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[Update] Season 17: Egypt

[Notice] Decoder Rates: October 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]10/4 Decoder Item Rates[/h2]

Epic Decoder




Transcendence Premium Decoder




Transcendence Decoder




Unique Premium Decoder




Unique Decoder




Class Decoder




Point Transcendence Decoder




Point Class Decoder

[Complete] Regular Maintenance: October 4th




2023-10-04 08:00 A.M. CEST Update:
The regular maintenance for October 4th has been completed. Thank you for your patience throughout.
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Attention Survivors,

We're going to perform a regular maintenance this Wednesday, October 4th, 2023, at 4:00 A.M. CEST. All servers during this period will be unavailable and we are anticipating the maintenance to conclude at around 08:00 A.M. CEST. Please refer below for more details on the maintenance.

Time Frame
  • Wednesday, October 4th, 2023
  • SEA (UTC+7): 9:00 A.M. – 1:30 P.M.
  • CEST: 4:00 A.M. – 08:30 A.M.
  • ET: 3rd, 10:00 P.M. – 4th, 2:30 A.M.
  • PT: 3rd, 7:00 P.M. – 4th, 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

[Event] CSN:S 9th Anniversary Celebration Event



Greetings Survivors!
CSN:S is now in its 9th year of service.                 
To show you our deep gratitude, we have prepared a variety of events and special discounts.


[h3]Event 1: CSN:S 9th Anniversary Celebration In-game Event[/h3]

An opportunity to earn Event Decoders, Special Weapons, and Transcendence Decoders!
Play the game and receive plenty of rewards!
Please check the patch notes for more details.


[h3]Event 2: CSN:S 9th Anniversary Celebration Medal Giveaway[/h3]

We have prepared a special medal just for you.
Log in to the game to get your medal!


[h3]Event 3: CSN:S 9th Anniversary Celebration Anniversary Box Sale[/h3]

Don't miss out on your chance to obtain Transcendence Enhanced Weapons, the new unique weapon, Ignite, and Special Item Epic Weapons at discounted prices!


[h3]Event 4: CSN:S 9th Anniversary Celebration Player Content Event[/h3]
Be sure to upload your fan art and any videos related to the 9 years you've spent with CSN:S!
We will be running a raffle to give out lots of great rewards, like Steam gift cards, Transcendence Decoders, and more!
Please check the 9th Anniversary Celebration Player Content Event post for more details.

[Update] Patch Notes: September 20th



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

    Back-to-School Name Stickers Event! (09/20 - 10/4)New semester has begun! Collect Name Stickers to obtain items like the Shy Light Zombie Nameplate and the Transcendence Decoder!

    Two New Parts Celebration Event (9/20 - 10/4)To celebrate the release of 'Bomb Boost' and 'Bomb Self-Shield', we've made it so you can get rewards simply by playing the game!

    CSN:S 9th Anniversary Event (09/20 - 10/4)It's the 9th Anniversary of CSN:S! Join the event and claim your rewards!

    CSN:S 9th Anniversary Box Sale (09/20 - 10/4)Come celebrate the 9th Anniversary of CSN:S with a special promotion!


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[h2]Update Information[/h2]

[h3]Zombie New Scenario 8-4 Map[/h3]

Survival: Isolation
Survivors of the Aegis Institute received intel that Super Soldiers and Kronos were meeting up and decided they must surprise them with an ambush. Instead, after arriving at the rendezvous point, the team gets surrounded by a horde of enemies.

[h3]New Part Information[/h3]
  • Bomb Boost Part - Grades 1 - 6
    • Type: Part
    • Content: A part that can be equipped on the bomb to enhance its performance.
    • In Zombie Mode, a set percentage of the bomb's attack power will be increased, depending on the grade of the part.
    • In Zombie Scenario, a set percentage of the bomb's attack power will be increased, depending on the grade of the part.
    • Bombs that can be equipped with parts have a Parts Emblem before the bomb's name.


  • Bomb Self-Shield Part - Grades 1 - 6
    • Type: Part
    • Content: A part that can be equipped on the bomb to enhance its performance.
    • - In Zombie Mode, reduces the maximum set amount of damage done to self from equipped bombs, depending on the grade of the part (based on 100 Armor).
    • - In Zombie Scenario, reduces the maximum set amount of damage done to self from equipped bombs depending on the grade of the part (based on 100 Armor).
    • Bombs that can be equipped with parts have a Parts Emblem before the bomb's name.



[h2]Event Information[/h2]

[h3]Back-to-School Name Stickers Event! (09/20- 10/4)[/h3]
New semester has begun! Collect Name Stickers to obtain items like the Shy Light Zombie Nameplate and the Transcendence Decoder!

  • Event Requirements / How to Participate
    • (Any mode) Get 1 Name Sticker for every 20 / 40 minutes of play time. (Up to 2 a day)
    • Score 100 kills and clear the new Zombie Scenario map, Survival: Isolation, on Hard or higher difficulty to earn 3 Name Stickers (up to a maximum of 3 during the event).
  • Cumulative Rewards:
    • x2: Rare Decoder x5 + Zombie Scenario Add-On Rate Box x5
    • x4: Unique Decoder + Grade 3 Parts Reward Box x10
    • x6: Unique Decoder x2 + 50 Weapon Enhancement EXP Coupon x3
    • x8: Unique Decoder x5
    • x10: 10,000 Mileage Coupon + 50 Weapon Enhancement EXP Coupon x5
    • x12: Event Decoder x4 + Class Decoder
    • x14: Shy Light Zombie Nameplate (300 Days) + 100 Weapon Enhancement EXP Coupon x4
    • x16: Class Decoder x3 + 50 Weapon Enhancement EXP Coupon x5
    • x18: 10,000 Mileage Coupon + 100 Weapon Enhancement EXP Coupon x5
    • x20: Event Decoder x6
    • x22: Class Decoder x6
    • x24: Transcendence Decoder x7
    • x26: Season Badge x100
  • Notice
    • Pileup reward is limited to once per account.
    • Participation will only count in rooms with three or more players (including Studio Mode).
    • At least 5 minutes of playtime are required to complete Zombie Scenario mode missions.
    • Excludes auto hunt kills regardless of mode.
    • Playtime missions can be completed in all modes.
    • All Name Stickers will be removed during maintenance on 10/4.
    • If you have obtained all Season Badges and cannot earn more, you will receive a Black Market Badge instead.
    • The Event Decoder can be used until midnight on the day it is obtained.



[h3]Two New Parts Celebration Event (09/20- 10/4)[/h3]
To celebrate the release of 'Bomb Boost' and 'Bomb Self-Shield', we've made it so you can get rewards simply by playing the game!
  • Conditions / Rewards
    • Reach 5 minutes of playtime to obtain one of each Grade 3 Part from the total of 18 available.
  • Notice
    • Rewards are limited to one per account.
    • Participation will only count in rooms with three or more players (including Studio Mode).



[h3]Bonus Disassembly Event (09/20- 10/4)[/h3]
You can participate in the Bonus Disassembly Event by clicking "Bonus Disassembly" at the bottom of the Lobby. During the event, 10 players can select the weapons they want to disassemble, with one lucky player receiving extra mileage. Participants can get 500 mileage for each weapon they disassemble.
  • Details
    • Weekdays and Weekends - 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM CEST
    • Minimum Participation Mileage: 5,000
    • Some items will be adjusted based on the weapon's rarity.
    • Table ranks are in the order of highest value first.
    • Weapon criteria are determined the day the Bonus Disassembly Event starts. If the weapon's rank changes, its value in the Bonus Disassembly Event will be updated.
    • New items for disassembly: Gravity Repulsor, M3 Azhi Dahaka, DESERT MG3, DESERT M2, DESERT SPAS-12, DESERT HAMMER, DESERT WA2000, DESERT M95, DESERT Dual Infinity Final, DESERT M60E4



[h3]CSN:S 9th Anniversary Event (09/20- 10/4)[/h3]
It's the 9th Anniversary of CSN:S! Join the event and claim your rewards!
  • Participation Requirements
    • Log-in: Event Decoder
      Play 10/20/30 minutes a day: 1 Point
  • Point Accumulation Rewards
    • 3 Points: Norinco Type 86S
    • 9 Points: Rare Decoder x10
    • 15 Points: Unique Decoder x8
    • 18 Points: Unique Premium Decoder x5
    • 21 Points: 10,000 Mileage Coupon x3
    • 27 Points: Transcendence Weapon Pass (3 Days)
    • 30 Points: Class Decoder x10
    • 33 Points: Festival Nameplate (Permanent)
    • 36 points: Transcendence Decoder x10
  • Notice
    • Rewards are limited to one per account.
    • You can earn up to 3 points a day.
    • Eligible Zombie Modes: No mode restrictions
    • You can participate in Studio Mode
    • Player Requirement: 3 or more
    • Can participate in Laboratory Mode



[h3]CSN:S 9th Anniversary Medal Giveaway (09/20 - 09/24)[/h3]
Log in to celebrate the CSN:S 9th Anniversary and claim your medal!
  • Participation Requirements
    • Log in during 9/20 - 9/24 to receive your permanent CSN:S 9th Anniversary Celebration Medal
  • Notice
    • Rewards are limited to one per account.



[h3]Good-Bye Season 16 Double-Up Event (09/20- 10/4)[/h3]
Earn double the amount of Season Badges from daily and weekly missions during the event.


[h2]Shop Update[/h2]

[h3]CSN:S 9th Anniversary Box Sale (09/20 - 10/4)[/h3]

Come celebrate the 9th Anniversary of CSN:S with a special promotion!
  • Products On Offer
    • Transcendence Enhanced Weapon
    • Ignite-10
      • The latest release of Aegis Institute, the Ignite can swiftly take on multiple enemies.
      • Ignition Blast: Right-click to detonate immediately, inflicting damage on enemies in front of you and reducing their movement speed for a short time.
      • Probability: 1%
    • Two 9th Anniversary Special Items (Void Avenger / Divine Blaster), Probability of Each: 0.075%
  • Notice
    • Earn 15 mileage just for opening the box!
    • Unused boxes will be automatically opened with their contents awarded during the 10/4 maintenance.



[h3]CSN:S 9th Anniversary Box Discount Sale (09/20 - 10/4)[/h3]
9th Anniversary Celebration Boxes will be discounted up to 90%
  • Discounted Content
    • Anniversary Box x10: 90% Discount
    • Anniversary Box x25: 54% Discount
  • Notice
    • Each discounted product can only be purchased once per account.



[h2]Misc.[/h2]
  1. Fixed an issue in Zombie Scenario: Nexus Space Rift where you could travel across the map in an unexpected way.
  2. Fixed an issue in Zombie Mode where holding the Drakar and then dropping it would remove any mutations obtained by Karma.
  3. Fixed an issue where you would be transported to the waiting room when a creature was destroyed by a Fire Bomb.
  4. Fixed an issue in Zombie Z mode where you could purchase weapons in an unexpected way.
  5. Closed Random Transformation: Truth Uncovered, Random Transformation: End of Madness, and Exciting: Revenge maps.