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[Event] Studio #WildWest Theme Contest



Show off your creative skills in this Wildwest-themed Studio contest!
Participate now to receive the 1st place prize and Steam gift card!

[h2]Event 1: Celebratory Studio Contest[/h2] [h3]Event Schedule[/h3]
  • Application Period: 11/6 – 12/11
  • Finalists Announced: 12/18
  • Player Vote: 12/18 - 12/24
  • Winners Announced: 2025/1/22
  • Medal and Trophy Theme Packs Sent Out: 2025/1/22


[h3]How to Participate[/h3]
  • Step 1: Create a Studio Creation Mode map
  • Step 2: Register a thumbnail image and map description
  • Step 3: Add "#wildwest" to the map's title
  • Step 4: Leave a comment to this post including your In-game Nickname, Map name, Steam ID, Steam Profile Link


[h3]Conditions[/h3]
  • 10 finalists will be selected based on creativity, number of recommendations, number of cubes earned, use of new blocks and script diversity, utilization of content, and relevance to the subject.
    If you make promotional video for YouTube, there will be extra points.
  • There is no limit on how many times you can enter, and a single player can win multiple/duplicate prizes.


[h3]Prizes[/h3]
  • 1st: Transcendence Decoder x300 + Trophy Theme Pack + Excellent Creator Medal
  • 2nd: Transcendence Decoder x200 + Trophy Theme Pack + Excellent Creator Medal
  • 3rd: Transcendence Decoder x100 + Trophy Theme Pack + Excellent Creator Medal
  • 4th - 10th: Transcendence Decoder x50 + Trophy Theme Pack + Excellent Creator Medal
  • All participants (with +10 map play counts and +3 recommendations): 5,000 Mileage + Contest Participation Medal


[h3]Notice[/h3]
  • Only maps created on or after 11/6 will be able to participate.
  • Your award may be revoked if you're not the owner of the account.
  • You must include the #wildwest tag in the map title in order to have a valid contest entry.
  • Entries must be original creations made within the contest period. Any awards will be revoked and you may be banned from future events if your entry includes content that: violates the game's terms and conditions, is plagiarized in any way, or violates the rights of 3rd parties.
  • Entries containing sexually suggestive or violent images exceeding the standards of the game may be deleted immediately.
  • If there are no entries fitting the selection criteria after evaluation, there may be no winning entry, or the award may be changed.
  • If you have already obtained the Excellent Creator Medal, another one will not be given.
  • Using new blocks (device, character, and device block) will award extra point, but they are not necessary to win prizes.
  • Please submit your entries only if you agree to all of the above.



[h2]Event 2: Celebratory Studio Contest- Steam Gift Card Giveaway![/h2] [h3]Studio Event schedule[/h3]
  • Application Period: 11/6 – 12/11
  • Gift Card Winners Announcement: 12/18
  • Personal Information Collection: 12/18 - 12/24
  • Gift Card Distribution: 2025/1/22


[h3]Conditions[/h3]
  • Earn more than the total of 10 points within the criteria below
    • Map design - Is it unique, creative and not repetitive? (1-5)
    • Functionality - Does the map have good FPS? Does everything work? (1-5)
    • Map gameplay - Is it fun? Is it too hard? Or perhaps too easy? (1-5)
    • Story - Does it have cool stories or narratives? Or just shoot and win? (1-5)


[h3]Prize[/h3]
  • 10$ Gift Card (50 people)
    • Once you claim the gift card, it will automatically be converted the amount to your country's currency.


[h3]Notice[/h3]
  • Gift cards are provided via raffle, and are only available to contest entries that have met the prerequisite requirements.
  • You must include the #wildwest hashtag in the map title in order to have a valid contest entry.
  • If there are less than 50 entries, all participants that met the requirements will receive the gift and no additional raffles will be held.
  • Multiple winnings are not allowed (one player cannot win with 2 or more contest entries)
  • Studio maps that have been entered in the past are excluded from the prize raffle.
  • Entries must be original creations made within the contest period. Any awards will be revoked and you may be banned from future events if your entry includes content that: violates the game's terms and conditions, is plagiarized in any way, or violates the rights of 3rd parties.
  • If you fail to deliver your personal information within the announced period, you will be removed from the raffle without notification.



[Update] Arms Restriction Custom System

[Complete] Regular Maintenance: November 6th

Attention Survivors,

Dear CSN fans.

2024-11-06 7:30 A.M. CET Update:
The maintenance for November 6th has been completed. Thank you for your patience throughout.
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We're going to perform a regular maintenance on November 6th 2024, at 3:00 A.M. CET. All servers during this period will be unavailable and we are anticipating the maintenance to conclude at around 7:30 A.M. CET. Please refer below for more details on the maintenance.

Time Frame
  • Wednesday, November 6th, 2024
  • SEA (UTC+7): 9:00 A.M. – 01:30 P.M.
  • CET: 3:00 A.M. – 07:30 A.M.
  • ET: 5th, 10:00 P.M. – 6th, 02:30 A.M.
  • PT: 5th, 7:00 P.M. – 5th, 11:30 P.M.
  • Note: Please note that the estimated length of time for each maintenance is subject to change without notification.


Maintenance Details
  • New Content & Events.

Thank you for your understanding and support in advance.

- The CSN Team

[Upcoming] Temporary Maintenance: October 27th




Dear CSNS Fans,

2024-10-27 4:10 A.M. CET Update:
The maintenance for October 27th has been completed. Thank you for your patience throughout.
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We're going to perform a temporary maintenance this Sunday starting at 2:50 A.M. CEST, October 27th, 2024. All servers during this period will be unavailable and we are anticipating the maintenance to conclude at around 5:00 A.M. CET. Please refer below for more details on the maintenance.


Time Frame
  • Sunday, October 27th, 2024
  • SEA (UTC+7): 07:50 A.M. – 11:00 A.M.
  • CEST/CET: 2:50 A.M. CEST – 5:00 A.M. CET
  • ET: 26th, 8:50 P.M. – 27th, 00:00 A.M.
  • PT: 26th, 5:50 P.M. – 9:00 P.M.
  • Note: Please note that the estimated length of time for each maintenance is subject to change without notification.
Details
  • To Fix Server Issue
  • End of Summer Time (UTC+2 > UTC+1)

Thank you for your understanding and support in advance.

- The CSN:S Team

[Update] Patch Notes: October 23rd



Here's a rundown of some of the major updates in today's patch!
Please see here for the Decoder rates.

    Try The Counter Exchange CP Event! (10/23 – 11/6)Earn CP (CSN Event Coins) by completing missions during the event.

    1st CP Challenge! Play Event (10/23 - 11/6)You can obtain additional CP by playing various challenges! 

    Halloween Event (10/23 - 11/6)Happy Halloween! To celebrate Halloween, the lobby will be changed and Halloween maps will be available.

    Transcendence Weapon Hauteclere Promotion (10/23 - 11/27)The Hauteclere can drop from Transcendence Premium Decoders and Transcendence Decoders during the event.


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


[h2]Update Information[/h2]

[h3]New Map Information[/h3]
  • Mountain Base
    • Location: A mountain base that was once active when Carlito was a member of Vanguard Company. It has been restored to its state just before Douglas Jacob attacked and destroyed it (Zombie Scenario Pursuit - Ep: Carlito).
    • Eligible Modes: Zombie (Zombie Classic, Zombie Mutant, Zombie Hero, Zombie Z, Zombie Evolution), Deathmatch (Deathmatch, Team Deathmatch, Deathmatch (AI), Team Deathmatch (AI)), Gun Deathmatch, All-Star, Super Soldier



[h2]Event Information
[/h2]
[h3]Try The Counter Exchange CP Event! (10/23 – 11/6)[/h3]
Earn CP (CSN Event Coins) by completing missions during the event.

  • How to Participate
    • Earn 1 CP for every 15 Kill Points from zombie kills or assists as a human, or infections as a zombie (except bots) in Zombie Mode (up to 7 CP per day).
    • Earn 1 CP for every 45 Kill Points from zombie kills or assists as a human, or infections as a zombie (bots only) in Zombie Mode (up to 2 CP per day).
    • Earn 1 CP for every session clear after scoring 100 Kill Points in Zombie Scenario mode on Hard or higher (up to 8 CP per day)
    • Earn 1 CP for every 20 minutes of in-game playtime (up to 2 CP per day)
    • Earn 1 CP when you complete 2 of the following missions (up to 1 CP per day):
      • Click on the Event Missions tab to check your Event Missions.
      • Purchase a Point Transcendence Decoder or a Point Class Decoder from the Shop.
      • Go on an Exploration once.


  • How to Earn Kill Points
    • Zombie Kills as a Human: 3 Points
    • Zombie Assists as a Human: 1 Point
    • Human Infections as a Zombie: 4 Points
    • Human Infection Assists as Zombie: 0 Points


  • Notice
    • You can earn up to 10 CP a day.
    • Daily Missions reset every day at midnight.
    • You can earn playtime in all modes, including Studio Mode.
    • Besides playtime, in-game missions do not count towards participation in Studio Mode.
    • You can only participate in rooms with 3 or more players.
    • Autohunt kills are excluded regardless of mode.
    • Eligible 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
    • You must play for at least 5 minutes to get credit for Zombie Scenario mode missions.
    • All CP will be removed during the 11/6 maintenance.



  • Special Rewards
    • This is a special category of items that have difficult unlock requirements.
    • Unlock requirements are based on the total CP (CSN Event Points) each item requires.
    • Price (CP): 20
    • Unlock Requirements (Total CP): 260
    • Special Reward: Devastator
    • Period/Quantity: x1
    • Exchange Limit per Account: 1 time
    • Daily Exchange Limit: 1 time


  • Seasonal Rewards
    • This is a category of items that are part of a specific season.
      Price (CP)
      Total CP Required
      Seasonal Rewards
      Exchange Limits
      5
      190
      Sushi Hat
      1
      5
      190
      Norimaki Sushi
      1
      5
      190
      Witch's Night Nameplate
      1
      5
      190
      Dao Mask
      1
      5
      190
      Bazzi Mask
      1
      5
      190
      200 Weapon Enhancement EXP Coupon
      1
      5
      190
      1,000 Mileage Coupon
      1
      2
      200
      Dehancement Material Parts Box
      5
      8
      230
      Transcendence Decoder
      7
      6
      220
      Class Decoder
      10


  • Normal Rewards
    • This is a category of items that can be traded without unlocking them beforehand.
      Price (CP)
      Normal Rewards
      Exchange Limits
      2
      Satellite Mine (1 Day)
      1
      2
      Lightning Fury (1 Day)
      1
      2
      Failnaught (1 Day)
      1
      2
      Whip Sword (1 Day)
      1
      2
      Roy (1 Day)
      1
      2
      Romy (1 Day)
      1
      2
      Ismael (1 Day)
      1
      2
      Ethan (1 Day)
      1
      3
      Rare Decoder
      3
      3
      Unique Decoder
      1
      6
      Unique Premium Decoder
      1
      4
      Event Decoder
      1
      1
      Grade 3 Parts Reward Box
      -
      2
      Grade 4 Parts Reward Box
      2
      5
      Grade 5 Parts Reward Box
      2
      3
      Random -1 Dehancement Material
      3
      3
      50 Weapon Enhancement EXP Coupon
      3
      3
      100 Weapon Enhancement EXP Coupon
      3
      1
      Zombie Scenario Add-On Rate Box
      -
      2
      Zombie Damage Meter (1 Day)
      -
      1
      Exploration Success Rate-Up +10%
      -
      2
      Exploration Success Rate-Up +20%
      -
      1
      Exploration Level Enhancement EXP Coupon
      -
      2
      2x EXP UP
      -



[h3]1st CP Challenge! Play Event (10/23 - 11/6)[/h3]
You can obtain additional CP by playing various challenges! 

  • How to Participate
    • Reach 10 hours of total playtime: 8 CP (Up to 8 CP)
    • Complete 100 rounds in modes with rounds: 8 CP (Up to 8 CP)
    • Win 20 games in modes with win/loss: 8 CP (Up to 8 CP)
    • Try out 7 different maps for at least 20 min each in any game mode: 8 CP (Up to 8 CP)
    • Score 10 Human Victories as a Hero in Zombie Evolution/Zombie Hero/Zombie Z: 8 CP (Up to 8 CP)
    • Clear a session in the new Mountain Base map: 5 CP (Up to 10 CP)
    • Clear 5 sessions in total in Halloween map: 5 CP (Up to 10 CP)


  • Notice
    • Regardless of how you obtain your points, you can earn up to 50 CP during the event period.
    • You can only participate in rooms with 3 or more players.
    • It counts in all modes, including Studio Mode.
    • Obtained CP will be removed during maintenance on 11/6.
    • Missions that require rounds do count in Zombie Scenario/Human Scenario rounds.
    • The final win condition in modes with win/loss is the victory in session completion screen.



[h3]2nd CP Challenge! Play Event (10/30 - 11/6)[/h3]
You can obtain additional CP by playing various challenges! 

  • How to Participate
    • Play for 5 hours with a Family member: 12 CP (Up to 12 CP)
    • Earn 30 headshots against players (excluding bots): 12 CP (Up to 12 CP)
    • Try out 5 different modes for at least 30 minutes each: 12 CP (Up to 12 CP)
    • Win 30 rounds as a Human in Zombie Evolution/Zombie Hero/Zombie Z: 12 CP (Up to 12 CP)
    • Score 20 different player class kills regardless of whether they are human/zombie (excluding bots): 12 CP (Up to 12 CP)


  • Notice
    • Each mission can only be participated once per account.
    • Regardless of how you obtain points, you can earn up to 60 CP over the event period.
    • You can only participate in rooms with 3 or more players.
    • It counts in all modes, including Studio Mode.
    • For playing with a Family member, only one Family member is required as long as there are at least 3 players in the room.
    • Obtained CP will be removed during maintenance on 11/6.



[h3]Halloween Event (10/23 - 11/6)[/h3]
Happy Halloween! To celebrate Halloween, the lobby will be changed and Halloween maps will be available.

  • 3 Halloween Events
    • Assault Halloween
    • Vertigo Halloween
    • Abyss 2 Halloween


  • The following effects will be applied to the lobby and in-game during the event period:
    • The game lobby is Halloween-themed during the event period
    • The Zombie mode Supply Box appearance is changed to that of a pumpkin
    • Amber-colored sky applied in Italy, Dust, Assault, and Militia maps in game during the event period (Bat image does not display)
    • Login Supplies Box appearance changed to Halloween Box (Appearance only)



[h3]Halloween Ghost Event (10/23 - 11/6)[/h3]
Exorcise the Halloween Ghost and claim your rewards!

  • Event Details
    • Exorcise the little Blue Ghost that appears in the lobby and waiting room during the event to receive a random reward


  • Reward
    • Little Ghost (1 Day) / Halloween Font (1 Day) / Pumpkin Head Costume (1 Day)


  • Notice
    • Event rewards can be earned up to 2x a day.



[h3]Halloween Ghost Medal Event[/h3]
Receive rewards for the number of Halloween Ghosts you exorcise!

  • Conditions / Rewards
    • Exorcise 100 Little Blue Ghosts / Ghost Catcher Medal & 10 Event Decoders


  • Notice
    • Rewards can be claimed once per account.
    • Once the event ends, you cannot obtain the Event Decoder, only the Medal.



[h2]Shop Update[/h2]

[h3]Transcendence Weapon Hauteclere Promotion (10/23 - 11/27)[/h3]
The Hauteclere can drop from Transcendence Premium Decoders and Transcendence Decoders during the event.

  • Hauteclere (Melee Weapon)
    • An awe-inspiring sword of steel, gold, and crystal. Its Special Feature is the Blade Tempest, which creates a portal that continuously summons and shoots swords forward.
    • Paired Class: Skadi and Nyx



[h3]Transcendence Hauteclere Guaranteed Giveaway (10/23 - 11/27)[/h3]
Depending on the number of Transcendence Premium Decoders and Transcendence Decoders used during the event, you could receive a Hauteclere (Permanent)!

  • Reward Threshold
    • Upon Reaching 300 Guaranteed Points


  • Notice
    • Earn 6 Guaranteed Points each time you use a Transcendence Premium Decoder.
    • Receive a Guaranteed Point each time you use a Class Decoder.



[h3]New Rotation Class Appearance Event (10/23 - 11/27)[/h3]
The classes below will be part of the new Rotation Group for the Class Decoder during the event.
Appearing Classes: Agent Ritsuka/Pop Star Alin/Skadi/Nyx

  • Details
    • Upon winning with a rotating class, you will automatically obtain their exclusive costume.
    • Winning Agent Ritsuka will automatically provide Agent Sunglasses (Permanent).
    • Winning Pop Star Alin will automatically provide Pink Crystal (Permanent).
    • Winning Skadi will automatically provide Sword Wings (Permanent).
    • Winning Nyx will automatically provide Moonlight Orb (Permanent).

    • The Rotation Group will no longer be available via the decoder once the event ends.
    • The contents of the Rotation Group may change at any time.
    • The Rotation Group is added to Class Decoders only during the event.



[h3]Guaranteed Class Rotation Group Giveaway Event (10/23 - 11/27)[/h3]
Select a guaranteed class from the rotation group based on Class Decoder usage during the event!

  • Eligible Classes: Agent Ritsuka/Pop Star Alin/Skadi/Nyx
    • Each time you reach 150 points, you can choose 1 class from the Rotation Group.
    • You'll get 1 Guaranteed Point each time you use 1 Class Decoder.
    • Upon winning with a rotating class, you will automatically obtain their exclusive costume.