Feb 5, 2024

[Update] Epic Event Patch Notes: February 6th

Counter-Strike Nexon - The CSN:S Team

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

2024 Character Collection Event (2/6 – 3/20)

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When you collect the characters 2, 0, 2, and 4 during the event, you will receive a Blue Dragon Gift Box. When you collect the characters E, P, I, and C during the event, you will receive the New Epic Weapon, the Naberius (Permanent).

Dragon Scale Collection Event (2/6 - 3/20)

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Complete missions to get Dragon Scales, which you can exchange for Epic Weapons, Epic Edition Weapons, and other items!

2024 New Epic Weapon Promotion (2/6 - 3/20)

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During the event, Epic Decoders with the collectible letter "C" will be available in the shop.[/list]

Check out the following sections for more information.

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2024 Character Collection Event (2/6 – 3/20)

When you collect the characters 2, 0, 2, and 4 during the event, you will receive a Blue Dragon Gift Box. When you collect the characters E, P, I, and C during the event, you will receive the New Epic Weapon, the Naberius (Permanent).

2024 Collection Missions
Number: Mission
- 2 : Collect 30 Dragon Scales
- 0: Log in for the first time during the event
- 2: Reach 30 minutes of login time for 10 days during the event
- 4: Reach 400 minutes of playtime
Blue Dragon Gift Box
- Contents: Dragon Tattoo (30 Days), Eruptor (7 Days), Red Dragon Cannon +6 (7 Days), Black Dragon Cannon +6 (7 Days), Green Dragon Blade Parts Eqipped (Speed up-5, Knife Reach up-5) (7 Days), Power Up Part - Grade 5 x5, 100 Weapon Enhancement EXP Coupon x5, Exploration Level Enhancement EXP Coupon x5, Exploration Success Rate-Up +20% x5, Zombie Damage Meter (7 Days), 10,000 Mileage, M3 Black Dragon (7 Days), Failnaught (7 Days), Laevateinn (7 Days), and 24-1 Epic Weapon (1 Day)

EPIC Collection Missions
Letter: Mission
- E : Collect 15 Dragon Scales
- P: Log in for the first time during the event
- I: Reach 200 minutes of playtime
- C: Obtain from Epic Decoders (Receive the 2024 Happy New Year Nameplate with this letter)

Naberius
- A weapon of unknown technology that appears to be imbued with an aura of death. Your soul gauge increases based on the number of basic attacks you make, gain special rounds over time, and if you kill an enemy by using Naberius, you can harvest their soul to gain additional special rounds. You can use Soul Orb, which defends your perimeter or damage enemies with projectiles, or Soul Helix, which deals heavy damage to enemies ahead of you. In moments of crisis, you can use Soul Armor to automatically block and knock back zombie attacks.

Notice
- Collectible letters and numbers (2, 0, 2, 4, and E, P, I, C) as well as Blue Dragon Gift Boxes will be removed during maintenance on 3/20
- 2024 and EPIC collection missions can only be completed once.
- Getting the "C" from Epic Decoder will grant you "C" and a 2024 Nameplate. Completion of all the characters in 'EPIC' will unlock the Naberius (Permanent) reward.
- Any unused "C+ 2024 Nameplate"s will be automatically convert to Naberius (Permanent) and 2024 nameplate on 3/20 maintenance, regardless of whether the word 'EPIC' has been completed.
- In the inventory, clicking the Use button on letters you've collected will open the Letter Collection window.
- Any duplicate "C"s earned from the decoder can also be earned on the EPIC page and will be automatically activated.

Dragon Scale Collection Event (2/6 - 3/20)

Complete missions to get Dragon Scales, which you can exchange for Epic Weapons, Epic Edition Weapons, and other items!

Mission: Dragon Scale Reward
- Score 6 Kill Points with Kills, Assists, or Human Infections (excluding bots) in Zombie mode: Dragon Scale (up to 20 per day)
- Clear a Zombie Scenario mode on Hard or higher after scoring 100 Kill Points: 3 Dragon Scales (up to 25 per day)
- Reach 60 minutes of playtime in any mode: Dragon Scale x15 (up to 15 per day)
- You have a chance to obtain 3 – 100 Dragon Scales when using a Dragon Scale Box

Notice
- How to Get Zombie Mode Kill Points : Zombie Kill as a Human: 3 Points (excluding bots) / Zombie Kill Assist as a Human: 1 Point/ Human Infection as Zombie: 4 Points (Excluding bots)/ Human Infection Assist as Zombie: 0 Points
- The Blue Dragon Shop has a wide and exciting selection of items available for purchase with the Dragon Scales. Dragon Scales will be deducted upon a purchase, but don't forget that you get bonus fragments with each item!
- You can only obtain a maximum of 30 Dragon Scales per day per account.
- You can earn up to 1,320 Dragon Scales per account during the event.
- Relevant Zombie Modes: Zombie Classic / Zombie Mutant / Zombie Hero / Zombie Z / Zombie Evolution
- 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.
- You can only participate in rooms with 3 or more players. (Studio Mode is excluded, except for the 60 minutes of playtime mission)
- All unused Dragon Scales will be removed on the day the event ends and be replaced with 15 Mileage each.

2024 New Epic Weapon Promotion (2/6 - 3/20)

During the event, Epic Decoders with the collectible letter "C" will be available in the shop.

Epic Decoder
- Obtainable Items: "C" + 2024 Happy New Year Nameplate
- Drop Rate: 0.35%

Happy New Year Nameplate (2024)
- Description: An exclusive nameplate created to celebrate the release of the 2024 Epic Weapon, the Naberius. This customizes how your name appears in the match lobby.

Dragon Scale Box
- Description: You have a chance to obtain 3 – 100 Dragon Scales when using a Dragon Scale Box.

Notice
- The Naberius Nameplate is acquired upon obtaining a Naberius.
- You will receive 1 Dragon Scale Box for each Epic Decoder used.
- You have a chance to obtain 3 – 100 Dragon Scales when using a Black Rabbit's Galaxy Box and a Dragon Scale Box.
- All unused Epic Decoders will be removed and replaced with 100 Mileage each during maintenance on 2/23 (Thur).
- All unused Dragon Scales will be replaced with 15 mileage each and removed during maintenance on 3/20.
- All unused Dragon Scale Boxes will be replaced with 30 mileage each and removed during maintenance on 3/20.
- 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).

Blue Dragon Shop Opening (2/6 – 3/20)

You can purchase new 2024 Epic/Epic Edition Weapons and other various items with Dragon Scales from the Blue Dragon Shop.

M134 Minigun Umbra
- A powerful minigun that uses 300 rounds of 7.62mm ammo, possessed by the ghosts of deadly special forces members from long ago. These shadow soldiers appear after you defeat an enemy, shoot with incredible accuracy, and then vanish.

Soul Wings
- A pair of wings that seem to be imbued with aura of death. Can be equipped on the back.

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

Naberius
+ M134 Minigun Umbra
+ Happy New Year Nameplate (2024)
(Can be purchased once per account)
3600
70%(2,520)

Naberius
+ Happy New Year Nameplate (2023
3200
50%(1,600)
Epic Weapon Selection Box
3200
50%(1,600)
Whip Sword
2880
50%(1,440)
Death Eater
2880
50%(1,440)
Cyclops
2880
50%(1,440)
Hauteclere
2880
50%(1,440)
Lightning Fury
2880
50%(1,440)
Blue Storm
2880
50%(1,440)
Holy Sword Divine Order
2880
50%(1,440)
Rare Weapon Selection Box x1
2560
50%(1,280)
Rare Costume Selection Box x1
2560
50%(1,280)
Soul Wings
2560
50%(1,280)
Satellite Mine
2000
50%(1,000)
Devastator
2000
50%(1,000)
Failnaught
2000
50%(1,000)
Laevateinn
2000
50%(1,000)
2022 Transcendence Class Selection Box x2
1850
50%(925)
2022 Transcendence Class Selection Box x1
1460
50%(730)
Upgrade Weapon Selection Box x1
1360
50%(680)
Christmas Weapon Selection Box x2
1360
50%(680)
Regular Items - some of the Energy of Strength spent will be given back as a rebate.
Regular Items
Cost
Rebate
2021 Transcendence Class Selection Box x1
1260
5%(63)
2020 Transcendence Class Selection Box x1
1260
5%(63)
2019 Transcendence Class Selection Box x1
1260
5%(63)
Christmas Weapon Selection Box x1
1260
5%(63)
Gold Weapon Selection Box x1
1260
5%(63)
Negev NG-7 Ajax
1260
5%(63)
Hyper Gaebolg
1260
5%(63)
Special Transcendence Weapon Box
1260
5%(63)
Blade Frostbreaker
1260
5%(63)
Psychic Harmonium
1200
5%(60)
X-TRACKER
1200
5%(60)
Dual Beretta Gunslinger
1200
5%(60)
Infinity Laser Fist
1110
5%(55)
Magnum Launcher
1000
5%(50)
Costume Selection Box x1
900
5%(45)
Miracle Prism Sword
750
5%(37)
Dual Sword Phantom Slayer
600
5%(30)
Barrett M95 White Tiger
500
5%(25)
2023 Event Rewards Selection Box
450
5%(22)
8 Type DESERT Weapon Selection Box
450
5%(22)
Transcendence Weapon Selection Box x1
270
5%(13)
Unique Weapon Selection Box x1
270
5%(13)
Brush Stroke Font
270
5%(13)
Mnemonic Weapon Paint
180
5%(9)
Old-Time Series Weapon Paint Box x1
150
5%(7)
Leather Weapon Paint
150
5%(7)
Exploration Success Rate-Up +20% x1
60
5%(3)
Rare Decoder x5 (max 1 purchase a day)
30
5%(1)
Season Badge x30
30
5%(1)
Random -1 Dehancement Material
(Max 43 purchases per account)
30
5%(1)
100 Weapon Enhancement EXP Coupon x1
(Max 43 purchases per account)
30
5%(1)
50 Weapon Enhancement EXP Coupon x2
(Max 43 purchases per account)
30
5%(1)
Grade 5 Parts Reward Box x1
(Max 10 purchases per account)
30
5%(1)
Grade 4 Parts Reward Box x2
(Max 10 purchases per account)
30
5%(1)
Grade 3 Parts Reward Box x5
30
5%(1)

Epic Weapon Selection Box (Select 1
- Divine Blaster
- Doom Blaster
- Void Avenger
- Supreme Sentinel
- Heaven Splitter
- Asura Hell Splitter
- Dread Nova
- Blazing Nova
- Gungnir
- Dark Star

2023 Event Reward Box (Select 1)
- Flustered Emoji Spray (Yuri)
- Bleh Emoji Spray (Yuri)
- Sad Emoji Spray (Yuri)
- Heart Emoji Spray (Yuri)
- Laugh Emoji Spray (Yuri)
- Angry Emoji Spray (Yuri)
- Wink Emoji Spray (Yuri)
- Cute Bunny Balloon Nameplate
- Cute SD Character's Nameplate
- Plunger
- Ice Cream Cone
- Blue Lantern
- Propeller Hat
- Rainbow Cotton Candy
- Feast of the Night Sky Nameplate
- Run Zombie Run 1 Spray
- Run Zombie Run 2 Spray
- Four-leaf Clover Nameplate
- SD Michaela Spray
- Sparkling Shores Nameplate
- Lotus Leaf Rice Mask
- Moonlight Evening Nameplate
- Great Vacation Nameplate
- Summer Night Camping Nameplate
- Pink Chilseok Weapon Paint
- Shiho's Pink Wave Nameplate
- Summer Hunting Zombie Spray
- Shy Light Zombie Nameplate
- Autumn Leaf Spray
- Motorhome Nameplate
- Chuseok Moonglow
- Wooden Doll Spray
- Crunchy Cookie Spray
- Crunchy Cookie Nameplate
- Blue Burn Nameplate

2022 Transcendence Class Selection Box (Select 1)
- Agent Ritsuka
- Pop Star Alin
- Lynn
- Kai
- Immortal Eric
- Smile Mary
- Skadi
- Nyx

2021 Transcendence Class Selection Box (Select 1)
- Dragon Knight Kyrix
- High Elf Natasha
- Anemone
- Mirage
- Ismael
- Ethan
- Roy
- Romy

Costume Selection Box (Select 1)
- Pirate Hat / Pirate Cutlass / Pirate Treasure Chest (Permanent) - Receive All
- Nine-tailed Fox Ears / Young Nine-tailed Fox / Nine-tailed Fox Tail (Permanent) - Receive All
- Wanderer's Veil Hat / Wanderer's Guardian Blue Dragon / Wanderer's Tri-color Gourd (Permanent) - Receive All
- Wild Sheriff's Hat / Wild Sheriff's Badge / Wild Sheriff's Horse Doll (Permanent) + Dominique (Permanent) - Receive All

Upgrade Weapon Selection Box (Select 1)
- Triple Barrel Shotgun
- Triple Tactical Knife
- Dual Katana
- Master Combat Knife
- M134 Predator
- SPAS-12 Superior

Gold Weapon Selection Box (Select 1)
- AKM Gold Edition
- Desert Eagle 50C Gold Edition
- Winchester M1887 Gold Edition
- SL8 Gold Edition
- M4A1 Gold Edition
- Thompson Chicago Gold
- Gold Luger
- TRG-42 White Gold
- MP5 Gold Edition
- MG3 Gold Edition
- WA2000 Gold Edition
- HK23E Gold Edition
- Sawed Off M79 Gold
- M14 EBR Gold
- StG44 Gold Edition
- KSG12 Gold Edition
- M60E4 Gold Edition
- Gold Double Barrel Shotgun
- MG36 Gold Edition
- King Cobra Gold Edition
- UTS-15 Pink Gold
- HK G11 Gold Edition
- PKM Gold Edition
- AS50 Pink Gold

Christmas Weapon Selection Box (Select 1)
- M134 Xmas Edition
- MG3 Xmas Edition
- M95 Xmas Edition
- MG36 Xmas Edition
- Winchester M1887 Xmas Edition
- Tomahawk Xmas Edition
- JANUS-7 Xmas Edition

Rare Weapon Selection Box (Select 1)
- AWP Red
- M249 Red
- AWP Camo
- USAS-12 Camo
- USP45 Red
- Desert Eagle Red
- M249 Camo
- AK47 Red
- M4A1 Red
- M249 Veteran
- M16A1 Veteran
- CSOGS Weapon Paint
- Scout Red
- XM1014 Red
- Glock 18 Red
- M4A1 Dragon
- AK47 Dragon
- Dragon Knife
- Oz Series Weapon Set
- Awakening Series Weapon Set
- Lightning Series Weapon Set
- Happy New Year Animal Weapon Set
- Oz Series Weapon Set (Receive all)
  - Tin Man's Machine Gun
  - Cowardly Lion's Pistol
  - Scarecrow's Pickaxe
- Awakening Series Weapon Set (Receive all)
  - Awakening of the Zhu Bajie Minigun
  - Awakening of the Sha Wujing Dual Handgun
  - Awakening of the Ruyi Stick
- Lightning Series Weapon Set (Receive all)
  - Lightning AR-1
  - Lightning SMG-1
  - Lightning BIG-EYE
  - Lightning SG-1
  - Lightning AR-2
  - Lightning LZ-1
  - Lightning HZ-1
  - Lightning HMG-1
- Happy New Year Animal Weapon Set (Receive all)
  - MP5 Tiger
  - P90 Lapin
  - TMP Dragon
  - UMP45 Snake
  - MP7A1 Unicorn
  - Horse Axe
  - Horn Kujang

Rare Costume Selection Box (Select 1)
- Dark Knight Mask
- Paladin Crown
- Lycanthrope Wolf Tail
- Crimson Hunter Bat Wing Headband
- Phoenix Wings
- Axion's Battle Helmet
- Aetheris's Beacon
- Kalael's Wings
- Medea's Wings
- Black's Sunglasses
- Criss' Military Cap
- Protector Wings
- Black Dragon Wings
- Repulsor Wing

2020 Transcendence Class Selection Box (Select 1)
- Private Erica
- Drill Instructor Gerard
- Boss David Black
- Special Agent Criss
- Leader Soi
- Super Soldier Jennifer

2019 Transcendence Class Selection Box (Select 1)
- Axion
- Aetheris
- Medea
- Kalael
- Pink Heart Shiho
- Black Rose Miho
- Queen
- Cyborg

Unique Weapon Selection Box (Select 1)
- Hunter-Killer X-7
- Hunter-Killer X-12
- Hunter-Killer X-90
- Hunter-Killer X-15
- Hunter-Killer X-45
- Shining Heart Rod
- Starlight Rolling Shooter
- Dual Sword Infernal Hunter

Transcendence Weapon Selection Box (Select 1)
- M3 Black Dragon
- Thunder Ghost Walker
- Reaper
- Volcano
- AUG Guardian
- M249 Phoenix
- SG552 Lycanthrope
- Desert Eagle Crimson Hunter
- Magnum Drill
- Warhammer Storm Giant
- AK-47 Paladin
- M4A1 Dark Knight
- Python Desperado
- Red Dragon Cannon
- Blade Runebreaker

Special Transcendence Weapon Selection Box (Select 1)
- SKULL-T9
- Magnum Shooter
- SG552 Cerberus
- Laser Ripper
- Twin Hawk
- Demolition Hammer

8 Type DESERT Weapon Selection Box (Select 1)
- DESERT M60E4 (Permanent)
- DESERT M95 (Permanent)
- DESERT Dual Infinity (Permanent)
- DESERT MG3 (Permanent)
- DESERT HAMMER (Permanent)
- DESERT WA2000 (Permanent)
- DESERT SPAS-12 (Permanent)
- DESERT M2 (Permanent)

Old-Time Series Weapon Paint Box (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
- Items sold in the Blue Dragon Shop are permanent, but the following boxes purchased at the Blue Dragon Shop will be removed during maintenance on 3/20. (Costume Selection Box, Upgrade Weapon Selection Box, Gold Weapon Selection Box, Christmas Weapon Selection Box, Rare Weapon Selection Box, Rare Costume Selection Box, Upgrade Weapon Selection Box, Old-Time Series Weapon Paint Box, and Transcendence Weapon Selection Box).
- You won't receive exclusive costumes from selecting a class in this Selection Box.

Happy New Year Weapon Collection Event

A special reward will be sent to players that own all 15 Happy New Year weapons.

Collection
- 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
- 2023: Arbalest
- 2024: Naberius

Reward
- [Honor] Naberius Happy New Year Medal

Notice
- You can receive an Naberius Happy New Year Medal upon collecting a Naberius Happy New Year Medal + Naberius (Permanent).
- This medal can be obtained once per account.

Purgatory Medal Giveaway Event

A special reward will be sent to players that own Naberius (Permanent) + Soul Wings (Permanent).

Reward
- [Honor] Purgatory Medal

Notice
- This medal can be obtained once per account.

Shop Update

Epic Decoder Special Promotion (2/6 - 3/20)

Epic Decoder chain purchases with increasing discounts are available during the event!

Contents
- 1st Stage: [Chain Stage 1] Epic Decoder x10 Box (No Discount)
- 2nd Stage: [Chain Stage 2] Epic Decoder x10 Box (10% Discount)
- 3rd Stage: [Chain Stage 3] Epic Decoder x30 Box (15% Discount)
- 4th Stage: [Chain Stage 4] Epic Decoder x30 Box (20% Discount)

Notice
- These items are available on the recommended page in the Shop.
- Items in previous stages must be purchased to unlock items in the following stages.
- Purchase of all items must be made to unlock the purchase of the items in future stages.
- Items in each stage can only be purchased once per account (and cannot be gifted).
- All unused Epic Decoder Boxes will be removed and replaced with 100 Mileage each during maintenance on 3/20.
- Press [Use] on the box in the inventory after purchase of each stage's items to obtain the decoders.

Attendance Fragment Package Promotion (2/6 - 3/5)

Attendance Fragment Package
- Attendance Fragment Package will be available for sale during the event.
- Epic Decoder x5 + Attendance Fragment Box (15 Days)

Attendance Fragment Box
- Day 2: Dragon Scale x5
- Day 3: Dragon Scale x7
- Day 4: Dragon Scale x3
- Day 5: Dragon Scale x5
- Day 6: Dragon Scale x7
- Day 7: Dragon Scale x10
- Day 8: Dragon Scale x3
- Day 9: Dragon Scale x5
- Day 10: Dragon Scale x7
- Day 11: Dragon Scale x3
- Day 12: Dragon Scale x3
- Day 13: Dragon Scale x5
- Day 14: Dragon Scale x7
- Day 15: Dragon Scale x10

Notice
- Attendance Fragment Package can only be purchased twice per account.
- - Additional purchase is unavailable if Attendance Fragment Box (15 Days) is already in your inventory
- Attendance Fragment Box does not have a "Use" button, as it becomes effective immediately upon receipt.
- Rewards can be claimed from the Attendance Fragment Box even if you do not consistently check in.
- All unused Epic Decoders will be replaced with 100 mileage each and removed during maintenance on 3/20.
- All unused Dragon Scales will be replaced with 15 mileage each and removed during maintenance on 3/20.

Feb 5, 2024

[Update] Event Patch Notes: February 6th

Counter-Strike Nexon - The CSN:S Team

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

New Year Holiday Play Event (2/6 – 2/27)

[/b]Pick up New Year Supply Boxes to earn rewards while celebrating the new year!

Catch the New Year Blue Dragon! Event (1) (2/6 - 2/27)

[/b]2024 is the year of the Blue Dragon! It's your year to catch it and earn rewards!

Stingray Kite Carnage (2/6 – 2/27)

[/b]Hit Stingray Kites during the event to get the Honor Medal!

Crossbow Classic Login Event (2/6 - 2/27)

[/b]Log in to claim the new weapon and play the game to obtain Enhancement Material!

New Year Gift Event (2/6 - 2/27)

[/b]Receive the following rewards by staying logged in for 5 minutes during the event period.

Mileage Auction Event (2/6 – 2/20)

[/b]The new year begins with a Mileage Auction! Auctions only last a limited time, so don't miss out!

Special Mileage Auction Event (2/6 – 2/20)

[/b]Become the winner of the special item that appears at a specific time.

Check out the following sections for more information.[/list]

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New Year Holiday Play Event (2/6 – 2/27)

Pick up New Year Supply Boxes to earn rewards while celebrating the new year!

Participation & Rewards
- Earn a Lucky Pouch each time you log in (1 a day)
- Earn a Lucky Pouch for reaching 5 / 10 / 20 / 30 / 40 / 50 / 60 minutes of game play (up to 7 a day)
- Earn a Lucky Pouch for obtaining a Supply Box in Zombie Hero / Zombie Z modes (up to 2 a day)
- Earn a Lucky Pouch or obtaining a Point Box in Zombie Scenario mode in Normal or above (up to 2 a day)

Lucky Pouch Contents (Chance to get 1 of these items)
- Rare Decoder x1
- Event Decoder x1
- Unique Decoder x1
- 50 Weapon Enhancement EXP Coupon x1
- 100 Weapon Enhancement EXP Coupon x1
- 200 Weapon Enhancement EXP Coupon x1
- Exploration Success Rate-Up +10% x1
- Exploration Success Rate-Up +20% x1
- Grade 3 Parts Reward Box x1
- Grade 4 Parts Reward Box x1
- Grade 5 Parts Reward Box x1
- Random -1 Dehancement Material x1
- 100 Mileage Coupon x1
- 200 Mileage Coupon x1
- 1000 Mileage Coupon x1
- Zombie Scenario Add-On Rate Box x1
- Zombie Damage Meter (7 Days)

Notice
- You can obtain up to 10 Lucky Pouches per day regardless of the mission.
- Excludes Zombie Scenario: Double Gate / Lost City / Survival: Trap / Survival: Groundwater / Pursuit: Chaos
- Participation only counts in rooms with three or more players (excludes Studio, includes Laboratory Modes).
- All Lucky Pouches will be removed during maintenance on 2/27.
- The Event Decoder can be used until midnight on the day it is obtained.
- Supply Boxes (Zombie Mode) and Point Boxes (Zombie Scenario) will appear as Lucky Pouches during the event until the 2/15 maintenance.

Catch the New Year Blue Dragon! Event (1) (2/6 - 2/27)

2024 is the year of the Blue Dragon! It's your year to catch it and earn rewards!

Participation & Rewards
- Catch a Blue Dragon in the waiting room/lobby to obtain Lion Mask Hat (1 Day) or Lucky Pouch Spray (1 Day)

Notice
- You can participate in this event up to twice a day.

Catch the New Year Blue Dragon! Event (2) (2/6 - 2/27)

Get even more rewards for catching more Blue Dragons!

Participation & Rewards
- Catch 100 Blue Dragons in the waiting room/lobby to earn the New Year Hunter Medal & Event Decoder x10 & 100 Weapon Enhancement EXP Coupon x5

Notice
- You can only participate in this event once per account.
- Players who already possess the New Year Hunter medal cannot receive another one, but they can still claim the rest of the rewards.
- The Event Decoder can be used until midnight on the day it is obtained.

Stingray Kite Carnage (2/6 – 2/27)

Hit Stingray Kites during the event to get the Honor Medal!

Participation & Rewards
- Hit 300 Stingray Kites to earn [Honor] Killer K Medal + Transcendence Decoder x10.

Notice
- Players who already possess the Killer K medal cannot receive another one, but they will still receive the Transcendence Decoder reward.
- Maps with Stingray Kites: Mouse Hole, Survival: Double Gate, Survival: Trap, and Survival: Lost City
- You can claim your reward once you kill 300 Stingray Kites during the event.
- Eligible Modes: All modes excluding bot modes (but includes Laboratory mode)

Crossbow Classic Login Event (2/6 - 2/27)

Weapon Giveaway
- Reach 10 minutes of playtime to obtain Crossbow Classic (Permanent)

How to Participate & Rewards
- Reach 30 minutes of playtime for the following rewards (can only claim once a day)
- 1x: Rare Decoder x3 + 50 Weapon Enhancement EXP Coupon x6
- 2x: Rare Decoder x3 + 50 Weapon Enhancement EXP Coupon x6
- 3x: Rare Decoder x5 + 100 Weapon Enhancement EXP Coupon x6
- 4x: Rare Decoder x5 + 100 Weapon Enhancement EXP Coupon x6
- 5x: Rare Decoder x10 + 200 Weapon Enhancement EXP Coupon x6

Notice
- The reward can only be earned once per account.

New Year Gift Event (2/6 - 2/27)

Receive the following rewards by staying logged in for 5 minutes during the event period.

Reward
- Failnaught (7 Days)
- Holy Sword Divine Order (7 Days)
- Lightning Fury (7 Days)

Notice
- The reward can only be earned once per account.

Mileage Auction Event (2/6 – 2/20)

The new year begins with a Mileage Auction! Auctions only last a limited time, so don't miss out!

Permanent Auction Item Added
- Anemone
- Mirage
- Norinco Type 86s
- Bomb Boost Part - Grades 1 - 6
- Bomb Self-Shield Part - Grades 1 - 6

Auction Details
- Item Rank: Premium (All weapons except for premium are Normal Rank)
- Auction Time: 1 hour for all items
- Number of Listings: 2 (Can be increased based on VIP rank)
- 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 have a 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'll have the opportunity to use the sell-to-system feature.
- Auction Hours: 24 Hours (12:00 AM – 11:59 PM) - When auction hours end, currently listed items will be canceled.

Notice
- Premium Line Changes:
- [Added] Anemone, Mirage, Bomb Boost Part - Grade 6, Bomb Self-Shield Part - Grade 6
- [Removed] Boss David Black, Leader Soi, Rage Down Part - Grade 6, Armor Break Part - Grade 6
- Lower Price Limit: 700 / Upper Price Limit: None
- The remaining time is shown in 5-minute increments for listed auction items.
- You can only bid on one item at a time.
- Regular auction items will be listed with a 30% fee included in the initial bidding price.
- If an item listed for auction is not sold, the item will be returned.
- Items listed for auction can be purchased immediately at the direct purchase price.
- If you list an item for auction, you cannot withdraw it until the auction's duration has ended.
- 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 cannot be listed at auction.

Special Mileage Auction Event (2/6 – 2/20)

Become the winner of the special item that appears at a specific time.

Special Auction time
- 12:00 PM / Transcendence Red Dragon Cannon Gold
- 1:30 PM / Transcendence Magnum Drill Gold

Notice
- Auction items only appear at specific times.
- Bidding Time: 60 minutes of public bid, then 10 minutes of private bid.

Other Changes

In order to prevent macro use, making a set trade in the auction house will require new authentication.
Antarctic Base map's playable area has been adjusted and some objects have been removed.
The value of the Rolling Vulcan shop has been adjusted and the Rolling Thunder's condition was changed from 3 to 1 Hero Energy.
Fixed an issue in zombie mode where if a zombie dies while using their skill where they would continuously inflict damage on a human.
Fixed an issue where dying while using Aksha's Absorb skill and then reviving would display the skill UI as unactivated.
Fixed typos on Ismael, Idol Miho, and Spell Lance Scarlet Rose item descriptions.
Fixed an issue in specific situations where ending the session would not close the notification window.
Fixed an issue in zombie scenario mode where Infinite Ammo would be applied to a different firearm.
Fixed an issue in classic mode where the Nata Knife Hero would inflict an incorrect amount damage.
Fixed an issue for some weapon paints where the textures would display incorrectly.
Fixed an issue where using the decoder would not provide any mileage.
- Mileage that was not correctly distributed will be given out upon maintenance.

Jan 23, 2024

[Update] Patch Notes: January 24th

Counter-Strike Nexon - The CSN:S Team

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

Season 18: CS Rangers (1/24 - 5/8)

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For details, please refer to the Season 18 Pass Preview.

Hyper Gaebolg Daily Login Event (1/24 - 2/21)

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Log in during the event and reach 30 minutes of playtime to earn the Hyper Gaebolg fragments.

Bonus Disassembly Event (1/24 - 2/5)

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You can access the event via the 'Bonus Disassembly' button at the bottom of the lobby during the event.

Season Badge Giveaway (1/24 - 5/8)

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Season badges are given immediately based on the login time for daily missions during the season.

Zombie Scenario Golden Zombie Kill Event (1/24 - 5/15)

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Earn rewards by killing Golden Zombies when you play Zombie Scenario during the Season 18.[/list]

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Update Information

New Map Available

Antarctic Base
- Eligible Modes: Team Deathmatch, Team Deathmatch (AI), Deathmatch, Deathmatch (AI), Gun Deathmatch, Zombie, Zombie Classic, Zombie Mutant, Zombie Hero, Zombie Z, Zombie Evolution, Super Soldier, and All-Star.

Season 18: CS Rangers (1/24 - 5/8)

For details, please refer to the Season 18 Pass Preview.

Black Market Opens Early
- The Black Market will open early for players who reach Rank 100.
- Upon reaching Rank 100 on the current Season Pass, Season Missions will end while missions that offer Black Market Badges will refresh.
- New Item Added:
  
  CSN: S Messenger Bag, AUG Guardians (Parts Applied), SL8 QUEEN, Queen's Special Duck Foot Gun, Queen's Tomahawk, Queen of Hearts Banshee (Costume)

Season Pass Discount Coupon
- Description: Reduces the purchase price of the next Season Pass. The Discount Coupon is given to those who have reached Season Pass Rank 100.
- Logging in during the following season will automatically redeem the coupon.
  - (For example, if you receive the Discount Coupon during Season 18, it will reduce the price of the Season 19 Pass.)
- If you do not log in during the following season, however, the coupon will be automatically removed.
  - (For example, if you received the coupon in Season 18 but didn't log in during Season 19, the discount will not be applied if you returned during Season 20.)

Buying Previous Season Passes
- A page where previous season items can be purchased will become available to those who reach Rank 100 on the Season Pass!
- This page starts with the player's progress from the past season, and they can purchase Season Pass Ranks to obtain items.
- Available Previous Season Passes: Seasons 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16
- The Black Market can be accessed from the [Missions] menu after reaching Rank 100.
- All Black Market Badges you've obtained will disappear once a new season begins.

Season Reward Weapons
- Ethereal Hero
  - A gun that fires laser beams by converting mysterious energy called 'Ether' extracted from a meteorite into destructive light waves. It has excellent recoil control and is very accurate, thanks to the light waves it emits which do not have recoil.
- CROW-1 Hero
  - A pistol that uses a 50-round 9mm ammunition drum magazine. The CROW Reload System allows for quick reloading.
  - While reloading, ff you press [R] when the needle is in the middle of the gauge , the CROW Reload System will be activated.
- Nata Knife Hero
  - An elegant, single-edged knife that deals more damage at further range than standard combat knives.
- Rolling Vulcan
  - This firearm explodes a sphere of powerful Hero Energy at your target area. Activating the energy-condensing system causes a marker to become visible to the player that appears at the target.
  - Special Feature - Rolling Thunder: Available after charging your Hero Energy to 3, a marker appears at the target area which is visible only to the player.

Zombie Costumes
- Monstrous Villain Aksha (Costume)
  - Allows the Snowman Monstrous Villain Aksha Zombie to be equipped. This will change the appearance of your Aksha Zombie.

Weapon Paints
- Ranger Weapon Paint
  - Eligible Weapons: Battle Jackhammer, MG36, M950, King Cobra, K3, Dual UZI, Hauteclere, Whip Sword, Death Eater, and NEGEV NG7 Ajax

Costumes
- Ranger Helmet (Head)
- Ranger Sword & Shield (Back)
- Ranger Pistol (Waist)

Sprays
- SD Pink Ranger Ismael Spray
- SD Blue Ranger Faust Spray
- CS Ranger Spray

Nameplates
- Season Pass Nameplate (18)

Damage Fonts
- Season Pass Font (18)

Medals
- Season 18 Pioneer Medal (Pass)
- Season 18 Conqueror Medal (Highest Rank Reached)

League Season 14 (1/24 - 4/24)

Notice
- Items have been added to the Achievement Shop.
- New Items Added: Victorious Gerard Spray, Smiling Natasha Spray, Shouting Alice LE Spray, and Grieving Yuri Spray

Zombie League Rewards
- Master: Zombie League Master Zombification + Whip Sword (20 Days) + Lynn (20 Days) + Kai (20 Days) + Grade 6 Parts Reward Box x3
- Diamond: Achievement Point 5 Box x2 + Diamond League Weapon Selection Box x2 + Diamond League Class Selection Box x2 + Grade 5 Parts Reward Box x5
- Platinum: Achievement Point 5 Box
  + Transcendence Weapon Pass (10 Days)
  + Grade 4 Parts Reward Box x10
- Gold: Gold League Weapon Selection Box
  + Mummy Stamper (20 Days)
- Silver: Silver League Weapon Selection Box
  + Chef Heavy Zombie (20 Days)

Zombie Scenario League Rewards
- Master: Whip Sword (20 Days)+ Lynn (20 Days)+ Kai (20 Days)+ Titan's Will Add-On x100+ Zombie Scenario Add-On Rate Box x100
- Diamond: Achievement Point 5 Box x2+ Diamond League Weapon Selection Box x2+ Diamond League Class Selection Box x2+ Weakness Analysis Add-On x75+ Zombie Scenario Add-On Rate Box x75
- Platinum: Achievement Point 5 Box+ Transcendence Weapon Pass (10 Days)+ Tide Turner Add-On x50+ Zombie Scenario Add-On Rate Box x50
- Gold: Gold League Weapon Selection Box+ Reinforced Attack Add-On x20+ Zombie Scenario Add-On Rate Box x20
- Silver: Silver League Weapon Selection Box+ Capital Add-On x20+ Zombie Scenario Add-On Rate Box x20

Box Contents
- Diamond League Class Selection Box Contents (20 Days / Select 1): Mirage, Anemone, Ismael, Ethan, Roy, and Romy
- Diamond League Weapon Selection Box Contents (20 Days / Select 1): Devastator, Satellite Mine, Laevateinn, and Failnaught
- Gold League Weapon Selection Box Contents (20 Days / Select 1): Eternity Laser Fist, NEGEV NG7 Ajax, and Psychic Harmonium
- Silver League Weapon Selection Box Contents (20 Days / Select 1): X-TRACKER, Magnum Launcher, and Thunder Ghost Walker

Achievement Updates

Achievements
- Added: 89 New Achievements
- Removed two existing achievements: Ace and Veteran

Mission Chain Returns (1/24 - 7/10)

Notice
- Contents of the guide will be updated.
- Mission Chain rewards consisting of 25 guides and 25 missions will be changed.
- You can only clear one stage (5 guides and 5 missions) of the Mission Chain a day.

Mission Final Completion Rewards (By Stage)
- Stage 1: Plasma Gun (Permanent)
- Stage 2: Dual Sword Infernal Hunter (Permanent)
- Stage 3: Sonya Lycanthrope (Permanent)
- Stage 4: Claymore Mine MDS (Permanent)
- Stage 5: Python Desperado (Permanent)
- Mission Final Completion Rewards: Star Chaser SR (Permanent) + Complete the Guide Medal + Player Settlement Support Box

Other Changes
- Banner Reward Weapons and Schedule will be updated.
- Added 'Not Applicable' to the inventory descriptions of any locked <Enhancement Material/Disassembly> items.
- Reward Notifications will be updated.
- Added content regarding the distribution of discount coupons for the upcoming season after reaching Season Pass 100.
- Added the phrase: 'You can clear one stage per day.'

Improvements

Chat Window Improvements
- Chat window sizes can be changed to L/M/S.
- (Options > Advanced Options > Chat Font Size)

Inventory Sorting Update
- By High Rated Items First
  - Displays higher grade items, which have been used, in order.
  - Newly obtained items can be seen by using the Recent sorting.
- By Unused Items First (New Feature)
  - Displays unused items first.
- By Zombie Z Level (Added Feature)
  - Sorts any weapons you own by their Zombie Z Mode levels, from highest to lowest.
  - This sorting is only applicable to the Weapon category.

Event Information

Hyper Gaebolg Daily Login Event (1/24 - 2/21)

Rewards
- Logging in for more consecutive days will earn better rewards for each stage!
- Stage 1 (Days 1 - 2): Hyper Gaebolg Fragment + Point Transcendence/Class Decoder x1 (each) + 500 Mileage Coupon
- Stage 2 (Days 3 - 4): Hyper Gaebolg Fragment x2 + Point Transcendence/Class Decoder x2 (each) + 500 Mileage Coupon x2
- Stage 3 (Days 5 - 6): Hyper Gaebolg Fragment x3 + Point Transcendence/Class Decoder x3 (each) + 500 Mileage Coupon x3
- Stage 4 (Days 7 - 8): Hyper Gaebolg Fragment x6 + Point Transcendence/Class Decoder x4 (each) + 500 Mileage Coupon x4
- Stage 5 (Days 9 - 10): Hyper Gaebolg Fragment x8 + Point Transcendence/Class Decoder x5 (each) + 500 Mileage Coupon x5
- Stage 6 (Days 11 - 12): Hyper Gaebolg Fragment x10 + Point Transcendence/Class Decoder x6 (each) + 500 Mileage Coupon x6

Notice
- Hyper Gaebolg Fragments stack, and you can collect up to a maximum of 300. (Any amount that exceeds this will not be collected)
- Hyper Gaebolg Fragments will be removed on the day the event ends.
- You can earn playtime on all modes, including Studio Mode.
- Daily Login Event's rewards earned from total log ins, can only be claimed once per account.

Hyper Gaebolg Special Mission Event (1/24 - 2/21)

Clear the special missions during the event and collect the Hyper Gaebolg!

Special Mission Requirements / Obtainable Items
- Mission #1. Every 8 Kill Points by kills, assists as a human, or infections as a zombie in Zombie Mode: Hyper Gaebolg Fragment x1 (Up to 16 per day)
- Mission #2. Each time you clear a session by reaching 100 Kill Points in Zombie Scenario mode on Hard difficulty or higher: Hyper Gaebolg Fragment x2 (Up to 16 per day)
- Mission #3. Reach 10 or more minutes of playtime in the new map 'Antarctic Base' in Gun Deathmatch mode: Hyper Gaebolg Fragment x4 (Up to 4 per day)

How to Earn Kill Points
- Zombie Kills as a Human: 3 Points (bots excluded)
- Zombie Assists as a Human: 1 Point (bots excluded)
- Human Infections as a Zombie: 4 Points (bots excluded)
- Human Infection Assists as Zombie: 0 Points

Notice
- Hyper Gaebolg Fragments stack, and you can collect up to a maximum of 300. (Any amount that exceeds this will not be collected)
- Hyper Gaebolg Fragments will be removed on the day the event ends.
- You can acquire up to 20 Hyper Gaebolg Fragments per day through special mission rewards.
- Hyper Gaebolg Fragments will be removed on the day the event ends.
- Autohunt kills are excluded regardless of mode.
- Compatible Zombie Modes: Zombie Classic / Zombie Mutant / Zombie Hero / Zombie Z / Zombie Evolution
- Excluded Zombie Scenario Maps: Double Gate / Lost City / Survival: Trap / Survival: Groundwater / Pursuit: Chaos
- You must play for at least 5 minutes to get credit for Zombie Scenario mode missions.

Hyper Gaebolg Collection Event (1/24 - 2/21)

Collect 300 Hyper Gaebolg Fragments during the event to obtain the Hyper Gaebolg (Permanent)!

Fragment Pileup Rewards
- First Login: Hyper Gaebolg (1 Day)
- 10 Fragments: Hyper Gaebolg (15 Days) + Zombie Scenario Add-On Rate Box x5
- 50 Fragments: Rare Decoder x10 + Zombie Damage Meter (5 Days)
- 100 Fragments: Unique Decoder x10 + Grade 4 Parts Reward Box x5
- 150 Fragments: Event Decoder x10 + 50 Weapon Enhancement EXP Coupon x5
- 200 Fragments: Class Decoder x10 + 100 Weapon Enhancement EXP Coupon x5
- 250 Fragments: Transcendence Decoder x10 + 200 Weapon Enhancement EXP Coupon x5
- 300 Fragments: Hyper Gaebolg (Permanent)

Notice
- Pileup rewards can be obtained only once per account.
- The Event Decoders can be used until midnight on the day it is obtained.

Bonus Disassembly Event (1/24 - 2/5)

You can access the event via the 'Bonus Disassembly' button at the bottom of the lobby during the event.

Notice
- Minimum Participation Criteria: 5,000 Mileage.
- Event Period: Weekdays and weekends from 1PM - 5PM
- New Disassembly Items: Hyper Gaebolg, Twin Light Axes, Photon Launcher, AK-47 60R Classic, NEGEV NG7 Ajax, and Supreme Sentinel

Season Badge Giveaway (1/24 - 5/8)

Season badges are given immediately based on the login time for daily missions during the season.

Login Time / Season Badge
- 30 min: x5
- 60 min: x10
- 120 min: x20
- Daily missions reset every day at midnight.
- You cannot use a difficulty change item on [Event] missions.

Zombie Scenario Golden Zombie Kill Event (1/24 - 5/15)

Earn rewards by killing Golden Zombies when you play Zombie Scenario during the Season 18.

Total Amount / Rewards
- Accumulate 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, and 10 kills to obtain rewards
- Obtainable Items (Select 1): Zombie Scenario Add-On Selection Box x2 / Guaranteed Transcendence Class Box / 100 Weapon Enhancement EXP Coupon x4 / Random -1 Dehancement Material x10 / 2,000 Mileage / Old-time Zombie Costume Box / Golden Zombie Weapon Box

Notice
- Zombie Scenario Add-On Selection Box Contents: 20 of Reinforced Attack, Extended Magazine, Tide Turner, Shadow Blade, Survival Instincts, Explosive Ammo, Free Market, Weakness Analysis, Titan's Will, Regeneration, Swiftfoot, and Capital Add-Ons.
- Hitting the Golden Zombie once counts as killing it once.
- Each reward is given only once per account.
- Up to 3 can be defeated per day.
- Guaranteed Transcendence Class Box, Old-time Zombie Costume Box, and Golden Zombie Weapon Box's reward items are binding items.
- Unused Guaranteed Transcendence Class Boxes, Old-time Zombie Costume Boxes, and Golden Zombie Weapon Boxes will be removed on the day that the event ends.
- The Golden Zombies have a chance to appear when playing for more than 3 minutes in rooms on Normal difficulty or higher.
- Bound items cannot be used as Auction, Disassembly, or Family Storage items.

When you check-in for attendance during the event, you'll get daily and cumulative rewards.

Login Reward
- Daily Supply Contents
  - Earn all 4: Dual Sword Phantom Slayer (1 Day), M3 Black Dragon (1 Day), Barrett M95 White Tiger (1 Day), and M249 Phoenix (1 Day)
  - There is a chance that 2 rare, unique, or transcendence weapons (1 Day) will be provided.
  - There is a chance that 1 Transcendence Class (1 Day) will be provided based on probabilities.
  - All contents of Daily Attendance Reward Box will be awarded.
  - Transcendence Classes (1 Day): Dorothy Dark Knight, Flora Paladin, Transcendence Ji Yoon Choi, Transcendence Yuri, Sonya Lycanthrope, Elizabeth Crimson Hunter, Transcendence Michaela, Transcendence Fernando, Transcendence Blair, and Rose Phoenix
  - Daily Attendance Reward Box: Damage Display (1 Day), Killer Display (1 Day), Penalty and Loss Invalidation, and Rare Decoder x3
  - All weapons and classes from the Daily Supply are bound and cannot be used for Auction/Disassembly/Family Storage (Extension X).
- Total Login Days / Rewards
  - 5 Days: Psychic Harmonium (20 Days) + Cumulative Attendance Reward Box
  - 10 Days: NEGEV NG-7 Ajax (20 Days) + Cumulative Attendance Reward Box
  - 15 Days: Trinity Grenade (20 Days) + Cumulative Attendance Reward Box
  - 20 Days: Dread Nova (15 Days) + Cumulative Attendance Reward Box
  - 25 Days: Divine Blaster (15 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)
  - Attendance rewards will be provided directly as rewards instead of Daily/Cumulative Attendance Reward Box items.
  - Rewards can be claimed immediately after game login, and rewards are available until midnight every day.

100% Achievement Event

Get rewards to celebrate the Steam Achievement update.

Rewards
- Achievement Nameplate (Permanent)

Notice
- Even if achievements are updated in the future, you will not be able to obtain this nameplate again. (Only available once per account)
- If you have already obtained the updated Achievement Medal, you will receive it automatically.

Achievement Box Giveaway

Get rewards every time you get 15 Steam Achievements.

Rewards
- Steam Achievement Box

Notice
- Obtaining the Transcendence Class via Steam Achievement Box will not provide their exclusive costume.
- Unused Steam Achievement Boxes will be removed after the event ends.
- When the Achievements are updated, a new event will begin.
- If you have already obtained the updated Achievement Medal, you will receive it automatically.

Other Information

An icon will be displayed for Creation Map contest winner.
Fixed an issue in Zombie Scenario Survival: Double Gate where the durability and Round Re-Challenge UIs would be overlapped.
Removed the area in Assault map where players could abuse gameplay.
Updated incorrect information on some class descriptions.
Added a repurchase cooldown to the Zombie Darkness Mode's Weapon Rank Restriction.
Fixed an issue where some grenades were available for purchase even if Weapon Restriction was set to Knife Match.
Fixed an issue where all players in the room would be moved to the lobby when a human was hit by a Banshee's Pulling skill in specific situations.
Fixed an issue when changing the BGM Playlist had a low chance of crashing the client.