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[Notice] Regarding Changes to VIP Benefits



Attention Survivors,

This notice is to inform the upcoming changes to the 'Class Pass' offered to Diamond level or higher players.

It has been confirmed that the current Class Pass contains Transcendence Classes that should not be included originally, therefore, will be removed after the April 29th regular maintenance.

We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your kind understanding regarding.

- The CSN:S Team

[Event] Voice of Players Event

Hello, Survivors, who have showered CSNS with unceasing love,

we've prepared a small event to get your feedback and make CSN:S better.

If you'd like to send us your thoughts, such as comments about CSN:S, improvements you want to see, new ideas you have, and so on, we will give you rewards. We plan to compile what you write, and provide responses as best as possible.

We just ask for your understanding that, unfortunately, you can only participate in English.

  • Event Period
    • 4/15 - 4/28 at 11:59 PM (CEST)
  • Questionnaire Link
    • https://forms.gle/x9c93cXibhPpmTFX6
  • Rewards
    • We plan to announce the reward distribution date later, when we issue our responses.
    • We will give 1 Unique Decoder to those who fully participate in the event.
    • We will give one of the following rewards to 50 random participants. (Select the reward you want when taking the survey.)
      • Unique Decoder x25
      • Class Decoder x15
      • Transcendence Decoder x10
      • Gun Boost Part - Grade 6 x3
  • Notice
    • You can only participate in English.
    • You may not receive rewards if you do not provide the correct nickname.
    • Each account can only receive rewards once.
    • You may not receive rewards if your responses do not follow the purpose of the event.
    • If there are too few participants, the number of random winners may be adjusted.

[Update] Patch Notes: April 16th



Here's a rundown of some of the major changes in today's update!

    Content: Exploration System
    We've added the brand-new Exploration system, where your classes bring back items even while you're logged out. Check it out by pressing the "Exploration" button at the bottom of the Lobby screen.

    Event: Old-Time Costume Box Event (4/16 - 4/29)
    You can get an Old-Time Costume Box every time you reach playtime milestones during the event. You can also get additional rewards based on the total number of boxes you get.

    Event: Transcendence Erica and Gerard Release Event (4/16 - 4/29)
    During the event, you can get rewards for playing Zombie Scenario maps where Erica and Gerard appear as NPCs.

    Event: Old-Time Brand Weapon 11 Event (4/16 - 5/13)
    During the event, Brand 11 weapons will be stronger.

    Event: Exploration Slot Expansion Coupon Giveaway (4/16 - 4/29)
    You will receive an Exploration Slot Expansion Coupon (14 Days) when you log in and reach 10 minutes of playtime during the event.

    Shop: Season 5 Transcendence Class Promotion (4/16 - 4/29)
    The new Transcendence Classes, Private Erica and Drill Instructor Gerard, can be obtained from decoders during the promotion. You can get Erica's Beret (Permanent) if you get Private Erica, and you can get Gerard's Peaked Cap (Permanent) if you get Drill Instructor Gerard.


Check out the Expanded Info section below for details.


Expanded Info
Contents
New Content: Exploration System
The Exploration system is a new mode where your classes will bring back items even while you are logged out.
Check it out by pressing the "Exploration" button at the bottom of the Lobby screen.
  • Exploration System Overview
    • You can select and send 3 classes to an exploration area.
    • The exploration success rate changes based on the area, the level, and the exploration levels of the classes.
    • The duration changes based on difficulty. (Easy: 2 hours, Normal: 4 hours, and Hard: 8 hours)
    • You'll receive the base reward when the exploration ends. If you complete the mission, you'll get an additional reward.
    • Please be careful, as the reward will be reset if you do not claim it within 24 hours after completing the exploration.
  • Starting Exploration
    When you press the button in the Lobby, the "Exploration" window will appear. The Exploration window has 3 parts.
    • Exploration Slots: 1 area will be provided by default. You can open up to 2 additional slots by using Exploration Slot Expansion Coupons, for a total of 3 slots.
      • Exploration area information will be updated every day at midnight.
    • Exploration Settings: You can select the difficulty for the currently selected area, and set the 3 classes to dispatch.
      • You must fill all 3 class slots to depart. There are minimum and maximum success rates for each difficulty.
      • When the exploration area changes, there is a chance to get the "Bonus Class" mark. If you send the Bonus Class, the exploration success rate increases.
      • You can change the exploration area randomly by pressing the button on the top left. However, using this option will cost Mileage.
      • To cancel an exploration that is already in progress, select the exploration area and press the X button on the top right. The assigned classes will not need to rest.
    • Classes Owned: You can check the status of the classes you have.
      • Each class has a different exploration level. Temporary classes cannot be used for exploration.
      • Classes that complete an exploration once will need to rest. They cannot go on another exploration that day.
      • Classes on exploration can be used in other game modes without restrictions.
  • Exploration Level Enhancement
    In the Enhance screen, you can raise the exploration level of the classes you own.
    • When enhancing, you can use classes, costumes, and sprays as material.
    • Temporary items can also be used as material. You will receive the same rewards as you would from dismantling the item.


Other Changes
  • Changed Quick Start to recommend the appropriate mode based on player patterns.
  • Added a feature to restrict weapons in Continuous Maps.
  • Added an option to hide the Studio creator.
  • Fixed other minor bugs.



Events
Old-Time Costume Box Event (4/16 - 4/29)
You can get an Old-Time Costume Box every time you reach playtime milestones during the event. You can also get additional rewards based on the total number of boxes you get.
  • How to Get Old-Time Costume Boxes
    • You can obtain 1 Old-Time Costume Box when you reach 11 minutes of playtime in any mode, excluding Studio Mode.
    • You can obtain up to 11 rewards a day. You must be in a room with 4 or more players to make progress.
  • Old-Time Costume Box Pileup Rewards
    You can get additional rewards based on the number of boxes you get.
    • 11: SKULL-11 (Permanent) + Weapon Paint (x1)
    • 55: JANUS-11 (Permanent) + Weapon Paint (x1) and THANATOS-11 (Permanent) + Weapon Paint (x1)
    • 99: TURBULENT-11 (Permanent) + Weapon Paint (x1), CROW-11 (Permanent) + Weapon Paint (x1), and BALROG-XI (Permanent) + Weapon Paint (x1)
  • Old-Time Costume Box Rates
    • Costume x1 (Permanent) - 91.5% (Includes 12 costumes)
      • Cat Fish, Alice Bunny Ears, Dao Mask, Bazzi Mask, Polar Bear Head, Fierce Penguin, Indian Warbonnet, Indian shield, Dinosaur Head, Dinosaur Buddy, Pharaoh Mask, and Mummy Doll
    • Unique Decoder x3 - 2%
    • Class Decoder x3 - 2%
    • Rare Decoder x15 - 4.5%
  • Notice
    • Unused Old-Time Costume Box items will be removed during maintenance on 4/29.


Transcendence Erica and Gerard Release Event (4/16 - 4/29)
During the event, you can get rewards for playing the designated Zombie Scenario maps.
  • Featured Maps
    • Track: Enemy Behind
    • Track: Envy Mask
  • Celebration Event 1
    • When you clear a featured map, you can obtain 2 Old-Time Costume Boxes.
    • Each account can only earn the reward once per map, up to 4 total.

  • Celebration Event 2
    • If you play an event map as Private Erica or Drill Instructor Gerard, you can obtain 3 additional Old-Time Costume Boxes.
    • Each account can only earn the reward once per map, up to 6 total.
  • Notice
    • You can only get the rewards in rooms with difficulty set to Hard 1 or higher, with 4 or more players. You must play at least 5 minutes.
    • Rewards for Celebration Events 1 and 2 are counted separately. If you have a new Transcendence Class equipped, you can participate in both simultaneously. Can obtain up to 10 boxes total.


Zombie Scenario Annihilation Series Opening Celebration Event (4/16 - 4/29)
When you clear a featured map, you can obtain 2 Old-Time Costume Boxes.
  • Featured Maps
    • Annihilation: Nightmare
    • Annihilation: Addiction
    • Annihilation: Illusion
    • Berserk: Scenario Paranoia
    • Annihilation: Oblivion
  • Notice
    • You can only get the rewards in rooms with difficulty set to Hard 1 or higher, with 4 or more players. You must play at least 5 minutes.
    • Rewards for Celebration Events 1 and 2 are counted separately. If you have a new Transcendence Class equipped, you can participate in both simultaneously. Can obtain up to 10 boxes total.


Old-Time Brand Weapon 11 Event (4/16 - 5/13)
During the event, the following weapons will become stronger.
  • Weapons Affected
    • SKULL-11, Balrog-XI, Janus-11, Thanatos-11, CROW-11, Tubulent-11
  • Notice
    • The increased stats are only during the event. They will not be applied in Zombie Z levels.


Exploration Slot Expansion Coupon Giveaway (4/16 - 4/29)
You will receive an Exploration Slot Expansion Coupon (14 Days) when you log in and reach 10 minutes of playtime during the event.
  • Notice
    • Each account can only earn the reward once during the event.


Zombie Z Newbie Event (4/16 - 4/29)
You can earn reward weapons per stage by reaching the requirements of the play missions during the event period.
  • Conditions
    • Mission 1 - Login to the game once during the event period
    • Mission 2 – Score 1 cumulative zombie kills in Zombie Z mode + Login to the game 2 times
    • Mission 3 – Score 5 cumulative zombie kills in Zombie Z mode + Login to the game 5 times
    • Mission 4 – Score 10 cumulative zombie kills in Zombie Z mode + Login to the game 8 times
    • Mission 5 – Score 20 cumulative zombie kills in Zombie Z mode + Login to the game 10 times
  • Rewards
    • Mission 1 - M950 +8, Claymore Mine MDS, Arm Torch, Rail Cannon (Grade 5 Gun Boost + Grade 6 Speed Up), Volcano +6, XM1014 Automatic Shotgun (Grade 5 Gun Boost + Grade 6 Speed Up)
    • Mission 2 – Plasma Gun +6, Vendetta +6
    • Mission 3 - BALROG-XI (Grade 5 Gun Boost + Grade 6 Speed Up), Hunter Killer X-90 (Grade 5 Gun Boost + Grade 6 Rage Down)
    • Mission 4 – BOUNCER, Broad Divine (Grade 5 Gun Boost + Grade 6 Heal Disruptor)
    • Mission 5
      • Select 1 from the 4 following weapons (Permanent): M950 +8, Plasma Gun +6, Vendetta +6, Volcano +6
      • Select 1 from the 7 following weapons (Permanent): Claymore Mine MDS, Arm Torch, BOUNCER, BALROG-XI (Grade 5 Gun Boost + Grade 6 Speed Up), Rail Cannon (Grade 5 Gun Boost + Grade 6 Speed Up), Hunter Killer X-90 (Grade 5 Gun Boost + Grade 6 Rage Down), Broad Divine (Grade 5 Gun Boost + Grade 6 Heal Disruptor)
  • Notes
    • The weapons given as rewards from Missions 1 - 4 will be removed during maintenance on April 29th.
    • You are unable to participate in Studio Mode.
    • Only counts in rooms with four or more players.


1-Day Weapon Giveaway (4/16 - 4/29)
You will receive durational (1 Day) weapons on your first login each day during the event period. (Once per day per account.)
  • Rewards
    • Thunder Ghost Walker
    • Infinity Laser Fist
    • M95 Barrett White Tiger
    • M3 Black Dragon
    • Dual Sword Infernal Hunter
    • Windrider
    • Warhammer Storm Giant +6
    • Magnum Launcher
    • M249 Phoenix
    • M4A1 Dark Knight +9
    • AK-47 Paladin +9


Free Daily Rewards Event (4/16 - 5/13)
The Free Daily Rewards list has been updated.
  • Regular Players
    • Conditions
      • Play the game for more than 10 minutes
    • Rewards
      • Daily Reward: 50 Mileage
      • 1 Day Cumulative Reward: Grade 4 Parts Reward Box (x5)
      • 3 Day Cumulative Reward: Grade 4 Parts Reward Box (x10)
      • 5 Day Cumulative Reward: Grade 4 Parts Reward Box (x15)
      • 7 Day Cumulative Reward: Grade 5 Parts Reward Box (x5)
      • 15 Day Cumulative Reward: Grade 5 Parts Reward Box (x6)
  • New and Returning Players
    • Conditions
      • Survivors who have not logged in for the past 30 days or have logged in for the very first time during the event must reach 10 minutes of play time
    • Rewards
      • Daily Reward: Parts Weapon Selection Box (x1)
      • 3 Day Cumulative Reward: Grade 4 Parts Reward Box (x15)
      • 7 Day Cumulative Reward: Grade 4 Parts Reward Box (x20)
      • 15 Day Cumulative Reward: Grade 4 Parts Reward Box (x25)
      • 20 Day Cumulative Reward: Grade 5 Parts Reward Box (x7)
      • 25 Day Cumulative Reward: Grade 5 Parts Reward Box (x8)



Shop
Season 5 Transcendence Class Promotion (4/16 - 4/29)
The new Transcendence Classes, Private Erica and Drill Instructor Gerard, can be obtained from decoders during the promotion. You can get Erica's Beret (Permanent) if you get Private Erica, and you can get Gerard's Peaked Cap (Permanent) if you get Drill Instructor Gerard.
  • Rates
    • Premium Class Decoder: 2.0%
    • Class Decoder: 0.5%
    • Check the rate details on the official homepage at http://www.csnzombies.com/.
  • Guaranteed Giveaway
    • You can collect points each time you use a decoder. When you collect enough points, you can exchange them for Private Erica or Drill Instructor Gerard.
      • 1 point every time you use 1 Class Decoder
      • 3 points every time you use 1 Premium Class Decoder
      • When you reach 150 points and 300 points, you can choose either Private Erica or Drill Instructor Gerard. Point rewards can only be earned once per account.
  • Notice
    • The contents of the Decoder may change when the promotion ends.
    • Unused Premium Class Decoders will be exchanged for 50 Mileage each during maintenance on 4/29.
    • Class Decoders will not be removed, but Private Erica and Drill Instructor Gerard will no longer appear after the promotion ends.


Season 5 Transcendence Class Medal Giveaway (Permanent from 4/16)
If you own all of the following items, you can obtain the medal. The medal can only be obtained once per account.
  • Medal Given
    • [Honor] Comrade, Can You Hear Me?
  • Items Required
    • Private Erica + Erica's Beret
    • Drill Instructor Gerard + Gerard's Peaked Cap


Shop Changes
  • New Items
    • Exploration Slot Expansion Coupons (7 Days, 14 Days, and 30 Days)
  • Sale Ended
    • Transcendence Premium Decoder
    • Transcendence Decoder x30

[Notice] 4/16 Decoder Rates



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]4/16 Decoder Item Rates[/h2]
Premium Class Decoder




Class Decoder




Transcendent Decoder




Unique Premium Decoder




Unique Decoder

[Notice] New Member to the CSN:S Team!



Attention Survivors,

Some of you may have noticed the [NX] tag in our forums popping up more often. We are happy to announce a new member to our GM team! [NX]ConTraZVII joins us from the SEA region, and brings with him a wealth of game knowledge including experience in Studio and mapmaking.

[h3]New GM: [NX]ConTraZVII[/h3]
Please join us in welcoming him to the team, and be sure to say hello if you see him in game!
Our team members are easy to spot, as they all have the [NX] tag in game and on the forums.

Again, welcome [NX]ConTraZVII!

The CSN:S Team