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[Complete] Regular Maintenance: March 31st



2021-03-31 6:10 A.M. CEST Update:
  • The regular maintenance for March 31st has been completed. Thank you for your patience throughout.
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Attention Survivors,

We're going to perform an regular maintenance this Wednesday at 4:00 A.M. CEST, March 31st, 2021. All servers during this period will be unavailable and we are anticipating the maintenance to conclude at around 7:30 A.M. CEST. Please refer below for more details on the maintenance.


Time Frame
  • Wednesday, March 31st, 2021
  • SEA (UTC+7): 9:00 A.M. – 12:30 P.M.
  • CEST: 4:00 A.M. – 7:30 A.M.
  • ET: 30th, 10:00 P.M. – 1:30 A.M.
  • PT: 30th, 7:00 P.M. – 10:30 P.M.
Note: Please note that the estimated length of time for each maintenance is subject to change without notification.


Maintenance Details
  • Server Upkeep
  • Sales Ending: Epic Decoders



Thank you for your understanding and support in advance.

The CSN:S Team

[Complete] Emergency Maintenance: March 25th



2021-03-25 12:35 P.M. CET Update:
  • The emergency maintenance for March 25th has been completed. Thank you for your patience throughout.
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Attention Survivors,

We apologize for the inconvenience but we are going to perform an emergency maintenance in a couple of minutes for a hotfix. All servers during this period will be unavailable and we will try to bring back the servers online as soon as possible. Please refer to the schedule below for more details and stay tuned for more updates.


Time Frame
  • Thursday, March 25th, 2021
  • SEA (UTC+7): 3:45 P.M. – 6:45 P.M.
  • CET: 9:45 A.M. – 12:45 P.M.
  • ET: 4:45 A.M. – 7:45 A.M.
  • PT: 1:45 A.M. – 4:45 A.M.
Note: Please note that the estimated length of time for each maintenance is subject to change without notification.


Maintenance Details
  • Hot Fix

    Dear Survivors

    Currently there is an issue in which the [Nameplate + Letter ] item is not appearing from the Epic Decoders since 10 A.M. CET yesterday March 24th, 2021.

    Players who used these Epic Decoders during this time will be redistributed as much as the amount used, and an additional 2 Unique Decoders will be distributed to all players of CSNS as a compensation for the ongoing emergency maintenance. (You are able to receive this compensation only if you log in by March 25th, 2021 today, 23:59.59 CET.)

    We apologize for the inconvenience this may have caused, and thank you for your kind patience and understanding throughout.


Thank you for your understanding and support in advance.

The CSN:S Team

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[Update] Patch Notes: March 24th



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

    Content: [Trial] Zombie League Season 4
    Zombie Scenario League Season 1 has been added. Check it out today!

    Content: Zombie Content Information
    Improvements have come to Zombie content! Check it!

    Content: Additional Zombie Scenario Improvements
    Zombie Scenario returns with improvements!

    Promotion: New Weapon Enhancement EXP Coupon Release Sale
    With the release of the new Weapon Enhancement EXP coupons, these coupons will be available on the Mileage Shop!

Check out the Expanded Info section below for details.



Expanded Info


[h2]Content[/h2]

[h3][Trial] Zombie League Season 4[/h3]
  • Period: 3/24 (Wed.) after maintenance - 5/19 (Wed.) before maintenance
  • Zombie Scenario League Season 1 has been added.
  • It has similar progression and league rules to Zombie League.
  • For details, please refer to Help on the League page.


[h3]Zombie Content Update[/h3]Zombie Z Mode Item Unlock Levels Adjusted
  • MG3: 2 -> 1
  • MG3 Gold Edition: 2 -> 1
  • M134 Predator: 2 -> 1
  • K3: 4 -> 1
  • MP5: 3 -> 2
  • MP5 CSOGS Edition: 3 -> 2
  • MP5 Trans-Gear: 4 -> 3
  • Hunter-Killer X-45: 12 -> 5
  • THANATOS-9: 8 -> 6
  • Air Burster: 8 -> 6
  • Dual UZI: 8 -> 6
  • Ripper: 14 -> 10
  • Gaebolg: 14 -> 10
  • BOUNCER: 13 -> 12
  • Hunter Killer X-15: 13 -> 12
  • Magnum Drill: 18 -> 14
  • Hunter-Killer X-7: 20 -> 16
  • Python Desperado: 24 -> 22
  • M249 Phoenix: 26 -> 24
Zombie Unlock Level Adjustments
  • Jiangshi Zombie: 4 ->8



[h3]Additional Zombie Scenario Improvements[/h3]Add-On System Convenience Features Added
  • Add-On Usage History: Saves the Add-Ons the player used last, automatically setting them when entering the lobby.
  • Add-On Sorting: In the lobby's Add-On List, Add-Ons you own will be sorted at the top.
  • Auto Equip: The auto equip button has been added to the Add-On equipped UI. When you click the button, Add-Ons you have will be automatically equipped.
  • Quick Start Add-On Equip Support: When you join a Zombie Scenario game that's already in progress with Quick Start, a window will open that lets you equip Add-Ons.
  • Add-On history saves the last Add-Ons you used, but not edits you made in the lobby.
  • Add-On history can only equip Add-Ons that you currently own. If you run out of a certain Add-On, it will remain empty when equipped in this way.
  • Auto Equip will unequip any currently equipped Add-Ons, then randomly select Add-Ons you own and equip them according to their max equippable number.
  • Auto Equip can only be used while you are not in Ready state.
Add-On Balance Changes
  • Reinforced Attack - Base damage: 150 → 120
  • Explosive Ammo - Base damage: 100 → 80 and explosion radius: 2 → 1.7
  • Survival Instincts - Stack cooldown: 10 sec → 15 sec and max stacks: 60 → 20
  • Free Market - Damage increase rate: 50% → 60%
  • Ammo Reserves - Ammo creation rate: 4% → 5%
  • Thorns - Cooldown: 2 → 3 and Base damage: 200 → 300
  • Trap - Activation rate: 20% → 25%
  • Heavy Steps - Movement Speed reduction: 20 → 10 and damage reduction: 15% → 10%
  • Giant's Feet - Required movement distance: 12 → 9 and base damage: 180 → 250
Elite Monster Balance Changes
  • Slightly reduced stats of elite monsters on Inferno difficulty.
  • Enhancement Effect Balance Changes
    - Increased the cooldown for Teleport.
    - Reduced the cooldown for Fire Wall.
    - Reduced the duration of Invincibility.
    - Reduced the HP recovery from Regeneration.
    - Reduced the cooldown for Blackhole.
Medal Updates
  • [Honor] Security System
  • Type: Medal
  • Description: Can be earned by defeating the boss "security system" 100 times in Zombie Scenario - Pursuit: Missed Connections (on Normal or higher difficulty)
Notice:
  • The higher the difficulty, the greater the number of Add-Ons you will get from defeating elite monsters.
  • Increased the chance for the Golden Zombie to appear. The higher the difficulty, the greater the chance increases.



[h3]Epic Weapon Collection Medal Distribution[/h3]Celebrating the release of the Divine Blaster, we're giving out a special collection medal after the maintenance on 3/24 (Wed.) to players who own all 12 permanent Happy New Year Weapons!

Eligible Weapons (Must Be Permanent)
  • 2010: Crossbow
  • 2011: Volcano
  • 2012: Black Dragon Cannon
  • 2013: Ripper
  • 2014: Gaebolg
  • 2015: Guillotine
  • 2016: Magnum Drill
  • 2017: Red Dragon Cannon
  • 2018: Magnum Launcher
  • 2019: Gungnir
  • 2020: Heaven Splitter
  • 2021: Divine Blaster
Special Reward
  • Happy New Year 12th Anniversary Honor Medal
Notice:
  • Each account can receive these items only once.
  • Medals will be distributed after maintenance on Wednesday, March 24th.



[h3][Trial] Zombie League Season 3 Wrap-Up Reward Distribution[/h3]We plan to give league medals to players who maintain Master/Diamond ranks at the time the [Trial] Zombie League Season 3 ends.

Medals Available:
  • Master League: Awarded upon ending the [Trial] Zombie League Season 3 in Master Rank.
  • Diamond League: Awarded upon ending [Trial] Zombie League Season 3 in Diamond Rank.



[h3]Unlocking of +5 for 4 Enhancement Weapons[/h3]Unlocked +5 for the following weapons!
  • Rail Cannon (Shotgun)
  • Hunter-Killer X-45 (Pistol)
  • Brick Piece S1451 (Sub-Machine Gun)
  • Hunter-Killer X-7 (Machine Gun)




[h2]Events[/h2]

[h3]Free Daily Rewards Event (3/24 - 4/21)[/h3]Join the battle every day to get rewards, get rewards for getting rewards, and get even more event rewards on top of that!

Daily Rewards
  • Daily Weapons Supply
    - Contents: 2 Transcendence Weapons (1 Day) and 1 Daily Attendance Reward Box
Cumulative Rewards
  • 5 Days: M3 Black Dragon (5 Days)
  • 10 Days: M3 Black Dragon (10 Days)
  • 15 Days: Magnum Launcher (5 Days) + Premium Room Host (1 Days)
  • 20 Days: Magnum Launcher (10 Days) + Premium Room Host (2 Days)
  • 25 Days: Gungnir (5 Days) + Premium Room Host (3 Days)
Extra Cumulative Rewards Event
  • Each time you get cumulative rewards (at 5/10/15/20/25 days), you'll receive 1 Cumulative Attendance Reward Box.



[h3]Spring Event (3/24 - 4/7)[/h3]You will receive rewards for reaching playtime and Play Point milestones in Zombie Z/Zombie Evolution/Zombie Hero/Zombie Scenario Modes during the event!

Daily Gameplay Conditions and Rewards
  • Reach 30 minutes of playtime and earn 1 Play Point: 200 mileage
  • Reach 60 minutes of playtime and earn 1 Play Point: 300 mileage
  • Reach 90 minutes of playtime and earn 1 Play Point: Event Decoder x1
Cumulative Rewards
  • Upon reaching a total of 9 Play Points: 1,500 mileage
  • Upon reaching a total of 18 Play Points: Season Badge x100
  • Upon reaching a total of 27 Play Points: Season Badge x100
  • Upon reaching a total of 36 Play Points: Unique Premium Decoder x10 + 20,000 mileage
Notice:
  • Each cumulative reward can only be obtained once per account.
  • You can obtain up to 3 Play Points a day per account.
  • Play Points (PvP): Kill 10 human players or 15 zombie players (excluding bots). Does not count in Studio Mode.
  • Play Points (PvE): Clear 2 sessions in Zombie Scenario Mode on Hard or above difficulty.
  • Does not count in the Zombie Scenario Survival: Double Gate, Survival: Lost City, or Survival: Trap maps.
  • Can only make progress in rooms with 4 or more players.



[h3][Trial] Zombie League Season 4 Event (3/24 - 5/19)[/h3]Zombie League Rewards
  • Master: Zombie League Master Zombification + Lightning Fury (15 Days) + Kalael (15 Days) + Medea (15 Days)
  • Diamond: Zombie League Diamond Spray + Psychic Harmonium (15 Days) + Private Erica (15 Days) + Female Student Light Zombie (15 Days)
  • Platinum: Zombie League Nameplate + Holy Sword Divine Order (15 Days) + Nurse Venom Sting (15 Days)
  • Gold: Dual Beretta Gunslinger (15 Days) + Mummy Stamper (15 Days)
  • Silver: VIP Free Pass (15 Days) + Chef Heavy Zombie (15 Days)
  • Bronze: N/A
Zombie Scenario League Rewards
  • Master: Lightning Fury (15 Days) + Titan's Will Add-On x100 + Grade 6 Parts Reward Box x3
  • Diamond: Psychic Harmonium (15 Days) + Weakness Analysis Add-On x75 + Grade 5 Parts Reward Box x5
  • Platinum: Holy Sword Divine Order (15 Days) + Tide Turner Add-On x50 + Grade 4 Parts Reward Box x10
  • Gold: Dual Beretta Gunslinger (15 Days) + Reinforced Attack Add-On x20
  • Silver: VIP Free Pass (15 Days) + Capital Add-On x20
  • Bronze: N/A
Changes from Season 3
  • Added Zombie Scenario League
  • Only differs in the way you get League Points.
  • Added Zombie Scenario League rewards
  • Zombie Scenario exclusive items, not BG or spray.
  • Just like in Zombie League, if you are Bronze rank in Zombie Scenario League, you will still accumulate League Points even when you leave a match.
  • Added abuse penalties
  • Changed so that you cannot earn League Points in private rooms.
Notice:
  • You can check your league status under My Info.
  • You can review score and weapon information for the top 100 players in the Hall of Fame. (Up to top 500 displayed on the leaderboard)
  • League Ranks: Master > Diamond > Platinum > Gold > Silver > Bronze
  • Advance your league rank by getting League Points from playing zombie modes.
  • You can only earn League Points for your first 2 hours of zombie mode play each day.
  • Zombie League Season 3 is a [Trial] season. Its rules, such as its progression period, rewards, etc., may be adjusted in the future.
  • The Season Pass and Zombie League Season are separate systems with different progression periods.
  • Zombie League = Zombie Hero + Zombie Evolution + Zombie Z + Studio Zombie + Zombie (AI)
  • Master Rank is the only rank you must advance through competition.
  • There is no minimum player requirements for earning League Points, but playing with more players grants a higher bonus.
  • You cannot get League Points in private, password-protected rooms.
  • You cannot get League Points if abnormal activity or cheating is detected, such as:
    - Not participating in gameplay, or killing or infecting such players.
    - Abnormal activity as it pertains to Studio devices and map structures.
  • We plan to keep making improvements to the League Points formula. Please keep an eye out for future announcements.



[h3]Random Weapon Zombie Hero Event (3/24 - 4/7)[/h3]During this event, you can play Random Weapon Zombie Hero!

Featured Maps:
  • Italy
  • Assault
  • Dust
Weapon Update
  • Eternity Laser Fist/Miracle Prism Sword/Negev NG-7 Ajax/Spell Lance Scarlet Rose/Divine Blaster/Thunder Force
  • Void Avenger/Infernal Cannon/SCAR OZ-D/Psychic Harmonium/Tiamat MK-4/Bear Buster/Bear Fury Mk. 3




[h2]Shop[/h2]

[h3]New Weapon Enhancement EXP Coupon Release Sale (3/24 - Permanent)[/h3]With the release of the new Weapon Enhancement EXP coupons, these coupons will be available on the Mileage Shop!

Weapon Enhancement EXP Coupon Prices
  • 2,000 Mileage
Enhancement EXP per Each Weapon Enhancement EXP Coupon
  • 100 (Same as a Unique rank weapon)
Notice:
  • Purchase is limited to once a day per account.

[Complete] Regular Maintenance: March 24th



2021-03-24 8:00 A.M. CET Update:
  • The regular maintenance for March 24th has been completed. Thank you for your patience throughout. You may now enjoy the new contents and events!
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Attention Survivors,

A regular game maintenance is scheduled for this Wednesday and will be performed at 3:00 A.M. CET, March 24th, 2021. During this period, all servers will be unavailable, and we anticipate the maintenance to last for approximately 6 hours and 50 minutes, concluding at around 9:50 A.M. CET.


Time Frame
  • Wednesday, March 24th, 2021
  • SEA (UTC+7): 9:00 A.M. – 3:50 P.M.
  • CET: 3:00 A.M. – 9:50 A.M.
  • ET: 23rd, 9:00 P.M. – 24th, 3:50 A.M.
  • PT: 23rd, 6:00 P.M. – 24th, 12:50 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