Counter-Strike Nexon News

Here's a rundown of some of the major updates in today's patch!

Spring Fling Event (04/30 - 05/15)
Time to smell the flowers and feel the warm breeze! Spring is just around the corner!

Mileage Auction Event (4/30 - 5/15)
You can access the auction during the event from the Mileage Auction button at the bottom of the lobby screen.

Family Nameplate Creation Request Event (4/30 - 5/15)
Show your family pride to receive an exclusive Nameplate!

Sandalphon/Belial Promotion (4/30 – 5/29)
During this special event, Sandalphon and Belial will appear in Epic Decoders!

Tyrant's Mace Resale Promotion (4/30 – 5/29)
The Tyrant's Mace can drop from Transcendence Premium Decoders and Transcendence Decoders during this event.

Check out the following sections for more information.



[h2]Event Information[/h2]

[h3] Spring Fling Event (04/30 - 05/15)[/h3]
Time to smell the flowers and feel the warm breeze! Spring is just around the corner!

• Participation / Rewards
  
  • Stay logged in for 30 minutes/60 minutes: 1 point (up to 2 points a day)
    
  • Every 20 minutes/40 minutes of playtime: 1 point (up to 2 points a day)
    
  • Use any type of Decoder: 1 point (up to 1 point a day)
    
  • Go on an Exploration: 1 point (up to 1 point a day)
    
  • Place a bid, list an item for sale, or directly purchase an item from the Mileage Auction House: 1 point (up to 1 point a day)
    
  • Enhance or disassemble an item, paint a weapon, equip or combine a part: 1 point (up to 1 point a day)
    
  • Every 6 Kill Points scored in Zombie Mode: 1 point (up to 15 points a day)
    
  • Clear 1 session in Zombie Scenario mode on Hard or higher: 3 points (up to 15 points a day)
    
  • Maximum Daily Mission Points: 20 (per day)

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

• Point Rewards
  
  • 20 Points: Rare Decoder x3 + Zombie Scenario Add-On Rate Box x10
    
  • 40 Points: Rare Decoder x5
    
  • 60 Points: Unique Decoder x3 + 50 Weapon Enhancement EXP Coupon x3
    
  • 100 Points: Unique Premium Decoder x1 + 100 Weapon Enhancement EXP Coupon x5
    
  • 120 Points: Event Decoder x5
    
  • 140 Points: 10,000 Mileage Coupon + Italian Chicken Nameplate (300 Days)
    
  • 160 Points: Old-Time Costume Box x1
    
  • 180 Points: Feline Hat (Permanent)
    
  • 200 Points: Class Decoder x7 + Event Decoder x3
    
  • 220 Points: Transcendence Decoder x7 + Event Decoder x3
    
  • 240 Points: 100 Weapon Enhancement EXP x5
    
  • 260 Points: Grade 5 Parts Reward Box x5

• Details
  
  • The pileup rewards above can be only be obtained once per Nexon ID.
    
  • Earn up to 20 points a day!
    
  • Kill Points you've earned will reset every midnight.
    
  • You can earn playtime on all modes, including Studio Mode.
    
  • Other than 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.
    
  • Compatible 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.
    
  • Event Decoders can be used until midnight of the day they were obtained and are removed afterwards.

[h3] Mileage Auction Event (4/30 - 5/15)[/h3]
You can access the auction during the event from the Mileage Auction button at the bottom of the lobby screen.

• Permanent Auction Items Added: Ismael, Ethan, Satellite Mine

• Auction House Quality-of-Life Improvements
  
  • Upper Price Limit for Parts adjusted
    
  • Lower Price Limit set
    
  • Reverse Auction for Classes added
    
  • Detailed Search for Weapons added
    
  • Auction House History added
    
  • Unlisting Items now available 
    
  • Item Labels added
    
  • Transaction Price Listing added
    
  • For more details, please refer to the Auction House Quality-of-Life Update notes.

• Auction Details
  
  • Auction Time: 1 hour for all items
    
  • Number of Listings: 2 (Can be increased based on VIP rank)
    
  • Market Price of Items: Lowest bids and direct purchase prices are shown on the Auction House when listing an item.
    
  • Item Display: Items with the lowest bid or direct purchase price are displayed first.
    
  • Auction Filters: You can search by bid/direct purchase price, enhancement level, and weapon name.
    
  • Sell-to-System Feature: When an auction is unsuccessful, you'll have the opportunity to use the sell-to-system feature.
    
  • Auction Hours: 24 Hours (12:00 AM - 11:59 PM). When the auction is over, all currently listed items will be canceled.

• Other Details
  
  • Remaining time is shown in 5-minute increments for listed auction items.
    
  • You can only bid on one item at a time.
    
  • Regular auction items will be listed with an additional 30% fee included in the initial bidding price.
    
  • If an item listed for auction is not sold, the item will be returned.
    
  • Items listed for auction can be purchased immediately at the direct purchase price.
    
  • If you list an item for auction, you cannot withdraw it until the auction's duration has ended.
    
  • The item you listed may be shown on the bid page.
    
  • When listing an item, you can easily check the actual amount you will receive under the Net Reward section.
    
  • Some recently released weapons cannot be listed at auction.

[h3] 1,000 Mileage Auction Event! (4/30 - 5/15)[/h3]
Throughout the event, rare items selling for 1,000 Mileage will appear.

• Times / Items
  
  • 3:00 PM (CEST) : Epic Decoder x3
    
  • 4:00 PM (CEST) : Transcendence Decoder x3
    
  • 8:00 PM (CEST) : Epic Decoder x3
    
  • 9:00 PM (CEST) : Transcendence Decoder x3

• Details
  
  • The auction house items listed above only appear at specific times.
    
  • These items will appear within the first 10 minutes of each auction hour. Bidding lasts for 10 minutes.
    
  • Players who lost the auction will be refunded 1,000 Mileage after the auction closes.
    
  • Click Obtain to claim your rewards after you've won.

[h3] Family Nameplate Creation Request Event (4/30 - 5/15)[/h3]
Show your family pride to receive an exclusive Nameplate!
Please refer to the Related Announcement for more details.


[h3] Goodbye Season 18 Double-Up Event (4/30 - 5/8)[/h3]
Earn double Season Badges from daily and weekly missions during the event.


[h2]Shop Update[/h2]

[h3] Sandalphon/Belial Promotion (4/30 – 5/29)[/h3]
During this special event, Sandalphon and Belial will appear in Epic Decoders!

• Weapon Rates
  
  • Sandalphon: 0.175%
    
  • A weapon from a different dimension, known as the Heavenly Relic. Activate to protect the wielder and summon a heavenly being.
    
  • Belial: 0.175%
    
  • Once a relic of the heavens, this corrupted weapon now resides in the demonic realm. Can be used to attack enemies at close or far range or to summon demonic beings.

[h3] Sandalphon/Belial Guaranteed Giveaway (4/30 – 5/29)[/h3]
Get Guaranteed Points when you use Epic Decoders during the promotion!

• Conditions and Rewards
  
  • Each time you reach 300 points, you can choose one of the following weapons:
    
  • Sandalphon/Belial/Devastator/Failnaught/Laevateinn/Lightning Fury

• Details
  
  • You'll earn 1 Guaranteed Point each time you use 1 Epic Decoder.
    
  • Rewards are earned every 300 points. You can select weapons at 300 points, 600 points, 900 points, and so on.

[h3] Sandalphon/Belial Crafting Event (4/30 – 5/29)[/h3]
Receive the Sandalphon or the Belial during the event if you purchase the Belial blueprint with one of these weapons in your inventory.

• Crafting Instructions
  
  • Sandalphon (Permanent) can be obtained by using the Belial blueprint while both the Belial (Permanent) and the Belial blueprint are in your inventory.
    
  • Belial (Permanent) can be obtained by using the Belial blueprint while both the Sandalphon (Permanent) and the Belial blueprint are in your inventory.
    
  • Either the Belial (Permanent) or the Sandalphon (Permanent) can be obtained using the Belial blueprint while the Belial (Permanent), the Sandalphon (Permanent), and the Belial blueprint are in your inventory.

• Details
  
  • Using the Belial blueprint will remove it from your inventory.
    
  • Use the Belial blueprint after purchasing to craft either the Sandalphon (Permanent) or Belial (Permanent).
    
  • It can only be crafted once per account.
    
  • If you have not used the Belial blueprint during the event, they will be used automatically on the 5/29 (Wed) maintenance. (Conditions and rewards are same as above)

[h3] Tyrant's Mace Resale Promotion (4/30 – 5/29)[/h3]
The Tyrant's Mace can drop from Transcendence Premium Decoders and Transcendence Decoders during this event.

• Tyrant's Mace Drop Rate
  
  • Transcendence Premium Decoder: 3%
    
  • Transcendence Decoder: 0.45%

• Tyrant's Mace (Melee Weapon)
  
  • An iron mace imbued with the power of the Ice Tyrant. It accumulates energy depending on time passed or damage inflicted. Once the gauge has been filled, you can deliver a merciless attack on any enemies in front of you.

[h3] Tyrant's Mace Guaranteed Giveaway (4/30 – 5/29)[/h3]
Depending on the number of Premium and normal Transcendence Decoders used, you may be guaranteed to receive the Tyrant's Mace permanently!

• Reward Threshold
  
  • Upon Reaching 300 Guaranteed Points

• Details
  
  • Earn 6 Guaranteed Points each time you use a Transcendence Premium Decoder.
    
  • One Guaranteed Point is given every time you use a Transcendence Decoder.

[h2]Other Changes[/h2]

• Fixed an issue where the recoil of the PP-19 Bizon (Refined) wouldn't reset during use.

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]4/30 Decoder Item Rates[/h2]

Epic Decoder




Transcendence Premium Decoder




Transcendence Decoder




Class Decoder




Unique Premium Decoder




Unique Decoder




Point Transcendence Decoder




Point Class Decoder

Show your family pride to receive an exclusive Nameplate!
We look forward to your submissions!

[h3]How to Participate[/h3]
Post your Family Introduction on our Discord Channel!

[h3]Format Guidelines[/h3]

• Family Representative Info (Discord/Steam ID)
  
• Family Name/Meaning
  
• The rest of the information can be delivered however you like (screenshot, image, video, introduction post, etc.).

[h3]Rewards[/h3]

• Attendance Winners
  
  • Nameplate Creation Request Tickets will be given to two Families with the highest attendance during the event
    
  • All Family members will be given 10 Event Decoders.
• Raffle Winners
  
  • Nameplate Creation Request Tickets will be given to three Families drawn from a raffle.
    
  • All Family members will be given 10 Event Decoders.

[h3]Duration[/h3]

• Event Period: 4/30 - 5/15 (Your attendance during this period will be taken into account)
  
• Winner Announcement: 5/16
  
• Information Submission Period: 5/16 - 5/29
  
• Reward Distribution: 8/7 (All family members will receive their awards during maintenance that day)

[h3]Notes[/h3]

• Only one participation request can be made per family. (Any family member can apply)
  
• Only Families with 3+ players can participate.
  
• Those who use multiple accounts or are otherwise found abusing this event will not be eligible to win.
  
• After selecting the winners, we will collect all necessary information through Discord.

Greetings Survivors!

In the March 20 announcement, we announced the beginning of another Studio Map Contest.
It’s time to let your voices be heard and help us pick the winners! The winners will be selected based on 50% player votes and 50% on CSNS Team’s internal score.

[h3]Go Vote! [/h3]

• Original Event Post
• Voting Period: 24/4/30 - 24/5/14 (All voting participants will receive 1,000 Mileage)
  
• Winner Announcement & Reward Distribution Date: 24/6/12

Thank you always for your love and support for CSNS.