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[Event] Zombie Scenario SPEEDRUN Event!



Show off your skills in this Zombie Scenario Speedrun Event!
Participate now to receive the 1st place prize and Steam gift card!

[h2]Event : Zombie Scenario Speedrun Event[/h2] [h3]Event Schedule[/h3]
  • Application Period: 8/23 – 9/5
  • Winners Announced: 9/19
  • Personal Information Collection: 9/19 - 10/3
  • Rewards Sent Out: 10/18


[h3]How to Participate[/h3]
  • Step 1: Record a video of clearing Zombie Scenario 8-4 on the 'Hard' difficulty and upload it to YouTube with the hashtags: #Zombie #CSNS_Speedrun.
    Recording until the clear results screen is required.
  • Step 2: Post the video on the official Discord channel '#csns_Speedrun'


[h3]Prize No.1[/h3]
  • 1st to 3rd place: 30 Transcendence Decoders + 30 Class Decoders
  • All participants (For users who have uploaded a valid clear video): 5 event decoders


[h3]Prize No.2[/h3]
  • 10,000 Won Gift Card (50 people)
    • Gift cards are provided via raffle, and are only available to entries that have met the prerequisite requirements.
    • If there are less than 50 entries, all participants that met the requirements will receive the gift and no additional raffles will be held.



[h3]Notice[/h3]
  • Participants using illegal programs or exploiting bugs will be excluded from reward selection.
  • If the clear results screen is not recorded in the clear video, the participant may be excluded from reward selection.
  • If hashtags are missing, the participant may be excluded from reward selection.
  • Duplicate participation is not allowed.
  • If you fail to deliver your personal information within the announced period, you will be removed from the raffle without notification.
  • If it is not possible to provide Steam Gift Card rewards, they may be substituted with in-game rewards of equivalent value.


[Update] Zombie Scenario 8-4 Released!

[Complete] Regular Maintenance: August 23rd



2023-8-23 09:00 A.M. CEST Update:
The regular maintenance for August 23rd 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, August 23rd, 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 09:30 A.M. CEST. Please refer below for more details on the maintenance.

Time Frame
  • Wednesday, August 23rd, 2023
  • SEA (UTC+7): 9:00 A.M. – 2:30 P.M.
  • CEST: 4:00 A.M. – 09:30 A.M.
  • ET: 22nd, 10:00 P.M. – 23rd, 3:20 A.M.
  • PT: 22nd, 7:00 P.M. – 23rd, 00:30 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

[Update] Patch Notes: August 9th



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

    Random Weapon Zombie Hero Event (8/9– 8/23)The perfect opportunity to play Random Weapon Zombie Hero!

    Ad Balloon Popping Event (8/9 - 9/6)Earn rewards based on how many ad balloons you pop during the event. (The number of times you attack a popped balloon is irrelevant; you receive credit for attacking it at least once.)

    Heat Wave Targets and Water Balloon Grenade Giveaway (8/9 - 8/23)Score zombie kills with the Water Balloon Grenade in Zombie Hero / Zombie Z / Zombie Mutant / Zombie Evolution to receive rewards

    August Holiday event (8/9 - 8/23)Log in during the event to receive rewards based on how many days you've logged in

    Transcendence Class Promotion (8/9 - 9/6)Two Transcendence Classes, Immortal Eric and Smile Mary, are now available in Class Decoders and Premium Class Decoders.

    Transcendence Weapon Promotion: Death Eater (8/9 - 9/6)Death Eater will now drop from Premium and normal Transcendence Decoders!


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[h2]Update Information[/h2]
[h3]Part Open Weapon Information[/h3]
  • Part Weapon Expansion
    • Star Chaser SR



[h2]New Events[/h2]

[h3]Random Weapon Zombie Hero Event (8/9– 8/23)[/h3]
The perfect opportunity to play Random Weapon Zombie Hero!

  • Featured Maps
    • Italy/Assault/Dust/Abyss 2


  • Weapon Update
    • Cousteau, Doom Blaster, Tyrant's Mace, Laser Storm, Avalanche TECH, Crowbar Maverick TECH, Dart Pistol TECH, AUG Guardians, Queen's SL8, Queen's Special Duck Foot Gun, Queen's Tomahawk, Ignite-7, Demolition Hammer, Gravity Repulsor, and M3 Azhi Dahaka



[h3]Ad Balloon Popping Event (8/9 - 9/6)[/h3]
Earn rewards based on how many ad balloons you pop during the event. (The number of times you attack a popped balloon is irrelevant; you receive credit for attacking it at least once.)

  • Popped Balloons / Rewards
    • 5: Grade 4 Parts Reward Box x10 + Season Badge x20
    • 10: Grade 5 Parts Reward Box x5 + Season Badge x30
    • 15: Unique Decoder x3+ 10,000 Mileage
    • 25: Event Decoder x3 + Season Badge x50
    • 35: Class Decoder x5 + 10,000 Mileage
    • 50: Transcendence Decoder x5 + Season Badge x100


  • Notice
    • Each account can participate in the mission up to 5 times per day.
    • Each account can only receive rewards once.
    • Eligible Maps: Dust 2, Militia, Estate, Mouse Hole, Italy, Assault
    • Participation will only count in rooms with 3 or more players (includes Laboratory Mode, excludes Studio Mode).
    • The player that delivers the last hit to a popped ad balloon will receive +10% EXP/Points.
    • The Event Decoder can be used until midnight on the day it is obtained.



[h3]Ad Balloon Medal Event (8/9 - 9/6)[/h3]
Become a stone-cold ad balloon killer! Pop 300 ad balloons to earn medals and more!

  • Conditions / Rewards
    • Receive [Honor] Killer B Medal + Transcendence Decoder x10 for scoring 300 Kills of the Ad Balloon (depending on the last hit).


  • Notice
    • Players who already possess the [Honor] Killer B medal cannot receive another one, but they will still receive the Transcendence Decoder reward.
    • Only the player that delivers the final hit that pops the balloon will add it to their total kill count (for the purpose of this achievement).



[h3]Heat Wave Targets and Water Balloon Grenade Giveaway (8/9 - 8/23/2023)[/h3]
Score zombie kills with the Water Balloon Grenade in Zombie Hero / Zombie Z / Zombie Mutant / Zombie Evolution to receive rewards
Water Balloon Grenade: 30% Damage + Knockback Probability

  • Kills / Rewards
    • 1 Kill: 500 Mileage + Rare Decoder x3
    • 3 Kills: Zombie Damage Meter (7 Days) + Rare Decoder x5 + Unique Decoder x1
    • 5 Kills: Zombie Scenario Add-On Rate Box x5 + 100 Weapon Enhancement EXP Coupon x5
    • 6 Kills: Grade 4 Parts Reward Box x5 + Unique Decoder x3
    • 7 Kills: Point Transcendence Decoder x10 + Point Class Decoder x10 + Event Decoder x3 + Great Vacation Nameplate (300 Days)


  • Notice
    • Each account can participate in the mission up to 5 times per day.
    • Each account can only receive rewards once.
    • Participation will only count in rooms with three or more players (includes Laboratory mode and excludes Studio Mode).
    • Excludes auto hunt kills regardless of mode.
    • The Event Decoder can be used until midnight on the day it is obtained.



[h3]August Holiday event (8/9 - 8/23[/h3]
Log in during the event to receive rewards based on how many days you've logged in:

  • Rewards
    • Reach 2 days of total login: Rare Decoder x5
    • Reach 3 days of total login: Unique Decoder x5
    • Reach 6 days of total login: Class Decoder x3
    • Reach 7 days of total login: Event Decoder x5
    • Reach 9 days of total login: Event Decoder x10
    • Reach 10 days of total login: Transcendence Decoder x3
    • Reach 11 days of total login: Class Decoder x5
    • Reach 12 days of total login: Transcendence Decoder x5


  • Notice
    • Each account can only receive rewards once.
    • You will receive your rewards each time you log in.



[h2]Shop Update[/h2]

[h3]Transcendence Class Promotion (8/9 - 9/6)[/h3]
Two Transcendence Classes, Immortal Eric and Smile Mary, are now available in Class Decoders and Premium Class Decoders.

  • Immortal Eric
    • Background story: After a near-death experience during a zombie attack, his wounds healed up and he returned with an incredible new power. As his superhuman self-recovery rate and physical strength granted him with the resources to compete with the zombies, he willingly fought the undead on the front lines to help others. Fitting his nickname, Immortal, he returns alive every time there is a rumor that he had died. It is known that he is not part of any organizations or groups, but that he does work with Smile Mary.
    • Paired Weapon: Death Eater
    • Paired Effect: Special Attack ammo recharge rate increase
      • Hyperbeam: Fire a beam that deals damage to enemies ahead of you. Knocks zombies back in Zombie modes.
    • Area duration skill
      • (Zombie Scenario) Passive: Passively restores HP and increases Defense
      • (Zombie Scenario) Active: Maximizes the HP recovery and Defense increase effects on self and nearby allies
    • Connection buff skill
      • (Zombie Scenario) Playing with Smile Mary grants a chance to not take damage upon hit
    • Add-On Feature
      • (Zombie Scenario) Add-On effect is applied by default, and stacking it will increase only the 10% Decreased Damage effect



  • Smile Mary
    • Background story: As the zombie invasion brought dangers to the everyday lives of the people, some of the general public began to awaken their special abilities. Mary is one of those, having the ability to control the aggression of zombies through psychokinesis, amplify the powers of allies, and control minds. Nobody approaches her as it is said that she could even read the minds of others, but there is a rumor that she sticks with Immortal Eric, another psychic.
    • Paired Weapon: Death Eater
    • Paired Effect: Special Attack max ammo increase
      • Hyperbeam: Fire a beam that deals damage to enemies ahead of you. Knocks zombies back in Zombie modes.
    • Area duration skill
      • Passive: (Zombie Scenario) When you and your nearby allies are hit, this grants a chance to not take damage and instead increase damage for you and allies nearby
      • Active: (Zombie Scenario) Maximizes the effects that grant a chance to not take damage and instead increase damage for you and allies nearby upon hit
    • Connection buff skill
      • (Zombie Scenario) Playing with Immortal Eric grants a chance to not take damage upon hit
    • Add-On Feature
      • (Zombie Scenario) Add-on effect is applied by default, and using the identical Add-on will stack.



[h3]New Transcendence Class Guaranteed Giveaway (8/9 - 9/6)[/h3]
Get guaranteed 2 Transcendence Classes (Immortal Eric and Smile Mary) based on how many Class Decoders and Premium Class Decoders are used during the event!

  • Conditions and Rewards
    • Upon reaching 150 Guaranteed Points from Decoder use.
    • Upon reaching 300 Guaranteed Points from Decoder use.
    • Select one from Immortal Eric + Eric's Hero Helmet or Smile Mary + Mary's Cube


  • 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 Immortal Eric will automatically provide Eric's Hero Helmet (Permanent).
    • Selecting Smile Mary will automatically provide Mary's Cube (Permanent).
    • Guaranteed Giveaway rewards can only be received once per account.



[h3]Transcendence Weapon Promotion: Death Eater (8/9 - 9/6)[/h3]
Death Eater will now drop from Premium and normal Transcendence Decoders!

  • Death Eater Drop Rate
    • Transcendence Premium Decoder: 3%
    • Transcendence Decoder: 0.45%


  • Death Eater
    • Description: A shotgun developed with alien technology that can hit nearby targets simultaneously with its basic attacks. Its special attack, Hyper Beam, deals damage to enemies in front of the wielder.



[h3]Death Eater Guaranteed Giveaway (8/9 - 9/6)[/h3]
Depending on the number of Premium and normal Transcendence Decoders used, you may be guaranteed to receive the Death Eater permanently!

  • Reward Thresholds
    • Upon Reaching 300 Guaranteed Points


  • Notice
    • 6 Guaranteed Points each time you use 1 Transcendence Premium Decoder.
    • 1 Guaranteed Point every time you use 1 Class Decoder.

[Notice] Decoder Rates: August 9th



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]8/9 Decoder Item Rates[/h2]

Transcendence Decoder




Transcendence Premium Decoder




Premium Class Decoder




Class Decoder




Epic Decoder




Unique Premium Decoder




Unique Decoder




Point Transcendence Decoder




Point Class Decoder