We are aware that there was an issue for the access to Black Squad server.
The issue has been fixed, and the access to Black Squad has now been normalized.

Due to unforseen circumstances, there was an access issue. The issue has been normalized now. And each player who accesses Black Squad during the period below will receive 1,000 Summer Point as the compensation.
[period] August 31, 2020 UTC ~ 23:59 September 6, 2020 UTC
The compensation is sent to in-game inbox.

Our apologies for any inconvenience caused.

Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to your continued support of and attention on Black Squad.

Servers are up, Thank you everyone for waiting,


Also the community event rewards has been sent.
The rewards is obtainable till 23:59:59 August 18 UTC, so do not miss!

• HOT SUMMER 2020 SPECIAL PRICE DEAL
  
  • You can buy 2,500 BULLET with 4.99$
    
  • The offer is available only once per user.
    
  • It is available right after the update on August 12, 2020, and ends at 23:59:59 on September 11, 2020 (UTC)

COMPETITIVE MATCH SEASON 7 begins.

• Start: after UPDATE #10 maintenance on August 12, 2020
  
• End: 23:59:59 November 3, 2020 UTC // 12 weeks in total

Various event rewards will be obtainable from SEASON 7.

Complete the in-game missions below in Competitive Matches to get immediate rewards.

• Goal: Complete rank placements in SEASON 7
  
• How to win: Play 6 competitive matches to complete rank placement
  
• Reward:
  
  - 1, 500 Medals- BSC S7 Spray // 30 days- BSC S7 Calling card // Permanent

• Goal: Join BLACK SQUAD COMPETITIVE MATCH – SEASON 7
  
• How to join: Play in-game mission in Competitive Match and Play 20 and 50 Competitive Matches
  
• Reward:
  
  - Total 20 Matches : G17L DF BSC S7 // Permanent- Total 50 Matches : ASW338 BSC S7 // Permanent※ Important: Completed matches only count. Surrendered matches will not count up.

• The rewards below will be obtainable after Competitive Match SEASON 7 final result is settled.
  
• Please note the condition of each tier rewards. reaching the tier. You have to keep staying at the tier till the event end, not reaching the tier.

• Goal: Finish BLACK SQUAD COMPETITIVE MATCH – SEASON 7 at Eagle Tier
  
• How to win: End the Competitive Season 7 at Eagle Tier
  
• Reward:
  - BSC S7 [EAGLE] Calling Card // Permanent
  

• Goal: Finish BLACK SQUAD COMPETITIVE MATCH – SEASON 7 at Lion Tier(Rank)
  
• How to win: End the Competitive Season 7 at the Lion Tier(Rank)
  
• Reward:
  - BSC S7 [LION] Spray // Permanent
  - BSC S7 [LION] Calling Card // Permanent
  
  - Sub Weapon [LION] // Permanent
  

• Goal: Finish BLACK SQUAD COMPETITIVE MATCH – SEASON 7 at Cobra Tier(Rank)
  
• How to win: End the Competitive Season 7 at the Cobra Tier(Rank)
  
• Reward:
  - BSC S7 [COBRA] Spray // Permanent
  - BSC S7 [COBRA] Calling Card // Permanent
  
  - Sub Weapon [COBRA] // Permanent
  

• Goal: Finish BLACK SQUAD COMPETITIVE MATCH – SEASON 7 at Dragon Tier(Rank)
  
• How to join: Join Competitive Match SEASON 7
  
• Note: End the Competitive Season 7 at the Dragon Tier(Rank)
  
• Reward:
  - BSC [DRAGON] Spray // Permanent
  - BSC S7 [DRAGON] Calling Card // Permanent
  
  - Melee Weapon [DRAGON] // Permanent
  

The initial MMR Point will be decided reflecting the final point of the last season as below:

Destruction 16v16 without grenade is added to Daily Mission.



The following items arrive at Medal Shop

• The items below are purchasable once a day.
  
  
  • M67 H/G FIRE
    
  • M18 SMOKE FIRE
    
  • MK13 FLASH FIRE

• HOT SUMMER BOX 2020, available with SUMMER POINT
  
  
  • The items below are obtainable from HOT SUMMER BOX 2020:
    
  • CANDY CANE RAPID
    
    
  • M45 CQBP RAPID
    
    
  • P90 FIRE
    
    
  • SIZ556XI RUS FIRE
    
    
  • SIZ556XI RUS GL FIRE
    
    
  • K2C FIRE
    
    
  • K2C GL FIRE
    
    
  • DRAGUNOV FIRE
    
    
  • M67 H/G FIRE
    
    
  • M18 SMOKE FIRE
    
    
  • MK13 FLASH FIRE
    
    
  • BS Coin 300 / 100
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• THE COLLECTION 2020 BOX
  
  
  • One of the following items will drop.
    
  • BOWIE KNIFE WEAVER
    
    
  • CAVALIERE RHINO WEAVER
    
    
  • AK ZHUKOV JERA
    
    
  • AK ZHUKOV GL JERA
    
    
  • M4A1 JERA
    
    
  • M4A1 GL JERA
    
    
  • M40A5 SIA
    
    
  • BS Coin 300, 100
    
  • SUMMER Point 300, 100
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• Location Marker system
  
  • The interface of Location Marker has been changed to provide better visibility during a match.
    
    
  • Radio Message and Location Marker menu have been separated.
    
    
  • The previous key enables to use Radio Message, and ALT key to use Location marker

※ Updated on August 13, 2020
The condition of the Season end rewards for Eagle Tier has been updated.
[Goal]
Previous: Rank up to Eagle Tier(Rank) during BLACK SQUAD COMPETITIVE MATCH - SEASON 7
Updated: Finish BLACK SQUAD COMPETITIVE MATCH – SEASON 7 at Eagle Tier

[How to win]
Previous: Reach the EAGLE Tier (Rank) at least one time during Season 7
Updated: End the Competitive Season 7 at Eagle Tier

※ Updated on Ocotober 12, 2020
The Season End tier reward items are updated.



BLACK SQUAD COMPETITIVE MATCH – SEASON 7 is starting with the next update.
Please find the schedule, the operation plan, the events & rewards here.

※ Some of the detailed SEASON 7 end rewards will be updated to reveal with a future additional announcement.

• Start: after UPDATE #10 maintenance on August 12, 2020
  
• End: 23:59:59 November 3, 2020 UTC // 12 weeks in total

• The initial MMR Point will be decided as below
  
  SEASON 6 END MMR Point 0-800 : SEASON 7 Initial MMR Point 790 SEASON 6 END MMR Point -950 : SEASON 7 Initial MMR Point 800 SEASON 6 END MMR Point -1,250 : SEASON 7 Initial MMR Point 850 SEASON 6 END MMR Point -1,550 : SEASON 7 Initial MMR Point 900 SEASON 6 END MMR Point -4,000 : SEASON 7 Initial MMR Point 951
• All records from Pre-Season will be reset after the update.
  
• Not completing a match for a designated period or more will reduce MMR point.
  
• Surrendered matches will not count up the mission.
  
• Matches of the Special Mission for Competitive Match SEASON 7 will not count after the season end.
  
  
  
  SEASON 7 REWARDS
  Various event rewards will be obtainable from SEASON 7.
  
  
  <In-game Mission>
  Complete the in-game missions below in Competitive Matches to get immediate rewards.
  
  
  [ Mission 1 ]
• Goal: Complete rank placements in SEASON 7
  
• How to win: Play 6 competitive matches to complete rank placement
  
• Reward:
  
  - 1, 500 Medals- BSC S7 Spray // 30 days- BSC S7 Calling card // Permanent
  
  
  [ Mission 2 ]
• Goal: Join BLACK SQUAD COMPETITIVE MATCH – SEASON 7
  
• How to join: Play in-game mission in Competitive Match and Play 20 and 50 Competitive Matches
  
• Reward:
  
  - Total 20 Matches : G17L DF BSC S7 // Permanent- Total 50 Matches : ASW338 BSC S7 // Permanent※ Important: Completed matches only count. Surrendered matches will not count up the play.
  
  
  <SEASON 7 End Rewards>
  • The rewards below will be obtainable after Competitive Match SEASON 7 final result is settled.
    
  • Please note the condition of each tier rewards. You have to keep staying at the tier till the event end.
  
  
  [ EAGLE TIER REWARDS ]
  • Goal: Finish BLACK SQUAD COMPETITIVE MATCH – SEASON 7 at Eagle Tier(Rank)
    
  • How to win: End the Competitive Season 7 at Eagle Tier
    
  • Reward:
    - BSC S7 [EAGLE] Calling Card // Permanent
    
  [ LION TIER REWARDS ]
  • Goal: Finish BLACK SQUAD COMPETITIVE MATCH – SEASON 7 at Lion Tier(Rank)
    
  • How to win: End the Competitive Season 7 at the Lion Tier(Rank)
    
  • Reward:
    - BSC S7 [LION] Spray // Permanent
    - BSC S7 [LION] Calling Card // Permanent
    
    - SW629 BSC S7 [LION] // Permanent
    
    
    [ COBRA TIER REWARDS ]
    • Goal: Finish BLACK SQUAD COMPETITIVE MATCH – SEASON 7 at Cobra Tier(Rank)
      
    • How to win: End the Competitive Season 7 at the Cobra Tier(Rank)
      
    • Reward:
      - BSC S7 [COBRA] Spray // Permanent
      - BSC S7 [COBRA] Calling Card // Permanent
      
      - SW629 BSC S7 [COBRA] // Permanent
      
    [ DRAGON TIER REWARDS ]
    • Goal: Finish BLACK SQUAD COMPETITIVE MATCH – SEASON 7 at Dragon Tier(Rank)
      
    • How to join: Join Competitive Match SEASON 7
      
    • Note: End the Competitive Season 7 at the Dragon Tier(Rank)
      
    • Reward:
      - BSC [DRAGON] Spray // Permanent
      - BSC S7 [DRAGON] Calling Card // Permanent
      
      - SEAL-PUP BSC S7 [DRAGON] // Permanent
      
    
    
    Operation Plan for Competitive Match in SEASON 7 against Unfair Activity
    Ban against unfair activity for Competitive Match in SEASON 7 will be enforced as below.
    • Leaving a match will lead to an immediate penalty.
      
    • Temporary blocking for suspicious cheating users will begin.
      
    • If you repeatedly or intentionally do the following activities, you will receive a temporary or permanent ban from participation in Competitive Matches.
      
      • Leaving a 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.
        
      • AFK
        If you do not play the game, you will be ejected from the match, and if you are continuously going AFK, you will no longer be able to participate in Competitive Matches during a specific time or entire season.
        
      • Disruptive manner like insulting & Intentionally Losing a Match
        If you play with disruptive manners such as swearing, or intentionally sabotaging, trolling, or not playing properly that leads to consequential damage on your team while benefiting your enemy, you will no longer be able to participate in Competitive Matches during that season.
        
      • Attempt to Dodge MMR Point Decrease
        The decrease by not playing a competitive match is refreshed at the time of a player's log-in. So your MMR Point and tier may be shown different from the real MMR Point when you have not played nor logged in. However, the decreases have been queuing for your log-in. Also at the end of the event, the decrease will be applied even you do not log in. Any claim with abusing of the system display will be deemed as an attempt to gain an unfair advantage, and the related account will be penalized.
  • If you come across players misbehaving, please report it through the Black Squad Support Center
  
  We look forward to your interest and participation in upcoming Competitive Match Season 7.
  
  - Black Squad Team
  

Due to unforseen circumstances, there was an access issue. The issue has been normalized now. And each player who accesses Black Squad during the period below will receive 1,000 Summer Point as the compensation.
[period] August 10, 2020 UTC ~ 23:59:59 August 16, 2020 UTC
The compensation is sent to in-game inbox.

Our apologies for any inconvenience caused.
Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to your continued support of and attention on Black Squad.

The 3rd anniversary of Black Squad on Steam is coming up!
To celebrate, we are having a series of events for Black Squad players.
Click each event place to find the details.

• Black Squad Community Event: the 3rd Anniversary
  
  Event Period: July 24, 2020 07:00 UTC ~ July 30, 2020 06:59 UTCLike, Share and Comment on the Facebook post!Details: Facebook
  
  
• 3rd Anniversary Celebration Messages to Black Squad:
  
  Event Period: July 24, 2020 07:00 UTC ~ July 30, 2020 06:59 UTCReply with your celebration messages to the posts.Details: Facebook / Youtube
  
  
• Application for Giveaway Keys for Youtube Creators
  
  Event Period: July 24, 2020 07:00 UTC ~ August 06, 2020 06:59 UTCCreators who want the giveaway keys need to reply to the celebration message to the Youtube community post and win!Details: Youtube
  
  Hope you have fun!
  Black Squad Team.

The Season 6 period is highlighted for you all not to miss the final lap.

Start: April 28, 2020 (UTC) after maintenance
End: 23:59 July 21, 2020 (UTC, 12 weeks in total)

Only a week remains before the season close at 23:59, July 21, 2020 UTC. Make sure you prepared for last spurt till the end. Aim high!

You can find the detailed information about Season 6 events, rewards, missions, etc. in our previous announcement right here:
Competitive Match Season 6
COMPETITIVE MATCH S6 End Reward Update

-Black Squad Team

Servers are up.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.

- Black Squad team
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• SUMMER FESTIVAL 2020 SPECIAL PRICE DEAL
  
  • You can buy 2,500 BULLET with 4.99$
    
  • The offer is available only once per user.
    
  • It is available right after the update on July 8, 2020, and ends at 23:59:59 on August 7, 2020 (UTC)

SEASON MISSON added to Mission Tab.

• Various rewards are obtainable while playing SUMMER SEASON 2020 Mission
  
• Get PUSH DAGGER 32 RED CRAZE, TICKET to open designated random boxes by accumulating your Match Play Time.
  
• SEASON MISSION is available free.
  
• The mission starts right after the maintenance on July 8, 2020. It will last about 2 months, and the detailed end date will be updated with an upcoming announcement.
  
  
• The permanent item rewards from the final step will not be marketable.

Airborne is removed from Mode List at Quick Match.


The following items arrive at Medal Shop

• The items below are purchasable once a day.
  
  
  
  
• M67 H/G SHOAL
  
• M18 SMOKE SHOAL
  
• MK13 FLASH SHOAL

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• SUMMER FESTIVAL 2020 BOX, available with SUMMER POINT
  
  
  • The items below are obtainable from SUMMER FESTIVAL 2020 BOX.
    
  • SHOVEL OCTOPUS
    
    
  • SKORPION OCTOPUS
    
    
  • MP7A1 SHOAL
    
    
  • HNK417 SHOAL
    
    
  • HNK417 GL SHOAL
    
    
  • S15 SHOAL
    
    
  • S15 GL SHOAL
    
    
  • ASW338 SHOAL
    
    
  • M67 H/G SHOAL
    
    
  • M18 SMOKE SHOAL
    
    
  • MK13 FLASH SHOAL
    
    
  • BS Coin 300 / 100
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• New Random Boxes
  
  
  • CYCLONE KNIFE POMACANTHUS
    
    
  • DESERT EAGLE 50AE POMACANTHUS
    
    
  • CZ BREN M2 POMACANTHUS
    
    
  • CZ BREN M2 GL POMACANTHUS
    
    
  • AEK973 POMACANTHUS
    
    
  • AEK973 GL POMACANTHUS
    
    
  • AXMC POMACANTHUS
    

• SUMMER SPECIAL 2020 BOX is available now.
  
  
  • One of the following items will drop.
    
  • HR308 WRAITH BAROQUE
    
    
  • ACR COOL SUN NEON
    
  • ACR GL COOL SUN NEON
    
  • M4 CUSTOM COOL SUN NEON
    
  • M4 CUSTOM GL COOL SUN NEON
    
  • SEAL-PUP TROPEN BLUE
    
  • MP5K TROPEN BLUE
    
  • SIZMPX ICE BLUE
    
  • K2C TROPEN BLUE
    
  • K2C GL TROPEN BLUE
    
  • PECHENEG B TROPEN BLUE
    
  • BS Coin 300, 100
    
  • SUMMER Points 300, 100
  [/code]

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• The sales of the following items obtainable with SUMMER POINT end.
  
  • HAPPY SUMMER 2020 BOX
    
  • KATANA SUMMER TIME
    
  • P220 SUMMER TIME
    
  • KRISS VECTOR SAND
    
  • SR-47 SAND
    
  • SR-47 GL SAND
    
  • G36 SAND
    
  • G36 GL SAND
    
  • AXMC SAND
  [/code]
  
• M67 H/G SAND
  
• M18 SMOKE SAND
  
• MK13 FLASH SAND
  
• SAND Spray
  
• KARAMBIT TROPICAL PARTY
  
• SW629 TROPICAL PARTY
  
• AK74M TROPICAL PARTY
  
• AK74M GL TROPICAL PARTY
  
• TYPE95 TROPICAL PARTY
  
• TYPE95 GL TROPICAL PARTY
  
• DSR-1 TROPICAL PARTY

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The following items become marketable.

Update 09 is taking place this Wednesday.
Please find the maintenance time of your time zone.

• UTC: 05:00 - 08:00
  
• PDT: (July 07) 22:00 - (June 08) 01:00 (Pacific Standard time)
  
• EST: 00:00 - 03:00 (Eastern Standard time)
  
• BRT: 02:00 - 05:00 (Brazil Standard time)
  
• CET: 06:00 - 09:00 (Central European time)
  
• MSK: 08:00 - 11:00 (Moscow, Russia time)
  
• CST / SGT: 13:00 - 16:00 (China / Singapore Standard time)
  
• KST: 14:00 - 17:00 (Korea Standard time)

Thank you for your attention, and we are looking forward to your playing Black Squad.

- Black Squad team