Here's a rundown of some of the major updates in today's patch!
Content: Laboratory Mode Update
The Laboratory is a mode added for pre-release testing, so we hope many of you check it out!
Content: Zombie Mode Update
Check out the new updates from Competitive Matches to Zombie Z!
Content: New Studio Map
Check out the newly created sample map made to showcase mine-themed blocks!
Event: Studio Mine Theme Contest
A new studio contest will take place with the mine-themed Studio block update! We hope many players can participate!
Promotion: New Transcendence Classes Agent Ritsuka, Pop Star Alin (3/10 - 4/6)
Get the Class (Premium) Decoder with 4x rates right now!
Check out the Details section below for more information.
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[h2]New Content[/h2]
[h3]Laboratory Mode Update[/h3]See
[Laboratory Mode Preview] for more details.
Laboratory Mode Added
- A Laboratory mode has been added for pre-release game testing. New features and balance changes that require testing will be applied here first, and will proceed to official updates based on player feedback.
- March Test Items: Zombie Hero Mode (Italy)
- The number of Host Zombies will increase based on the number of participating players. (Max 5) There is a chance for an additional Host Zombie to spawn if the Auto Zombie Balance option is active.
- Normal Zombie base HP is increased from 15,000 to 18,000.
- The knockback and stun resistance of Zombies are increased.
Notice
- Test items added to the Laboratory are subject to change.
- You can progress in events in the Laboratory, but you can't earn League Points / progress in missions / add to total stats for Info - Zombie Mode / obtain Accolades.
[h3]Zombie Mode Update[/h3]
Cooperative Match Update
- Cost by Rank Changed
- Epic: 15 - 20
- Transcendent: 9 - 14
- Unique: 5 - 8
- Rare: 3 - 4
- Advanced: 1 - 2
- Regular: 0
- Weapons with the same rank may have independent costs.
Zombie Z Update
- Weapon Unlock Levels Changed (Previous Unlock Level → New Unlock Level)
- Psychic Harmonium: 32 → 33
- Thunder Force: 34 → 35
- Laevateinn: 34 → 35
- Negev NG-7 Ajax: 30 → 27
- Gran Bird Cannon: 27 → 29
- Vendetta: 8 → 9
- Hunter-Killer X-15: 10 → 11
- Star Chaser SR: 16 → 15
- Magnum Drill: 15 → 14
- M4A1 Dark Knight: 18 → 19
- M4A1 Shadow Knight: 18 → 19
- SCAR OZ-D: 19 → 20
- Mutation Changes
- Painful Memories: Decreased damage taken from 50% to 30%.
- Quick Change: "Increases damage of the first attack after swapping" boost effect increased from 800% to 500%.
[h3]New Studio Map Information[/h3]
New [Crystal Cave] Studio Map Released
- Description: A background created to display mine-themed blocks. This is a sample map with basic Zombie Escape devices placed.
Studio Mine Theme Block Update
- The new mine-themed basic blocks and decorative blocks have been updated.
[h2]New Events[/h2]
[h3]Login Supplies Event (3/10 - 4/6)[/h3]
Daily Rewards
- Login Supplies
-Contents: 4 Transcendence Weapons (1 Day) + 1 Daily Attendance Reward Box
Cumulative Rewards
- 5 Days: Dual Beretta Gunslinger (20 Days)
- 10 Days: Infinity Laser Fist (20 Days)
- 15 Days: Magnum Launcher (20 Days)
- 20 Days: Trinity Grenade (20 Days)
- 25 Days: Gungnir (10 Days)
Extra Cumulative Rewards Event
- Each time you receive cumulative rewards, you'll receive a Cumulative Attendance Reward Box.
[h3]A Sweet Reward Bundle for Completionists! (3/10 - 3/23)[/h3]Simply play Zombie modes to get Mileage, Decoders, Reward Boxes! Complete the missions below during the event to get various rewards based on total cumulative points.
Missions
- 3 Points when finishing a round in Zombie Mode as a Human
- 2 Points when finishing a round in Zombie Mode as a Zombie
- 5 Points for clearing (completing) a session in Zombie Scenario mode on Very Hard
Total Points - Obtainable Items
- 40 Points: Grade 4 Parts Reward Box x10
- 100 Points: Unique Decoder x3
- 200 Points: Event Decoder x3
- 250 Points: Event Decoder x5
- 350 Points: Unique Decoder x15
- 430 Points: Unique Premium Decoder x3
- 450 Points: Class Decoder x15
- 520 Points: VVIP Free Pass (1 Day)
- 560 Points: 20,000 Mileage + Grade 5 Parts Reward Box x10
Notice
- Daily Max Obtainable Points: 40
- Eligible Zombie Modes: Zombie Hero, Zombie Z
- Does not count Survival: Double Gate, Survival: Lost City, or Survival: Trap Zombie Scenario maps.
- For Zombie Scenario Mode, participation will only count when you play at least 5 minutes.
- Participation will only count in rooms with four or more players (excludes Studio Mode).
- The Event Decoder can be used until before midnight on the day it is obtained.
- Laboratory Mode Included
[h3]Hello, Rookies! Check Out These Dailies! (3/10 - 3/23)[/h3]Hello, Rookies! Complete these daily routines in CSNS to get rewards! Log in the next day after completing the past day's routine to get a unique decoder.
Stage / Mission / Obtainable Items
- Stage 0: Click Claim Reward from the Login Supplies window - Get 100 Mileage
- Stage 1: Click the Missions tab (Check Event) - Get 5,000 Points
- Stage 2
- Purchase Point Decoder from the shop - Get Zombie Scenario Add-On Rate Box x3
- Click on the Exploration tab - Get Exploration Success Rate-Up x1
- Stage 3: Play Original / Zombie Scenario / Zombie Z / Zombie Classic / Zombie Hero / Zombie Evolution / Hide and Seek 1 time - Get Rare Decoder x3
- Stage 4: Log in (next time) - Get Unique Decoder x1
Notice
- This is an event that all players can participate in.
- Complete Stage 0 to proceed to Stage 1, and likewise complete Stage 1 to proceed to Stage 2.
- You can progress normally from Stage 2 by completing either of the missions.
- You can claim the reward for Stage 4 without having to log in consecutively.
- Completed stages (missions) are reset every day at midnight.
- You can progress until Stage 3 on the maintenance date of 3/23 (Wed).
- Laboratory Mode Included
[h3]Studio Mine Theme Contest (3/10 - 4/6)[/h3]Show off your creative skills in this mine-themed Studio contest! Participate now to receive the 1st place prize!
Event Schedule
- Application Period: 3/10 - 4/6
- Finalists Announced: 5/4
- Player Vote: 5/4 - 5/25 (All voting participants will receive 1,000 Mileage)
- Winners Announced: 6/1
- Medal and Trophy Theme Packs Sent Out: 6/1
How to Participate
- Create an original, creative Studio map and leave a comment on the Event Submission page with the following information to participate: (SUBMIT ENTRY HERE!)
- You must add the hashtag '#Mine' to the map title to be accepted.
- You can participate multiple times with multiple maps.
- You must include this information in your Event Entry Comment:
- Required: In-game Nickname (IGN), Map Name as it appears in the game, and STEAM ID!
- Optional: Additional information, such as a brief introduction of the map, etc.
Evaluation Criteria
- Finalist selection: 20 finalists will be selected based on creativity, number of recommendations, number of cubes earned, diversity of blocks and scripts used, utilization of content, and relevance to the subject.
- The winners will be selected based on 50% player votes and 50% on CSNS Team’s internal score.
- Entries will be rated based on original aspects and setups, as well as creative use of options.
- Players may make multiple submissions and receive multiple rewards.
Prizes
- 1st Place: 300 Transcendence Decoders
- 2nd Place: 200 Transcendence Decoders
- 3rd Place: 70 Transcendence Decoders
- 4th - 10th Place: 30 Transcendence Decoders
- 11th - 20th Place: 20 Transcendence Decoders
Additional Rewards
- All Prize Winners: Excellent Creator Medal + Trophy Theme Pack
- All Participants: Contest Participation Medal + 5,000 Mileage
- Rewards will only be given to maps with a play count of at least 10 and at least 3 recommendations
- If you already have the Excellent Creator Medal, another one will not be given
Notice
- You must include the #Mine tag in the map title in order to have a valid contest entry.
[h3]Play Laboratory Mode Event (3/10 - 4/6)[/h3]Reach 30 minutes of playtime in the Laboratory during the event to get 1 Transcendence Decoder.
- Reward is given only once per account.
[h3]Event End[/h3]- Guaranteed Transcendence Decoder Rotation Giveaway Event (- 3/23) End Notification
[h2]Shop Update[/h2]
[h3]New Transcendence Class Promotion (3/10 - 4/6)[/h3]During the event, the drop rate of the two new transcendence classes (Agent Ritsuka and Pop Star Alin) from Class Decoders and Premium Class Decoders is 4x higher.
Decoder / Chance
- Premium Class Decoder / 2% each
- Class Decoder / 0.5% each
Obtainable Items
- Agent Ritsuka
- Born in Asia, Ritsuka wandered from one war zone to the next and grew up in the midst of battle. She is currently under the employ of Kronos to kidnap or murder those who dare to resist the company. After being placed under heavy scrutiny due to the failed kidnapping of Ji Yoon Choi, she hid her affiliation and personally engages in missions to ensure their success. - This class has changed to the CT team.
- Exclusive Skill: You Think I'm Joking? - The skill activates automatically upon encountering an elite monster in a Zombie Scenario for a chance to instantly kill elite monsters and increase Ritsuka's attack power upon activation.
- The Shadow Blade Add-On effect is applied on this character in Zombie Scenario mode. (Can be stacked with other Add-Ons and the effect increases)
- Pop Star Alin
- After making her escape with the help of the mercenaries, she couldn't risk revealing herself to the world. Even if she chose to go public, she could be marked for elimination by Kronos and the government agencies that work with them. That's why she chose to hide her identity and adopt the new persona of an idol. Idol by day and terrorist by night, she received a reinforcement request from Victor while out with Dominique to destroy another Kronos factory.
- Exclusive Skill: One, Two, Happiness! - Increases the Movement Speed of self and nearby allies within range. Creates a shield for allies and grants invincibility for self for a set duration.
- The Group Tactics Add-On effect is applied on this character in Zombie Scenario mode. (Can be stacked with other Add-Ons and the effect increases)
- A humming sound has been added when using the Psychic Sizer.
[h3]New Transcendence Class Guaranteed Giveaway (3/10 - 4/6)[/h3]Get guaranteed 2 new Transcendence Classes (Agent Ritsuka, Pop Star Alin) based on how many Class Decoders and Premium Class Decoders are used during the event!
Decoder
- Upon Reaching 150 Guaranteed Points
- Upon Reaching 300 Guaranteed Points
Obtainable Items
- Select Agent Ritsuka or Pop Star Alin
- Agent Sunglasses or Pink Crystal
Notice
- 1 Guaranteed Point given each time you use 1 Class Decoder.
- 3 Guaranteed Points given each time you use 1 Class Premium Decoder.
- Upon selecting Agent Ritsuka, automatically get the permanent exclusive costume, Agent Sunglasses.
- Upon selecting Pop Star Alin, automatically get the permanent exclusive costume, Pink Crystal.
- Guaranteed Giveaway rewards can be granted only once per account.
[h3]New Transcendence Class Medal Giveaway (3/10 - Permanent)[/h3]When you own all items in the new Transcendence Classes set, you will receive the Transcendence Class medal.
Condition (Upon Owning All of the Below in Permanent Inventory)
- Agent Ritsuka
- Pop Star Alin
- Agent Sunglasses
- Pink Crystal
Obtainable Items
- [Honor] Pop Star
- A medal given to those who have obtained Agent Ritsuka, Pop Star Alin, Agent Sunglasses, and Pink Crystal.
Notice
- [Honor] Pop Star Medal can be obtained after the 3/10 maintenance without event period limit.
- The medal can be obtained only once per account.
