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[Notice] Decoder Rates: June 28th



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]6/28 Decoder Item Rates[/h2]


Unique Premium Decoder




Unique Decoder




Premium Class Decoder




Class Decoder




Transcendence Decoder




Point Transcendence Decoder




Point Class Decoder

[Upcoming] Regular Maintenance: June 28th



2023-6-28 7:30 A.M. CEST Update:
The regular maintenance for June 28th 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, June 28th, 2023, at 4:00 A.M. CEST. All servers during this period will be unavailable and we are anticipating the maintenance to conclude at around 8:00 A.M. CEST. Please refer below for more details on the maintenance.

Time Frame
  • Wednesday, June 28th, 2023
  • SEA (UTC+7): 9:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.
  • CEST: 4:00 A.M. – 8:00 A.M.
  • ET: 27th, 10:00 P.M. – 28th, 2:00 A.M.
  • PT: 27th, 7:00 P.M. – 27th, 11:00 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] Studio #Underwater Theme Contest: Player Vote Announcement



Greetings Survivors!

In the April 19 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: 23/6/15 - 23/6/28 (All voting participants will receive 1,000 Mileage)
  • Winner Announcement & Reward Distribution Date: 23/7/12

Thank you always for your love and support for CSNS.

- The CSNS Team

[Update] Patch Notes: June 14th



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

    Season 16: Alice in Wonderland (06/14 - 10/04)For details, please refer to the Season 16 Pass Preview.

    Welcome Back Summer Event (06/14 – 06/28)Have some fun on the hot sand with the new Beach Ball!

    Zombie Scenario Golden Zombie Kill Event (06/14 - 10/04)Earn rewards by killing Golden Zombies when you play Zombie Scenario during Season 16.

    New Transcendence Class Promotion (6/14- 7/12)Two new Transcendence Classes, Blue Rabbit Mirage and Alpaca Anemone, are now available in Class Decoders and Premium Class Decoders.


Check out the following sections for more information.

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


[h2]Content Guide[/h2]

[h3]New Map Information[/h3]
  • Breezeway
    • Woods Near the Wind Farm
      Eligible Modes: Team Deathmatch, Team Deathmatch (AI), Deathmatch, Deathmatch (AI), Gun Deathmatch, Zombie, Zombie Classic, Zombie Mutant, Zombie Hero, Zombie Z, Zombie Evolution, Zombie Darkness, and All-Star


[h3]Zombie Mode Changes[/h3]
For details, please refer to the [Laboratory Revamp Preview]

  • Zombie Laboratory (Zombie Z / Zombie Hero)
    • The projectile arc of the Fire Bomb has been adjusted.
    • Karma System Revamp
    • Zombie Skill Revamp


  • Zombie Laboratory (Zombie Z)
    • Fire Bomb is now available to use starting in round 3.


[h3]Season 16: Alice in Wonderland (06/14 - 10/04)[/h3]
For details, please refer to the Season 16 Pass Preview.

  • Black Market Opens Early
    • The Black Market will open early for players who reach Rank 100.
    • Upon reaching Rank 100 on the current Season Pass, Season Missions will end while missions that offer Black Market Badges will refresh.
    • New Item Added: CSO Handheld, Ancient Keeper (Parts Applied), Ancient Berserker (Parts Applied), Ancient Bringer (Parts Applied)
    • CSO Handheld


  • Season Pass Discount Coupon
    • Description: This is a coupon that reduces the purchase price of the next Season Pass. The Discount Coupon is given to those who have reached Season Pass Rank 100.
    • Logging in during the following season will automatically redeem the coupon.
    •  (For example, if you receive the Discount Coupon during Season 16, it will reduce the price of the Season 17 Pass.)
    • If you do not log in during the following season, however, the coupon will be automatically removed.
    •  (For example, if you received the coupon in Season 16 but didn't log in during Season 17, the discount will not be applied if you returned during Season 18.)


  • Repurchasing Previous Season Passes
    • A page where previous season items can be purchased will become available to those who reach Rank 100 on the Season Pass!
    • The page begins with the player's progress from the past season, and they can purchase Season Pass Ranks from the page to obtain items.
    • Available Previous Season Passes: Seasons 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14
    • The Black Market can be accessed via the [Missions] menu after reaching Rank 100.
    • All Black Market Badges you've obtained will disappear once a new season begins.


  • Season Reward Weapons
    • Queen's SL8 (Primary Weapon)
      • This sniper rifle, which fires 20 rounds of 5.56mm ammo, has been designed to overpower the opponent with its rapid rate of fire.


    • Queen's Special Duck Foot Gun (Secondary Weapon)
      • This modified version of the English-made duck foot pistol utilizes four 12-gauge shells. With four rounds available per clip, it's sure to keep your enemies at bay.


    • Queen's Tomahawk (Melee Weapon)
      • A battle axe provided to special force members. While it is a bit slow, it can deal lethal attacks against the enemy. You can push back oncoming Zombies using its alt attack in PvP Zombie and Zombie Scenario Modes.


    • AUG Guardians (Primary Weapon)
      • An assault rifle using 50 rounds of .50 caliber special ammo, inflicting critical damage on zombies with high accuracy. Normal attacks charge special rounds, which can be used for special attacks by right-clicking.


  • Zombie Costumes
    • Queen of Hearts
      • Able to use Queen of Hearts Zombie. This will change the appearance of your Banshee Zombie.


  • Weapon Paints
    • Card Guard Weapon Paint
      • Eligible Weapons: OICW / Burning AUG / VULCANUS-9 / FG Launcher / Cyclops


  • Costumes
    • Curious Cat (Pet)
    • White Rabbit Doll Bag Costume (Back)
    • SD Alice's Cup Hat (Head)


  • Spray
    • SD Pyromaniac Yuri Spray
    • SD Special Agent Mei Spray
    • Alice Spray


  • Nameplate
    • Season Pass Nameplate (16)


  • Damage Font
    • Season Pass Font (16)


  • Medal
    • Season 16 Pioneer Medal (Pass)
    • Season 16 Conqueror Medal (Highest Rank Reached)


[h3]League Season 12 (6/14 - 9/20)[/h3]
  • Notice
    • Items have been added to the Achievement Shop.
    • New Items Added: CSO Pattern Nameplate, Military Nameplate, What are you up to, Heavy Zombie? Nameplate, CSO Congratulations Nameplate


[h3]Game Improvements[/h3]
  • The new 'Pet' costume slot has been created.
    • The old 'Arm' costume slot has been now changed to Pet.
  • A new fix has been implemented so that kicked players can no longer re-enter matches.
  • Weapon Enhancement/Parts/Paint information has been added
  • Fixed remaining event reward Season Badges after reaching Season 100 so that they will be converted to Black Market Badges.



[h2]Event Information[/h2]

[h3]Welcome Back Summer Event (06/14 – 06/28)[/h3]
Have some fun on the hot sand with the new Beach Ball!

  • How to Participate
    • Earn 5 Beach Balls by reaching 10 minutes of playtime (up to 20 per day).
    • Earn 2 Beach Balls each time you score 2 kills or 6 assists as a human, or infect 2 humans as a zombie in Zombie Mode (up to 40 Beach Balls per day, excludes bots).
    • Earn 5 Beach Balls each time you clear 1 session by reaching 100 Kill Points in Zombie Scenario mode on Hard difficulty or higher (up to 40 Beach Balls per day).


  • Beach Ball Pileup Rewards
    • 50 Beach Balls: Rare Decoder x3
    • 100 Beach Balls: Zombie Scenario Add-On Rate Box x5 + 50 Weapon Enhancement EXP Coupon x5
    • 150 Beach Balls: Unique Decoder x5 + Exploration Success Rate-Up +10% x5
    • 250 Beach Balls: Event Decoder x5 + Grade 4 Parts Reward Box x5
    • 350 Beach Balls: Sparkling Shores Nameplate (300 Days) + Class Decoder
    • 400 Beach Balls: Class Decoder + Event Decoder x8
    • 450 Beach Balls: Transcendence Weapon Pass (3 Days) + Class Decoder x2
    • 550 Beach Balls: Class Decoder x5
    • 600 Beach Balls: Premium Class Decoder x2 + Class Decoder x3
    • 650 Beach Balls: Grade 5 Parts Reward Box x5


  • Notice
    • You can obtain up to 50 Beach Balls a day per account.
    • Playtime missions can be completed in all modes.
    • Aside from the playtime missions, studio mode is excluded from the eligibility to complete all other in-game missions.
    • Pileup reward is limited to once per account.
    • Relevant Zombie Modes: Zombie Classic / Zombie Mutant / Zombie Hero / Zombie Z / Zombie Evolution
    • 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.
    • Only rooms with 3 or more players count toward these goals.
    • Excludes auto hunt kills regardless of mode.
    • All remaining Beach Balls will be removed during maintenance on 6/28.
    • The Event Decoder can be used until midnight on the day it is obtained.



[h3]Zombie Scenario Golden Zombie Kill Event (06/14 - 10/04)[/h3]
Earn rewards by killing Golden Zombies when you play Zombie Scenario during Season 16.

  • Kill Count / Obtainable Items
    • 1x - You can select 1 from the list: Zombie Scenario Add-On Selection Box x2 / Transcendence Class Selection Box / 100 Weapon Enhancement EXP Coupon x4 / Random -1 Dehancement Material x5 / 2,000 Mileage
    • 2x - You can select 1 from the list: Zombie Scenario Add-On Selection Box x2 / Transcendence Class Selection Box / 100 Weapon Enhancement EXP Coupon x4 / Random -1 Dehancement Material x5 / 2,000 Mileage
    • 3x - You can select 1 from the list: Zombie Scenario Add-On Selection Box x2 / Transcendence Class Selection Box / 100 Weapon Enhancement EXP Coupon x4 / Random -1 Dehancement Material x5 / 2,000 Mileage
    • 5x - You can select 1 from the list: Zombie Scenario Add-On Selection Box x2 / Transcendence Class Selection Box / 100 Weapon Enhancement EXP Coupon x4 / Random -1 Dehancement Material x5 / 2,000 Mileage
    • 7x - You can select 1 from the list: Zombie Scenario Add-On Selection Box x2 / Transcendence Class Selection Box / 100 Weapon Enhancement EXP Coupon x4 / Random -1 Dehancement Material x5 / 2,000 Mileage
    • 10x - You can select 1 from the list: Zombie Scenario Add-On Selection Box x2 / Transcendence Class Selection Box / 100 Weapon Enhancement EXP Coupon x4 / Random -1 Dehancement Material x5 / 2,000 Mileage


  • Transcendence Weapon Selection Box Contents (Permanent/Bound)
    • M4A1 Dark Knight
    • AK-47 Paladin
    • Warhammer Storm Giant
    • Magnum Drill
    • Desert Eagle Crimson Hunter
    • SG552 Lycanthrope
    • Blade Runebreaker
    • Red Dragon Cannon
    • Python Desperado
    • Select 1


  • Guaranteed Transcendence Class Box Contents (Permanent/Bound)
    • Sonya Lycanthrope
    • Transcendence Blair
    • Transcendence Michaela
    • Transcendence Yuri
    • Transcendence Ji Yoon Choi
    • Elizabeth Crimson Hunter
    • Dorothy Dark Knight
    • Flora Paladin
    • Transcendence Fernando
    • Rose Phoenix
    • Select 1


  • Notice
    • Zombie Scenario Add-On Selection Box Contents: 20 of Reinforced Attack, Extended Magazine, Tide Turner, Shadow Blade, Survival Instincts, Explosive Ammo, Free Market, Weakness Analysis, Titan's Will, Regeneration, Swiftfoot, and Capital Add-Ons.
    • Hitting the Golden Zombie once counts as killing it once.
    • Each reward is given only once per account.
    • Up to 3 can be defeated per day.
    • Transcendence Weapon Selection Box and Guaranteed Transcendence Class Box's reward items are bound items.
    • Unused Guaranteed Transcendence Class Boxes and Transcendence Weapon Selection Boxes will be removed during maintenance on 10/4.
    • The Golden Zombies have a chance to appear when playing for more than 3 minutes in rooms on Normal difficulty or higher.
    • Bound items cannot be used as Auction, Disassembly, or Family Storage items.



[h3]Login Supplies Event Guide (06/14 - 07/11 11: 59: 59)[/h3]
  • Login Reward
    • Daily Weapons Supply
    • Dual Sword Phantom Slayer (1 Day) & M3 Black Dragon (1 Day) & Barrett M95 White Tiger (1 Day)
    • 3 types all provided + 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: Spell Lance Scarlet Rose (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]Shop Update[/h2]

[h3]New Transcendence Class Promotion (6/14- 7/12)[/h3]
Two new Transcendence Classes, Blue Rabbit Mirage and Alpaca Anemone, are now available in Class Decoders and Premium Class Decoders.

  • Blue Rabbit Mirage
    • Description: A famous virtual streamer on the VR platform Chrono World that enjoys streaming and chatting with fans in a cute outfit, but is actually a skilled hacker. She projects a lively persona online, but is shy and timid offline. She stumbled upon and discovered suspicious records on Chrono World. Mirage is trying to escape enemies targeting her for the information, and trying to get in contact with the Aegis Institute.
      • Paired Weapon: Magnum Launcher
        • Obtain special rounds every time you left-click fire a certain amount of times.
        • Using the right-click increases the amount of special rounds that are fired.
        • A direct hit with this special round does increased damage in Zombie and Zombie Scenario modes.
    • Zombie Scenario Skill: Saber Protocol
      • Passive: Critical Rate and Movement Speed is increased if playing Zombie Scenario with Alpaca Anemone.
        • (Connection effect applied, cannot be stacked).
        • Applies the Addict Add-On Effect (This can be stacked, which increases the effect).
      • Active: Applies Invincible to self and nearby allies for a certain amount of time in Zombie Scenario mode.
        • Steals a portion of the damage you inflict while Invincible for yourself.
    • Transcendence Class exclusive voices are applied.
    • +10% EXP/Points
    • In Zombie Scenario mode, this character has a higher max level than normal classes.
    • This character adds 1 initial mutation in Zombie Z Mode.
    • This character displays your current damage at the bottom of the screen.
    • Marks enemies at or below 20% HP.
    • This character leaves a unique mark at the target location upon killing an enemy.


  • Alpaca Anemone
    • Description: Anemone, a pro gamer on the VR platform Chrono World, is renowned in the world of competitive gaming for her skill. Unlike her older twin sister Mirage, she's both strong and sociable. She accompanies Mirage to protect her as her guardian, as Mirage learned that the developer behind Chrono World is acting on a suspicious conspiracy.
      • Paired Weapon: Magnum Launcher
        • Using the right-click will fire special rounds in 3 rows.
        • Damage of a direct hit with Special Ammo is increased, but Explosion Damage is reduced in Zombie and Zombie Scenario modes
      • Zombie Scenario Skill: Valorous Energy
        • Passive: Critical Rate and Movement Speed is increased if playing Zombie Scenario with Blue Rabbit Mirage.
          • (Connection effect applied, cannot be stacked).
          • Applies the Free Market Add-On Effect (This can be stacked, which increases the effect).
          • Active: Applies a barrier to self and nearby allies for a certain amount of time.
          • Your attack power will be increased for a certain amount of time (Increased significantly at first, but reduces as time passes).
    • Transcendence Class exclusive voices are applied.
    • +10% EXP/Points
    • In Zombie Scenario mode, this character has a higher max level than normal classes.
    • This character adds 1 initial mutation in Zombie Z Mode.
    • This character displays your current damage at the bottom of the screen.
    • Marks enemies at or below 20% HP.
    • This character leaves a unique mark at the target location upon killing an enemy.



[h3]New Transcendence Class Guaranteed Giveaway (6/14 - 7/12)[/h3]
Get two new Transcendence Classes (Blue Rabbit Mirage and Alpaca Anemone) based on the number of Class Decoders and Premium Class Decoders used during the event!

  • Conditions and Rewards
    • Upon reaching 150 Guaranteed Points from Decoder use.
    • Upon reaching 300 Guaranteed Points from Decoder use.
    • Select either: Blue Rabbit Mirage + Giant Carrot or Alpaca Anemone + Alpaca Keyring


  • Notice
    • 1 Guaranteed Point given each time you use 1 Class Decoder.
    • 3 Guaranteed Points given each time you use 1 Class Premium Decoder.
    • Selecting Blue Rabbit Mirage will automatically provide Giant Carrot (Permanent).
    • Selecting Alpaca Anemone will automatically provide Alpaca Keyring (Permanent).
    • Guaranteed Giveaway rewards can be granted once per account.



[h3]New Transcendence Class Medal Giveaway (6/14 – Permanent)[/h3]
When you own all items in the new Transcendence Classes set, you will receive the Transcendence Class medal.

  • Conditions and Items
    • Collect Blue Rabbit Mirage, Alpaca Anemone, Giant Carrot, and the Alpaca Keyring.
    • Giant Carrot
    • Alpaca Keyring


  • CUTY Twins
    • Honor Points: 10
    • The CUTY Twins don't have an event time limit and can be obtained after the 6/14 (Wed) maintenance.
    • This medal can be obtained once per account.




[h2]Other Information[/h2]

  1. Karma can no longer be obtained when a zombie dies from Self-Destruct.
  2. Fixed an issue where Class Auction premium lowest price listings could not be searched by exploration level.
  3. Updated so the newest weapons can no longer be used in Studio 1-player Creation Mode.
  4. Fixed an issue where the special gauge wouldn't charge until you picked up the Twin Shadow Axes when the Automatically Swaps to Obtained Weapon was enabled under Advanced Options.
  5. Fixed an issue where the Tyrant's Mace's Glacial Impact audio would play regardless of distance.
  6. Clicking the closed Exploration slot will now open the Mileage Shop.
  7. Fixed an issue where using the Laser Storm's Laser Spear would have a small chance to cause the player to be moved to the waiting room in certain situations.
  8. Selecting a random map will no longer select the Laboratory map.
  9. Fixed an issue where using the Dual Sword Phantom Slayer in Knife Match would not let you attack, after an initial attack.
  10. Fixed an issue where effects from skills used in Zombie Scenario as Smile Mary or Immortal Eric would be displayed in unusual locations.
  11. Fixed an issue in Studio mode where dying or moving onto the next round would cause the screen to display abnormally when the cutscene block is active.
  12. Fixed an issue where installing a C4 in Original: Bomb map would cause it to be displayed through objects.
  13. Fixed an issue where using the Petrol Boomer or Flame Grenade would cause the flame to remain and continue to inflict damage on humans even after the player became a zombie.
  14. Fixed an issue where the client would crash after entering the in-game in certain situations.
  15. Fixed an issue where the Elegant Double-Barreled Shotgun skin would display as the Double-Barreled Shotgun in the game. 
  16. Updated the Holy Water Grenade and Silver Medal Luger to Advanced grade.
  17. Fixed an issue where the NEGEV NG-7 Ajax's light reflections were not being applied.
  18. Fixed an issue where the NEGEV NG-7 Ajax's standby animation was displaying incorrectly.
  19. Fixed an issue where X-TRACKER and AWP shop values were listed incorrectly.

[Notice] Steam Giftcard Winner Announcement: Studio #Underwater Theme Contest




Thank you for participating in the Underwater theme studio contest!
We'd like to thank everyone who participated with awesome new studio maps, and to congratulate those who won the Steam Gift Card event.
You can view the list of winners below. Please submit the required information to claim your gift card after reviewing the notes and payout schedule.

[h2]Winners List[/h2]

IGN
Title
0R54N
Atlantis #underwater
ARHHAND
Oceanarium #underwater
BOJESTVENEN
zm_oasis v1.5.2 #Underwater
FBIxBangDoel2000
SeaWorld #underwater
FBIxShindouRei
Aquarium Checkmate #Underwater
FurrYGoD
Aquarium #underwater
GaMBaY
Underwater Temple #underwater
HappyLittleSven
[BOT TDM] Private Aquarium #underwater
IAmMorningstar
Robot Scenario (Sunken) #underwater
Kliatva
[Gun Deathmach]: DeepAction #underwater
lunaglunag
de_Submarine #underwater
NKRGadanG
Drown the Business #underwater
PemburuHodeXd
Museum Of Sea #underwater
SirMagnus
Subaqueous #underwater
SituAEtion
Dire SituAEtion: Abyss #underwater
SkyBorg
Aquarena (Aqua Arena) #underwater
SSBB
.S.A.V.E. #Underwater
TheShineSouth
Ocean Future #underwater
TukangKetoprak
[coop] Escape from Aegir #underwater
xStarChaser
Sewerage Backfire #underwater


Click here to submit personal information for gift cards


[h2]Payout Schedule[/h2]
  • Personal Information Collection: 6/14 - 6/28
  • Gift Card Distribution: 8/9


[h2]Prize[/h2]
  • 10,000 Won Gift Card (50 people)
  • Once you claim the gift card, it will automatically be converted the amount to your country's currency.



[h2]Notice[/h2]
  • Gift cards are provided via raffle and are only available to contest entries that have met the prerequisite requirements.
  • You must include the #underwater 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.