Counter-Strike Nexon News

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

Event: Laboratory Experience Event (12/14–12/28)Experience the Laboratory Mode, where Douglas Jacob's frightening experiment is taking place, and claim your rewards.

Event: Winter Festival (12/14–12/28)Meet the requirements every day during the event to earn points.

Event: Christmas Celebration Event (12/14 – 12/28)Spend the Christmas with Counter Strike Nexon: Studio! All kinds of gifts are waiting for you.

Event: Advent Calendar Event (12/14 – 12/28)Complete missions every day, and claim your rewards!

Check out the following sections for more information.


 
[h2]New Content[/h2]

[h3]Zombie Z Balance Changes [/h3]

• Zombie Z Level Changes
  
  • Death Eater: 33 → 35
    
  • Dual Sword Phantom Slayer: 30 → 32
    
  • Petrol Boomer: 7 → 13
    
  • Light Zombie: 6 → 12
    
  • Venom Guard: 8 → 7
    
  • Psycho: 10 → 15
    
  • Stamper: 12 → 11

• Zombie Z EXP Changes
  
  • Humans will now earn EXP equal to the amount of HP they take off of the zombies.
    EXP earned by zombies for infecting humans has been reduced early in the round. It will gradually increase during the round.

• Challenge Reward + Changes
  
  • The bonus EXP earned by Kills/Assists made with Random Purchase Weapons has been decreased (Kill 10,000 → 2,500. Assist 1,500 → 500).

[h2]New Events[/h2]

[h3]Laboratory Daily Experience (12/14 - 12/28)[/h3]Experience the Laboratory Mode, where Douglas Jacob's frightening experiment is taking place, and claim your rewards.

• Conditions and Obtainable Items
  
  • Reach 10 minutes of play time as a zombie in Laboratory Mode + use zombie skills 3 times to earn 1 Event Decoder.

• Notice
  • Can participate once per account.
    
  • Auto hunt in Laboratory Mode will not fulfill the requirements.
    
  • The Event Decoder can be used until midnight on the day it is obtained.

[h3]Laboratory Exploration Mission (12/14 - 12/28)[/h3]Explore the depths of Douglas Jacob's laboratory, and earn additional rewards!

• Conditions and Obtainable Items
  
  • Earn 5 points each time you reach 20 minutes of play in a zombie mode (up to 10 points per day).
    
  • Earn 2 points each time you score 2 kills or 6 assists as a human, or infect 2 humans as a zombie (max 30 points per day, excludes bots).
    
  • You can claim 1 Event Reward Box for 10 event points.

• Event Reward Box Content (You will have a chance to get one of the items below.)
  
  • 200 Weapon Enhancement EXP Coupon x1
    
  • Exploration Success Rate-Up +10% x1
    
  • Exploration Success Rate-Up +10% x2
    
  • Exploration Success Rate-Up +10% x3
    
  • Exploration Success Rate-Up +20% x1
    
  • Exploration Success Rate-Up +20% x2
    
  • Exploration Success Rate-Up +20% x3
    
  • Exploration Level Enhancement EXP Coupon x1
    
  • Exploration Level Enhancement EXP Coupon x2
    
  • Exploration Level Enhancement EXP Coupon x3
    
  • 1,000 Mileage
    
  • Class Decoder x1
    
  • Class Decoder x2
    
  • Rare Decoder x1
    
  • Rare Decoder x2
    
  • Unique Decoder x1
    
  • Unique Decoder x2
    
  • Event Decoder x1
    
  • Event Decoder x2

• Notice
  
  • You can obtain up to 40 points a day.
    
  • Participation will only count in rooms with three or more players (excludes Studio Mode).
    
  • Relevant Zombie Modes: Zombie Classic / Zombie Mutant / Zombie Hero / Zombie Z / Zombie Conquest (beta)
    
  • Excludes auto hunt kills regardless of mode.
    
  • All unused Event Reward Boxes will be removed during maintenance on 12/28 (Wed.)

[h3]Laboratory Exploration Collection Mission (12/14 - 12/28)[/h3]Accumulate points by completing missions to claim your rewards.

• Total Points / Reward
  
  • 200 points / Transcendence Decoder x3

• Notice
  
  • Cumulative rewards can only be obtained once per account.

[h3]Event: Winter Festival (12/14–12/28)[/h3]Meet the following requirements every day during the event to earn points.

• How to Participate / Rewards
  
  • Earn 2 points each time you score 2 kills or 6 assists, or infect 2 humans in zombie modes (up to 40 points a day, excludes bots).
    
  • Earn 5 points for clearing 1 session by reaching 100 Kill Points in Zombie Scenario mode on Hard difficulty or higher (up to 40 points a day).
    
  • Earn 1 point each time you reach 10 minutes of in-game play time (up to 5 points a day).
    
  • Earn 1 point each time you obtain a Zombie Mode Supply Box (up to 5 points per account).

• Total Points / Reward
  
  • 45 Points: Rare Decoder x3
    
  • 90 Points: Unique Decoder x2
    
  • 135 Points: Black Neon Weapon Paint x1 + Hunter-Killer X-7 (Permanent)
    
  • 180 Points: Zombie Scenario Add-On Rate Box x5 + 10,000 Mileage Coupon
    
  • 225 Points: Black Neon Weapon Paint x1 + M2 (Permanent) + Zombie Damage Meter (7 Days)
    
  • 270 Points: Exploration Success Rate-Up 10% x5 + Exploration Level Enhancement EXP Coupon x5
    
  • 315 Points: Black Neon Weapon Paint x1 + Gaebolg (Permanent) + Grade 5 Parts Reward Box x5
    
  • 360 Points: Exploration Success Rate-Up +20% x5 + 10,000 Mileage Coupon
    
  • 405 Points: Event Decoder x7 + Neon Nameplate (Permanent)
    
  • 450 Points: Black Neon Weapon Paint x1 + M4A1 Dark Knight (Permanent) + 100 Weapon Enhancement EXP Coupon x5
    
  • 495 Points: Class Decoder x7 + Neon Font (Permanent)
    
  • 540 points / Transcendence Decoder x10

• Notice
  
  • Relevant Zombie Modes: Zombie Classic / Zombie Mutant / Zombie Hero / Zombie Darkness / Zombie Evolution / Zombie Z
    
  • Ineligible Zombie Scenario Maps: Zombie Scenario Double Gate / Lost City / Survival: Trap / Survival: Groundwater / Pursuit: Chaos
    
  • Cannot participate in Studio Mode
    
  • Can participate in Laboratory Mode (excludes auto hunt kills in the Laboratory)
    
  • This event excludes auto hunt kills in all modes
    
  • Minimum Playtime: Zombie Scenario 5 minutes
    
  • Player Requirement: 3
    
  • All points will be removed on the day the event ends (12/28).
    
  • All rewards can be claimed only once per account.

[h3]Zombie Z Unlock Level Temporary Adjustment Event (12/14 - 12/28)[/h3]Out of the weapon paints produced for the 14th Anniversary, the 3 weapons below will have their Zombie Z unlock levels adjusted temporarily.

• Weapons Affected
  
  • Gaebolg: 10 → 8
    
  • Hunter-Killer X-7: 16 → 15
    
  • M4A1 Dark Knight: 19 → 17

• Notice
  
  • Unlock levels will be adjusted temporarily during the event, and these levels will return to normal after the event.

[h3]Christmas Celebration Event 1 (12/14 - 12/28)[/h3]Log in during the event and claim the rewards below!

• Reward
  
  • Christmas Hat Set (30 Days)
    
  • Christmas Spray (30 Days)
    
  • Snowman Mask (30 Days)
    
  • Christmas Stocking (30 Days)
    
  • Santa Light Zombie (30 Days)
    
  • Santa Heavy Zombie (30 Days)

• Notice
  
  • Rewards can only be obtained once per account.

[h3]Christmas Celebration Event 2 (12/14 - 12/28)[/h3]Play the game and claim the rewards below!

• Earn the following rewards upon reaching 10 minutes of play time.
  
  • Christmas Font (30 Days)
    
  • Event Decoder x3

• Notice
  
  • Rewards can only be obtained once per account.
    
  • Participation will only count in rooms with four or more players (includes Studio Mode).

[h3]Christmas Celebration Event 3 (12/14 - 12/28)[/h3]Let's spend Christmas Day on 12/25 together!

• Conditions and Rewards
  
  • Obtain the Lone Combatant Medal for reaching 60 minutes of Log in on 12/25.
    
  • Players who already have the Lone Combatant medal will get the Christmas Commando medal after reaching 60 minutes of play time.
    
  • Players who already have the Christmas Commando medal will get the Social Distancing medal after reaching 60 minutes of play time.
    
  • Players who already have the Social Distancing medal will get the Zero-contact Battalion medal after reaching 60 minutes of play time.
    
  • Players who already have the Zero-contact Battalion medal will get the It's Time! Lv.5 medal after reaching 60 minutes of play time.
    

• Notice
  
  • You can participate only in rooms with 4 or more players
    
  • No mode restrictions

[h3]Advent Calendar Event (12/14 – 12/28)[/h3]Complete the missions every day, and claim your rewards!

• Missions / Rewards
  
  • Mission 1: Click 'Claim Reward' from the Login Supplies window - Receive 1,500 Mileage
    
  • Mission 2: Click the 'Missions' tab (Check Mission) - Receive 5,000 Points
    
  • Mission 3: Purchase Point Decoder from the shop - Get Zombie Scenario Add-On Rate Box x3
    
  • Mission 4: Click "Exploration" at the bottom of the Lobby screen and start the Exploration, to receive Exploration Success Rate-Up +10% x3
    
  • Mission 5: Play Original / Zombie Scenario / Zombie Z / Zombie Classic / Zombie Hero / Zombie Evolution / Zombie Conquest / Hide and Seek mode 1 time - Receive Unique Decoder x2
    
  • Mission 6: Log In on Another Day - Receive Transcendence Decoder + Event Decoder

• Notice
  
  • The rewards for each mission can only be obtained once a day per account.
    
  • Mission 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 can be cleared in any order.
    
  • Mission 1 through 5 must be cleared before clearing Mission 6 to claim its reward.
    
  • You can fulfill Mission 6's conditions without consecutive log-ins.
    
  • Completed missions are reset everyday at midnight.
    
  • You can only do missions 1 through 5 on the last day of the event.

2022-12-14 8:50 A.M. CET Update:

• The temporary maintenance for December 14th has been completed. Thank you for your patience throughout.

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2022-12-14 8:00 A.M. CET Update:

• Due to technical difficulties, we unfortunately need to extend the current maintenance again for 1 more hour. We apologize for the inconvenience this may cause, and will bring the servers up as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience throughout and please stay tuned with our announcements!

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2022-12-14 7:17 A.M. CET Update:

• Due to technical difficulties, we unfortunately need to extend the current maintenance for 30 more minutes. We apologize for the inconvenience this may cause, and will bring the servers up as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience throughout and please stay tuned with our announcements!

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Attention Survivors,

We're going to perform a regular maintenance this Wednesday, December 14th, 2022, at 3:00 A.M. CET. All servers during this period will be unavailable and we are anticipating the maintenance to conclude at around 7:30 A.M. CET. Please refer below for more details on the maintenance.

• Wednesday, December 14th, 2022
  
• SEA (UTC+7): 9:00 A.M. – 1:30 P.M.
  
• CET: 3:00 A.M. – 7:30 A.M.
  
• ET: 13th, 10:00 P.M. – 14th, 2:30 A.M.
  
• PT: 13th, 7:00 P.M. – 11:30 P.M.
  
• Note: Please note that the estimated length of time for each maintenance is subject to change without notification.

• New Content & Events

Thank you for your understanding and support in advance.

- The CSN:S Team

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

• System: New Sky Garden Map Release
  Explore the rooftop garden of Skyscraper.
  
  
• Event: Find the Zombie (11/30–12/14)
  Find the zombie, find plentiful rewards!
  
  
• Promotion: New Transcendence Class Promotion (11/30–12/28)
  Come meet Skadi the ice princess and Nyx the dark elf!
  
  
• Zombie Beginner Weapon Set Release
  A new weapon set for new players!

Check out the following sections for more information.


 
[h2]New Content[/h2]
[h3]New Map Info[/h3]

• Sky Garden
  
  - Location: Skyscraper Rooftop Garden
  - Eligible Modes: Zombie Conquest (beta), Zombie Classic, Zombie Mutant, Zombie Hero, Zombie Z, Zombie Evolution, Team Deathmatch, Team Deathmatch (AI), Deathmatch, Deathmatch (AI), Gun Deathmatch, Zombie, All-Star

[h3]Zombie Conquest (beta) Mode Improvements[/h3]

• Zombie Balance Fix
  - Heavy Zombie: Awakening increases trap movement speed.
  - Aksha: Awakening increases Movement Speed while using a skill.
  - Light Zombie: Awakening increases Movement Speed while using Conceal.
  - Blotter: Awakening increases Zombie Bomb damage.
  - Stamper: Awakening increases Defense.
  
  
• Human/Zombie Awakening gauge charge rate adjusted.
  - Human Base 1 and 2: Increased amount charged over time; decreased amount charged from Zombie Kills.
  - Zombie Base 2 and 3: Increased amount charged over time; increased amount charged from taking damage.

[h3]Game Improvements[/h3]

• Find the Zombie auto-play feature added.
  
• Method: Result window displayed each match.
  
• Animated Spray Improvements
  
• Registration effect added to editing Inventory Weapon/Class/Zombie order.
  
• Zombie Classic Studio Mode capacity expanded to 32 people

[h3]Weapon Enhancement Expansion[/h3]

• Enhancement Weapon +5
  - Crow-7 (Rate of Fire +2, Ammo +3)
  - Skull-6 (DMG +3, Ammo +2)

[h2]New Events[/h2]
[h3]Find the Zombie Event(11/30–12/14)[/h3]You can participate via the Find the Zombie event button at the bottom of the Lobby screen.

• How to Participate
  - Click the Find the Zombie event button at the bottom of the lobby screen.
  - Among a group of 16 characters (12 zombies, 4 humans), find and hit the zombies using particular bullets.
  - Get these bullets from the Find the Zombie Bullet Giveaway
  - Hitting a zombie will increase the reward grade by 1 and allow you to take an additional shot. Hitting a human will decrease the reward grade by 1 and reset the Find the Zombie in progress.
  - The reward grade can be increased up to a High Class Gold Box if you hit enough zombies consecutively, and you can claim the reward at it's current grade by clicking "Surrender."
  - Click "Automatic Fire" to quickly and automatically proceed through one game.
  
  
• What is "Automatic Fire"?
  - Proceed by randomly firing in a game.
  - Must have more than 1 bullet to proceed.
  - If you are in the Claim Reward state, you must claim the reward to use this feature.
  ※Temporary items obtained from the Silver Box last for a fixed duration. Bound weapons obtained from the Gold Box cannot be used for Auction/Disassembly/Family Storage.
  
  
• Reward Boxes
  
  Class 1 - 4 Bronze Box
  (items have set drop rates)

  50 Mileage x1
  100 Mileage x1
  Zombie Scenario Add-On Rate Box x1
  Zombie Damage Meter (7 Days)
  Exploration Success Rate-Up +10% x1
  Exploration Success Rate-Up +20% x1
  Grade 4 Parts Reward Box x1
  50 Weapon Enhancement EXP Coupon x1
  100 Weapon Enhancement EXP Coupon x1
  Random -1 Dehancement Material x1

  Class 1 - 4 Silver Box
  (items have set drop rates)

  Point Class Decoder x1
  Point Transcendence Decoder x1
  Rare Decoder x1
  Grade 5 Parts Reward Box x1
  Pink Heart Shiho (1 Day)
  Black Rose Miho (1 Day)
  Leader Soi (1 Day)
  Super Soldier Jennifer (1 Day)
  Dual Beretta Gunslinger (1 Day)
  Infinity Laser Fist (1 Day)
  Dual Sword Phantom Slayer (1 Day)
  Barrett M95 White Tiger (1 Day)
  200 Weapon Enhancement EXP Coupon x1

  Class 1 - 4 Gold Box
  (items have set drop rates)

  Winchester M1887 +4 (Bound) (Rate of Fire +2/Ammo +2) (5 Days)
  WA2000 +6 (Bound) (Rate of Fire 3/Ammo 3) (5 Days)
  Hunter-Killer X-90 (Mnemonic Weapon Paint) x1
  Hunter Killer X-12 (Permanent) - Grade 6 Gun Boost+ Grade 6 Power Up Equipped
  Hunter Killer X-90 (Permanent) - Grade 6 Gun Boost+ Grade 6 Vampiric Equipped
  Old-Time Series Weapon Paint Selection Box (Select 1) x1
  Blade Frostbreaker +6 (Bound) (5 Days)
  Magnum Shooter (Bound) (5 Days)

  High Class Gold Box
  (Receive All)

  Blade Frostbreaker +0 (Permanent)
  Magnum Shooter (Permanent)
  Blue B-Box (Select 1) x1

Blue B-Box
- Contents (Select 1): BALROG-I BLUE, BALROG-Ⅲ BLUE, BALROG-V BLUE, BALROG-VII BLUE, BALROG-IX BLUE, BALROG-XI BLUE

Old-Time Series Weapon Paint Selection Box
- Contents (Select 1): Old-Time BALROG-XI Weapon Paint, Old-Time CROW-11 Weapon Paint, Old-Time JANUS-11 Weapon Paint, Old-Time THANATOS-11 Weapon Paint, Old-Time TURBULENT-11 Weapon Paint, Old-Time SKULL-11 Weapon Paint

Notice
- Reward grade will be reset upon claiming the current reward by clicking "Surrender."
- The grade can be increased up to a High Class Gold Box, and players can earn better rewards by consecutively hitting zombies.
- Temporary items obtained from the Silver Box last for a fixed duration. Bound weapons obtained from the Gold Box cannot be used for Auction/Disassembly/Family Storage
- If you own both event and purchased bullets, event bullets will be consumed first.
- Click on "Claim Reward" to receive reward items.
- Chance to Find a Zombie: Remaining Zombies / Remaining Slots (Example: If there are 10 zombies left and 14 slots left → 10/14, there is about 71% chance to find a zombie.)
- All unused Old-Time Weapon Paint Selection Boxes will be removed during maintenance on 12/28 (Wed).
- All unused Blue B Boxes will be removed during maintenance on 12/28 (Wed).


[h3]Find the Zombie Bullet Giveaway Event (11/30–12/14)[/h3]Locked and loaded! Before you go find those zombies, you're going to need some bullets! After accumulating 1 hour of daily playtime, earn 30 bullets every 15 minutes.

• Conditions and Obtainable Items
  - Get 15 Find the Zombie bullets every 15 minutes of playtime
  
  
• Notice
  - You can obtain up to 120 bullets a day per account.
  - Participation will only count in rooms with three or more players (includes Studio and Laboratory Modes).
  - All unused Find the Zombie bullets will be removed during maintenance on 12/14 (Wed).

[h3]Find the Zombie Bullet Pileup Event (11/30–12/14)[/h3]Rewards for those who put in the effort and bullets to find the zombie!

• Bullet Total / Rewards
  - 1680 / Transcendence Decoder x5 + Find the Zombie Event Nameplate (300 Days)
  
  
• Notice
  - Cumulative rewards can only be obtained once per account.
  - All unused Find the Zombie bullets will be removed during maintenance on 12/14 (Wed).

[h3]Marksman Training Project! (11/30–12/14)[/h3]Collect empty shells during the event to supply bullets!

• How to Participate / Rewards
  - Earn 2 shells (up to 30 a day, including 1-1 missions) every 2 Kills, 6 Assists, or 2 Human Infections (bots excluded) in Zombie Mode.
  - Earn 5 shells (up to 10 a day) for completing Mission 1 in Zombie Conquest (beta).
  - Earn 5 shells (up to 30 a day) for clearing 1 session by reaching 100 Kill Points in Zombie Scenario mode on Hard difficulty or higher.
  - Earn 1 shell (up to 5 per account) every time you obtain a Zombie Mode Supply Box.
  
  
• Shell Total: Rewards
  - 70 Shells: Zombie Scenario Add-On Rate Box x5 + Rare Decoder x5 + Exploration Success Rate-Up +10% x5
  - 140 Shells: Unique Decoder x3 + 100 Weapon Enhancement EXP Coupon x3
  - 210 Shells: Event Decoder x5
  - 280 Shells: Bullet x300 + Target Practice (Permanent) x1
  - 350 Shells: Class Decoder x7
  - 420 Shells: Transcendence Decoder x5 + Event Decoder x10 + 100 Weapon Enhancement EXP Coupon x10
  - 455 Shells: Bullet x100
  - 490 Shells: Bullet x100
  
  
• Notice
  - You can obtain up to 35 shells a day. The cumulative rewards can only be claimed once per account.
  - Participation will only count in rooms with three or more players (excludes Studio Mode).
  - The event includes Laboratory mode, but excludes auto hunt kills regardless of the mode.
  - Relevant Zombie Modes: Zombie Classic / Zombie Mutant / Zombie Hero / Zombie Z / Zombie Evolution / Zombie Darkness
  - Excludes Zombie Scenario: Survival: Double Gate / Survival: Lost City / Survival: Trap / Survival: Groundwater / Pursuit: Chaos
  - At least 5 minutes of playtime are required to complete Zombie Scenario mode missions.
  - All unused shells will be removed during maintenance on 12/14 (Wed).
  - The Event Decoder can be used until midnight on the day it is obtained.
  

[h3]New and Returning Player Welcome Event (11/30–12/14)[/h3]Welcome, new and returning players!

• How to Participate / Rewards
  - Reach 20 minutes of login time for 1 Event Reward Box (once a day).
  - Earn 1 Event Reward Box every 1 Kill, 3 Assists, or 1 Human Infection (bots excluded) in Zombie Mode (once a day).
  - Clear a Zombie Scenario on Easy or higher difficulty for 1 Event Reward Box (once a day).
  
  
• Notice
  - Only new or returning players (longer than 30 days of inactivity) can participate in this event.
  - You can obtain up to 3 Event Reward Boxes a day.
  - Event resets every day at midnight (00:00).
  - Participation will only count in rooms with three or more players (excludes Studio Mode).
  - The event includes Laboratory mode, but excludes auto hunt kills regardless of the mode.
  - All unused Event Reward Boxes will be removed during maintenance on 12/14 (Wed.)

[h3]Login Supplies Event Guide (11/30–12/27)[/h3]

• Login Reward
  - Daily Weapons Supply
  - Both Dual Sword Phantom Slayer (1 Day) and M3 Black Dragon (1 Day) provided + one of the Transcendence Enhancement or Part equipped Unique weapon (1 Day) randomly provided + all contents of Daily Attendance Reward Box provided
  - Daily Attendance Reward Box: Damage Display (1 Day), Killer Display (1 Day), Penalty and Loss Invalidation x1, Rare Decoder x3
  
  
• Cumulative Rewards
  - 5 Days: X-TRACKER (20 Days) + Cumulative Attendance Reward Box
  - 10 Days: Negev NG7 Ajax (20 Days) + Cumulative Attendance Reward Box
  - 15 Days: Lightning Fury (20 Days) + Cumulative Attendance Reward Box
  - 20 Days: Trinity Grenade (20 Days) + Cumulative Attendance Reward Box
  - 25 Days: Dread Nova (10 Days) + Cumulative Attendance Reward Box
  - Cumulative Attendance Reward Box contents: C4 Countdown Room Host (5 Days), Shorten Respawn Time (5 Days) Lucky Gunslinger (5 Days), Daily Mission Difficulty Change x15, Exploration Slot Expansion Coupon (7 Days)
  
  
• Notice
  - Attendance rewards will be provided directly as rewards instead of the Daily/Cumulative Attendance Reward Box items.
  - Rewards can be claimed immediately after logging in and are available until midnight every day.
  

[h2]Shop Update[/h2]
[h3]New Transcendence Class Promotion (11/30–12/28)[/h3]Two new Transcendence Classes, Skadi and Nyx, are now available in Class Decoders and Premium Class Decoders.

• Skadi
  
  - Background: A princess from another world transported to this world while looking for the frost flower. She was recruited alongside Nyx when they were found by the institute, freezing the first zombie she encountered. She is full of royal pride and is adapting to this world by speaking formally and trying to learn new customs. She is cooperating with the Aegis Institute to return to her original world. Wherever she treads freeze, regardless of the climate.
  - Zombie Scenario Skill: Ice Queen's Grace
  
  • Passive: If engaging in Zombie Scenario with Nyx, critical rate increases (Connection effect applied, cannot be stacked). / Add-On effect is applied by default.
    
  • Active: (Zombie Scenario) Provides special barrier effects to self and nearby allies. / Increases movement speed for the duration of the barrier effects for self and nearby allies.
  
  - Transcendence Class exclusive voices are applied.
  - +10% EXP/Points
  - In Zombie Scenario mode, this character has a higher max level than normal classes.
  - This character adds 1 initial mutation in Zombie Z Mode.
  - This character displays your current damage at the bottom of the screen.
  - Marks enemies at or below 20% HP.
  - This character leaves a unique mark at the target location upon killing an enemy.
  
  
• Nyx
  
  - Background: A dark elf shaman that serves Skadi who was transported to this world while seeking the frost flower. She was recruited because Skadi rushes into action, claiming that to do so is the obligation of royalty. She is satisfied with this world and its lack of class divides, and she dreams of sending Skadi back to their original world while remaining herself to enjoy the thrills of battle. She provided research support to the Kronos Institute to acquire emergency funds as well.
  
• Zombie Scenario Skill: The Black Ark
  
  • Passive: If engaging in Zombie Scenario with Skadi, critical rate increases (Connection effect applied, cannot be stacked). / Add-On effect is applied by default.
    
  • Active: (Zombie Scenario) Provides special barrier effects to self and nearby allies / Increases attack power for the duration of the barrier effects for self and nearby allies.
  
  - Transcendence Class exclusive voices are applied.
  - +10% EXP/Points
  - In Zombie Scenario mode, this character has a higher max level than normal classes. This character adds 1 initial mutation in Zombie Z Mode.
  - This character displays your current damage at the bottom of the screen.
  - Marks enemies at or below 20% HP.
  - This character leaves a unique mark at the target location upon killing an enemy.
  

[h3]New Transcendence Class Guaranteed Giveaway (11/30–12/28)[/h3]Get 2 guaranteed new Transcendence Classes (Skadi and Nyx) based on the number of Class Decoders and Premium Class Decoders used during the event!

• Conditions and Rewards
  - Upon reaching 150 Guaranteed Points from Decoder use
  - Upon reaching 300 Guaranteed Points from Decoder use
  - Select one of Skadi + Sword Wings or Nyx + Moonlight Orb
  
  
• Sword Wings
  
  
  
• Moonlight Orb
  
  
  
• Notice
  - 1 Guaranteed Point given each time you use 1 Class Decoder.
  - 3 Guaranteed Points given each time you use 1 Class Premium Decoder.
  - Selecting Skadi will automatically provide Sword Wings (Permanent).
  - Selecting Nyx will automatically provide Moonlight Orb (Permanent).
  - Guaranteed Giveaway rewards can be granted once per account.
  

[h3]New Transcendence Class Medal Giveaway (11/30 – Permanent)[/h3]When you own all items in the new Transcendence Classes set, you will receive the Transcendence Class medal.

• Conditions and Items
  - Collect Skadi, Nyx, Sword Wings, and Moonlight Orb (Permanent) to earn the Frosty Moon medal.
  
  
• Frosty Moon
  
  - Honor Points: 10
  - The Frosty Moon medal doesn't have an event period limit and can be obtained after the 11/30 (Wed) maintenance.
  - The medal can be obtained once per account.

[h3]New Transcendence Decoder Group Addition Event (11/30 – The Next Transcendence Weapon Promotion)[/h3]The classes below will be part of the new Rotation Group for the Transcendence Decoder during the event.

• Available Weapons
  - Negev NG7 Ajax / Spell Lance Scarlet Rose / Lightning Fury / Psychic Harmonium
  
  
• Notice
  - Check Decoder Rate details after the 11/30 (Wed) maintenance.
  - The Rotation Group will no longer be available via the decoder once the event ends.
  - The contents of the Rotation Group may change at any time.

[h3]Transcendence Weapon Guaranteed Giveaway (11/30 – The Next Transcendence Weapon Promotion)[/h3]Based on the number of Transcendence Premium Decoders and Transcendence Decoders used during the event, you will be guaranteed 1 weapon from the Rotation Group!

• Weapons in the Rotation Group
  - Negev NG7 Ajax / Spell Lance Scarlet Rose / Lightning Fury / Psychic Harmonium
  
  
• Conditions and Items
  - Every 300 points, you can select 1 weapon from the Rotation Group.
  
  
• Notice
  - 1 Guaranteed Point every time you use 1 Transcendence Decoder.

[h3]Zombie Beginner Weapon Set Release[/h3]A temporary (7 Days/30 Days) package containing weapons for beginners, including weapons for zombie Modes.

• Zombie Beginner Weapon Set Contents (Receive All)
  
  Battle   Jackhammer

  +5   OICW

  +6   M2

  Crowbar Maverick

  MP5 (Grade 6 Gun Boost+ Grade 6 Critical   Equipped)

  Dual Infinity Final (Grade 6 Speed Up +   Grade 6 Critical Equipped)

  +6   Vendetta (Grade 6 Gun Boost+ Grade 6 Power Up Equipped)

  +6   Blade Runebreaker

  +5   Hunter-Killer X-90 (Grade 6 Gun Boost+ Grade 6 Power Up Equipped)

  +6   Python Desperado

  Dual Sword Phantom Slayer

  M3   Black Dragon

  Hunter-Killer X-12 (Grade 6 Gun Boost+ Grade   6 Rage Down Equipped)

  Magnum Launcher

  +6   M950 (Grade 6 Power Up + Grade 6 Critical Equipped)

  Claymore Mine MDS

  VULCANUS-9 (Grade 6 Knife Reach + Grade 6   Speed Up Equipped)

  THANATOS-9 (Grade 6 Health Up + Grade 6   Vampiric Equipped)

  +6   Magnum Drill
  
  
  
• Notice
  - All contents are bound weapons and cannot be used for Auction/Disassembly/Family Storage.
  - Can only be purchased or gifted once every 7 days/30 days.
  - Items in the package are activated as soon as you obtain them.
  - All temporary contents cannot last for a fixed duration.

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]11/30 Decoder Item Rates[/h2]

Premium Class Decoder




Class Decoder




Transcendence Decoder




Unique Premium Decoder




Unique Decoder




Point Transcendence Decoder




Point Class Decoder

2022-11-30 6:50 A.M. CET Update:

• The temporary maintenance for November 30th 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, November 30th, 2022, at 3:00 A.M. CET. All servers during this period will be unavailable and we are anticipating the maintenance to conclude at around 7:30 A.M. CET. Please refer below for more details on the maintenance.

• Wednesday, November 30th, 2022
  
• SEA (UTC+7): 9:00 A.M. – 1:30 P.M.
  
• CET: 3:00 A.M. – 7:30 A.M.
  
• ET: 29th, 10:00 P.M. – 30th, 2:30 A.M.
  
• PT: 29th, 7:00 P.M. – 11:30 P.M.
  
• Note: Please note that the estimated length of time for each maintenance is subject to change without notification.

• New Content & Events

Thank you for your understanding and support in advance.

- The CSN:S Team