Attention Soldiers!

The Christmas Clan Portrait event is now over! 🎄
It was another great turn out and we were really happy to see how much creativity some of you really put into these awesome photos! Well done all of you! Unfortunately, we could only choose 5 winners.

Congratulations to the following clans! All rewards will be sent by the end of this week. Players in these photos (plus photographer) will receive 5,000 BS Coins each. And only clan members registered by December 17th will receive the extra 1,000 BS Coins.



DragonGamers


Cerberus


Fashion-


SOLONOOBS


FrostByte.eS

-Black Squad Medics



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Attention Soldiers!

It's that time of year again! The Holidays are here and it's time to spread some merry cheer. We've got a lot of events and giveaways coming this month. So make sure to stay updated! The first one up is the Christmas Clan Portrait. Last year was so much fun that we decided we can't leave it out this year. So gather your clan mates and take that family photo for a chance to win some wonderful prizes!


December 11 ~ December 18

• Bring your Clan Mates to the Cream Cake Map (10v10 Destruction Mode)
  
• Take a beautiful screenshot with them!
  
• Post the screenshot in our Discord's 'Christmas Clan Portrait' channel with the in-game names of every participant (photographer included). Also make sure to include the Clan Name as well. https://discord.gg/h9N6fvb

At the end of the event, the best 5 screenshots will be chosen by the Medics. Every Player shown in the screenshot (plus the photographer) will be rewarded with 5,000 BS Coins and a ‘HAPPY HOLIDAY KEY’! An additional 1000 BS Coins will be also be awarded to the entire clans' members.

Happy Holidays!

-The Black Squad Team-

Maintenance has been completed, You can now connect and play Black Squad.
Thank you everyone for waiting, and We apologize for any inconvenience.

- Black Squad Team

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Attention Soldiers,
To improve server stability & performance, the Hotfix will take place on:

Tue, Dec 11, 2018

• UTC: 7:40AM - 8:40AM
  
• PST: 12/10 11:40PM - 12:40AM
  
• EST: 2:40AM - 3:40AM
  
• BRST: 5:40AM - 6:40AM
  
• GMT: 7:40AM - 8:40AM
  
• CET: 8:40AM - 9:40AM
  
• SGT: 3:40PM - 4:40PM
  
• KST: 4:40PM - 5:40PM

We apologize for any inconvenience.
- Black Squad Team

Attention Soldiers!

As you know the Clan Emblem Events just ended. Thanks to everyone who participated, we hope you enjoyed it!

Now let's get to the interesting part: The Rewards!



Top 20 Reward: Clan Emblem

Each clan that was able to climb up the ladder and make it to the top 20 may choose an In-Game Clan Emblem.

Top 10 Reward: Clan Emblem Themed Spray

If your clan even made it into the top 10, you will also receive a Clan Emblem themed Spray (60 days).

Note: The spray will only be sent to clan members who joined the clan before the end of the event (5th of December 2018, 00:00 UTC)

We will contact all Clan-Masters via In-Game Mail to share more details on how to receive their Emblem. So make sure to check your messages if you're a Clan-Master!



As promised all Clans that reached 100,000 EXP during the Clan Emblem Event will receive an additional 500,000 Clan EXP. This will be applied in the next patch update.

All winning clans can be found here:
http://blacksquad.com/clan-emblem-event-champions

If you want to check out the final rankings you can do it here:
http://www.blacksquad.com/clan-emblem-event

The top 20 Clans can choose from one of the following emblems:
http://blacksquad.com/emblem


We hope you enjoyed the event and will continue to participate in the future!

The Black Squad Team

Attention Soldiers,

We have added a new ESL GO4 BLACK SQUAD SPRAY! Starting this weekend, it will be a part of the ESL Weapon Set given to participants, champions, and giveaway winners. You can still sign up for the upcoming ESL GO4 Cup here:

https://play.eslgaming.com/blacksquad/global/blacksquad/major/go4blacksquad-europe/cup-10/



All Participants: 30 Days ESL weapon sets



🥇1st place: 120 days ESL Weapon set
🥈2nd place: 90 days
🥉3rd place: 60 days



🥇1st place: 365 days ESL Weapon Set
🥈2nd place: 365 days
🥉3rd place: 365 days


The Go4Cup final game is streamed live on Twitch every weekend. Make sure to follow us on www.twitch.tv/blacksquadonline to get notified when we go live! Our Black Squad Medics will also be giving away ESL Skins to viewers so you don't want to miss out.


Good luck!

The Black Squad Team

Maintenance has been completed.
You can now connect and play Black Squad.

Thank you everyone for waiting. We apologize for any inconvenience.
- Black Squad Team

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Attention Soldiers
To fix the following bugs, the Hotfix will take place on:

Wed, DEC 05, 2018

• UTC: 2:00PM - 2:30PM
  
• PST: 06:00AM - 06:30AM
  
• EST: 9:00AM - 9:30AM
  
• BRST: 12:00PM - 12:30PM
  
• GMT: 2:00PM - 2:30PM
  
• CET: 3:00PM - 3:30PM
  
• SGT: 10:00PM - 10:30PM
  
• KST 11:00PM - 11:30PM

- Fixed the bug where the competitive match score and Rank(Tier) are displayed abnormally in the View Details window.
- Fixed the bug where Clan Name and Experience are not displayed when logging in again after the client has crashed abnormally.
- Fixed the bug where the Sort function does not work in the Inventory

We apologize for any inconvenience.
- Black Squad Team-

A new test server is added to check the connectivity in North America – West.

• The test will be processed for a certain period of time.
  
• We kindly ask for your participation so that we can get as much test information as much as possible.
  
• During the test period, you can only participate in Custom Match and PVE-EVENT channel.

VOICE CHAT is now available to use in Competitive Match.

• In order to use VOICE CHAT, please go to 'SETTINGS - SOUND - Voice Channel - Connect/Disconnect'.
  
• The default settings of ‘Voice Channel’ is OFF.
  
• The setting will save from the last change.

There are two ways of using VOICE CHAT.

• ALL THE TIME: (Always On)
  
• PUSH TO TALK: The shortcut key is the 'O' key.
  

You can adjust the volume level as shown below.

• INPUT VOLUME (Speaking Voice- MIC): 1 - 20
  
• OUTPUT VOLUME (Listening to Voice - Speaker): 1 - 20

If you join the competitive match with the feature turned on, the VOICE CHAT function will automatically activate.

• VOICE CHAT is only possible between team members.
  
• Competitive Match - You can adjust the option of MIC & Speaker for you and your team members.
  
• For you - Check(ON/OFF) or Adjust 'Output Volume' in Sound Settings
  
• For team members - Check(ON/OFF) or Adjust 'Input Volume' in Sound Settings
  

To see who is using VOICE CHAT during the match, the callsign of whom is using VOICE CHAT will display below the top left mini map. It will not display when the soldier does not use VOICE CHAT.



When the match ends and you move to the lobby, the VOICE CHAT automatically ends.



2018 WINTER EVENT STARTS NOW!

SPECIAL MISSION ADDED DURING THE 2018 WINTER EVENT PERIOD (CAN BE ACHIEVED ONLY ONCE)

• ‘SNOW CRYSTAL CARD/Permanent’ can be earned when you achieve 500 minutes of play time.
  
• [Note] This Special Mission will be removed when the 2018 WINTER EVENT ends.
  
  

ATTENDANCE CHECK REWARD UP.

‘SEASON’S GREETING BOX’ + HAPPY HOLIDAY + 50% DOUBLE UP BOOSTER & One Day Item' can be earned each day for the ATTENDANCE CHECK REWARD.



SEASON’S GREETING BOX

Either one of the following items will drop:

• TREE SPRAY /3D
  
  
  
• M67 H/G SNOW CRYSTAL /3D
  
  
  
• M18 SMOKE SNOW CRYSTAL /3D
  
  
  
• MK13 FLASH SNOW CRYSTAL /3D
  
  
  
• COLD STEPS /3D
  
  
  
• KSG GGAME /3D
  
  
  
• M67 H/G CHRISTMAS /3D
  
  
  
• TOMAHWAK CHRISTMAS /3D
  
  
  
• CRAIG /3D
  

DAILY MISSION REWARD UP.

‘HAPPY HOLIDAY BOX’ or ‘[EVENT] HAPPY HOLIDAY KEY’ added to each reward stage.



Today’s Mode REWARD UP.

‘HAPPY HOLIDAY BOX’ is added to each reward stage.




DAILY MISSION REWARD UP: COMPETITIVE MATCH-SOLO/DUO, SQUAD.

‘HAPPY HOLIDAY BOX’ is added to each reward stage.



New Special Mission - Daily Mission added

• You can earn rewards by playing 'QUICK MATCH - DESTRUCTION 10v10' every day and winning 1 victory.
  
• '[EVENT] HAPPY HOLIDAY KEY 'will be rewarded.

DAILY MISSION FOR REVOLUTION MAP (NORMAL, HARD) added.



AI Mission

Goal: Clear AI DEFENSE MODE 2 in NORMAL and HARD Difficulty each day. Clear each difficulty and complete your daily mission to earn rewards.

Rewards:

NORMAL DIFFICULTY

• HAPPY HOLIDAY BOX /Permanent
  
• AI MISSION BOX / Permanent
  [Note1] The following items can drop from the 'AI MISSION BOX'.
  [Note2] BLOOD CHASER ITEMS can deal more damage to AI in the REVOLUTION MAP.
  
  
• HNK121 BLOOD CHASER /2D
  
  
  
• G17 TIER1 BLOOD CHASER /2D
  
  
  
• KUKRI BLOOD CHASER /2D
  
  
  
• M67 H/G BLOOD CHASER /2D
  

CLAN DAILY MISSION: CLAN RANKED MATCH REWARD UP.

HAPPY HOLIDAY BOX’ added to each reward stage.




2018 WINTER SALE STARTS.
'Limited Time Bullet(s) Sale for '2018 WINTER SPECIAL PRICE'.

• You can buy 2,500 BULLETS for only 4.99$ (19.99$ Value).
  
• One Time Purchase Available per each Account Only.
  
• The Sale will end on January 7th, 2019, after the Patch update for the Sale.
  

Limited Time In-game Item Sale to celebrate the 2018 WINTER EVENT.

• The Sale starts after the Patch update and it will end on January 7th, 2019.
  
• Gold Items: 50% Discount
  
• Medal Items: 50% Discount
  
• BS COIN Items: 20% Discount
  
• BULLET Items: 10% Discount
  
• The below New Items are excluded from the Sale.
  
  >HAPPY HOLIDAY KEY
  >HAPPY HOLIDAY KEY (9qty.) PACKAGE
  >SNOWGLOBE CARD
  >TREE CARD
  >WINTER SPECIAL BOX
  >AK12 GL NEON VARIOUS BOX

The obtained ‘HAPPY HOLIDAY BOX’ can be found in your Inbox.

To open the ‘HAPPY HOLIDAY BOX’, you need one ‘HAPPY HOLIDAY KEY’ or ‘[EVENT] HAPPY HOLIDAY KEY’.



The following items can drop from the ‘HAPPY HOLIDAY BOX’.



The below items are permanent.

• DESERT EAGLE 50AE NEON GREEN
  
  
  
• DESERT EAGLE 50AE NEON RED
  
  
  
• DESERT EAGLE 50AE NEON ORANGE
  
  
  
• DESERT EAGLE 50AE NEON PINK
  
  
  
• DESERT EAGLE 50AE NEON BLUE
  
  
  
• BOWIE KNIFE SUPERIOR PM
  
  
  
• BOWIE KNIFE
  
  
  
• DESERT EAGLE 50AE BLACK METAL
  
  
  
• AK47 GL GARNET GOLD
  
  
  
• AK47 GL EMERALD GOLD
  
  
  
• KARAMBIT PIXIE ORANGE
  
  
  
• KARAMBIT PIXIE CYAN
  
  
  
• KARAMBIT PIXIE PINK
  
  
  
• KARAMBIT PIXIE GREEN
  
  
  
• M107A1 DAMASCUS GOLD
  
  
  
• MK14 MOD1 FLUCTUS
  
  
  
• SIZ556XI CARBON GL KOMODO
  
  
  
• M870MCS HAZARD
  
  
  
• HNK121 SHARK
  
  
  
• ACR GL ICICLE BLUE
  
  
  
• AK12 GL ICICLE BLUE
  
  
  
• DSR-1 ICICLE BLUE
  
  
  
• KRISS VECTOR ICICLE BLUE
  
  
  
• MDR GL POINSETTIA GREEN
  
  
  
• S15 GL POINSETTIA GREEN
  
  
  
• SR-47 GL POINSETTIA GREEN
  
  
  
• NIMRAVUS POINSETTIA GREEN
  
  
  
• G36 GL SNOWFLAKE RED ROUGE
  
  
  
• SIZMPX SNOWFLAKE RED ROUGE
  
  
  
• M870MCS SNOWFLAKE RED ROUGE
  
  
  
• KUKRI SNOWFLAKE RED ROUGE
  
  
  
• HNK416A5 AOR1
  
  
  
• G28E EURO DESERT
  
  
  
• NIMRAVUS RUSSIAN-TIGER
  

The ‘HAPPY HOLIDAY BOX’ item and the items below are only available for sale in the Steam Market.

>DESERT EAGLE 50AE NEON GREEN
>DESERT EAGLE 50AE NEON RED
>DESERT EAGLE 50AE NEON ORANGE
>DESERT EAGLE 50AE NEON PINK
>DESERT EAGLE 50AE NEON BLUE
>BOWIE KNIFE SUPERIOR PM
>BOWIE KNIFE
>DESERT EAGLE 50AE BLACK METAL
>AK47 GL GARNET GOLD
>AK47 GL EMERALD GOLD
>KARAMBIT PIXIE ORANGE
>KARAMBIT PIXIE CYAN
>KARAMBIT PIXIE PINK
>KARAMBIT PIXIE GREEN
>M107A1 DAMASCUS GOLD
>MK14 MOD1 FLUCTUS
>SIZ556XI CARBON GL KOMODO
>M870MCS HAZARD
>HNK121 SHARK



NEW DESTRUCTION 10v10 MODE added to QUICK MATCH Channel.

• Destruction 10v10 Mode is a small version of Destruction Mode and the rules are the same. However, the destruction objects of each team are located in 3 different areas and the maximum number of soldiers is 10v10.
  
• You can play the new 'CREAMCAKE' map in Destruction 10v10 Mode.
  
• Destruction 10v10 Mode is available to play only during the 2018 WINTER EVENT.
  
• [Note] Destruction 10v10 Mode and 'CREAMCAKE' map is only available in the QUICK MATCH Channel.
  
  
  
  

NEW DEMOLITION 2v2 MODE added to QUICK MATCH Channel.

• DEMOLITION 2v2 Mode is a small version of DEMOLITION Mode and the rules are the same. However, there is only one C4 set up area and the maximum number of soldiers is 2v2.
  
• DEMOLITION 2v2 Mode is also available to play in the CUSTOM Channel.
  
• DEMOLITION 2v2 Mode is only available in the following maps:
  
• STAGEIRA (New Map)
  
  
  
• CHECK POINT
  
  
• COLLECTION
  
  
• PAPER COMPANY
  

NEW CONQUEST MODE – ICICLE added to the CUSTOM MATCH Channel.


You can choose and play 'BATTLE MISSION - CONQUEST MODE - ICICLE MAP' in the CUSTOM CHANNEL.

[VICTORY CONDITIONS FOR THE GAME]
- It is a Battle Mission in which a maximum of 32 soldiers can participate.
- This Mission has the same rules as Capture Mode and there are two capture areas.
- The team that reaches the goal score first during the time limit wins.
- If the time limit expires, the team with the higher score wins.


COLLECTION MAP has been redesigned with a Snowy Design.


REVOLUTION MAP (AI DEFENCE MODE 2) added.

• PVE-EVENT CHANNEL (AI DEFENCE MODE 2 ONLY) added to all servers.
  
  
  
• REVOLUTION MAP (AI DEFENCE MODE 2) added.
  
  
  [VICTORY CONDITIONS FOR THE GAME]
  -Protect your target from AI attacks and break through the final wave for VICTORY.
  -You can use your skills through points earned by killing AI.
  -Collaborate with up to three soldiers and break the final '15th WAVE' in 30 minutes.
  -You have three lives and if you die, you will not be able to respawn during the current WAVE.
  If the team’s surviving solider clears the WAVE, the dead soldiers can respawn and play the next WAVE.
  -DEFEAT occurs if all soldiers die.
  -There are 2 Difficulty Levels (Normal, Hard) available.
  -You can only play in REVOLUTION MAP (AI DEFENCE MODE 2 MAP).
  
  The weapon and Class skill balance of AI DEFENCE MODE 2 are adjusted as shown below.
  
  -Now general weapons give more damage to AI. However, the BLOOD CHASER skin weapons still give more damage.
  -The first skill of all Classes changed as follows:
  Before: AMMO KIT
  Now: M32
  
  
  -XM25
  Now moved to the second skill of the Assault Class.
  -AMMO KIT
  It is now deleted from the skill list. However, it is located somewhere in the map and can be acquired.
  -It is automatically acquired when a solider touches the AMMO KIT.
  
  
  -Support Class
  Trophy System moved from the third to the second skill.
  The price of the Trophy System changed from 800 to 1200.
  A new skill, Minigun, added as the third skill.
  
  

COMPETITIVE MATCH – SEASON 1 Starts Now.

[SCHEDULE]
Start: December 5, 2018 after the patch update
End: February 27, 2019 (For 12 weeks in total)

[SEASON 1 Operation Plan]

• All records from Pre-Season will be reset after the patch update.
  
• Based on the final result of the Pre-Season which ended on November 21st, the initial MMR Points of Season 1 will be different for each solider according to the rules below:
  
• Less than 800 points in Pre-Season = Start with an initial value of 800 MMR Points
  
• Over 800 MMR Points in Pre-Season = Over 800 MMR points assigned through the calculation system based on Pre-season MMR Points.

[Changes in SEASON 1]

• You cannot use 'Surrender Vote' within 3 rounds.
  
• The large MMR point difference issue will be minimized by improving the match making system.
  
• The MMR Points range per each Tier (Rank) will be changed as shown below.
  
  

[SEASON 1 REWARD]
Various Events with Rewards will be in process during SEASON 1.

<Achieve In-game Mission Event>
Achieve the In-game Mission below to immediately get rewards in Competitive Match.

EVENT 1
Complete the placement match in BLACK SQUAD COMPETITIVE MATCH - SEASON1

How to Join: Play In-game Missions in Competitive Match.
Goal 1: Play 6 SOLO/DUO Competitive Matches to complete the placement matches
Reward 1:
>30,000 Golds
>1,500 Medals
>BLACK SQUAD COMPETITIVE SPRAY (30 Days)

>COMPETITIVE SEASON 1 SOLO/DUO Calling Card //Permanent


Goal 2:Play 6 SQUAD Competitive Matches to complete the placement matches
Reward 2:
>30,000 Golds
>1,500 Medals
>BLACK SQUAD COMPETITIVE SPRAY (30 Days)

>COMPETITIVE SEASON 1 SQUAD Calling Card //Permanent


EVENT 2
Join in BLACK SQUAD COMPETITIVE MATCH – SEASON 1

How to Join: Play In-game Missions in Competitive Match
Goal : Play up to 20 and 50 Total games of SOLO/DUO/SQUAD Competitive Matches
Reward:
>Total 20 Matches - G17L DF BSC S1 //Permanent

>Total 50 Matches - SS2V5 GL BSC S1 //Permanent


[Competitive Match Unfair Activity Ban Plan in Season 1]
From Season 1, the Ban Plan for Competitive Match for Unfair Activity will be executed.

• The penalty time for leaving the match will be 2 hours; soldiers cannot join the match again during that time.
  
• From Season 1 if you repeatedly or intentionally do the following activities, 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, and you will no longer be able to participate in Competitive Matches during that season.
  
• 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 be banned as shown below:
  
• If the abusive activity level is low: You cannot enter the Competitive Channel for 7 days.
  
• If the abusive activity level is high: You can no longer participate in Competitive Matches during the season.

HAPPY HOLIDAY KEY (9qty.) PACKAGE now available for purchase in the SHOP

-Price: 1,800 BULLETS
-The below items can drop:

• SNOWGLOBE SPRAY /7D
  
  
  
• TREE SPRAY /7D
  
  
  
• M67 H/G SNOW CRYSTAL /7D
  
  
  
• M18 SMOKE SNOW CRYSTAL /7D
  
  
  
• MK13 FLASH SNOW CRYSTAL /7D
  
  
  
• JUGGERNAUT COSTUME /7D
  
  
  
• BLIZZARD EFFECT /7D
  
  
  
• COLD STEPS /7D
  

SNOWGLOBE CARD
-Price: 80 BULLETS


BLACK SQUAD KEY (10qty.)
-Price: 2,000 BULLETS


SCARY PUMPKIN KEY (10qty.)
-Price: 2,000 BULLETS



TREE CARD
-Price: 1 MEDAL


New Weapon Skins are now available for purchase in the Random Box Shop.


WINTER SPECIAL BOX

• CAVALIERE RHINO CYBER BLUE
  
  
  
• BOWIE KNIFE SUPERIOR VC
  
  
  
• AK ZHUKOV GL SNOW CRYSTAL
  
  
  
• G36 GL SNOW CRYSTAL
  
  
  
• M40A5 SNOW CRYSTAL
  

AK12 GL NEON VARIOUS BOX

• AK12 GL NEON GREEN
  
  
  
• AK12 GL NEON RED
  
  
  
• AK12 GL NEON ORANGE
  
  
  
• AK12 GL NEON PINK
  
  
  
• AK12 GL NEON BLUE
  

>AEK973 GL
-RANGE has increased.
-DAMAGE to ‘Torso/Arm/Legs’ shot has increased.

The Scoring System UI has improved.



>DEMOLITION 8v8, Assassination, Battle Mode removed from Quick Match Channel.
-Those Modes are available to play in the Custom Channel.

>The refund price of 'Destroy Item' for the below items changed:
-Before: 100 BS Coins
-Now: 1,000 Gold

(M870MCS ORANGE GHOST
S15 GL ORANGE GHOST
SIZMPX ORANGE GHOST
G17 TIER1 ORANGE GHOST
SR-47 GL ORANGE GHOST
AK12 GL Jack O' Lantern Burgundy
DSR-1 Jack O' Lantern Burgundy
MDR GL Jack O' Lantern Burgundy
ACR GL Jack O' Lantern Burgundy
NIMRAVUS Jack O' Lantern Burgundy)

>The below Box Items can now be destroyed and its refund amount is 1,000 Gold.
-SCARY PUMPKIN BOX
-HAPPY HOLIDAY BOX

Happy Holidays,

Black Squad Team

Soldiers,
The update is finished and servers are up!
You can now connect and play Black Squad.
Thank you everyone for waiting. We apologize for any inconvenience.

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Attention Soldiers,
Please be informed that scheduled maintenance will take place on:

Wed, DEC 05, 2018

• UTC: 6:00AM - 9:00AM
  
• PST: (12/4)10:00PM - 01:00AM
  
• EST: 1:00AM - 4:00AM
  
• BRST: 4:00AM - 7:00AM
  
• GMT: 6:00AM - 9:00AM
  
• CET: 7:00AM - 10:00AM
  
• SGT: 2:00PM - 5:00PM
  
• KST 3:00PM - 6:00PM

We apologize for any inconvenience.
- Black Squad Team

Competitive Match - SQUAD Event 1 and Event 2 ends on December 5th, 00:00(UTC).

Based on the results during the event period, the following rewards will be given out for each event as mentioned in a previous announcement.

The winners of the event and the reward schedule will be announced through a separate announcement.


Participate in Competitive Match - SQUAD during the event period and battle to become the TOP 10 CLAN (ACCUMULATED EXP).

Rewards:

• Top 10: Clan Mark Spray(60 Days)
  
• Top 20: Clan Emblem-
  http://www.blacksquad.com/emblem/

*Notes:

• CLAN EXP acquired within a CLAN CHANNEL is not applicable.
  
• You can get CLAN Emblem again even if you already have the one
  
• If there is the Tie Ranking Clan in TOP 20, the Tie Clan also can get the reward.

Participate in Competitive Match - SQUAD during the event period to acquire 100,000 CLAN EXP.

Rewards:

All Clans who attain over 100,000 EXP (ACCUMULATED), who participated in Competitive Match - SQUAD during the event period will receive a bonus of 500,000 CLAN EXP.

*Note: CLAN EXP acquired within the CLAN CHANNEL is not applicable.

We look forward to your participation in the upcoming Competitive Match – SQUAD EVENT.

Thank you for playing as always,

-BS Dev Team-.

Attention Soldiers!

The BS Devs are very pleased to announce the BIG Winter Updates on December 5th.


The Big Winter Update is scheduled for the first update in December.

So, you’ll have fun with Black Squad again this winter, right?


COMPETITIVE MATCH – SEASON 1

COMPETITIVE MATCH – SEASON 1 starts soon with various rewards.

For more detailed information, please check the link below. We look forward to your participation as always!

https://steamcommunity.com/games/550650/announcements/detail/1706197832865093952



COMPETITIVE MODE VOICE CHAT

The voice chat feature that many soldiers have been waiting for will finally be available right after the update.

Now you will be able to use VOICE CHAT in a Competitive Match with a variety of team battle tactics.





North America - West (TEST)

Still having connection troubles? The North America Test Server will be added.

For US West soldiers, please test our connectivity with us at this time.


2018 WINTER EVENT

BIG Winter EVENT !!! will start soon, including a New Special Mission, Attendance Check Rewards Up, New Weapon Skin items, Limited Time Sales, etc.






DESTRUCTION 10v10 MODE

New Small Version of DESTRUCTION 10v10(Max Soldiers) MODE is added to QUICK MATCH Channel.

Please enjoy more fast-paced play with its own map 'CREAMCAKE'.







DEMOLITION 2v2 MODE

NEW DEMOLITION 2v2 MODE will be added to QUICK MATCH Channel with its new map 'STAGEIRA'.

For the other 2v2 maps information, please check the patch note which will be posted soon~



CONQUEST MODE

NEW CONQUEST MODE – ICICLE, a maximum of 32 soldiers can participate and will be added to CUSTOM MATCH Channel.

During the time limit, reach the goal score first or get the highest team score to win the match!




AI DEFENCE2 MODE – REVOLUTION

PVE EVENT Mode finally comes back!!!

Additionally, we renewed the map to feel the winter mood for this Holiday time.






The other new items and various update contents can be found in the first upcoming December Patch Note, so PLEASE KEEEP PAYING ATTENTION UNTIL THE DAY COMES!!!


- Black Squad Team -

Attention Soldiers!

'BLACK SQUAD COMPETITIVE MATCH - SEASON 1' will start with the next update.
We would like to introduce the schedule, the operation plan, the events and all of the rewards.

• Start: December 5th, 2018 after the patch update
  
• End: February 27th, 2019 (12 weeks in total)

• All records from Pre-Season will be reset after the patch update.
  
• Based on the final results of the Pre-Season, which ended on November 21st, the initial MMR Points of Season 1 for each soldier will be following the shown below rules.
  
  • Less than 800 MMR points in Pre-Season = Start with initial 800 MMR Points
    
  • Over 800 MMR Points in Pre-Season = More than 800 MMR points will be assigned through the calculation system, based on Pre-season MMR Points.

The range of the MMR Points per Tier (Rank) will be changed as below.



Various Events with Rewards will be in process during SEASON 1.

Complete the mentioned below In-game Mission in Competitive Match to immediately get rewards.

Event 1 - Complete the placement match in BLACK SQUAD COMPETITIVE MATCH - SEASON 1
*** How to Join ***
Play In-game Mission in Competitive Match

*** Goal ***
Play 6 SOLO/DUO and SQUAD Competitive Matches to complete the placement

*** Rewards***

• [Common Reward]
  
  • 30,000 Golds
    
  • 1,500 Medals
    
  • BLACK SQUAD COMPETITIVE SPRAY (30 Days)
    
• [only for SOLO/DUO]
  
  • COMPETITIVE SEASON 1 SOLO/DUO Calling Card // Permanent
    
• [only for SQUAD]
  
  • COMPETITIVE SEASON 1 SQUAD Calling Card // Permanent
    

Event 2 - Join the BLACK SQUAD COMPETITIVE MATCH - SEASON 1
*** How to Join ***
Play In-game Mission in Competitive Match

*** Goal ***
Play 20 and 50 SOLO/DUO or SQUAD Competitive Matches

*** Rewards ***

• Reward for 20
  
  • Total 20 Matches - G17L DF BSC S1 // Permanent
    
• Reward for 50
  
  • Total 50 Matches - SS2V5 GL BSC S1 // Permanent
    

The reward of below event will be given out after SEASON 1 ENDS.

Event 3 - Rank up to EAGLE Tier (Rank) during BLACK SQUAD COMPETITIVE MATCH - SEASON 1
*** How to Join ***
Join the Competitive Match SEASON 1

*** Goal ***
Reach the EAGLE Tier (Rank) during SEASON 1 in SOLO/DUO or SQUAD Competitive Match

*** Reward ***

• EAGLE Tier (Rank) Calling Card // Permanent
  

Event 4 - Rank up to LION Tier (Rank) during BLACK SQUAD COMPETITIVE MATCH - SEASON 1
*** How to Join ***
Join the Competitive Match SEASON 1

*** Goal ***
Reach the LION Tier (Rank) during SEASON 1 in SOLO/DUO or SQUAD Competitive Match

*** Reward ***

• [Common Reward]
  
  • LION Tier (Rank) [SOLO/DUO] Spray // Permanent
    
    
  • LION G17L DF Skin // Permanent
    
• [only for SOLO/DUO]
  
  • LION Tier (Rank) [SOLO/DUO] Calling Card // Permanent
    
• [only for SQUAD]
  
  • LION Tier (Rank) [SQUAD] Calling Card // Permanent
    

Event 5 - Rank up to COBRA Tier (Rank) during BLACK SQUAD COMPETITIVE MATCH - SEASON 1
*** How to Join ***
Join the Competitive Match SEASON 1

*** Goal ***
Reach the COBRA Tier (Rank) during SEASON 1 in SOLO/DUO or SQUAD Competitive Match

*** Reward ***

• [Common Reward]
  
  • COBRA Tier (Rank) [SOLO/DUO] Spray // Permanent
    
    
  • COBRA G17L DF Skin // Permanent
    
• [only for SOLO/DUO]
  
  • COBRA Tier (Rank) [SOLO/DUO] Calling Card // Permanent
    
• [only for SQUAD]
  
  • COBRA Tier (Rank) [SQUAD] Calling Card // Permanent
    

Event 6 - Reach the TOP 100 in BLACK SQUAD COMPETITIVE MATCH - SEASON 1
*** How to Join ***
Join the Competitive Match SEASON 1

*** Goal ***
Reach the TOP 100 during SEASON 1 in SOLO/DUO Competitive Match

*** Rewards ***

• BOWIE KNIFE Melee Weapon with Emblem of ‘BLACK SQUAD COMPETITIVE – SEASON 1’ and its Symbol // Permanent
  
  
  
• COMPETITIVE SEASON 1 TOP 100 Calling Card // Permanent
  
  [Note] All Soldiers in Top 100 will be given out the reward

The penalty time for leaving the match will be 2 hours, and the soldiers cannot join the match again during that time.
If you repeatedly or intentionally do the following activities from Season 1, 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, and you will no longer be able to participate in Competitive Matches during that season.

*** Intentionally Losing the Match (Abusive Activity) ***
If you intentionally do not play the match well and consequently damage your team while benefitting your enemy, you will be banned as shown below:

• If the abusive activity level is low: You cannot enter the Competitive Channel for 7 days.
  
• If the abusive activity level is high: You can no longer participate in Competitive Matches during the season.

We look forward to your high interest and participation once again in the upcoming Competitive Match Season 1.

Thank you as always.
-BS Dev Team-