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[Notice] Regarding Language Setting Bug Fix



Dear Survivors,

The bug that crashes when switched to DE / FR language setting has finally been fixed through the maintenance yesterday.

We apologize for any inconvenience you may have experienced caused by this and thank you for your kind patience and understanding throughout.

We hope this fix will bring more excitement to your CSN:S gameplay.

Best Regards,
The CSN:S Team

[Update] Patch Notes: February 19th



Here's a rundown of some of the major changes in today's update!
    Season 5 Kingdom Collaboration
    Season 5 is built around a collaboration with the drama Kingdom.
    This time, we're enhancing the perks of the Season Pass and updating Zombie Mode. Check out the mysterious weapons, costumes, and other items based on the Joseon theme!

    Season 5 Kingdom Collaboration: Lee-Chang and Yeong-Shin Class Promotion (2/19 - 3/18)
    Lee-Chang and Yeong-Shin, the two main characters of Kingdom, will appear as the new Transcendence Classes. The Lee-Chang and Yeong-Shin classes are equipped with a unique synergy effect that enhances Season 5 weapons. These classes can be obtained not from Decoders, but from packages.

    Various Events
    There are tons of events celebrating the Season 5 collaboration with Kingdom.
    You can earn all kinds of rewards simply by playing the game and participating in events, like the Golden Zombie Event, Zombie Z Newbie Event, Heart Attack Event, and more!

Check out the Expanded Info section below for details.


Expanded Info
Contents
Season 5 Kingdom Collaboration (2/19 - 5/13)
Season 5 is built around a collaboration with the drama Kingdom.

You can obtain Season Badges from Missions, Events, and other activities during the season. All kinds of rewards will be given when you collect these badges and level up your grade. Purchasing the Season Pass will grant you additional rewards!

Check out the mysterious weapons, costumes, and other items based on the Joseon theme!


Season 5 Zombie Mode Update
For Season 5, we've made the following changes to Zombie Mode.
  • You can level down in Zombie Z mode.
    • Press the L key to level down, which will remove 1 random mutation. If there are no mutations that can be removed, 1 point will be deducted.
  • The balance of Banshee and Voodoo Zombies has been changed.
    • Banshee
      • Damage taken reduced by 70 while using the Pulling skill.
      • Range and pulling force increased for the Pulling skill.
    • Voodoo Zombie
      • The Heal skill now recovers 1,800 HP every 1.5 seconds over 6 seconds.
      • Cooldown for the Heal skill reduced to 12 seconds.
      • Increased amount of HP recovered automatically to 800.
      • Slightly increased Movement Speed.
  • The weapons obtained from the Season 5 Pass will be enhanced when used in Zombie Z mode.
    • This enhancement effect will end when Season 5 ends.


Season Pass Improvements
The following changes have been applied to the Season Pass.
  • The amount of Season Badges distributed will be approximately doubled compared to Season 4, so that players will be able to reach season ranks much faster.

  • The difficulty of the daily missions has been adjusted.
    • The difficulty of particularly challenging daily missions has been adjusted further.
    • The chance of getting missions to score kills using rifles, machine guns, sub-machine guns, and pistols has been lowered.
    • Missions to participate in Team Deathmatch, Gun Deathmatch, All-Star Mode, Zombie Escape Mode, and the New Zombie Shelter for 10 minutes have been removed.


Weapon Synergy Effects with Classes
The new Transcendence Classes Lee-Chang and Yeong-Shin will gain enhancement effects when they are equipped with Season 5 weapons.
  • Weapons Affected
    • Hwando, Timed Bomb, Scythe, Arquebus, Reflex Bow, Matchlock Pistol, Moon Glaive, Blistering Bolt Repeater
  • Enhancement Effect
    • Increased Damage
    • Matchlock Pistol – Has a 10% chance to instant kill by default. This rate is increased to 15% when equipped by Lee-Chang or Yeong-Shin
    • Blistering Bolt Repeater (Lee-Chang) – Default ammo count +5. Charge time reduced by 1 second for alt fire
    • Blistering Bolt Repeater (Yeong-Shin) - Number of alt fire projectiles +1. Rate of fire delay reduction for alt fire (0.7s -> 0.55s)


Other Changes
  • The Shield skill for the Cyborg class has been changed to not take damage from allies
  • The effect caused when hit by the Heaven Splitter will no longer block line of sight
  • The explosion sound from the Magnum Launcher's alt fire has been fixed
  • The issue where the Studio Monsters still attacked the players using the Conceal skill in New Zombie Shelter has been fixed
  • The issue regarding incorrect variable values for World Settings from the Lua Script has been fixed
  • Other miscellaneous crashes and minor bugs have been fixed



Events
Zombie Z Newbie Event (2/19 - 3/4)
You can earn reward weapons per stage by reaching the requirements of the play missions during the event period.
  • Conditions
    • Mission 1 - Login to the game once during the event period
    • Mission 2 – Score 10 cumulative zombie kills in Zombie Z mode + Login to the game 2 times
    • Mission 3 – Score 30 cumulative zombie kills in Zombie Z mode + Login to the game 5 times
    • Mission 4 – Score 40 cumulative zombie kills in Zombie Z mode + Login to the game 8 times
    • Mission 5 – Score 50 cumulative zombie kills in Zombie Z mode + Login to the game 10 times
  • Rewards
    • Mission 1 - M950 +8, Claymore Mine MDS, Arm Torch, Rail Cannon (Grade 5 Gun Boost + Grade 6 Speed Up)
    • Mission 2 – Plasma Gun +6, Vendetta +6
    • Mission 3 - BALROG-XI (Grade 5 Gun Boost + Grade 6 Speed Up), Hunter Killer X-90 (Grade 5 Gun Boost + Grade 6 Rage Down)
    • Mission 4 – BOUNCER, Broad Divine (Grade 5 Gun Boost + Grade 6 Heal Disruptor)
    • Mission 5
      • Select 1 from the 3 following weapons (Permanent): M950 +8, Plasma Gun +6, Vendetta +6
      • Select 1 from the 7 following weapons (Permanent): Claymore Mine MDS, Arm Torch, BOUNCER, BALROG-XI (Grade 5 Gun Boost + Grade 6 Speed Up), Rail Cannon (Grade 5 Gun Boost + Grade 6 Speed Up), Hunter Killer X-90 (Grade 5 Gun Boost + Grade 6 Rage Down), Broad Divine (Grade 5 Gun Boost + Grade 6 Heal Disruptor)
  • Notes
    • The weapons given as rewards from Missions 1 - 4 will be removed during maintenance on March 4th.
    • You are unable to participate in Studio Mode.
    • Only counts in rooms with four or more players.


Season 5 Kingdom Collaboration Special Item Giveaway (2/19 - 3/18)
You can earn a special item celebrating the collaboration when you first log in to the game during the event. Each account is only able to claim the item once.
  • Rewards
    • Kingdom Poster (Lee-Chang) Spray (Permanent)


Season 5 Kingdom Collaboration Badge Giveaway (2/19 - 5/13)
You can earn Season Badges for reaching the requirements during Season 5.
  • Conditions
    • Reach a total play time of 30 minutes / 60 minutes / 90 minutes / 120 minutes / 150 minutes per each day
  • Rewards
    • Obtain x3 / x3 / x3 / x3 / x12 Season Badges according to total play time (Up to a maximum of 24 per day)
    • Can be used before level 16 in Zombie Z. (Actual level differs per weapon.)


Season 5 Golden Zombie Kill Rewards Event (2/19 - 5/13)
The reward items for killing Golden Zombies have been changed. You can earn rewards based on the total number of Golden Zombie kills in Zombie Scenario during the event.
  • Conditions and Rewards
    • 1 cumulative Golden Zombie kill - SG552 Lycanthrope +6 (10 Days)
    • 2 cumulative Golden Zombie kills - Dual Beretta Gunslinger (10 Days)
    • 3 cumulative Golden Zombie kills - M4A1 Dark Knight (Permanent)
    • 5 cumulative Golden Zombie kills - D.Eagle Crimson Hunter (Permanent)
    • 7 cumulative Golden Zombie kills - M4A1 Dark Knight (Permanent)
    • 9 cumulative Golden Zombie kills - D.Eagle Crimson Hunter (Permanent)
    • 12 cumulative Golden Zombie kills - M4A1 Dark Knight (Permanent)
    • 15 cumulative Golden Zombie kills - D.Eagle Crimson Hunter (Permanent)
    • 20 cumulative Golden Zombie kills - M4A1 Dark Knight (Permanent)
    • 25 cumulative Golden Zombie kills - D.Eagle Crimson Hunter (Permanent)
    • 30 cumulative Golden Zombie kills - SG552 Lycanthrope (Permanent)
  • Notice
    • You must have hit a Golden Zombie at least once to have it counted as a kill.
    • Each account can only earn the reward once.
    • You can only score up to a maximum of 3 cumulative kills per day.
    • The Golden Zombies randomly appear after playing for more than 3 minutes in rooms at regular difficulty or higher.


Heart Attack Event (2/19 - 3/18)
You can obtain the Heart Grenade when you first log in during the event. You can earn rewards for reaching the requirements using the Heart Grenades.
  • Heart Grenade
    • Can only be used during the event, and will be removed during maintenance on March 4th.
    • Enemies will take random damage from Heart Grenades.
      • 50% Chance - Default damage
      • 40% Chance – Double damage
      • 10% Chance - Instant kill
  • Requirements
    • Score zombie kills in Zombie Hero or Zombie Z modes using the Heart Grenade
  • Rewards
    • Obtain 1 item at random from the list below (Each item has a different probablity.)
    • 100 Mileage Coupon
    • Left Heart Spray
    • Right Heart Spray
    • Heart of Love
    • Grade 1 Parts Reward Box
    • Grade 2 Parts Reward Box
    • Grade 3 Parts Reward Box
    • Grade 4 Parts Reward Box
    • Grade 5 Parts Reward Box
    • Grade 6 Parts Reward Box
    • Unique Decoder
    • Rare Decoder
    • Unique Premium Decoder
  • Notice
    • You can only obtain rewards up to 10 times per day.
    • Only counts in rooms with 4 or more players.


Free Daily Rewards Event (2/19 - 3/18)
The Free Daily Rewards list has been updated.
  • Regular Players
    • Conditions
      • Play the game for more than 10 minutes
    • Rewards
      • Daily Reward: 50 Mileage
      • 3 Day Cumulative Reward: Grade 4 Parts Reward Box (x15)
      • 7 Day Cumulative Reward: Grade 4 Parts Reward Box (x20)
      • 15 Day Cumulative Reward: Grade 4 Parts Reward Box (x25)
      • 20 Day Cumulative Reward: Grade 5 Parts Reward Box (x7)
      • 25 Day Cumulative Reward: Grade 5 Parts Reward Box (x8)
  • 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: Parts Weapon Selection Box (x1)
      • 1 Day Cumulative Reward: Grade 4 Parts Reward Box (x5)
      • 3 Day Cumulative Reward: Grade 4 Parts Reward Box (x10)
      • 5 Day Cumulative Reward: Grade 4 Parts Reward Box (x15)
      • 7 Day Cumulative Reward: Grade 5 Parts Reward Box (x5)
      • 15 Day Cumulative Reward: Grade 5 Parts Reward Box (x6)



Shop
Season 5 Kingdom Collaboration: Lee-Chang and Yeong-Shin Class Promotion (2/19 - 3/18)
You can purchase package items containing the Transcendence Classes Lee-Chang and Yeong-Shin from the shop during the promotion.
  • Promotion Items
    • Lee-Chang Class + Kingdom Poster Spray (Group)
    • Yeong-Shin Class + Kingdom Poster Spray (Group)
  • Notice
    • The items mentioned above will no longer be available for purchase when the event ends.


Shop Items Removed
  • Premium Class Decoder

[Notice] 2/19 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]2/19 Decoder Item Rates[/h2]
Epic Decoder




Transcendent Decoder




Class Decoder

[Complete] Regular Maintenance: February 19th



2020-02-19 10:00 A.M. CET Update:
  • The scheduled regular maintenance for February 19th has been completed. Thank you for your patience throughout. Enjoy Season 5!

  • Bug Fixed: Fixed the bug that caused crash for setting language to DE / FR. We apologize for any inconvenience caused. Thank you for your understanding.

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Attention Survivors,

We're going to perform a regular maintenance tomorrow, February 19th, 2020, at 3:00 A.M. CET. 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, February 19th, 2020
  • SEA (UTC+7): 9:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
  • CET: 3:00 A.M. – 10:00 A.M.
  • ET: February 18th 9:00 P.M. – February 19th 4:00 A.M.
  • PT: February 18th 6:00 P.M. – February 19th 1:00 A.M.
Note: Please note that the estimated length of time for each maintenance is subject to change without notification.


Maintenance Details
  • Addition of Season 5



Thank you for your understanding and support in advance.

The CSN:S Team

[Coming Soon] Kingdom Collaboration Update

[h3]Coming This February 19th! Join the Epic Battle Now![/h3]
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