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[Update] Patch Notes: January 26th



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

    Content: Competitive Match (Beta) Update
    Competitive Matches have been updated! Check it out!

    Content: Zombie Mode Update
    Changes ranging from unlock levels to mutations! Check it out now!

    Content: Mission Chain System Guide Renewal
    The Mission Chain System Guide has been renewed! Check it out now!

    Promotion: New Epic Weapon Promotion (1/26 - 3/10)
    Get the Quantum Horizon, a piece of sealed super tech that has been unearthed and weaponized with quantum technology!

Check out the Details section below for more information.


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[h2]New Content[/h2]

[h3]Competitive Match (Beta) Update[/h3] Preview of Competitive Match Changes

New Competitive Match Map - Freighter
  • Available for play in various modes including Zombie mode (+ Competitive Match), Team Deathmatch, All-Star and more!


[h3]Zombie Mode Update[/h3] Unlock Level Changes
  • Weapons: Previous Unlock Level → New Unlock Level
    - Warhammer Storm Giant: 18 → 26
    - Warhammer Blood Lord: 12 → 18
    - Psychic Harmonium: 33 → 32
    - Gear-Bird Cannon Mk. 1: 1 → 2
    - Gear-Bird Cannon Mk. 2: 7 → 9
    - Gear-Bird Cannon Mk. 3: 14 → 18
    - Grand Bird Cannon: 21 →27
    - Red Dragon Cannon: 19 → 17
    - SG552 Cerberus: 20 → 18
    - Gold Transcendence Red Dragon Cannon: 20 → 19
    - Tomahawk Xmas Edition: 1 -> 3
Mutation Changes
  • Mutation / Changes
    - Double Jump: Changed to a zombie exclusive mutation.
    - Bomb Enhancement: Decreased Knockback per round. (+1.5% per round → +1%)
    - Glass Cannon: Decreased damage taken (155% → 110%)
    - Explosive Reaction: Increased damage required for bomb creation (Base 4,000, -50 per round → Base 5,000, +100 per round)
    - Icarus: Increased cooldown (2 sec → 3 sec)
    - Zombie Bomb Giveaway: Decreased bomb giveaway intervals (Zombie Bomb Giveaway time: 20 sec → 25 sec, Zombie Shock Bomb decrease rate per round: -0.8 sec → -0.5 sec)
    - Contact Infection: Increased damage interval (0.4 sec→ 0.7 sec)


[h3]Mission Chain System Guide Renewal[/h3] Changes
  • Guide Updated
    - Inventory - Total sets changed from 6 to 9
    - Competitive Match Settings and Cost Related Content Added
    - How to identify "Developer Map" added for "Play a Developer Map 1 time" under the Mission tab.
    - Family Update Content Information Added (Family Storage / Family Member Activity and Chat Notifications / Login Rate)
  • Player Settlement Support Box Contents Added to Final Reward
Notice
  • Players who have completed missions in the past can progress in the event again with updated content to earn rewards once the Mission Chain period is over.



[h2]New Events[/h2]

[h3]Bonus Disassembly Event (1/26 - 1/30)[/h3]Use the Bonus Disassembly System during the event to disassemble your weapons, and you might even get a few fully disassembled!

Event Dates and Criteria
  • Both Weekdays and Weekends 13:00 – 17:00 CET
  • Minimum Participation Mileage: 5,000
Added New Items for Disassembly
  • Laevateinn
  • Mecha Dino MK-4
  • Mecha Dino MK-3
  • Mecha Dino MK-2
  • Mecha Dino MK-1
  • SKULL-T9
  • Quantum Horizon
  • Psychic Sizer
Special Bonus Event
  • To celebrate the release of new Epic Weapons, we increased the chance to win Epic Weapons to be 2 times that for Transcendence Weapons during the event!


[h3]New Year Lucky Pouch Login Event (1/26– 2/9)[/h3] 30 min Playtime Cumulative Rewards
  • 1 Day: Class Decoder x3
  • 3 Days: Class Decoder x7
  • 5 Days: Unique Decoder x3
  • 7 Days: Unique Premium Decoder x3
  • 9 Days: Zombie Scenario Add-On Box x13
  • 11 Days: Event Decoder x10
  • 13 Days: Grade 5 Parts Reward Box x5 + 200 Weapon Enhancement EXP x1
Notice
  • Playtime can only be accumulated in rooms of four or more players. (Including Studio Mode)


[h3]New Year Hot Time Reward Boost Event (1/26– 2/9)[/h3]Earn additional rewards by playing certain modes during Hot Times during the event every day.

Hot Time
  • SEA: 9PM – 6AM
  • NA/SA: 9AM – 6PM
  • EU/RU/TR: 5PM – 2AM
Content / Rewards
  • Zombie Classic/Mutant/Hero/Evolution/Z Mode EXP: +50%
  • Golden Zombie Spawn Chance for Each Difficulty in Zombie Scenario: +20%
Notice
  • You can participate only in rooms with 4 or more players


[h3]New Year Celebration Weapon Paint Giveaway (1/26 - 2/9)[/h3]Accumulate points earned by meeting conditions during the event to receive rewards.

Conditions
  • Earn 20 points for every 10 minutes of playtime. (Up to 120 Points Daily)
Accumulated Points / Available Reward
  • 10 Points: Magnum Shooter (15 Days)
  • 100 Points: Unique Decoder x3
  • 200 Points: Unique Premium Decoder x3
  • 300 Points: CSO22 New Year Weapon Paint x1 + MG3 (Permanent)
  • 400 Points: Zombie Scenario Add-On Selection Box x1
  • 500 Points: 100 Weapon Enhancement EXP x10
  • 600 Points: CSO22 New Year Weapon Paint x1 + Thunderbolt (Permanent)
  • 700 Points: Class Decoder x3
  • 800 Points: Event Decoder x3
  • 900 Points: CSO22 New Year Weapon Paint x1 + Black Dragon Cannon (Permanent)
  • 1000 Points: Grade 4 Parts Reward Box x10
  • 1100 Points: Event Decoder x5
  • 1200 Points: Grade 5 Parts Reward Box x5
  • 1300 Points: CSO New Year Weapon Paint x1 + M3 Black Dragon (Permanent)
  • 1400 Points and Every 100 Points Afterwards: Grade 5 Parts Reward Box x5 + 200 Weapon Enhancement EXP Coupon x1
Notice
  • Each reward is limited to once per account.
  • Participation will only count in rooms with four or more players (excluding Studio Mode).


[h3]2 New Year's Weapon Paint Eligible Zombie Z Weapon Temporary Unlock Level Adjustment Event (1/26 - 2/9)
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The unlock levels of the 2 weapons below in Zombie Z that are eligible to receive weapon paints during the event have been decreased.

Weapon / Previous Unlock Level / Current Unlock Level
  • Thunderbolt: 3 → 1
  • Black Dragon Cannon: 12 → 6
Notice
  • The unlock level will be decreased temporarily, and will return to the default after maintenance on 2/9 once the event is over.


[h3]Free Daily Rewards Event (1/26 – 2/23)[/h3] Daily Rewards
  • Daily Weapons Supply
    - Contents: 4 Transcendence Weapons (1 Day) + 1 Daily Attendance Reward Box
Cumulative Rewards
  • 3 Days: Infinity Laser Fist (15 Days)
  • 9 Days: Magnum Launcher (15 Days)
  • 15 Days: X-Tracker (15 Days)
  • 20 Days: Trinity Grenade (15 Days)
Extra Cumulative Rewards Event
  • Each time you receive cumulative rewards, you'll receive a Cumulative Attendance Reward Box.


[h3]New and Returning Player Welcome Attendance Event (1/26 - 3/10)[/h3]New and returning players get daily cumulative rewards by staying logged in for 10 minutes every day during the event.

Conditions / Rewards
  • Given Immediately: New User Package/Welcome Back Supply Box x1

  • Daily Reward: 500 Mileage
Login Days / Reward
  • Cumulative Day 1: Sonya Lycanthrope Pass (7 Days)
  • Cumulative Day 2: Zombie Scenario Add-On Rate Box x5 + Grade 3 Parts Reward Box x3
  • Cumulative Day 3: VIP Free Pass (3 Days) + 500 Mileage
  • Cumulative Day 4: Exploration Success Rate-Up x1 + Grade 4 Parts Reward Box x3
  • Cumulative Day 5: VVIP Free Pass (1 Day) + 500 Mileage
  • Cumulative Day 6: Exploration Success Rate-Up x1 + Grade 5 Parts Reward Box x3
  • Cumulative Day 7: Unique Weapon Selection Box x1 + 500 Mileage
  • Cumulative Day 8: VIP Free Pass (3 Days) + Zombie Scenario Add-On Rate Box x5
  • Cumulative Day 9: 100 Weapon Enhancement EXP Coupon x2 + 500 Mileage
  • Cumulative Day 10: Exploration Success Rate-Up x1 + Grade 4 Parts Reward Box x3
  • Cumulative Day 11: VVIP Free Pass (1 Day) + 100 Weapon Enhancement EXP Coupon x2 + 500 Mileage
  • Cumulative Day 12: Exploration Success Rate-Up x1 + Zombie Scenario Add-On Rate Box x5
  • Cumulative Day 13: 100 Weapon Enhancement EXP Coupon x2 + 500 Mileage
  • Cumulative Day 14: CSO Operative Selection Box x1 + Grade 5 Parts Reward Box x10
Notice
  • New User Package and Welcome Back Supply Boxes will be used as soon as you obtain them.


[h3]2022 Character Collection Event (1/26 - 3/10)[/h3]When you collect the characters 2, 0, 2, and 2 during the event, you will receive 1 Black Tiger's s Gift Box. When you collect the characters E, P, I, and C during the event, you will receive the new Epic, the Quantum Horizon (Permanent).

2022 Collection Missions
  • Character / Requirement
    - 2: Collect 30 Energy of Strength
    - 0: First login during the event
    - 2: Reach 10 days of 30 total minutes of login time during the event
    - 2: Reach 400 minutes of playtime
  • Black Tiger's Gift Box

    - Contents: Power Up Part - Grade 5 x5, Black Tiger Tattoo (Permanent), Zombie Damage Meter (7 Days), Barrett M95 White Tiger (7 Days), Spell Lance Scarlet Rose (7 Days), Lightning Fury (7 Days), Quantum Horizon (1 Day)
Zombie Damage Meter

- Description: An item that displays the user's and rank 1 - 3 players' damage and rankings. You can turn it on/off with the

[Update] Competitive Match(Beta) Changes

[Notice] Decoder Rates: January 26th



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]1/26 Decoder Item Rates[/h2]

Epic Decoder




Class Decoder




Transcendence Decoder




Unique Premium Decoder




Unique Decoder




Point Transcendence Decoder




Point Class Decoder

[Winner Announcement] Studio Jungle Theme Contest



Original Event Post: https://bit.ly/3FXsNNH


Dear CSNS Fans,

Thank you for voting for the Studio Jungle Theme Contest (11/3 - 1/26)! Your voices have spoken, and the winners have been chosen! Below is the final list of the Contest:

Placement: IGN - Map Name
[h2]1st: StaiRs - [Zombie Escape] Mysterious Hill #Jungle[/h2]
[h3]2nd: c2a5title - [Zombie Escape] Ancient Forest #Jungle[/h3]
3rd: Demomangaming - Waldschrein #Jungle
4th: c2a5title - Jungle Edge #Jungle
5th: K4RIN4 - The Aztec #Jungle
6t: Abdurrahmani - Lost In The #Jungle (Zombie Scenario)
7th: TukangKetoprak - [Play mode coop] Bona Fide Escape #Jungle
8th: Ariel2020 - GASPOL #JUNGLE
9th: USERMANE - AztecCTF#Jungle
10th: AHuMELLlHuK - Last Light 2 #Jungle
11th: lunaglunag - Recreation #Jungle
12th: AHuMELLlHuK - Capture The Flag #Jungle
13th: TukangKetoprak - [Bot TDM] Jebakan #Jungle
14th: MaxsterX - [OSS3] Lab Ruins #Jungle
15th: lunaglunag - Recreation - Basic Mode #Jungle
16th: TukangKetoprak - [Bot TDM] Lari #Jungle
17th: Brain4thelunch - Jungle Town #Jungle
18th: NOTURNOO - #Jungle Florest Escape
19th: ShanaChan25 - Operation: Lost Relic de_scenario_tribal #Jungle
20th: FurrYGoD - Wallowdale Forest #Jungle

Our thanks to the winners for their wonderful submissions! And thank you for the previous participation and votes our fans gave to this contest! Participation awards, voting rewards, and prizes will be distributed during the next maintenance and stay tuned for more future contests!

- The CSNS Team

[Complete] Regular Maintenance: January 26th



2022-01-26 8:30 A.M. CET Update:
  • The regular maintenance for January 26th has been completed. Thank you for your patience throughout and we hope you enjoy the new contents and events! :)
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Attention Survivors,

We're going to perform a regular maintenance this Wednesday, January 26th, 2022, at 3:00 A.M. CET. All servers during this period will be unavailable and we are anticipating the maintenance to conclude at around 10:00 A.M. CET. Please refer below for more details on the maintenance.


Time Frame
  • Wednesday, January 26th, 2022
  • SEA (UTC+7): 9:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
  • CET: 3:00 A.M. – 10:00 A.M.
  • ET: 25th, 10:00 P.M. – 26th, 5:00 A.M.
  • PT: 25th, 7:00 P.M. – 26th, 2:00 A.M.

    Note: Please note that the estimated length of time for each maintenance is subject to change without notification.
Maintenance Details
  • Server Upkeep
  • New Contents & Events


Thank you for your understanding and support in advance.

The CSN:S Team