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[Event] Zombie Hero Rebalance (Beta) Map Tip Sharing

Zombie Hero Rebalance (Beta) Map Tip Sharing Event (7/10 - 7/24)

Greetings from the CSN:S team!
Share your tips for the Rebalance maps and win Steam Gift Cards!

[h3]Discord Guide Event[/h3]
▶ Official Discord [Link]
  • Share a tip on the Rebalance exclusive maps.
  • (You can write whatever you want for format and content: Example - "Things to look out for", "What are the best vantage points of this map?")
  • Post your content in the official Discord's #Rebalance_Walkthrough channel.
  • 50 people who have posted tips will each receive a $10 Steam Gift Card.
  • Notes: You cannot participate multiple times for guide posts.


[h3]Discord Guide Voting Event[/h3]
  • Votes will be counted by using the thumbs-up emoji on player tips.
  • 50 people who participated in voting will receive a $10 Steam Gift Card.


[h3]Guide 1st-3rd Place Reward[/h3]
  • Guide 1st-3rd Place: Transcendence Decoder x30 + Class Decoder x30 (Can also receive raffle reward)


[h3]Event Duration [/h3]
  • Guide Post and Voting: 7/10 - 7/24
  • Winner Announcement and Collecting Contacts: 7/24 – 8/7
  • Sending Rewards: 8/21 (May change depending on schedule)

[Notice] Decoder Rates: July 10th



* 24.07.16 Update

We have identified an error in the decoder rate announcement and have fixed the issue. Additionally, the Pulse Reactor has been deleted from the Transcendence decoder as of July 10th, as announced earlier in the 6/12 patch notes. Please note that there is no change in the in-game experience.

We apologize for any confusion caused.


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]7/10 Decoder Item Rates[/h2]

Drakar Decoder




Premium Class Decoder




Class Decoder




Transcendence Decoder




Unique Premium Decoder




Unique Decoder




Point Transcendence Decoder




Point Class Decoder

[Complete] Regular Maintenance: July 10th

Attention Survivors,

2024-7-10 8:30A.M. CEST Update:
The maintenance for July 10th has been completed. Thank you for your patience throughout.
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We're going to perform a regular maintenance today, July 10th 2024, at 4:00 A.M. CEST. All servers during this period will be unavailable and we are anticipating the maintenance to conclude at around 8:30 A.M. CEST. Please refer below for more details on the maintenance.

Time Frame
  • Wednesday, July 10th, 2024
  • SEA (UTC+7): 9:00 A.M. – 1:30 P.M.
  • CEST: 4:00 A.M. – 8:30 A.M.
  • ET: 9th, 10:00 P.M. – 10th, 02:30 A.M.
  • PT: 9th, 7:00 P.M. – 9th, 11:30 P.M.
  • Note: Please note that the estimated length of time for each maintenance is subject to change without notification.


Maintenance Details
  • New Content & Events.

Thank you for your understanding and support in advance.

- The CSN:S Team

[Complete] Temporary Maintenance: July 2nd



Attention Survivors,

2024-7-2 4:50A.M. CEST Update:
The maintenance for June 26th has been completed. Thank you for your patience throughout.
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We're going to perform a temporary maintenance today starting at 9:00 A.M. CEST, July 2nd, 2024. All servers during this period will be unavailable and we are anticipating the maintenance to conclude at around 11:00 A.M. CEST. Please refer below for more details on the maintenance.

Time Frame
  • Tuesday, July 2nd, 2024
  • SEA (UTC+7): 9:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.
  • CEST: 4:00 A.M. – 7:00A.M.
  • ET: 1st, 10:00 A.M. – 2nd, 1:00 A.M.
  • PT: 1st, 7:00P.M. – 1st, 10:00 P.M
  • Note: Please note that the estimated length of time for each maintenance is subject to change without notification.


Maintenance Details
  • Server stabilization & Restart

Thank you for your understanding and support in advance.

- The CSN:S Team

[Update] Patch Notes: June 26th


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

    Extreme Challenge Event(6/26 - 7/10)Earn CP (CSO Event Coins) by completing missions during the event.

    Try The Counter Exchange CP Event! (6/26 - 7/10)Earn CP (CSO Event Coins) by completing missions during the event.

    Zombie Hero Rebalance (Beta) Exclusive Map Weapon Supply Event (6/26 - 7/10)Weapons based on the day of the week will be available for use in Zombie Hero Rebalance (Beta) exclusive maps during the event period.

    Summer Strike Decoder Released (6/26 - 7/10)Join the Summer Strike Decoder event in celebration of summer! Get Transcendence Weapons and Transcendence Classes!


Check out the following sections for all the details.

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[h2]Update Information[/h2]

[h3]Mode Changes[/h3]
  • Zombie Hero Mode
    • After the 2-week beta period, Zombie Hero Rebalance (Beta) has switched back to the original Zombie Hero mode. An exclusive Zombie Hero RebBeta) map will be released.



[h3]New Map Information[/h3]
  • Beachside Palace
    • Location: Asian Palace
    • Eligible Modes: Zombie (Zombie Classic, Zombie Mutant, Zombie Hero, Zombie Z, Zombie Evolution), Deathmatch (Deathmatch, Team Deathmatch, Deathmatch (AI), Team Deathmatch (AI)), Gun Deathmatch, All-Star, Original, Original (AI)


  • Zombie Hero Rebalance (Beta) Exclusive Map
    • Eligible Mode: Zombie Hero
    • Eligible Maps: 
      • Rebalanced Dust 
      • Rebalanced Assault 
      • Rebalanced Italy



[h2]Event Information[/h2]

[h3]Extreme Challenge Event(6/26 - 7/10)[/h3]
Earn CP (CSO Event Coins) by completing missions during the event.

  • Play Missions
    • Earn 90 CP by reaching 3,000 Kill Points from zombie kills or assists as a human, or infections as a zombie in Zombie Mode (up to 500 CP per day).
    • Earn 90 CP by clearing 150 sessions with 100 Kill Points in Zombie Scenario mode on Hard difficulty or higher (up to 25 sessions per day).
    • Maximum CP Earned: 90 CP
    • How to Earn Kill Points
      • Zombie Kills as a Human: 3 Points (bots excluded)
      • Zombie Assists as a Human: 1 Point (bots excluded)
      • Human Infections as a Zombie: 4 Points (bots excluded)
      • Human Infection Assists as Zombie: 0 Points


  • Consecutive Attendance
    • 3-Day Consecutive Attendance: 10 CP
    • 5-Day Consecutive Attendance: 10 CP
    • 7-Day Consecutive Attendance: 30 CP
    • Maximum CP Earned: 50 CP


  • Details
    • Only one of the play mission rewards can be claimed. (Can earn up to 90 CP)
    • Consecutive Attendance: Failing to check in on consecutive days will reset your progress.
    • You can earn playtime in all modes, including Studio Mode.
    • Besides playtime, in-game missions do not count towards participation in Studio Mode.
    • You can only participate in rooms with 3 or more players.
    • Autohunt kills are excluded regardless of mode.
    • Compatible Zombie Modes: Zombie Classic / Zombie Mutant / Zombie Hero / Zombie Z / Zombie Evolution
    • Excluded Zombie Scenario Maps: Double Gate / Lost City / Survival: Trap / Survival: Groundwater / Pursuit: Chaos
    • You must play for at least 5 minutes to get credit for Zombie Scenario mode missions.



[h3]Try The Counter Exchange CP Event! (6/26 - 7/10)[/h3]
Earn CP (CSO Event Coins) by completing missions during the event.

  • New Items Added
    • Wild Sheriff's Hat: Costs 5 CP/Unlocked at 160 CP/Can be exchanged once
    • Nine-tailed Fox Ears: Costs 5 CP/Unlocked at 160 CP/Can be exchanged once
    • Pirate Hat: Costs 5 CP/Unlocked at 160 CP/Can be exchanged once
    • Wanderer's Veil Hat: Costs 5 CP/Unlocked at 160 CP/Can be exchanged once


  • How to Participate
    • Earn 1 CP for every 15 Kill Points from zombie kills or assists as a human, or infections as a zombie in Zombie Mode (up to 8 CP per day).
    • Clear 1 session after scoring 100 Kill Points in Zombie Scenario mode on Hard or higher: 1 CP (up to 8 CP per day)
    • Every 20 minutes of in-game playtime: 1 CP (up to 2 CP per day)
    • Earn 1 CP when you complete 2 of the following missions (up to 1 CP per day):
      • Click on the Event Missions tab to check your Event Missions.
      • Purchase a Point Transcendence Decoder or a Point Class Decoder from the Shop.
      • Go on an Exploration once.


  • How to Earn Kill Points
    • Zombie Kills as a Human: 3 Points (bots excluded)
    • Zombie Assists as a Human: 1 Point (bots excluded)
    • Human Infections as a Zombie: 4 Points (bots excluded)
    • Human Infection Assists as Zombie: 0 Points


  • Details
    • You can earn up to 10 CP a day.
    • Daily Missions reset every day at midnight.
    • You can earn playtime in all modes, including Studio Mode.
    • Besides playtime, in-game missions do not count towards participation in Studio Mode.
    • You can only participate in rooms with 3 or more players.
    • Autohunt kills are excluded regardless of mode.
    • Compatible Zombie Modes: Zombie Classic / Zombie Mutant / Zombie Hero / Zombie Z / Zombie Evolution
    • Excluded Zombie Scenario Maps: Double Gate / Lost City / Survival: Trap / Survival: Groundwater / Pursuit: Chaos
    • You must play for at least 5 minutes to get credit for Zombie Scenario mode missions.
    • All CP will be removed during maintenance on 7/10.



[h3]Zombie Hero Rebalance (Beta) Exclusive Map Weapon Supply Event (6/26 - 7/10)[/h3]
Weapons based on the day of the week will be available for use in Zombie Hero Rebalance (Beta) exclusive maps during the event period.

  • Available Weapons
    • Primary Weapon: Failnaught/Hyper Gaebolg/Devastator
    • Secondary Weapon: Lightning Fury/Laevateinn/Twin Hawk
    • Melee Weapon: Demolition Hammer/Spell Lance Scarlet Rose/Holy Sword Divine Order
    • Equipment: Hellhound/Satellite Mine/Trinity Grenade


  • Details
    • You'll get one Primary Weapon, Secondary Weapon, Melee Weapon, and Equipment based on probabilities for each.
    • Trial weapons are only available in Zombie Hero (Beta).
    • Regardless of when you receive them, the available weapons will change every day at midnight.



[h2]Shop update[/h2]

[h3]Summer Strike Decoder Released (6/26 - 7/10)[/h3]

Join the Summer Strike Decoder event in celebration of summer! Get Transcendence Weapons and Transcendence Classes!

  • Main Item Rates
    • Hellhound (Permanent) 0.225%
    • Laevateinn (Permanent) 0.225%
    • Roy (Permanent) 0.225%


  • Misc.
    • Please refer to the item rates announcement for details.
    • Each unused Summer Strike Decoder will be replaced with 15 mileage on the day the promotion ends.



[h2]Other Information[/h2]
1. Zombie Hero Rebalance (Beta) Changes
 - Changed the Zombie respawn effect color.
 - Added Zombie Rage Gauge UI flashing feature when evolving into an Enraged Reinforced Host.
 - Fixed the Evolved Reinforced Host Zombie icon error.
 - Fixed an error in which some weapons could inflict knockback/stun to Evolved Reinforced Host while using skills.
2. Fixed an error where equipped costumes were not displaying in Zombie Hero mode.