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UPDATE 01: PATCH NOTE



SUMMER FESTIVAL 2019
SUMMER FESTIVAL 2019 begins.
  • Schedule
    • Starts: June 26, 2019 after the patch - Ends: September Patch
  • Content
    • Collect SUMMER POINTS by completing missions and exchange them for Random Boxes and Items!
  • SUMMER POINTS
    • Flash bang, smoke grenade, frag grenade and spray are available to purchase with Summer Points.
    • You can open COOL SUN BOX 2019 in Random box shop
    • [NOTE] SUMMER POINTS will be removed after SUMMER FESTIVAL 2019 ended.
  • Quick Match – [Event] Destruction 16v16 added.
  • Quick Match – Win 1 Quick Match - Destruction 16v16 added
    • 20 BS COINS, 100 SUMMER POINTS, COOL SUN EVENT BOX can be earned by achieving the mission.
    • You can earn YUI, CRAIG and BRIMOB/PASKHAS Character for 1 day at random by opening COOL SUN EVENT BOXES.
  • NEW ONE-TIME SPECIAL MISSION that can be completed during the SUMMER FESTIVAL 2019.
    • You can collect 500 SUMMER POINTS and permanent SUMMER FESTIVAL 2019 CARD by completing the mission.
    • [NOTE] This mission will be removed when SUMMER FESTIVAL 2019 ends.


SUMMER FESTIVAL 2019 SALES
SUMMER FESTIVAL 2019 SALES begin.
  • Time-Limited In-game Item Sale to celebrate the SUMMER FESTIVAL 2019
    • The Sale starts right after this update has been performed and ends 23:59, July 21st, 2019.
      • Gold Items: 50% Discount
      • Medal Items: 50% Discount
      • BS COIN Items: 20% Discount
      • BULLET Items: 20% Discount
      • [NOTE] The new/ summer Items are excluded from the Sale.
      • Random Box Shop Item: 10% Discount


  • Time-Limited SPECIAL PRICE Bullets Sale for SUMMER FESTIVAL 2019.
    • You can buy 2,500 BULLETS for only $4.99.
    • One Time Purchase per Account Only.
    • The Sale starts right after this update has been performed and ends 23:59, July 26th, 2019.


NEW ITEM
  • CZ BREN M2


  • CZ BREN GL M2


  • SW629


  • KATRAN


COMPETITIVE MATCH SEASON 3
'BLACK SQUAD COMPETITIVE MATCH - SEASON 3 begins
  • [SCHEDULE]
    • Starts: June 26, 2019 after the patch update
    • Ends: September 18, 2019 (12 weeks in total)
  • You can see the details of Competitive Match Season 3 in detail announcement:
    https://steamcommunity.com/games/550650/announcements/detail/1608263564936097126


MISSION
Collect SUMMER POINTS through the missions.
  • You can earn SUMMER POINTS from all the missions.
  • Daily Mission - Play 15 Quick Matches, SUMMER POINTS and COOL SUN EVENT BOX added as rewards.
  • Competition Season 3 Mission Added.
    • Play 6 Competitive Matches SOLO/DUO
    • Play 6 Competitive Matches SQUAD
    • Play 50 SOLO/DUO or SQUAD Competitive Matches.
    • Daily Mission – Win 5 Competitive Matches SOLO/DUO
    • Daily Mission – Win 5 Competitive Matches SQUAD


MODE, MAP
  • New Demolition Map, ‘RUST’ added.
    • Available in Quick Match & Custom channel.
    • Not available in Clan and Competitive Match.
  • Map ‘SABOTAGE’ added in Clan Match and Competitive Match.


SYSTEM
  • REGION is displayed in System counter (In-game).
  • Added SUPPORT CENTER button.
    • SUPPORT CENTER button located on the right side of the navigation bar located below.
  • Bullet purchase button is removed in random box shop.


BALANCE
  • CROUCH SPAM prevention system has become less strict, slightly more crouches can be performed.


MEDAL SHOP
Various items are available to purchase now in the medal shop.
  • CZ BREN M2
  • CZ BREN M2 GL
  • SW629
  • KATRAN
  • COOL SUN Calling Card & New Calling Cards added
    • One Time Purchase per Account Only.
  • M67 H/G COOL SUN
    • One Time Purchase per day only.
  • M18 SMOKE COOL SUN
    • One Time Purchase per day only.
  • MK13 COOL SUN
    • One Time Purchase per day only.
  • COOL SUN SPRAY
    • One Time Purchase per day only.


RANDOM BOX SHOP
Various random boxes are available to purchase now.
  • Added COOL SUN BOX 2019 which can be purchased by SUMMER POINTS.

    - KATRAN ENGRAVED BLACK //PERMANENT

    - SW629 ENGRAVED BLACK //PERMANENT

    - CZ BREN M2 COOL SUN B&W //PERMANENT, 7D, 3D

    - CZ BREN M2 GL COOL SUN B&W //PERMANENT, 7D, 3D

    - AK74M COOL SUN B&W //PERMANENT, 7D, 3D

    - AK74M GL COOL SUN B&W //PERMANENT, 7D, 3D

    - DSR-1 COOL SUN B&W //PERMANENT, 7D, 3D

    - TYPE95 COOL SUN B&W //PERMANENT, 7D, 3D

    - TYPE95 GL COOL SUN B&W //PERMANENT, 7D, 3D

    - BLAZER R93 COOL SUN B&W //PERMANENT, 7D, 3D

    - SQUALUS COOL SUN B&W //PERMANENT, 7D, 3D

    - AEK973 COOL SUN B&W //PERMANENT, 7D, 3D

    - AEK973 GL COOL SUN B&W //PERMANENT, 7D, 3D

    - SKORPION COOL SUN B&W //PERMANENT, 7D, 3D

    - SCAR-H COOL SUN B&W //PERMANENT, 7D, 3D

    - COOL SUN SPRAY // 7D, 3D

    - M67 H/G COOL SUN // 7D, 3D

    - M18 SMOKE COOL SUN // 7D, 3D

    - MK13 FLASH COOL SUN // 7D, 3D
    - BS COIN 300, 100
  • New random boxes are available to purchase.
    • For new random boxes, a guaranteed win counter has been added in order to increase your chances of winning an item. With each purchase, the counter decreases.
    • When the counter reaches 1 and you have not won the designated permanent item from the box, you will be guaranteed to win the item on the next purchase.
    • The count is applied separately to each box per player.

    - KATRAN ENGRAVED SILVER

    - SW629 ENGRAVED SILVER

    - CZ BREN M2 COOL SUN

    - CZ BREN M2 GL COOL SUN

    - AK74M COOL SUN

    - AK74M GL COOL SUN

    - DSR-1 COOL SUN

    - TYPE95 COOL SUN

    - TYPE95 GL COOL SUN

    - BLAZER R93 COOL SUN

    - SQUALUS COOL SUN

    - AEK973 COOL SUN

    - AEK973 GL COOL SUN

    - SKORPION COOL SUN

    - SCAR-H COOL SUN


  • SUMMER SPECIAL BOX 2019 is available to purchase.

    - SIZMPX ICE BLUE // Permanent

    - AK12 ICE BLUE // Permanent

    - AK12 GL ICE BLUE // Permanent

    - MDR ICE BLUE // Permanent

    - MDR GL ICE BLUE // Permanent

    - HNK417 ICE BLUE // Permanent

    - HNK417 GL ICE BLUE // Permanent

    - DESERTEAGLE 50AE ICE BLUE // Permanent

    - SR-47 TROPEN BLUE // Permanent

    - SR-47 GL TROPEN BLUE // Permanent

    - ACR TROPEN BLUE // Permanent

    - ACR GL TROPEN BLUE // Permanent

    - K2C TROPEN BLUE // Permanent

    - K2C GL TROPEN BLUE // Permanent

    - PECHENEG B TROPEN BLUE // Permanent

    - DSR-1 TROPEN BLUE // Permanent

    - MP5K TROPEN BLUE // Permanent

    - SEAL-PUP TROPEN BLUE // Permanent

    - BS COIN 300, 100
    - SUMMER POINT 300
    - SUMMER POINT 100


BUG FIXED
  • Fixed an issue that game did not start with an observer in the match room at Tournament channel.

Update 01: Schedule(Finished)



Servers are up, Thank you everyone for waiting.

We apologize for having to extend the maintenance longer than originally planned.
As compensation, we would like to give you 1,000 Summer points! So please make sure to check your inbox by June 30th, 2019. We hope you enjoy Black Squad's Summer Festival 2019.
(Mail will be sent soon! You may have to restart the game for the mail to appear)
Thank you again for your patience.

-Black Squad Team


Hello, Soldiers,
Due to some technical difficulties, we have to further extend the Maintenance Schedule.
The Update 01 will take place on:

WED, JUNE 26, 2019
  • UTC: 06:00 - 16:00
  • PDT: (6/25)23:00 - (6/26)09:00
  • BRT: 01:00 - 13:00
  • EDT: 02:00 - 12:00
  • BST: 07:00 - 17:00 (British summer time)
  • CEST: 08:00 - 18:00 (Central European summer time)
  • SGT: 14:00 - (6/27)00:00
  • KST: 15:00 - (6/27)01:00

We apologize for any inconvenience.
-Black Squad Team

SUMMER FESTIVAL 2019 SALE!


Hello Soldiers!

For a limited time, we are offering an In-Game Item Sale, DLC Sale, and BULLET Sale to celebrate the Black Squad Summer Festival 2019 Event!

In-Game Items

Period: Ends 23:59 July 21st (UTC Time Zone)
  • Gold Items: 50% Discount
  • Medal Items: 50% Discount
  • BS COIN Items: 20% Discount
  • BULLET Items: 20% Discount
    [NOTE] The new/ summer Items are excluded from the Sale. (except random box shop items)
  • Random Box Shop Item: 10% Discount


Special Price Bullet Sale

Period: Ends 23:59 July 26th (UTC Time Zone)
  • 2,500 BULLETS for only $4.99.
  • One Time Purchase per Account Only.


DLC

Period: Ends 17:00 July 9th (UTC Time Zone)
  • AK74M FIRST RELEASE PACKAGE: 50% Discount
    https://store.steampowered.com/app/1053260/Black_Squad__AK74M_FIRST_RELEASE_PACKAGE/?curator_clanid=28770675
  • M4A1 FIRST RELEASE PACKAGE: 50% Discount
    https://store.steampowered.com/app/1034450/Black_Squad__M4A1_FIRST_RELEASE_PACKAGE/?curator_clanid=28770675



Hope you all have a wonderful summer, Black Squad style!
- Black Squad Team

Competitive Match Season 2 Results



Attention Soldiers!

The Competitive-Match 2 Season has come to an end.
Thanks for everyone who participated and special congratulations to everyone who made it to the Top 100!
[NOTE] Your rewards will be sent Today(June 26th)



COMPETITIVE MATCH S2 SOLO/DUO TOP 100 Rewards:
- SQUALUS BSC S2 [TOP 100] // Permanent

- BSC S2 [TOP 100] // Permanent








EAGLE TIER(solo/duo), EAGLE TIER(squad) Reward:
- EAGLE Tier (Rank) Calling Card SEASON 2 // Permanent




LION TIER(solo/duo), LION TIER(squad) Rewards:
- BSC SOLO/DUO [LION] Spray // Permanent 
- BSC SQUAD [LION] Spray // Permanent
- BSC S2 SOLO/DUO [LION] // Permanent

- BSC S2 SQUAD [LION] // Permanent
- DESERT EAGLE 50 AE SEASON 2 LION // Permanent




COBRA TIER(solo/duo), COBRA TIER(squad) Rewards:
- BSC SOLO/DUO [COBRA] Spray // Permanent 
- BSC SQUAD [COBRA] Spray // Permanent
- BSC S2 SOLO/DUO [COBRA] // Permanent

- BSC S2 SQUAD [COBRA] // Permanent
- DESERT EAGLE 50AE S2 COBRA // Permanent



Thanks to everyone who participated, make sure to practice hard and get ready for Season 3.
-Black Squad Team

Competitive Match Season 3



Attention Soldiers!

'BLACK SQUAD COMPETITIVE MATCH - SEASON 3' will start with the next update.
We would like to introduce the schedule, the operation plan, the events and all of the rewards.

SCHEDULE
  • Starts : June 26th, 2019 after the patch update
  • Ends : September 18th, 2019 (12 weeks in total)


SEASON 3 OPERATION PLAN
  • All records from Pre-Season will be reset after the patch update.
  • Based on the final results of Season 2, the initial MMR Points of Season 3 for each soldier will follow the rules shown below.
    • Less than 800 MMR points in Season 2 = Start with initial 800 MMR Points.
    • Over 800 MMR Points in Season 2 = More than 800 MMR points will be assigned through the calculation system that is based on Season 2 MMR Points.
  • From Season 3, SOLO/DUO and SQUAD starts spontaneously


SEASON 3 REWARDS

Various Events with Rewards will be available during SEASON 3.

< In-game Mission Achievement Event >
Complete the In-game Missions below in Competitive Matches to get immediate rewards.

MISSION 1

- Complete the placement matches in BLACK SQUAD COMPETITIVE MATCH – SEASON 3.



How to Join

Play In-game Mission in Competitive Match



Goal

Play 6 SOLO/DUO Competitive Matches to complete rank placement



Reward

- 1,500 Medals
- BSC S3 SPRAY (30 Days)

- BSC S3 [SOLO/DUO] // Permanent




How to Join

Play In-game Mission in Competitive Match



Goal

Play 6 SQUAD Competitive Matches to complete rank placement



Reward

- 1,500 Medals
- BSC S3 SPRAY (30 Days)

- BSC S3 [SQUAD] // Permanent





MISSION 2

- Join the BLACK SQUAD COMPETITIVE MATCH - SEASON 3.



How to Join

Play In-game Missions in Competitive Match



Goal

Play 20 and 50 SOLO/DUO or SQUAD Competitive Matches



Reward

Total 20 Matches
- G17L DF BSC S3 // Permanent


Total 50 Matches
- ASW338 BSC S3 // Permanent




< SEASON 3 END REWARD EVENT >
The rewards of the below event will be given out after SEASON 3 ENDS.

EVENT 1

- Rank up to EAGLE Tier (Rank) during BLACK SQUAD COMPETITIVE MATCH - SEASON 3



How to Join

Join Competitive Match SEASON 3



Goal

Reach the EAGLE Tier (Rank) in SOLO/DUO or SQUAD Competitive Match at least one time during Season 3.



Reward

- BSC S3 [EAGLE] // Permanent




EVENT 2

- Rank up to LION Tier (Rank) during BLACK SQUAD COMPETITIVE MATCH - SEASON 3



How to Join

Join Competitive Match SEASON 3



Goal

Reach the LION Tier (Rank) in SOLO/DUO Competitive Match at the end of SEASON 3



Reward

- BSC SOLO/DUO [LION] Spray //Permanent
- BSC S3 SOLO/DUO [LION] //Permanent

- SW629 BSC S3 //Permanent





How to Join

Join Competitive Match SEASON 3



Goal

Reach the LION Tier (Rank) in SQUAD Competitive Match at the end of SEASON 3



Reward

- BSC SQUAD [LION] SPRAY //Permanent
- BSC S3 SQUAD [LION] //Permanent

- SW629 BSC S3 [LION] //Permanent



EVENT 3

- Rank up to COBRA Tier (Rank) during BLACK SQUAD COMPETITIVE MATCH - SEASON 3



How to Join

Join Competitive Match SEASON 3



Goal

Reach the COBRA Tier (Rank) in SOLO/DUO Competitive Match at the end of SEASON 3



Reward

- BSC SOLO/DUO [COBRA] SPRAY //Permanent
- BSC S3 SOLO/DUO [COBRA] //Permanent

- SW629 BSC S3 [COBRA] //Permanent







How to Join

Join Competitive Match SEASON 3



Goal

Reach the COBRA Tier (Rank) in SQUAD Competitive Match at the end of SEASON 3



Reward

- BSC SQUAD [COBRA] SPRAY //Permanent
- BSC S3 SQUAD [COBRA] //Permanent

- SW629 BSC S3 [COBRA] //Permanent



EVENT 4

- Reach the TOP 100 in BLACK SQUAD COMPETITIVE MATCH - SEASON 3



How to Join

Join Competitive Match SEASON 3



Goal

Reach the TOP 100 in SOLO/DUO Competitive Match at the end of SEASON 3



Reward

[Note]All Soldiers in the Top 100 will be given the following rewards:
- KATRAN BSC S3 [TOP 100] //Permanent

- BSC S3 [TOP 100] //Permanent






Unfair Activity Ban Plan for Competitive Match in Season 3
Unfair Activity Ban Plan for Competitive Match in Season 3 will be enforced as below.
  • The penalty time will be applied when you leave during the match.
  • Temporary blocking for suspicious cheating users will be begin.
  • If you repeatedly or intentionally do the following activities in Season 3, you will get a temporary or permanent ban penalty from participation in Competitive Matches.
    • Leaving the Match
      • If the accumulated number of abandoned matches exceeds a certain number you will be banned from entering the Competitive Channel; you will no longer be able to participate in Competitive Matches during that season.
    • AFK
      • If you do not play the game, you will be ejected from the match, and if you are continuously going AFK, you will no longer be able to participate in Competitive Matches during a specific time or current season.
    • Insults & Intentionally Losing the Match (Abusive Activity)
      • If you intentionally do not play the match well and consequently damage your team while benefiting your enemy, you will no longer be able to participate in Competitive Matches during that season.
  • If you come across players misbehaving, please report it through the Black Squad Support Center (support.blacksquad.com).



We look forward to your high interest and participation once again in the upcoming Competitive Match Season 3.

Thanks always, Have a nice day!

-Black Squad Team