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[Notice] Decoder Rates: November 15th



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]11/15 Decoder Item Rates[/h2]

Lucky Transcendence Weapon Box




Transcendence Premium Decoder




Transcendence Decoder




Premium Class Decoder




Class Decoder





Unique Premium Decoder




Unique Decoder





Point Transcendence Decoder




Point Class Decoder

[Complete] Regular Maintenance: November 15th



2023-11-15 8:30 A.M. CET Update:
The maintenance for November 15th has been completed. Thank you for your patience throughout.
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2023-11-15 7:30 A.M. CET Update:
Due to technical difficulties, we unfortunately need to extend the current maintenance for 1 more hour. We apologize for the inconvenience this may cause, and will bring the servers up as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience throughout and please stay tuned with our announcements!
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Attention Survivors,

We're going to perform a regular maintenance this Wednesday, November 15th, 2023, at 3:00 A.M. CET. All servers during this period will be unavailable and we are anticipating the maintenance to conclude at around 07:30 A.M. CET. Please refer below for more details on the maintenance.

Time Frame
  • Wednesday, November 15th, 2023
  • SEA (UTC+7): 9:00 A.M. – 1:30 P.M.
  • CET: 3:00 A.M. – 07:30 A.M.
  • ET: 14th, 10:00 P.M. – 15th, 2:30 A.M.
  • PT: 14th, 7:00 P.M. – 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:S Team

[Update] Patch Notes: November 1st



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

    Autumn Wooden Doll Event (11/1 - 11/15)
    It's a reward inside a reward! Get your Wooden Doll now!

    Family Bonus Event
    Gather up the family! Receive rewards based on the number of family members that are logged in and playtime accumulated.


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[h2]Update Information[/h2]

[h3]New Zombie Scenario Season 8 Extra Map[/h3]
  • Defense: Cordon
  • Background: Aegis Institute's secret communications center has been discovered by Kronos! Surprised by the attack, the center's defense squad must protect the area against all odds!



[h3]Zombie Scenario Changes[/h3]

  • Elite Monster Balance Improvements
    • Elite monsters from appearing during event cutscenes to damage players.
    • Reduced the black hole range of elite monsters in Hard difficulty and higher.
    • Reduced the amount of enhancements applied to elite monsters in Very Hard difficulty and higher.
    • Reduced the Regeneration ability of elite monsters in Very Hard difficulty and higher.
    • Increased the teleport cooldown ability of elite monsters in Very Hard difficulty and higher.
    • Reduced the amount of clones of elite monsters in Hell difficulty and higher.
    • Reduced the invincibility cooldown duration for elite monsters in all difficulties.


  • Abyss Difficulty
    • Added Abyss difficulty for Pursuit: Ep. Carlito.



[h3]Studio Mode Update[/h3]

  • New Studio Sample Hide and Seek Map!
    • The new Hide and Seek map, "Fitness Club," which utilizes fitness theme blocks, has been released.


  • Studio Fitness Theme Decoration Block Update
    • A variety of new decoration blocks, including 3 devices and 53 decorations, have been added.
    • You can view the new blocks via Creation Mode without adding a separate theme pack.



[h3]Laboratory Mode Update[/h3]
Eligible Modes: Zombie Hero (Laboratory) / Zombie Hero (Laboratory)

  • Resurrection Features Removed
    • All resurrection features, including conditional resurrections, have been removed.


  • Max HP Updated
    • The Hero's max HP and armor has been updated to 1200 and 500, respectively.


  • Hero/Sidekick Weapon Selection Times Updated
    • The selection time for Hero/Sidekick weapons has been increased to 45 seconds.



[h3]Fire Bomb Skill Changes[/h3]

  • Fire Bomb Skill Balance Changes
    • Adjusted appearance: Round 4
    • Now the Fire Bomb will be weak in the early game, but stronger in later parts of Zombie Z mode.


  • Turning Fire Bombs OFF in the settings will also remove any HP Recovery due to Morale Boosts on the human team.



[h3]Zombie Hero / Z Mode Balance Improvements[/h3]

  • Zombie Hero / Z Mode Gun Level Adjustments
    • FG Launcher: 15 → 17
    • Petrol Boomer: 13 → 15
    • Electron-V: 18 → 20
    • Hunter-Killer X-45: 5 → 9
    • Laser Ripper: 12 → 14
    • Ancient Berserker: 13 → 15
    • Divine Blaster: 40 → 39
    • Doom Blaster: 40 → 39
    • Psychic Sizer: 37 → 36
    • Gigantic Drill: 32 → 31
    • Infernal Cannon: 26 → 25
    • Starlight Rolling Shooter: 23 → 22
    • Elemental Tracker: 20 → 19
    • Coil Gun Splash: 19 → 18


  • Zombie Hero / Z Mode Zombie Level Adjustments
    • Deimos: 31 → 29



[h2]Event Information[/h2]

[h3]Autumn Wooden Doll Event (11/1 - 11/15)[/h3]
It's a reward inside a reward! Get your Wooden Doll now!

  • Daily Mission
    • Play for 35 minutes plus complete 1 special mission to earn one Wooden Doll.


  • Special Mission Conditions (Select one)
    • Score a total of 30 Kill Points by kills or assists as a human (bots excluded), or by infections as a zombie (bots excluded).
    • Clear 2 Zombie Scenario modes on Hard or higher after scoring 100 Kill Points.
    • Clear 1 session of Zombie Scenario mode's new map, Defense: Center, on Hard or higher after scoring 100 Kill Points.


  • Wooden Doll 1 Contents (You will have a chance to receive one of the following items)
    • Wooden Doll 2
    • Event Decoder


  • Wooden Doll 2 Contents (You will have a chance to receive one of the following items)
    • Wooden Doll 3
    • Event Decoder
    • Exploration Level Enhancement EXP Coupon x50
    • 50 Weapon Enhancement EXP Coupon x10
    • 100 Weapon Enhancement EXP Coupon x10
    • 200 Weapon Enhancement EXP Coupon x10


  • Wooden Doll 3 Contents (You will have a chance to receive one of the following items)
    • Mystery Box x1
    • Random -1 Dehancement Material x30
    • Exploration Level Enhancement EXP Coupon x200
    • 50 Weapon Enhancement EXP Coupon x30
    • 100 Weapon Enhancement EXP Coupon x30
    • 200 Weapon Enhancement EXP Coupon x30


  • Mystery Box Contents (Select 1)
    • Magnum Shooter (Permanent)
    • SG552 Cerberus (Permanent)
    • SKULL-T9 (Permanent)
    • Laser Ripper (Permanent)
    • Twin Hawk (Permanent)


  • Wooden Doll 1 Pileup Rewards
    • x3: Unique Decoder x3
    • x5: Unique Premium Decoder
    • x7: Wooden Doll Spray + 500 Mileage Coupon
    • x9: 100 Weapon Enhancement EXP Coupon (x10)
    • x10: Class Decoder x7
    • x11: Transcendence Decoder x7


  • Notice
    • Open Wooden Doll 1 to receive Wooden Doll 2 or an Event Decoder.
    •    Open Wooden Doll 2 to receive Wooden Doll 3 or other rewards.
    •    Open Wooden Doll 3 to receive a Mystery Box or other rewards!
    • You can earn one Wooden Doll a day per account.
    • Wooden Dolls 1, 2, and 3 will be removed during the 11/15 maintenance.
    • Mystery Boxes will not be removed.
    • Pileup reward is limited to once per account.
    • Playtime accumulation counts in all modes (including Studio Mode).
    • Credit will only be granted in rooms with three or more players (excludes Studio Mode).
    • Excludes autohunt kills 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.
    • Event Decoders can be used until midnight on the day it is obtained.



[h3]Family Bonus Event[/h3]
Gather up the family! Receive rewards based on the number of family members that are logged in and playtime accumulated.

  • Simultaneous Log-In Bonus Conditions
    • 2 or more players logged in: Magnum Launcher
    • 4 or more players logged in: Psychic Harmonium
    • 7 or more players logged in: NEGEV NG-7 Ajax
    • 10 or more players logged in: Spell Lance Scarlet Rose


  • Family Game Play Reward Conditions
    • Reach 60 Hours: Rare Decoder x5
    • Reach 80 Hours: Grade 5 Parts Reward Box x5
    • Reach 100 Hours: Event Decoder x5
    • Reach 120 Hours: 100 Weapon Enhancement EXP x5
    • Reach 140 Hours: Class Pass (1 Day)


  • Notice
    • Any weapons provided cannot be owned or disassembled.
    • Rewards are based on the combined playtime of all family members.
    • Playtime only counts in rooms with 2 or more players.
    • Playing with family members gives an additional 10% accumulated playtime.
    • Must contribute at least 1 hour of playtime to be eligible for rewards.
    • Weekly playtime records reset every Monday at 12 AM.
    • Players who log in after Monday at 12 AM are not eligible to receive the previous week's Family Time rewards.
    • Rewards can be claimed once upon logging in within one week and are unavailable after that time.
    • The Event Decoders can be used until midnight on the day it is obtained.



[h3]Login Supplies Event Guide (11/1- 11/28)[/h3]

  • Login Reward
    • Daily Weapons Supply
    • Dual Sword Phantom Slayer (1 Day) & M3 Black Dragon (1 Day) & Barrett M95 White Tiger (1 Day) & M249 Phoenix (1 Day)
    • 2 types out of Rare, Unique, or Transcendence provided according to probabilities + 1 Transcendence Class (1 Day) provided according to probabilities + all contents of Daily Attendance Reward Box provided.
    • 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 x1, Rare Decoder x3
    • All weapons and classes from the Daily Supply are bound and cannot be used for Auction/Disassembly/Family Storage (Extension X).


  • Cumulative Rewards
    • 5 Days: X-TRACKER (20 Days) + Cumulative Attendance Reward Box
    • 10 Days: Negev NG7 Ajax (20 Days) + Cumulative Attendance Reward Box
    • 15 Days: Trinity Grenade (20 Days) + Cumulative Attendance Reward Box
    • 20 Days: Lightning Fury (20 Days) + Cumulative Attendance Reward Box
    • 25 Days: Heaven Splitter (5 Days) + Cumulative Attendance Reward Box
    • 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)


  • Notice
    • Attendance rewards will be provided directly as rewards instead of the Daily/Cumulative Attendance Reward Box items.
      Rewards can be claimed immediately after logging in and are available until midnight every day.



[h2]Other Changes[/h2]
  1. Zombie respawn times in Zombie Mode are no longer affected by death animations and will now have a fixed value.
  2. The respawn time for zombies in Zombie Mode will now be displayed at all times.
  3. SKULL-5 has been removed from New Classic Zombie Rules.
  4. When clicked, information under obtainable locations in the Encyclopedia will now display relevant event pages.
  5. Fixed an issue where clicking the MAX button on the item disassembly notification pop-up would cause it to operate abnormally.
  6. Fixed an issue that would cause you to leave the map on some maps.
  7. Changed some texture texts in the Annex map.
  8. Fixed an issue where invincibility from team swaps in team deathmatch would not be removed until death.
  9. Fixed an issue where the emote for Butler Faust would display on the muzzle of the gun during gameplay.
  10. Fixed an issue where button icons for inventory items that can't be disassembled were stuck in the ON position.

[Event] Studio #FITNESS Theme Contest



Show off your creative skills in this fitness-themed Studio contest!
Participate now to receive the 1st place prize!

[h2]Event : Celebratory Studio Contest[/h2] [h3]Event Schedule[/h3]
  • Application Period: 11/1 - 11/29
  • Finalists Announced: 12/27
  • Player Vote: 12/27 - 1/17
  • Winners Announced: 2/6
  • Medal and Trophy Theme Packs Sent Out: 2/6


[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 "#fitness" to the map's title


[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.
  • There is no limit on how many times you can enter, and a single player can win multiple/duplicate prizes.


[h3]Prizes[/h3]
  • 1st (2 people): Transcendence Decoder x300 + Trophy Theme Pack + Excellent Creator Medal
  • 2nd (2 people): Transcendence Decoder x200 + Trophy Theme Pack + Excellent Creator Medal
  • 3rd (2 people): 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 11/1 will be able to participate.
  • Your award may be revoked if you're not the owner of the account.
  • You must include the #fitness 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.





[Update] Zombie Scenario Extra Released!