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[Notice] CSNS ToS, EULA, PP To Be Updated Soon



Dear CSNS Fans,

The Terms of Service & End User License Agreement found in our game's Steam Store page will be updated this coming May 18th, 2022. Please be advised of the change and refer to the updated Terms of Service, End User License Agreement, and Privacy Policy after this update. Thank you always for your love and support for Counter-Strike Nexon: Studio.

- The CSNS Team

[h3]Current ToS & EULA:[/h3]

[Update] Patch Notes: May 4th



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

    Content: Defense Mode Update
    Protect the evolution suppressor from zombie attacks!

    Content: Zombie Mode Update
    From added options to a Zombie Z update, check it out all now!

    Promotion: New Transcendence Weapon Whip Sword Promotion (5/4 - 6/29)
    Check out the new Transcendence melee weapon made of linked sword segments in the form of a whip, increasing the weapon's attack speed and range!

    Event: Class Rotation Group Appearance Event (5/4 - 5/18)
    Private Erica, Drill Instructor Gerard, Leader Soi, and Super Soldier Jennifer are added to the Class Decoder's new [Rotation Group] during the event only!

Check out the Details section below for more information.


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



[h2]New Content[/h2]

[h3]Defense Mode Update[/h3]See [Defense Mode Preview] for more details.

New Zombie Hero Event Mode, Defense Mode, Released (5/4 - 6/2)
  • An event mode where players must protect (Humans) or destroy (Zombies) the Evolution Suppressor that spawns in a random location.
    - Human Victory Criteria: Protect the Evolution Suppressor
    - Zombie Victory Criteria: Destroy the Evolution Suppressor or infect all Humans within the time limit
Zombie Hero Defense Mode Map Added
  • Defense Mode Italy
  • Defense Mode Assault
  • Defense Mode Dust
  • Defense Mode Cantera
  • Defense Mode Falls


[h3]Zombie Mode Update[/h3] Weapon Restrictions - Cooldown Option Added
  • The cooldown time rule from Competitive Match will be added as a weapon restriction option.
    - Selectable Modes: Zombie / Zombie Original / Zombie Mutant / Zombie Hero / Zombie Z / Zombie Evolution
Zombie Z Update
  • Unlock Level Changes
    - Hunter-Killer X-90: 24 → 25
    - Starlight Rolling Shooter: 25 → 23
    - Dual Sword Infernal Hunter: 25 → 24
    - Gear-Bird Cannon Mk. 3: 18 → 20
    - Gear-Bird Cannon Mk. 2: 9 → 11
    - Gear-Bird Cannon Mk. 2: 1 → 3
    - X-TRACKER: 25 → 24)
    - Barrett M95 White Tiger: 33 → 32
    - SCAR OZ-D: 20 → 21
    - Tiamat MK-4: 21 → 22
    - Psychic Sizer: 36 → 37
    - M249 Phoenix: 22 → 21
    - Blue Storm: 38 → 39



[h2]New Events[/h2]

[h3]Login Supplies Event (5/4 - 6/2)[/h3]When you check-in for attendance during the event, you'll get daily and cumulative rewards.

Login Reward by Day
  • Daily Weapons Supply
    - Contents: 4 Transcendence Weapons (1 Day) + 1 Daily Attendance Reward Box
Cumulative Login Reward
  • 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: Dread Nova (10 Days)
Extra Cumulative Rewards Event
  • Each time you receive cumulative rewards, you'll receive a Cumulative Attendance Reward Box.


[h3]Spring Winds Bring Spring Flower Boxes (5/4 - 5/18)[/h3]You can obtain Spring Boxes and Spring Flower Boxes by earning points during the event through completing missions.

Missions and Points Earned
  • Cumulative Login Time: 30 mins / 60 mins / 90 mins - Once Each
    - 1 Point (3 Daily)
  • Cumulative Playtime: 10 mins / 30 mins / 60 mins - Once Each
    - 1 Point (3 Daily)
  • Use a Decoder Once (Regardless of type)
    - 1 Point
  • Proceed with Exploration Once
    - 1 Point
  • Click "Get Login Supplies"
    - 1 Point
  • Use Crafting Once
    - 1 Point
  • Zombie Mode Play: 2 Kills / 6 Assists
    - 1 Point (5 Daily)
  • Play Zombie Scenario Mode on Hard or higher: Clear 1 Session
    - 1 Point (5 Daily)
Total Points and Rewards
  • 5 Points: Spring Box (4 Daily)
  • 15 Points: Spring Flower Box (1 Daily)
Notice
  • Event resets every day at midnight (24:00).
  • You can earn up to 20 points, 4 Spring Boxes, and 1 Spring Flower Box daily per account.
  • All unused Spring and Spring Flower boxes will be removed during maintenance on 5/18 (Wed).
  • Participation will only count in rooms with three or more players (excludes Laboratory on auto and Studio Mode).
  • Relevant Zombie Modes: Zombie Classic / Zombie Mutant / Zombie Hero (Defense Mode included) / Zombie Z / Zombie Evolution
  • Excludes Zombie Scenario Double Gate / Lost City / Survival: Trap / Survival: Groundwater / Pursuit: Chaos maps.
  • At least 5 minutes of playtime is required to complete Zombie Scenario mode missions.
  • All decoders including Point Decoders count towards the Use a Decoder mission.
  • Weapon enhancement (All enhancement levels, success/failure) / part equipping / part combination / weapon paints / item disassembly are included for the Use Crafting mission.
  • The Event Decoder can be used until midnight on the day it is obtained.


[h3]New and Returning Player Welcome Event (5/4 - Permanent)[/h3]Rewards are given to new and returning players upon logging in during the event.

New User Package / Welcome Back Supply Box (Get All Content)
  • Magnum Launcher (15 Days)
  • X-TRACKER (15 Day)
  • Trinity Grenade (15 Day)
  • Infinity Laser Fist (15 Day)
  • Dual Sword Phantom Slayer (15 Day)
  • Dual Beretta Gunslinger (15 Day)
  • Hunter Killer X-90 (15 Days)
  • (Grade 6 Gun Boost / Grade 6 Vampiric Equipped)
  • Hunter Killer X-12 (15 Days)
  • (Grade 6 Gun Boost / Grade 6 Speed Up Equipped)
Notice
  • Each account can receive these items once.
  • New User Package and Welcome Back Supply Boxes will be used as soon as you obtain them.
  • Returning players are those who have not logged in for 30 at least days.


[h3]New and Returning Player Welcome Attendance Event (5/4 - Permanent)[/h3]New and returning players get daily and cumulative rewards by staying logged in for 10 minutes every day during the event.

Cumulative Login Days and Rewards
  • 1 Day: Select One from Point Transcendence Decoder / Point Class Decoder / 500 Mileage
  • 2 Days: Select One from Point Transcendence Decoder x2 / Point Class Decoder x2 / 1,000 Mileage
  • 3 Days: Select One from Point Transcendence Decoder x3 / Point Class Decoder x3 / 1,500 Mileage
  • 4 Days: Select One from Point Transcendence Decoder x4 / Point Class Decoder x4 / 2,000 Mileage
  • 5 Days: Select One from Point Transcendence Decoder x5 / Point Class Decoder x5 / 2,500 Mileage
  • 6 Days: Select One from Point Transcendence Decoder x6 / Point Class Decoder x6 / 3,000 Mileage
  • 7 Days: Get Transcendence Decoder x7 + Point Class Decoder x7 + VVIP Free Pass (2 Day)
Notice
  • Each account can receive these rewards once.
  • Returning players are those who have not logged in for 30 at least days.



[h2]Shop Update[/h2]

[h3]New Transcendence Weapon Whip Sword Promotion (5/4 - 6/29)[/h3]The Whip Sword can drop from Transcendence Premium Decoders and Transcendence Decoders during the event.

Whip Sword (Melee Weapon)
  • A sword made of smaller sword parts linked together in the form of a whip, increasing the weapon's attack speed and range. It has numerous attack combos that connect one attack to another, making it a very versatile weapon for the battlefield.
Whip Sword Drop Rate
  • Transcendence Premium Decoder: 3%
  • Transcendence Decoder: 0.45%


[h3]New Transcendence Weapon Whip Sword Guaranteed Giveaway (5/4 - 6/29)[/h3]Depending on the number of Transcendence Premium Decoders and Transcendence Decoders used during the event, you could receive a Whip Sword (Permanent)!

Reward Thresholds
  • When Reaching 300 Guaranteed Points
Notice
  • 6 Guaranteed Points given each time you use 1 Transcendence Premium Decoder.
  • 1 Guaranteed Point given each time you use 1 Transcendence Decoder.


[h3]Class Rotation Group Appearance Event (5/4 - 5/18)[/h3]Private Erica, Drill Instructor Gerard, Leader Soi, and Super Soldier Jennifer are added to the Class Decoder's new [Rotation Group] during the event!

Notice
  • The Rotation Group will be removed from the possible contents of the decoder once the event ends.
  • The contents of the Rotation Group can change at any time.
  • The Rotation Group is added to Class Decoder only during the event.


[h3]Guaranteed Class Rotation Group Giveaway Event (5/4 - 5/18)[/h3]Select a guaranteed Class from the [Rotation Group] based on Class Decoder usage during the event!

Conditions and Rewards
  • Each time you reach 150 Guaranteed Points
  • Select one from Private Erica / Drill Instructor Gerard / Leader Soi / Super Soldier Jennifer
Notice
  • 1 Guaranteed Point given each time you use 1 Class Decoder.
  • The above classes don't receive exclusive costumes when drawn with a decoder.



[h2]Other Changes[/h2]
  • Shop Changes
    - Exploration Success Rate Up item (+20%) added to Shop
  • Mileage Shop Changes
    - Lucky Gunslinger (7 Days 500 Mileage / 30 Days 1,500 Mileage) added to Shop - Lucky Gunslinger not sold from the Shop
  • Added a function to block whispers at all times
    - Whisper blocking function for all users (added as an option at the bottom of the ban list).
  • Fixed so that invitation message is not sent when in family membership status.
  • Added preview function before using waiting room mark
    - Equip preview available in Lobby Mark item description tooltip
  • Improved visibility of achievement/mileage shop icons
    - Added an icon image to the part that was only exposed as text in the store
  • Achievement color change of 1500 points
    - Reflected opinions that the color is dark and difficult to see
  • Additional work on frame improvement
    - Added tooltip when no option is active
    - Fixed the problem that the color of the studio block was red
    - Implemented the r_detailtextures console function (representation of material details) to work
    - Fixed the problem that the color effect (red) of the zombie scenario destruction target was not applied
    - Fixed the issue that the screen turns black
    - Fixed some weapon scroll texture effect issues
    - Improved the cause of intermittent crashes after frame improvement

[Update] Zombie Hero: Defense Mode Update

[Notice] Studio #Mine Theme Contest: Player Vote Announcement



Greetings Survivors!

In the March 10th Patch Notes, 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: 5/4 - 5/25 (All voting participants will receive 1,000 Mileage)
  • Winner Announcement & Reward Distribution Date: 6/2

Thank you always for your love and support for CSNS.

- The CSNS Team

[Notice] Decoder Rates: May 4th



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]5/4 Decoder Item Rates[/h2]

Transcendence Premium Decoder




Transcendence Decoder




Class Decoder




Unique Premium Decoder




Unique Decoder




Point Transcendence Decoder




Point Class Decoder