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[Event] Manhunt Feedback Event (1/2 - 1/15)

We'll select a handful of players who left helpful feedback during the event regarding how to improve Manhunt Mode to receive rewards.
  • Rewards
    • Select 3 from players who left helpful feedback: Transcendence Decoder x10 (Minimum of 200 characters, including spaces)
  • How to Participate
    • Check the Event notice from the STEAM> Discussions forum
    • Leave feedback on how to improve Manhunt Mode as a reply to the Notice in English
    • Write your in-game nickname for rewards
  • Notice
    • Reward Distribution Date: Maintenance on 1/22/2020
    • The dates shown are pertinent to CET.
    • You may not be able to receive rewards if you leave an incorrect nickname.

[Update] Patch Notes: January 2nd



Here's a rundown of some of the major changes in today's update!
    New Game Mode: Manhunt
    The new game mode ‘Manhunt’ has been added. Become a Human and fix the generators to secure your escape while hiding from the prowling zombie, or become a Zombie and ensure that no human leaves alive!

    New Transcendence Classes: Queen & Cyborg
    Season 4 Transcendence Classes Queen and Cyborg can be obtained from the Class Decoders, as well as Premium Class Decoders for the duration of the promotion. A giveaway promotion, as well as a promotion that boosts drop rates will take place at the same time, so don't miss out on your opportunity to obtain the new Transcendence Classes!

    Enhancement System Revamp and New +6 Enhancement Weapons
    The enhancement system has been revamped. The maximum enhancement has been increased to +9, and you can now employ unused weapons as enhancement materials. Additionally, the Warhammer Storm Giant and the Dual UZI can now be enhanced to +6.

    2020 New Year! Surprise Mileage Auction (1/2 - 1/15)
    You can buy and sell items on the Mileage Auction from 12:00 - 23:59 each day between 1/2 after maintenance until 1/15. Also, special items will appear from 20:00 - 21:00 each day between 1/2 - 1/12 (CET). Don't miss out on a weekend full of rare items!

There are also other events, and updates to the Family system. Check out the Expanded Info section below for details!



Expanded Info
Contents
New Game Mode: Manhunt
The new game mode ‘Manhunt’, and a map associated with the mode has been added. Become a Human and fix the generators to secure your escape while hiding from the prowling zombie, or become a Zombie and ensure that no human leaves alive!


New +6 Enhancement Weapons
2 new weapons that can be enhanced to +6 have been added.
  • Warhammer Storm Giant
  • Dual UZI


Enhancement System Revamp
The Enhancement System has been revamped. The changes are as described below.
  • Changes to the Enhancement Method
    • You can add Enhancement EXP to a weapon by using other weapons as enhancement materials. You can attempt to enhance a weapon with at least 1 Enhancement EXP, and your odds of success will vary according to how much Enhancement EXP you've accumulated. Temporary or rental weapons may not be used as materials.
  • The maximum enhancement has been increased to +9. The weapons that can be enhanced up to +9 are listed below. However, the 'Damage' enhancement value for +9 weapons are applied only in Zombie, or Zombie Scenario Modes.
    • Weapons whose max enhancement increased to from +8 to +9: WA2000 / Thompson Chicago / KSG-12 / RPG-7 / WA2000 Gold Edition / KSG-12 Gold Edition
    • Weapons whose enhancement increased to +9 from +6: Volcano / Ripper / Savery / Crimson Hunter / Dark Knight / Paladin
  • Convenience Features Added
    • Enhancement suffix deleted
    • Enhancement search feature added
  • The names of Anti-Enhancement material items have been changed. Use these materials during enhancement to lower the enhancement level by 1.
    • (Prior to the change) Anti-Enhancement (Anti-ENH)
    • (After the change) Dehancement (DEH)


Family Content
The UI for the Family content has been revamped, and rewards have been added.
  • Bonus for Playing Games with Family
    You are able to obtain rewards based on the accumulated play time of the family members.

  • Rewards
    • Reach 60 hours played: Grade 3 Parts Reward Box x10
    • Reach 80 hours played: Rare Decoder x5
    • Reach 100 hours played: Grade 4 Parts Reward Box x5
    • Reach 120 hours played: Rare Decoder x10
    • Reach 140 hours played: Grade 5 Parts Reward Box x3
  • Notice
    • The play time accumulates only when you play in rooms with 2 or more players.
    • The play time accumulates 10% faster if you play together with your family members.
    • The accumulated play time gets reset each week. (Monday 00:00)
    • The rewards are given only to the players who are registered as family members at the moment the play times are reached.
  • Concurrent Player Bonus
    You are able to obtain rewards based on the number of Family members currently online.
    • Rewards (Given Cumulatively)
      • 2 members or more: Brick Piece T50
      • 4 members or more: Claymore Mine MDS
      • 7 members or more: Bouncer
      • 10 members or more: Star Chaser AR
    • Player is unable to take ownership, as these are event weapons
  • UI Improvement
    • New family members are able to check their member benefits.
    • The markings to distinguish family members in game will become reinforced.


2nd Decoder System Revamp
Building upon the past revamp from November 27, 2019, the 2nd round of revamp has been applied for the Decoder System.
  • The sale of Top 50 and Top 50 Unlimited Decoders will be discontinued. Additionally, Rare and Unique Decoders have been added to the game.
    • Unique Decoder : You are able to obtain Unique - Advanced grade weapons.
    • Rare Decoder : You are able to obtain Rare - Regular grade weapons.
  • The design of the Decoders will be changed.
  • The cycle for which the list of passes are given out from the VIP System will be applied as shown below.
    • VVIP Grade - When new items having a Transcendence grade or higher are added
    • VIP Pass - When the items of the Transcendence Decoder are changed
    • Diamond Grade - When classes having a Unique grade or lower are added
    • Platinum Grade - When the items of the Unique Decoder are changed
    • Gold Grade - When the items of the Rare Decoder are changed
  • The display in Hideout will be changed.
  • The rewards for leveling up will be changed.
    • The Top 30 Brand Decoder will be changed to Rare Decoder.
    • The Top 50 Decoder will be changed to Unique Decoder.
    • The Top 50 Unlimited Decoder will be changed to Unique Premium Decoder.
    • The Top 30 C and C Decoder will be changed to Class Decoder.


Changes to the New and Returning Player Supplies
The items contained in the supply package given to new players, or players who have not logged in for more than 30 days have been changed.


Bug Fix
The issue where the weapon Hellhound was interfering the view has been fixed.



Events
Play the Manhunt Event (1/2 - 1/15)
You are able to obtain rewards every day based on the play time of the Manhunt Mode during the event.
  • Rewards
    • You are able to obtain an event reward box each time you reach 10 minutes of play time. (Maximum of 60 minutes per day)
    • You are only able to participate in rooms with 3 or more players.
    • Unused boxes will be removed during maintenance on January 15th.
  • Event Reward Box Contents
    • Desert Eagle RED (0.1%)
    • Desert Eagle 50C Gold Edition (0.1%)
    • M4A1 RED (0.1%)
    • M4A1 Gold Edition (0.1%)
    • M4A1 Dragon (0.1%)
    • Unique Decoder x3 (3%)
    • Transcendence Decoder x3 (3%)
    • Grade 6 Parts Reward Box x1 (0.5%)
    • Grade 5 Parts Reward Box x1 or x3 (1.0%)
    • Grade 4 Parts Reward Box x1 or x3 (2.0%)
    • Grade 3 Parts Reward Box x5 or x10 (50.0%)
    • Grade 2 Parts Reward Box x5 or x10 (20.0%)
    • Grade 1 Parts Reward Box x5 or x10 (20.0%)


2020 New Year! Surprise Mileage Auction (1/2 - 1/15)
You'll be able to buy and sell weapons in the Mileage Auction House during the event.
  • Auction Period
    • Each day between 12:00 and 23:59, from maintenance on 1/2 until 1/15


New Year Celebration! Special System Auction Event (1/2 - 1/12)
Special weapons will appear at the Auction House during the event. Weapons that are even rarer will appear during the weekend!
  • Item Appearance Times
    • From 20:00 - 21:00 between 1/2 - 1/12 (CET, Once per day)
  • Item Details
    • Weekdays: The 1,000 Mileage Auction will take place. When the auction ends, the 1,000 Mileage will be refunded to those who did not win the auction.
    • Weekend: Special items will appear on Saturday and Sunday.
  • Notice
    • The special items will appear for 10 minutes starting at each hour during the auction time.
    • You only have 10 minutes to place your bids.


Parts Weapon Event (1/2 - 1/15)
You are able to obtain parts weapons with grade 4 parts equipped for accomplishing the missions given during the event. The rewards for missions 1 - 3 will be removed during maintenance on January 15th, and only the reward for mission 4 will be given as a permanent weapon.
  • Mission Details
    • Mission 1: Log in during the event
    • Mission 2: Score 10 zombie kills in Zombie Z Mode
    • Mission 3: Score 30 zombie kills in Zombie Z Mode
    • Mission 4: Score 100 zombie kills in Zombie Z Mode
  • Obtainable List of Rewards
    • Mission 1
      • XM1014 Automatic Shotgun (Gun Boost, Rage Down)
      • Battle Python (Power Up, Critical)
      • Nata Knife (Power Up, Speed Up)
    • Mission 2
      • Leviathan (Hold Up, Slow)
      • CROW-1 (Power Up, Critical)
      • VULCANUS-9 (Power Up, Speed Up)
    • Mission 3
      • Broad Divine (Gun Boost, No Healing)
      • Dual Infinity Final (Power Up, Critical)
      • SKULL-9 (Power Up, Speed Up)
    • Mission 4
      • Battle Python (Power Up, Critical)
      • Leviathan (Hold Up, Slow)
      • CROW-1 (Power Up, Critical)
      • VULCANUS-9 (Power Up, Speed Up)
      • Broad Divine (Gun Boost, No Healing)
      • Dual Infinity Final (Power Up, Critical)
      • SKULL-9 (Power Up, Speed Up)
      • Hunter Killer X-90 (Gun Boost, Rage Down)
  • Notice
    • You can only make progress in rooms with 4 or more players.
    • You are unable to participate in Studio Mode.


New Year's Lucky Pouch Event (1/2 - 1/15)
You are able to receive Lucky Pouches filled with a variety of Decoders by logging in at a specified time and reaching certain play time.
  • Conditions
    • Obtain a Lucky Pouch each time you log in between 19:00 - 22:00 (CET) and play for 30 minutes or more each day.
    • You can earn this reward pertinent to a maximum of 90 minutes per day
    • You can participate only in rooms with 4 or more players
  • Lucky Pouch Items
    • 2020 Mileage Coupon x1 (Guaranteed)
    • Rare Decoder x20 - x100 (34%)
    • Unique Decoder x1 - x20 (36%)
    • Transcendence Decoder x1 - x20 (30%)
  • Notice
    • All unused Lucky Pouches will be removed during maintenance on 1/15.


Free Daily Rewards Event (1/2 - 1/22)
The rewards of the Free Daily Rewards have been newly changed.
  • For regular players
    • Conditions
      • Play the game for more than 10 minutes
    • Rewards
      • Daily Reward: 50 Mileage
      • 5 Day Cumulative Reward: Grade 3 Parts Reward Box (x15)
      • 10 Day Cumulative Reward: Grade 3 Parts Reward Box (x20)
      • 15 Day Cumulative Reward: Grade 3 Parts Reward Box (x25)
      • 20 Day Cumulative Reward: Grade 3 Parts Reward Box (x30)
  • For 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 3 Parts Reward Box (x5)
      • 3 Day Cumulative Reward: Grade 3 Parts Reward Box (x10)
      • 5 Day Cumulative Reward: Grade 3 Parts Reward Box (x15)
      • 10 Day Cumulative Reward: Grade 4 Parts Reward Box (x5)
      • 15 Day Cumulative Reward: Grade 4 Parts Reward Box (x10)


Manhunt Feedback Event (1/2 - 1/15)
We'll select a handful of players who left helpful feedback during the event regarding how to improve Manhunt Mode to receive rewards.
  • Rewards
    • Select 3 from players who left helpful feedback: Transcendence Decoder x10 (Minimum of 200 characters, including spaces)
  • How to Participate
    • Check the Event notice from the STEAM> Discussions forum
    • Leave feedback on how to improve Manhunt Mode as a reply to the Notice in English
    • Write your in-game nickname for rewards
  • Notice
    • Reward Distribution Date: Maintenance on 1/22/2020
    • The dates shown are pertinent to CET.
    • You may not be able to receive rewards if you leave an incorrect nickname.




Shop
Season 4 Transcendence Class Promotion (1/2 - 1/22)
You are able to obtain the new Transcendence Classes, Queen and Cyborg, from the Class Decoders, as well as Premium Class Decoders during the promotion. The Queen's Battle Mask (Permanent) and Combat Booster (Permanent) will also be given if you obtain Queen and Cyborg, respectively.
  • 4x the Rates!
    The rates for obtaining the new Transcendence Classes will be increased to 4x the normal rates during the promotion.
    • Class Decoder: 0.5 %
    • Premium Class Decoder: 2.0%
    • Check the rate details at http://www.csnstudio.com/.
  • Transcendence Class Guaranteed Giveaway
    You are able to obtain points for using Class Decoders or Premium Class Decoders, and you can choose either Queen or Cyborg to receive the class each time you reach 150 / 300 points. (Achievable only once per account)
    • 1 point obtained per each Class Decoder
    • 3 points obtained per each Premium Class Decoder
  • Notice
    • All unused Premium Class Decoders will be exchanged for 50 Mileage each during maintenance on 1/22.
    • Although you can continue to keep the Class Decoders past 1/22, Queen and Cyborg will no longer be included in the list.


Season 4 Transcendence Class Medal Guaranteed Giveaway (1/2 - Permanent)
You are able to obtain the new medal for having all of the items mentioned below in your possession.
  • New Medal
    • [Honor] War Machines
  • Items needed in order to obtain
    • Transcendence Class Queen
    • Transcendence Class Cyborg
    • Combat Booster
    • Queen's Battle Mask


New Shop Items
Check the items of the Decoder, as well as the rate details on (http://www.csnstudio.com/).
  • Cash Items
    • Class Decoder : You are able to obtain classes, as well as items related to classes.
  • Mileage Items
    • Random 1 Level Dehancement Material: The Enhancement level will be lowered by 1 when used as a material. The stat that will be reduced upon dehancement will be randomly selected.


Shop Sale Ended
  • Top 50 Decoder
  • Top 50 Unlimited Decoder
  • Guaranteed Transcendence Class Box
  • Transcendence Premium Decoder
  • Hopeful Chest
  • Transcendence Chest
  • Hopeful Transcendence Weapon Box
  • Lucky Transcendent Weapon Box
  • Top 30 C and C Decoder
  • 6 Xmas Edition Weapons
  • 2 Xmas Costumes

[Notice] 1/2 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.


1/2 Decoder Item Rates
Premium Class Decoder

Class Decoder

Transcendent Decoder

Unique Decoder

[Complete] Regular Maintenance: January 2nd



2020-01-02 3:10 P.M. CET Update:
  • The maintenance has been completed! Thank you for your kind patience and understanding throughout and we apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused once again. We will offer the following compensation as an apology for the delay of the scheduled maintenance. (Compensation: Top 50 Decoder 5EA) - The CSN:S Team

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2020-01-02 1:57 P.M. CET Update:
  • Due to surfaced technical difficulties, we are going to extend the following maintenance for 1 more hour, estimating to conclude at around 15 P.M. CET. We apologize for the inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your kind patience and understanding in advance. - The CSN:S Team

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2020-01-02 11:40 A.M. CET Update:
  • Due to surfaced technical difficulties, we are going to extend the following maintenance for 2 more hours, estimating to conclude at around 14 P.M. CET. We apologize for the inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your kind patience and understanding in advance. - The CSN:S Team

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2020-01-02 9:30 A.M. CET Update:
  • Due to surfaced technical difficulties, we are going to extend the following maintenance for 2 more hours, estimating to conclude at around 12 P.M. CET. We apologize for the inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your kind patience and understanding in advance. - The CSN:S Team

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Attention Survivors,

We're going to perform a regular maintenance on Thursday, January 2nd, 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
Thursday, January 2nd, 2020
SEA (UTC+7): 9:00 A.M. – 16:00 P.M.
CET: 3:00 A.M. – 10:00 A.M.
ET: January 1st 9:00 P.M. – January 2nd 4:00 A.M.
PT: January 1st 6:00 P.M. – January 2nd 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
New Mode: Manhunt Update
New Events


Thank you for your patience and understanding in advance.

The CSN:S Team

[Coming Soon] New Mode: Manhunt

[h3]A HORRIFYING TRIAL AWAITS!
FIX THE GENERATOR, SAVE YOUR COMRADES, AND ESCAPE! IF YOU CAN...[/h3]
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[h3]New Mode Details[/h3]
  • Manhunt is a new game mode playable with 2-5 players. Randomly chosen, one player, amongst joining, becomes a zombie and the rest play as humans. Humans must escape the map by repairing five generators throughout the map to win, and the zombie must stop them from fixing and leaving the map within the given time to collect its victory. Get ready to fix or hunt at Heorgen where the major outbreak started this January 2nd, 2020!