.

• Weapon Paint Contest Submission Period: 7/8 - 7/29 (UTC+0)

1-Day Weapon Giveaway (7/8 - 7/22)
During the event, you'll receive one 1-day temporary weapon of your choice upon your first login each day. Limit one per account per day.

• Selectable Weapons
  
  • Thunder Ghost Walker (1 Day)
    
  • Windrider (1 Day)
    
  • Dual Sword Infernal Hunter (1 Day)
    
  • Blade Runebreaker +6 (1 Day)
    
  • M3 Black Dragon (1 Days)
    
  • Barrett M95 White Tiger (1 Day)
    
  • Infinity Laser Fist (1 Day)
    
  • X-TRACKER (1 Day)

Dragon Boat Festival Event (7/8 - 7/22)
During the event, you can use the Lotus Leaf Rice Grenade for free. The Lotus Leaf Rice will have a random damage multiplier applied on use. You'll get additional rewards for zombie kills achieved with the weapon.

• Lotus Leaf Rice Grenade
  
  • You will receive the Lotus Leaf Rice Grenade upon your first login during the event.
    
  • On use, the Lotus Leaf Rice Grenade will have a random damage multiplier applied (rates vary per multiplier).
    
    • Normal Damage: 50%, 2x Damage: 40%, and One-Hit-Kill Damage: 10%
• Bonus Rewards
  
  • Upon scoring zombie kills with the Lotus Leaf Rice Grenade, you will receive 1 Mission Supplies item (limit once per day)
    
  • Upon failing to score zombie kills with the Lotus Leaf Rice Grenade, you will receive 1 replacement Lotus Leaf Rice Grenade (limit one per match)
• Mission Supplies Contents
  Ussing mission supplies will grant one of the following (drop rates vary):
  
  • 100 Mileage
    
  • Spray: Fake Ladder Spray, Fake Psycho Zombie Spray, AT4CS Spray, Cherry Blossom Spray, or Tea Time Spray
    
  • Parts Box: Grade 1-6
    
  • Rare Decoder: x3 / x7 / x20 / x30
    
  • Unique Decoder: x1 / x3 / x10 / x20
    
  • Transcendence Decoder: x1 / x3 / x5 / x10
• Notice
  
  • Only rooms with 4+ players count toward the event.
    
  • Any unused supplies and Lotus Leaf Rice Grenade items will be removed during maintenance on 7/22/2020.

Free Daily Rewards Event (7/8 - 8/5)
The Free Daily Rewards list has been updated.

• Regular Players
  
  • Conditions
    
    • Play the game for more than 10 minutes
  • Rewards
    
    • Daily Reward: Season Badge x30
      
    • 3-Day Cumulative Reward: Season Badge x50
      
    • 7-Day Cumulative Reward: Season Badge x100
      
    • 15-Day Cumulative Reward: Season Badge x150
      
    • 20-Day Cumulative Reward: Season Badge x200
      
    • 25-Day Cumulative Reward: Season Badge x300
• New and Returning Players
  
  • Conditions
    
    • Survivors who have not logged in for the past 30 days or have logged in for the very first time during the event must reach 10 minutes of play time
  • Rewards
    
    • Daily Reward: Daily Supplies x1 (Parts Weapon Selection Box x1 + Grade 4 Parts Reward Box x2)
      
    • 1-Day Cumulative Reward: Season Badge x50
      
    • 3-Day Cumulative Reward: Season Badge x100
      
    • 5-Day Cumulative Reward: Season Badge x150
      
    • 7-Day Cumulative Reward: Season Badge x200
      
    • 15-Day Cumulative Reward: Season Badge x300

Global Weapon Paint Discount Promotion (7/8 - 8/19)
To celebrate the Weapon Paint Contest, 6 Global Weapon Paint items will be sold at 50% off.

• Global Weapon Paints on Sale
  
  • ID Weapon Paint Design
    
  • NA Weapon Paint Design
    
  • JP Weapon Paint Design
    
  • CN Weapon Paint Design
    
  • TW Weapon Paint Design
    
  • KR Weapon Paint Design

Bingo Ticket Sale (7/8 - 7/22)
During the promotion, you can purchase Bingo Tickets from the Mileage Shop for 1,000 Mileage per ticket.

• Bingo Ticket Uses
  
  • Reveal 1 Random Space: Consumes 1 Ticket
    
  • Reset Bingo Board: Consumes 1 Ticket
    
  • Reset All-Clear Reward: Consumes 1 Ticket
• Notice
  
  • Any unused tickets will be removed during maintenance on 7/22/2020.

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]7/8 Decoder Item Rates[/h2]

Transcendent Decoder




Class Decoder




Unique Premium Decoder




Unique Decoder