Here's a rundown of some of the major updates in today's patch!
Content: Zombie Z Season 2 UpdateThe evolution continues! Achieve greater power in Zombie Z!Content: Mileage Auction System ImprovementsNew options for people looking to buy weapons! Event: Get the New Weapon, Magnum Shooter (Permanent)Collect Special Ammo and unlock the new weapon, Magnum Shooter (Permanent)!Promotion: New Transcendence Classes, Anemone & MirageOne's a pro gamer, the other is an iconic virtual streamer (and hacker) from the VR platform Chrono World. Now available in Premium Class Decoders!
Check out the Details section below for more information.
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Zombie Z Season 2 Update
System Revamp
Max level increased from 30 to 40!
Zombies get greater dollar rewards for dealing damage and infecting targets.
Boosted in-game rewards for playing as a zombie. - Fixed an issue that prevented a zombie from getting dollar rewards for damage dealt immediately before being killed.
Mutation Improvements
Mutation Enhancement - Certain mutations can now be enhanced to Lv. 2. Each player can have up to 5 Lv. 2 mutations. - Press the P key to upgrade one random mutation to Lv. 2. The upgraded mutations will display in the HUD. Each upgrade costs in-game dollars. - If you already have 5 Lv. 2 mutations, the newly upgraded mutation will randomly replace one of your existing Lv. 2 mutations.
Mutation Boost System - Mutation Boost lets you temporarily amplify the effects of a Lv. 2 mutation. Mutation Boost lasts for 5 seconds and has a 30 second cooldown.
Added new mutations and improved existing mutations. - [All] Early Adopter: Reduces all unlock levels by 1. - [All] Discount Coupon: All purchase amounts in dollars are discounted by 10%. - [Humans] Quick Change: Increases weapon swap speed. - [Humans] Double Impact: Grants a low chance to apply damage one additional time. - [Humans] Net Round: Grants a small chance for attacks to fire a net round. - [Humans] Glass Cannon: Increases attack power, but also increases damage taken. - [Humans] Busy Life: Increases attack power when you cannot use skills. - [Humans] Emergency Escape: Escape into the air after taking what would have been a lethal blow. - [Zombies] Mutant: Zombie gains an additional skill. - [Zombies] Furiously Fast: Zombie becomes faster when its HP is low. - [Zombies] Poisonous Cloud: Creates a cloud of lethal gas when a zombie dies. - [Zombies] Aggressive Investment: Gain bonus dollars from infected targets. - [Zombies] Hook Bomb: When a Zombie Bomb explodes, it pulls enemies in. - [Zombies] Liberator: Increases your strength as you infect more humans. - [Zombies] Fetch: Inflicting damage with a Zombie Bomb creates a zombie dog. - [Zombies] Darkness: Allows rebirth as a Darkness Zombie. - [Changed] Craftsmanship: Reduces skill cooldown.
The zombies from Zombie 4: Darkness now appear in Zombie Z.
Weapon purchase process and other gameplay improvements
Added a recommended weapons page that shows recommended weapons for your level. - This page appears where Bookmark used to be displayed in the purchase window.
Check Weapon Recommendations system improvements - Recommendations will be sorted and shown in the order of monthly purchase counts in Zombie Z mode, from high to low.
Random Purchase improvements - Challenge Reward + is added to Random Purchase. When you score kills with the weapon that is purchased, you will receive additional rewards. - This bonus only applies to weapons purchased with Random Purchase (Challenging Reward +) early in the round. It ends when you swap weapons, if you get infected, or when the round ends.
Advanced Random Purchase improvements - Reduced the weapons pool for Advanced Random Purchase, increasing its usability.
Added a checkbox to close the purchase window - Added the option to toggle closing the purchase window pop-up on or off.
HP bar display for attack target - An HP bar will display for any enemy you hit directly and any enemy you target with your crosshair for 2 seconds or longer.
Mileage Auction System Improvement
You can now place buy orders when you want to purchase a weapon - Looking to Buy tab: Choose a weapon and list the price you want to buy it for. - Eligible weapons: Regular auctionable items that haven't had any successful transactions in a while. - Bidding: Potential sellers can browse bids in the Looking to Sell tab. - The auction runs for 1 hour after the buy listing is posted. One seller is chosen from among those who offered to fulfill the bid and the transaction is completed. - If the number of sellers exceeds a certain threshold within the 1 hour limit, the auction will end early.
New Transcendence Class Medal Distribution
When you own all items in the new Transcendence Classes set, you will receive the Transcendence Class medal.
Medal
[Honor] Twins
How to Obtain This Medal (Requires Permanent Version)
Anemone
Mirage
VR HMD
Drone
Notice
Each account can receive this reward only once.
[New Events]
Free Daily Rewards Event (7/14 - 8/11)
Join the battle every day to get rewards, get rewards for getting rewards, and get even more event rewards on top of that!
CSer Settlement Support Weapon Box Contents - Magnum Launcher (15 Days) - Python Desperado +6 (15 Days) - Dual Sword Phantom Slayer (15 Day) - M3 Black Dragon (15 Days) - Red Dragon Cannon +6 (15 Days) - Warhammer Storm Giant +6 (15 Days) - M249 Phoenix (15 Days) - Parts Weapon Selection Box x10 - 1 of each type of Grade 5 part
Notice
Each account can receive this reward only once.
The New User Package/Welcome Back Supply Box and the CSerSettlement Support Weapon Box items will be used as soon as you obtain them.
Special Ammo Collection Event (7/14 - 8/11)
Collect Special Ammo during the event to unlock a permanent Magnum Shooter.
Rewards
Collect Special Ammo x0: Magnum Shooter (15 Days), granted upon login
Collect Special Ammo x10: 1000 mileage
Collect Special Ammo x20: Grade 4 Parts Reward Box x5
Collect Special Ammo x50: 4000 mileage
Collect Special Ammo x90: Event Decoder x10
Collect Special Ammo x160: Hunter-Killer X-90 (Permanent) - Grade 6 Gun Boost + Grade 6 Vampiric
Collect Special Ammo x240: 20000 mileage + Transcendence Decoder x5
Collect Special Ammo x320: Event Decoder x20 + Transcendence Decoder x5
Collect Special Ammo x400: Magnum Shooter (Permanent)
Notice
Rewards per stage can only be obtained once per account
All Special Ammo will be removed during maintenance on Wednesday, August 11th.
Special Ammo Collection Event 1 (7/14 - 8/11)
When you reach 10 minutes of playtime after logging into the game during the event, you will receive Special Ammo!
Rewards per Days Completed
Day 1: Special Ammo x1
Day 2: Special Ammo x2
Day 3: Special Ammo x3
Day 4: Special Ammo x4
Day 5: Special Ammo x5
Day 6: Special Ammo x6
Day 7: Special Ammo x7
Notice
Once you reach Day 7, you'll start over from Day 1.
New and returning players will receive double the number of rewards.
Counts only when you reach 10 minutes of playtime for the day (once a day).
Also counts in Studio Mode (No player number limit).
Special Ammo Collection Event 2 (7/14 - 8/11)
Participate in the following missions every day to collect Special Ammo!
Missions
Each time you score 2 kills or 6 assists, or infect 2 humans, in Zombie Hero/Zombie Evolution/Zombie Z modes, you receive Special Ammo x1 (max 20 a day, excludes bots).
Each time you upgrade a mutation in Zombie Z mode, you receive Special Ammo x1 (max 5 a day).
Each time you clear 1 session of Zombie Scenario on Easy/Normal, you receive Special Ammo x1. On Hard or higher, you receive Special Ammo x3. (Max 20 a day combined.)
Each time you reach 30 minutes/70 minutes of in-game playtime, you receive Special Ammo x5 (max 10 a day).
Notice
Participation will only be counted in rooms with four or more players (excludes Studio Mode).
You can choose which missions to participate in, but you can only claim up to 30 Special Ammo a day.
Zombie Scenario minimum playtime: 5 minutes
Mileage Auction Event (7/21 - 8/3 23:59)
The long-awaited Mileage Auction has finally returned! Access the auction with the Mileage Auction button at the bottom of the Lobby screen during the event period.
New permanent auction item:
Starlight Rolling Shooter
Information
Item Rank: Premium (All weapons except for premium are Normal Rank)
Auction Time: 1 hour for all items
Number of Auction Listings: 2 (+ Increases based on VIP rank)
Regarding the Market Price of Items: When listing an item, you can check the current Auction House market price (Lowest bid and direct purchase prices)
Item Display: Only items with lowest bid or direct purchase price are displayed
Auction Settings: You can search by bid/direct purchase price, enhancement level, and weapon name.
Sell-to-System Feature: When an auction is unsuccessful, you have the opportunity to use the sell-to-system feature.
Auction Hours: 12:00 PM - 11:59 PM (When the auction hours end, currently listed items will be canceled)
Notice
Remaining time is shown in 5-minute increments for listed auction items.
You can bid for only 1 item at a time.
Regular auction items will be listed with a 30% fee included in the initial bidding price.
If an item listed on the auction is not sold, the item will be returned.
Items listed on the auction can be purchased immediately at the direct purchase price.
If you list an item at auction, you cannot cancel it until the auction time ends.
The item you listed may be shown on the bid page.
When listing an item, you can easily check the actual amount you will receive under the "Net reward" section.
Some recently released weapons are ineligible to be listed at auction.
[Shop Update]
New Transcendence Classes, Anemone & Mirage (7/14 - 8/11)
Introducing Anemone and Mirage! Their rates are increased 4x during the promotion, so get them while it's getting hot!
Anemone (TR)
Anemone, a pro gamer on the VR platform Chrono World, is renowned in the world of competitive gaming for her skill. Unlike her older twin sister Mirage, she's both strong and sociable. She accompanies Mirage to protect her as her guardian, as Mirage learned that the developer behind Chrono World is acting on a suspicious conspiracy.
Paired Weapon: Devastator
Exclusive Skill: Troubleshooter - In Zombie Scenario, can use a skill that increases defense for herself and allies. If she or allies are hit while the skill is active, her attack power will be increased, up to 3 times.
+10% EXP/Points
In Zombie Scenario mode, this character has a higher max level than normal classes.
Adds 1 initial mutation in Zombie Z Mode.
Displays your current damage at the bottom of the screen.
Upon killing an enemy, leaves a unique mark at the target location.
Mirage (CT)
A famous virtual streamer on the VR platform Chrono World, but in reality a skilled hacker. She projects a lively persona online, but is shy and timid offline. She stumbled upon and discovered suspicious records on Chrono World. Mirage is trying to escape enemies targeting her for the information, and trying to get in contact with the Aegis Institute.
Paired Weapon: Satellite Mine
Exclusive Skill: Defense Code - In Zombie Scenario, can use an active skill that temporarily protects herself and allies.
+10% EXP/Points
In Zombie Scenario mode, this character has a higher max level than normal classes.
Adds 1 initial mutation in Zombie Z Mode.
Displays your current damage at the bottom of the screen.
Upon killing an enemy, leaves a unique mark at the target location.
New Transcendence Class Rates
From Class Decoders - Anemone: 0.5%/Mirage: 0.5%
From Premium Class Decoders - Anemone: 2.0%/Mirage: 2.0%
Decoders Sold
Class Decoders are on permanent sale. The following bundles are available at a discount: - Class Decoder x10 (3% discount) - Class Decoder x30 (5% discount)
Premium Class Decoders are on sale from 7/14 until 8/11. The following bundles are available at a discount: - Premium Class Decoder x10 (3% discount) - Premium Class Decoder x30 (5% discount) - Premium Class Decoder x50 (10% discount)
Notice
Premium Class Decoders will be available in the Shop until maintenance on Wednesday, August 11th.
All unused Premium Class Decoders will be replaced with 50 mileage each and removed during the maintenance on Wednesday, August 11th.
Class Decoders are permanently on sale and will not be removed.
Anemone/Mirage Guaranteed Giveaway (7/14 - 8/11)
Points are earned based on the number of Class/Premium Class Decoders used. Upon reaching the point milestone, you will automatically receive the class and its exclusive costume!
Earn Guaranteed Points when you use Class and Premium Class Decoders during the event.
1 Guaranteed Point given each time you use 1 Class Decoder.
3 Guaranteed Points given each time you use 1 Premium Class Decoder.
Rewards
Upon reaching 150 points: Choose either Anemone or Mirage
Upon reaching 300 points: Choose either Anemone or Mirage
Upon selecting Anemone, automatically get an exclusive costume (permanent)
Upon selecting Mirage, automatically get an exclusive costume (permanent)
Notice
The selection pop-up window displays as soon as you reach the required points.
Rewards from each stage can only be claimed once per account.
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.
The regular maintenance for July 14th has been completed. Thank you for your kind patience throughout and you may now go enjoy the new season of Zombie Z and many others we've brought for you! :)
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Attention Survivors,
We're going to perform a regular maintenance this Wednesday at 4:00 A.M. CEST, July 14th, 2021. All servers during this period will be unavailable and we are anticipating the maintenance to conclude at around 10:20 A.M. CEST. Please refer below for more details on the maintenance.
Time Frame
Wednesday, July 14th, 2021
SEA (UTC+7): 9:00 A.M. – 3:20 P.M.
CEST: 4:00 A.M. – 10:20 A.M.
ET: 13th, 10:00 P.M. – 14th, 4:20 A.M.
PT: 13th, 7:00 P.M. – 14th, 1:20 A.M.
Note: Please note that the estimated length of time for each maintenance is subject to change without notification.
Maintenance Details
Server Upkeep
New Contents & Events
Thank you for your understanding and support in advance.
Since June 30th, 2021, CSNS players playing from Belgium and Slovakia regions have been restricted from further Decoder purchases as announced previously. [Click for Previous Announcement]
However, intermittently, there was and still is a bug where Steam payments turn out successful, and in this case, only steam payments are made but items will not be distributed.
This bug will be fixed as soon as possible, and if you experience this problem, please contact our CS Team by submitting a ticket, and please make sure to not purchase any additional Decoders any further as you won't be able to receive the items due compliance with local regulations.
We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused by this bug and thank you for your kind patience and understanding in advance.
Can be purchased once every 7 days per account (cannot be gifted).
Items in the package are activated as soon as you obtain them.
Zombie starter weapons cannot be extended with the Duration Extension Coupon.
It is possible to extend durations by combining copies of the same zombie starter weapons.
Note
Regarding Zombie Z Starter Package
Please note that the contents of the Zombie Z Starter Package has been renewed this time. The name and its related descriptions will be changed at a later patch. Thank you for your kind understanding.
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.
The maintenance has been completed. Thank you for your patience throughout and you may now go in to enjoy the new contents and events!
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Attention Survivors,
We're going to perform a regular maintenance this Wednesday at 4:00 A.M. CEST, June 30th, 2021. All servers during this period will be unavailable and we are anticipating the maintenance to conclude at around 9:30 A.M. CEST. Please refer below for more details on the maintenance.
Time Frame
Wednesday, June 30th, 2021
SEA (UTC+7): 9:00 A.M. – 2:30 P.M.
CEST: 4:00 A.M. – 9:30 A.M.
ET: 29th, 10:00 P.M. – 30th, 3:30 A.M.
PT: 29th, 7:00 P.M. – 30th, 12:30 A.M.
Note: Please note that the estimated length of time for each maintenance is subject to change without notification.
In order to comply with local regulations, CSNS players located in Belgium, Slovakia, and Netherlands will have certain restrictions to purchasable items and access to in-game systems as of June 30th, 2021. Please check below for more details to the countries that follow and its restrictions that will take into effect.
[Countries & Restrictions That Follow]
Belgium & Slovakia
Starting June 30th, 2021, players from Belgium and Slovakia will be unable to purchase Decoders from the Shop. (However, you may use the Decoders you have previously purchased stored in your Inventory.) List of Decoders: - Transcendence Premium Decoders - Transcendence Decoders - Premium Class Decoders - Class Decoders - Unique Premium Decoders - Unique Decoders - Epic Decoders
The Bonus Disassembly System will be terminated for further use.
Netherlands
The Mileage Auction System will be terminated for further use.
We apologize for the discontinuation for these 3 countries and hope for your kind understanding regarding the measures above due to compliance of each region’s regulations.
Thank you always for your love and support and please reach out to our CS Team if you have any further questions.
Create your own map using the Studio Middle Ages Theme that was updated today! Show off your creative skills through this Studio Contest and win up to 300 Transcendence Decoders, Medals of honor, a Trophy, and lots more! The map doesn't need to be Middle Ages just as long as you use the new Middle Ages-themed blocks so have fun and don't miss this one and only chance!
Event Schedule
Application Period: 6/16 - 7/14
Finalists Announced: 8/11
Player Vote: 8/11 - 9/1 (All voting participants will receive 1,000 Mileage)
Winners Announced: 9/8
Medal and Trophy Theme Packs Sent Out: 9/8
How to Participate
1. Create a map using the new Middle Ages-themed block and leave a comment on this event's Steam Announcement with the following information to participate. SUBMIT ENTRY HERE! - You must add the hashtag '#TheMiddleAges' to the map title to be accepted. - You can participate multiple times with multiple maps.
2. You must include this in your Event Entry Comment: - Required: In-game Nickname (IGN), Map Name as it appears in the game. - Optional: Additional information, such as a brief introduction of the map, etc.
Evaluation Criteria
1. One round of map review after the contest ends.
2. We'll select finalists after an internal evaluation.
3. The winners will be selected on a 50% player vote and 50% Dev Team score. - Entries will be rated based on original aspects and setups, as well as creative use of options. - Players may make multiple submissions and receive multiple rewards.
Prizes
1st Place: 300 Transcendence Decoders
2nd Place: 200 Transcendence Decoders
3rd Place: 70 Transcendence Decoders
4th - 10th Place: 30 Transcendence Decoders
11th - 20th Place: 20 Transcendence Decoders
Additional Rewards
All Prize Winners: Excellent Creator Medal + Trophy Theme Pack
All Participants: Contest Participation Medal + 5,000 Mileage
Rewards will only be given to maps with a play count of at least 10 and at least 3 recommendations.
If you already have the Excellent Creator Medal, another one will not be given.