Jan 25, 2022

Counter-Strike Nexon - The CSN:S Team

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

Content: Competitive Match (Beta) Update

Content: Zombie Mode Update

Content: Mission Chain System Guide Renewal

Promotion: New Epic Weapon Promotion (1/26 - 3/10)

Check out the Details section below for more information.

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New Content

Competitive Match (Beta) Update

Preview of Competitive Match Changes

New Competitive Match Map - Freighter

Available for play in various modes including Zombie mode (+ Competitive Match), Team Deathmatch, All-Star and more!

Zombie Mode Update

Unlock Level Changes

Weapons: Previous Unlock Level → New Unlock Level
- Warhammer Storm Giant: 18 → 26
- Warhammer Blood Lord: 12 → 18
- Psychic Harmonium: 33 → 32
- Gear-Bird Cannon Mk. 1: 1 → 2
- Gear-Bird Cannon Mk. 2: 7 → 9
- Gear-Bird Cannon Mk. 3: 14 → 18
- Grand Bird Cannon: 21 →27
- Red Dragon Cannon: 19 → 17
- SG552 Cerberus: 20 → 18
- Gold Transcendence Red Dragon Cannon: 20 → 19
- Tomahawk Xmas Edition: 1 -> 3

Mutation Changes

Mutation / Changes
- Double Jump: Changed to a zombie exclusive mutation.
- Bomb Enhancement: Decreased Knockback per round. (+1.5% per round → +1%)
- Glass Cannon: Decreased damage taken (155% → 110%)
- Explosive Reaction: Increased damage required for bomb creation (Base 4,000, -50 per round → Base 5,000, +100 per round)
- Icarus: Increased cooldown (2 sec → 3 sec)
- Zombie Bomb Giveaway: Decreased bomb giveaway intervals (Zombie Bomb Giveaway time: 20 sec → 25 sec, Zombie Shock Bomb decrease rate per round: -0.8 sec → -0.5 sec)
- Contact Infection: Increased damage interval (0.4 sec→ 0.7 sec)

Mission Chain System Guide Renewal

Changes

Guide Updated
- Inventory - Total sets changed from 6 to 9
- Competitive Match Settings and Cost Related Content Added
- How to identify "Developer Map" added for "Play a Developer Map 1 time" under the Mission tab.
- Family Update Content Information Added (Family Storage / Family Member Activity and Chat Notifications / Login Rate)
Player Settlement Support Box Contents Added to Final Reward

Notice

Players who have completed missions in the past can progress in the event again with updated content to earn rewards once the Mission Chain period is over.

New Events

Bonus Disassembly Event (1/26 - 1/30)

Use the Bonus Disassembly System during the event to disassemble your weapons, and you might even get a few fully disassembled!

Event Dates and Criteria

Both Weekdays and Weekends 13:00 – 17:00 CET
Minimum Participation Mileage: 5,000

Added New Items for Disassembly

Laevateinn
Mecha Dino MK-4
Mecha Dino MK-3
Mecha Dino MK-2
Mecha Dino MK-1
SKULL-T9
Quantum Horizon
Psychic Sizer

Special Bonus Event

To celebrate the release of new Epic Weapons, we increased the chance to win Epic Weapons to be 2 times that for Transcendence Weapons during the event!

New Year Lucky Pouch Login Event (1/26– 2/9)

30 min Playtime Cumulative Rewards

1 Day: Class Decoder x3
3 Days: Class Decoder x7
5 Days: Unique Decoder x3
7 Days: Unique Premium Decoder x3
9 Days: Zombie Scenario Add-On Box x13
11 Days: Event Decoder x10
13 Days: Grade 5 Parts Reward Box x5 + 200 Weapon Enhancement EXP x1

Notice

Playtime can only be accumulated in rooms of four or more players. (Including Studio Mode)

New Year Hot Time Reward Boost Event (1/26– 2/9)

Earn additional rewards by playing certain modes during Hot Times during the event every day.

Hot Time

SEA: 9PM – 6AM
NA/SA: 9AM – 6PM
EU/RU/TR: 5PM – 2AM

Content / Rewards

Zombie Classic/Mutant/Hero/Evolution/Z Mode EXP: +50%
Golden Zombie Spawn Chance for Each Difficulty in Zombie Scenario: +20%

Notice

You can participate only in rooms with 4 or more players

New Year Celebration Weapon Paint Giveaway (1/26 - 2/9)

Accumulate points earned by meeting conditions during the event to receive rewards.

Conditions

Earn 20 points for every 10 minutes of playtime. (Up to 120 Points Daily)

Accumulated Points / Available Reward

10 Points: Magnum Shooter (15 Days)
100 Points: Unique Decoder x3
200 Points: Unique Premium Decoder x3
300 Points: CSO22 New Year Weapon Paint x1 + MG3 (Permanent)
400 Points: Zombie Scenario Add-On Selection Box x1
500 Points: 100 Weapon Enhancement EXP x10
600 Points: CSO22 New Year Weapon Paint x1 + Thunderbolt (Permanent)
700 Points: Class Decoder x3
800 Points: Event Decoder x3
900 Points: CSO22 New Year Weapon Paint x1 + Black Dragon Cannon (Permanent)
1000 Points: Grade 4 Parts Reward Box x10
1100 Points: Event Decoder x5
1200 Points: Grade 5 Parts Reward Box x5
1300 Points: CSO New Year Weapon Paint x1 + M3 Black Dragon (Permanent)
1400 Points and Every 100 Points Afterwards: Grade 5 Parts Reward Box x5 + 200 Weapon Enhancement EXP Coupon x1

Notice

Each reward is limited to once per account.
Participation will only count in rooms with four or more players (excluding Studio Mode).

2 New Year's Weapon Paint Eligible Zombie Z Weapon Temporary Unlock Level Adjustment Event (1/26 - 2/9)

The unlock levels of the 2 weapons below in Zombie Z that are eligible to receive weapon paints during the event have been decreased.

Weapon / Previous Unlock Level / Current Unlock Level

Thunderbolt: 3 → 1
Black Dragon Cannon: 12 → 6

Notice

The unlock level will be decreased temporarily, and will return to the default after maintenance on 2/9 once the event is over.

Free Daily Rewards Event (1/26 – 2/23)

Daily Rewards

Daily Weapons Supply
- Contents: 4 Transcendence Weapons (1 Day) + 1 Daily Attendance Reward Box

Cumulative Rewards

3 Days: Infinity Laser Fist (15 Days)
9 Days: Magnum Launcher (15 Days)
15 Days: X-Tracker (15 Days)
20 Days: Trinity Grenade (15 Days)

Extra Cumulative Rewards Event

Each time you receive cumulative rewards, you'll receive a Cumulative Attendance Reward Box.

New and Returning Player Welcome Attendance Event (1/26 - 3/10)

New and returning players get daily cumulative rewards by staying logged in for 10 minutes every day during the event.

Conditions / Rewards

Given Immediately: New User Package/Welcome Back Supply Box x1
Daily Reward: 500 Mileage

Login Days / Reward

Cumulative Day 1: Sonya Lycanthrope Pass (7 Days)
Cumulative Day 2: Zombie Scenario Add-On Rate Box x5 + Grade 3 Parts Reward Box x3
Cumulative Day 3: VIP Free Pass (3 Days) + 500 Mileage
Cumulative Day 4: Exploration Success Rate-Up x1 + Grade 4 Parts Reward Box x3
Cumulative Day 5: VVIP Free Pass (1 Day) + 500 Mileage
Cumulative Day 6: Exploration Success Rate-Up x1 + Grade 5 Parts Reward Box x3
Cumulative Day 7: Unique Weapon Selection Box x1 + 500 Mileage
Cumulative Day 8: VIP Free Pass (3 Days) + Zombie Scenario Add-On Rate Box x5
Cumulative Day 9: 100 Weapon Enhancement EXP Coupon x2 + 500 Mileage
Cumulative Day 10: Exploration Success Rate-Up x1 + Grade 4 Parts Reward Box x3
Cumulative Day 11: VVIP Free Pass (1 Day) + 100 Weapon Enhancement EXP Coupon x2 + 500 Mileage
Cumulative Day 12: Exploration Success Rate-Up x1 + Zombie Scenario Add-On Rate Box x5
Cumulative Day 13: 100 Weapon Enhancement EXP Coupon x2 + 500 Mileage
Cumulative Day 14: CSO Operative Selection Box x1 + Grade 5 Parts Reward Box x10

Notice

New User Package and Welcome Back Supply Boxes will be used as soon as you obtain them.

2022 Character Collection Event (1/26 - 3/10)

When you collect the characters 2, 0, 2, and 2 during the event, you will receive 1 Black Tiger's s Gift Box. When you collect the characters E, P, I, and C during the event, you will receive the new Epic, the Quantum Horizon (Permanent).

2022 Collection Missions

Character / Requirement
- 2: Collect 30 Energy of Strength
- 0: First login during the event
- 2: Reach 10 days of 30 total minutes of login time during the event
- 2: Reach 400 minutes of playtime

Black Tiger's Gift Box

- Contents: Power Up Part - Grade 5 x5, Black Tiger Tattoo (Permanent), Zombie Damage Meter (7 Days), Barrett M95 White Tiger (7 Days), Spell Lance Scarlet Rose (7 Days), Lightning Fury (7 Days), Quantum Horizon (1 Day)

Zombie Damage Meter

- Description: An item that displays the user's and rank 1 - 3 players' damage and rankings. You can turn it on/off with the key.
- Eligible Modes: Zombie, Zombie Classic, Zombie Mutant, Zombie Hero, Zombie Darkness, Zombie Hero Z, Zombie Evolution
Black Tiger Tattoo

- Description: You earn 1% additional EXP and 3% additional points upon equipping.
EPIC Collection Missions
Character / Requirement
- E: Collect 15 Energy of Strength
- P: First login during the event
- I: Reach 200 minutes of playtime
- C: Obtainable from Epic Decoders (Receive the 2022 Nameplate with the character

Quantum Horizon

- Description: Sealed super tech that has been unearthed and weaponized with quantum technology. It has a basic attack that causes quantum explosions and the special features [Quantum Disruptor], that is capable of homing into and attacking multiple enemies, and [Quantum Dive], which teleports the wielder to safety in moments of fatal danger.
Notice
All characters, (E, P, I, C, 2, 0, 2, and 2), as well as Black Tiger's Gift Boxes, will be removed during maintenance on March 10th.
EPIC and 2022 character collection missions can only be completed once.
You will receive a Quantum Horizon (Permanent) per unused last "2" and 2022 Nameplate.
Participation will only count in rooms with four or more players (excludes Studio Mode).

Energy of Strength - Come get a tiger's energy! (1/26 - 3/10)
Complete play missions to get Energy of Strength, which you can exchange for Epic Weapons, Epic Edition Weapons, and other items!

How to Obtain Energy of Strength / Reward
Every time you reach a total of 6 kill points with kills, assists, or human infections (excluding bots) in Zombie Hero, Zombie Z, and Zombie Evolution.
- Energy of Strength x1 (Up to 20 Daily)

Each time you clear Zombie Scenario in Hard or higher.
- Energy of Strength x3 (Up to 25 Daily)
Each time you complete a Competitive Match.
- Energy of Strength x3 (Up to 6 Daily)
Reach 60 minutes of playtime.
- Energy of Strength x15 (Up to 15 Daily)
Notice
How to Earn Kill Points in Zombie Hero / Zombie Evolution / Zombie Z: 3 Kill Points per Kill / 1 Kill Point per Assist / 3 Points per Human Infection
You can earn up to 1290 Energy of Strength per account during the event.
Participation will only count in rooms with four or more players (excludes Studio Mode).
For Zombie Scenario Mode, participation will only count when you play at least 5 minutes.

Energy of Strength – 2022 New Epic Weapon Promotion (1/26 - 3/10)
During the event, Epic Decoders with the character <C> are available from the shop.

Epic Decoder

Obtainable Items: <C> + 2022 Happy New Year Nameplate

Drop Rate: 0.35%
Notice
You receive 1 Energy of Strength Box per Epic Decoder used.
You have a chance to obtain 3 - 100 Energy of Strength by using an Energy of Strength Box.
All unused Epic Decoders will be replaced with 100 mileage each and removed during the maintenance on March 10th.
All unused Energy of Strength will be replaced with 15 mileage each and removed during the maintenance on March 10th.
All unused Energy of Strength Boxes will be replaced with 30 mileage each and removed during the maintenance on March 10th.
Enhanced weapons and weapons with parts attached that are obtained from Epic Decoders have their durations stacked with already owned weapons (with the same enhancement/parts).

Energy of Strength Event - Energy of Strength Shop (1/26 - 3/10)
You can purchase new 2022 Epic/Epic Edition Weapons and other various items with Energy of Strength from the Energy of Strength shop.

Psychic Sizer

Description: A customized version of the Psychic Harmonium created by a gunsmith. It fires a sonic shot which uses sonic energy, and can also release a sonic pulse in all directions. You can use special commands to tap into new, greater potential.

Special Items -50% or more of the Energy of Strength you spent will be given back as a rebate.

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Regular Items - some of the Energy of Strength you spend will be given back as a rebate.

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Notice
Items sold in the Energy of Strength shop don't have expiration dates, but Selection Box items (Old-Time Series Weapon Paint Box, Rare Costume Selection Box, Transcendence Weapon Selection Box, Unique Weapon Selection Box, Transcendence Class Selection Box, Rare Weapon Selection Box, Rare Costume Selection Box, Oz Series Weapon Set, Awakening Series Weapon Set, Lightning Series Weapon Set, New Year Animal Weapon Set) will all be removed during the maintenance on April 6th.

Epic Weapon Collection Event (1/26 - Always)
A special reward will be sent to players that own all 13 Happy New Year weapons during the event.

Collectibles
2010: Crossbow
2011: Volcano
2012: Black Dragon Cannon
2013: Ripper
2014: Gaebolg
2015: Guillotine
2016: Magnum Drill
2017: Red Dragon Cannon
2018: Magnum Launcher
2019: Gungnir
2020: Heaven Splitter
2021: Divine Blaster
2022: Quantum Horizon
Reward

[Honor] Quantum Happy New Year Medal
Notice
You can receive a Quantum Happy New Year Medal upon collecting a [Honor] Happy New Year Medal + a Quantum Horizon.
Medals can be claimed once per account.

New Year Celebration Mileage Auction (1/31 - 2/8)
You can access the auction via the "Mileage Auction" button on the bottom of the lobby during the event.

Auction Feature / Content
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 the 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
- 24 Hours (00:00.00 – 23:59.59) - When auction hours end, currently listed items will be canceled.
Notice
The remaining time is shown in 5-minute increments for listed auction items.
You can only bid for 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.

New Year Celebration 1,000 Mileage Auction (1/31 - 2/8)
A Hot Time 1,000 Mileage special event is occurring during the auction event! Special items that can be obtained with 1,000 Mileage will appear at set times.

Hour
Appears once a day at a random time between 20:00 - 23:00.
Special Items
Gun Boost Part - Grade 6
Notice
1,000 Mileage auction items appear randomly during auction hours.
After the 1,000 Mileage auction is over, participants who haven't won will have their 1,000 Mileage refunded.
1,000 Mileage bids can be made 10 minutes after the special auction begins.
Each account can receive these items only once.