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[Event] Studio #Fairytale Theme Contest



Show off your creative skills in this Fairytale-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: 3/20 – 4/17
  • Finalists Announced: 4/30
  • Player Vote: 4/30 - 5/14
  • Winners Announced: 6/12
  • Medal and Trophy Theme Packs Sent Out: 7/12


[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 "#fairytale" 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 3/20 will be able to participate.
  • Your award may be revoked if you're not the owner of the account.
  • You must include the #fairytale 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: 3/20 – 4/17
  • Gift Card Winners Announcement: 4/30
  • Personal Information Collection: 4/30 - 5/14
  • Gift Card Distribution: 6/12


[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 #fairytale 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.



[Notice] Decoder Rates: March 20th



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]3/20 Decoder Item Rates[/h2]

Transcendence Premium Decoder



Transcendence Decoder




Premium Class Decoder




Class Decoder




Unique Premium Decoder




Unique Decoder




Point Transcendence Decoder




Point Class Decoder

[Update] Patch Notes: March 20th



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

    New Map AvailablePipeline

    Training Ground (Hideout) Update Studio Mode UpdateA new Hide and Seek map using Fairy Tale themed Blocks called Fairy Tale Land has been released.

    Daily Bonus Box Event (3/20 - 4/17)Complete missions every day during the event to earn a Bonus Box!

    New and Returning Player Welcome Attendance Event Login Supplies Event (3/20 - 4/16)Logging in during the event will give you daily and cumulative rewards!

    Transcendence Weapon Promotion: Sylphid (3/20 - 4/17)Sylphid will now drop from Premium and normal Transcendence Decoders!

    Sylphid Guaranteed Giveaway (3/20 - 4/17)Depending on the number of Premium and normal Transcendence Decoders used, you may be guaranteed to receive the Sylphid permanently!


Check out the following sections for more information.

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


[h2]Update Information[/h2]

[h3]New Map Available[/h3]
  • Pipeline


  • Eligible Modes: Team Deathmatch, Team Deathmatch (AI), Deathmatch, Deathmatch (AI), Gun Deathmatch, Zombie, Zombie Classic, Zombie Mutant, Zombie Hero, Zombie Z, Zombie Evolution, Super Soldier, and All-Star.


[h3]Training Ground (Hideout) Update[/h3]
  • Quality-of-Life Improvements
    • Purchase weapons anywhere you like by pressing the B key!
    • Summon a target anywhere in the firing lane by pressing the V key. Moving bots have also been added.
    • Removed unnecessary objects on the map and improved traveling routes.


  • New Features
    • Inspect parts and enhancements for your currently equipped weapon by pressing P.
    • Added popular spots and structures in the Hideout map.


[h3]Studio Mode Update[/h3]
  • New Studio Hide and Seek Map!
    • A new Hide and Seek map using Fairy Tale themed Blocks called Fairy Tale Land has been released.
  • Studio - Fairy Tale Theme Decoration Block Updates
    • 36 standard, 34 decorative, and 14 device blocks have been added.
    • You can view the new blocks in Creation Mode without adding a separate theme pack.


[h3]Improvements[/h3]
  • Always On Missions Update
    • The end dates and durations for some Always On Missions have been updated and now have more information about scheduling.


  • Gift Delivery Improvements
    • You can now manage Receive Gifts through the My Ban List at the bottom of Lobby.
    • Allow Friends/Family Only: accept gifts only from players registered as friends/family.
    • Allow All: accept gifts from all players.
    • Block All: refuse accept gifts from all players, including friends/family.
    • > The default is Allow Friends/Family Only. Please change it to Allow All if you want to receive gifts from all players.
    • > You cannot receive gifts from players who have either blocked you or have been blocked by you.



[h2]Event Information[/h2]

[h3]Daily Bonus Box Event (3/20 - 4/17)[/h3]
Complete missions every day during the event to earn a Bonus Box!

Conditions / Rewards
  • Mission 1
    • 40 minutes of playtime: 1 Bonus Box (Once Daily)
    • Complete two sessions after reaching 100 Kill Points in Zombie Scenario mode on Hard difficulty or higher: 1 Bonus Box (Once Daily).


  • Mission 2
    • Clear two tasks from the list below: 1 Bonus Box (Once Daily)
    • 1: Click on the Event Missions tab to check your Missions.
    • 2: Purchase a Point Transcendence Decoder or a Point Class Decoder from the Shop.
    • 3: Go on a single Exploration.


  • Mission 3
    • Obtain three Bonus Boxes and log in the next day: 1 Event Decoder (Once Daily)
  • Bonus Box Contents: (one of the following)


    • 50 Weapon Enhancement EXP Coupon x1
    • 100 Weapon Enhancement EXP Coupon x1
    • 200 Weapon Enhancement EXP Coupon x1
    • 50 Weapon Enhancement EXP Coupon x3
    • 100 Weapon Enhancement EXP Coupon x3
    • 200 Weapon Enhancement EXP Coupon x3
    • 50 Weapon Enhancement EXP Coupon x5
    • 100 Weapon Enhancement EXP Coupon x5
    • 200 Weapon Enhancement EXP Coupon x5
    • Random -1 Dehancement Material x1
    • Random -1 Dehancement Material x3
    • Random -1 Dehancement Material x5
    • Grade 3 Parts Reward Box x1
    • Grade 4 Parts Reward Box x1
    • Grade 5 Parts Reward Box x1
    • Grade 3 Parts Reward Box x3
    • Grade 4 Parts Reward Box x3
    • Grade 5 Parts Reward Box x3
    • Grade 3 Parts Reward Box x5
    • Grade 4 Parts Reward Box x5
    • Grade 5 Parts Reward Box x5
    • 300 Mileage Coupon x1
    • 500 Mileage Coupon x1
    • 1,000 Mileage Coupon x1
    • 300 Mileage Coupon x3
    • 500 Mileage Coupon x3
    • 1,000 Mileage Coupon x3
    • 300 Mileage Coupon x5
    • 500 Mileage Coupon x5
    • 1,000 Mileage Coupon x5


  • Bonus Box Rewards
    • 3 Bonus Boxes: Rare Decoder x3
    • 9 Bonus Boxes: Rare Decoder x5
    • 15 Bonus Boxes: Unique Decoder x5
    • 21 Bonus Boxes: Unique Premium Decoder x1
    • 30 Bonus Boxes: Class Decoder x7
    • 33 Bonus Boxes: Transcendence Decoder x7


  • Details
    • Bonus Boxes can be earned up to three times a day.
    • All unused Bonus Boxes will be removed during maintenance on 4/17.
    • Pileup rewards can be collected only once per account.
    • Only rooms with 3 or more players count toward these goals.
    • You can earn playtime on all modes, including Studio Mode.
    • Other than playtime, these missions do not count towards participation goals in Studio Mode.
    • Excludes Zombie Scenario: Survival: Double Gate / Survival: Lost City / Survival: Trap / Survival: Groundwater / Pursuit: Chaos
    • At least 5 minutes of playtime are required to complete Zombie Scenario mode missions.
    • Event Decoders can be used until midnight of the day they were obtained and removed afterwards.


[h3]New and Returning Player Welcome Attendance Event[/h3]
After the 3/20 maintenance, rewards will be updated as follows:

  • Conditions / Rewards
    • Day 1: Point Transcendence Decoder x1 + Points Class Decoder x1 + 500 Mileage
    • Day 2: Point Transcendence Decoder x2 + Points Class Decoder x2 + 1,000 Mileage
    • Day 3: Point Transcendence Decoder x3 + Points Class Decoder x3 + 1,500 Mileage
    • Day 4: Point Transcendence Decoder x4 + Points Class Decoder x4 + 2,000 Mileage
    • Day 5: Point Transcendence Decoder x5 + Points Class Decoder x5 + 2,500 Mileage
    • Day 6: Point Transcendence Decoder x6 + Points Class Decoder x6 + 3,000 Mileage
    • Day 7: Point Transcendence Decoder x7 + Points Class Decoder x7 + Transcendence Weapon Pass (2 Days)


  • Details
    • Returning players are those who have not logged in for 30 days or longer.


[h3]Login Supplies Event (3/20 - 4/16)[/h3]
Logging in during the event will give you daily and cumulative rewards!

  • Daily Login Rewards: Daily Weapons Supply
    • Daily Supply Contents
    • Receive all four of the following items: Dual Sword Phantom Slayer (1 Day), M3 Black Dragon (1 Day), Barrett M95 White Tiger (1 Day), and M249 Phoenix (1 Day).
    • Two Rare, Unique, or Transcendence weapons (1 Day) have a chance of appearing in the Daily Supply.
    • One Transcendence Class (1 Day) has a chance to be included.
    • You will receive all the contents of the Daily Attendance Reward Box.


  • Details
    • Transcendence Classes (1 Day): Dorothy Dark Knight, Flora Paladin, Transcendence Ji Yoon Choi, Transcendence Yuri, Sonya Lycanthrope, Elizabeth Crimson Hunter, Transcendence Michaela, Transcendence Fernando, Transcendence Blair, and Rose Phoenix
    • Daily Attendance Reward Box: Damage Display (1 Day), Killer Display (1 Day), Penalty and Loss Invalidation, and Rare Decoder (x3)
    • All weapons and classes from the Daily Supply are bound and cannot be used for Auction/Disassembly/Family Storage (Extension X).


  • Total Rewards
    • 5 Days: Psychic Harmonium (20 Days) & Cumulative Attendance Reward Box x1
    • 10 Days: NEGEV NG-7 Ajax (20 Days) & Cumulative Attendance Reward Box x1
    • 15 Days: Trinity Grenade (20 Days) & Cumulative Attendance Reward Box x1
    • 20 Days: Lightning Fury (20 Days) & Cumulative Attendance Reward Box x1


  • Details
    • Cumulative Attendance Reward Box contents: C4 Countdown Room Host (5 Days), Shorten Respawn Time (5 Days) Lucky Gunslinger (5 Days), Daily Mission Difficulty Change x15, Exploration Slot Expansion Coupon (7 Days)
    • Attendance rewards will be provided directly as rewards instead of Daily/Cumulative Attendance Reward Box items.
    • Rewards can be claimed immediately after game login, and rewards are available until midnight every day.



[h2]Shop Update[/h2]

[h3]Transcendence Weapon Promotion: Sylphid (3/20 - 4/17)[/h3]
Sylphid will now drop from Premium and normal Transcendence Decoders!

  • Sylphid Drop Rate
    • Transcendence Premium Decoder: 3%
    • Transcendence Decoder: 0.45%


  • Sylphid
    • Description: A mysterious weapon imbued with the force of the air itself! Perform a small or large leap from the ground, or even send zombies flying into the air with the power of a Wind Spirit!


[h3]Sylphid Guaranteed Giveaway (3/20 - 4/17)[/h3]
Depending on the number of Premium and normal Transcendence Decoders used, you may be guaranteed to receive the Sylphid permanently!

  • Reward Threshold
    • Upon Reaching 300 Guaranteed Points


  • Details
    • Earn 6 Guaranteed Points each time you use a Transcendence Premium Decoder.
    • Receive a Guaranteed Point each time you use a Transcendence Decoder.
    • All unused Premium Transcendence Decoders will be removed and replaced with 500 mileage each during maintenance on 4/17.



[h2]Other Fixes[/h2]
  • Fixed an issue where the Whip Sword's special feature was incorrect in Zombie Scenario mode.
  • Fixed an issue when the M134 Minigun Umbra was being held in the Shop would cause it to be displayed incorrectly.
  • Fixed an issue in Gun Deathmatch mode where selecting certain maps would decrease the maximum number of players.
  • Fixed an issue in Zombie Scenario mode where missiles would not hit at all while riding the XT300.
  • Fixed an issue in Zombie Mutant mode where certain actions would make zombies invulnerable.
  • Fixed an issue in Zombie Scenario mode where information about the previous season's Elite Monsters would be displayed when entering a game.
  • Fixed an issue where stun values for the Gilboa Viper were missing.
  • Fixed an issue where the animation for the Rock Breaker right-click action would display incorrectly.
  • Fixed an issue where, after painting the Python Desperado, it would not be correctly displayed in the inventory shop.
  • Fixed an issue where spawn points would overlap when switching factions in Team Deathmatch mode.
  • Fixed an issue where item tooltips would turn off in certain situations.

[Complete] Regular Maintenance: March 20th



2024-3-20 8:00 A.M. CET Update:
The maintenance for March 20th has been completed. Thank you for your patience throughout.
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Attention Survivors,

We're going to perform a regular maintenance this Wednesday, March 20th, 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 08:00 A.M. CET. Please refer below for more details on the maintenance.

Time Frame
  • Wednesday, March 20th, 2024
  • SEA (UTC+7): 9:00 A.M. – 02:00 P.M.
  • CET: 3:00 A.M. – 08:00 A.M.
  • ET: 19th, 10:00 P.M. – 20th, 03:00 A.M.
  • PT: 19th, 7:00 P.M. – 20th, 12:00 A.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:S Team

[Notice] Decoder Rates: March 13th



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]3/13 Decoder Item Rates[/h2]


Epic Decoder




Transcendence Decoder




Premium Class Decoder




Class Decoder




Unique Premium Decoder




Unique Decoder




Point Transcendence Decoder




Point Class Decoder