Here's a rundown of some of the major updates in today's patch!
- Content: New Zombie Scenario 7-4 Map
David and Erica learn the truth. Check out the next chapter of the story right now!
Content: Studio Zombie Scenario Features
A mysterious benefactor drives Gerard to his limits. Track him down in Researcher's Log #7!
Content: Zombie Z Season 2 Content Update
From mutation balancing to gameplay experience improvements — check out all the changes!
See the Details section below for more information.
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New Content
Zombie New Scenario 7-4 Map
Pursuit: Truth Uncovered
- Information: David and Erica travel to the coordinates they found in the laboratory. When they arrive, they meet Gerard instead of Dr. Soi. Gerard tells them about the man behind Rex: Douglas, who was also behind Erica's abduction. After learning the truth, David and Erica find new resolve, even while Douglas' forces draw ever closer...
- For more details, see the [Zombie Scenario Season 7-4 Preview].
Studio Zombie Scenario Features
Studio Zombie Scenario Update
- Play Mode rules added: Level Rules and Difficulty Rules
- Device added: Cutscene Camera device, Ranking Board features expanded
- For more details, see the [Studio Zombie Scenario Update Preview].
Researcher's Log #7: The Search
- A mysterious figure with unknown motives approaches Gerard. Calling himself a friend, the figure drives Gerard to his limits... Track down this mystery man to learn his intentions and identity!
Zombie Z Season 2 Content Update
Mutation Balance Updates
- Rapid Reloader: Lowered the value added per round, so that the number of rounds it takes for auto-reload to trigger is now 17 rounds
- Gene Booster: Now guaranteed to get at Zombie Z Lv.30
- Endurance: Activation rate now increases when you upgrade Endurance to Lv. 2
- Incendiary Ammo: Increased the base damage of the fire that the Incendiary Ammo creates
- Contact Infection: Greatly reduced the base range, and removed the stun effect, for Contact Infection damage, but revised it so that it now increases in range as the round progresses.
- Drop Zone: Reduced the chance to make an enemy in the air fall
- Support Bombardment: Increased the chance for Support Bombardment to trigger
- Explosive Reaction: Reduced the increase, as the round progresses, in the damage required to create a Zombie Bomb
- Fireball: Increased the base damage; when Mutation Boost is activated, burst now fires 2 Fireballs
- Bomb Defense: Greatly increased the knockback resistance against Zombie Bomb; additionally, if you have the Bomb Defense mutation, it now reduces the screen shake from Zombie Bomb
- Supply Contamination: Increased the number of supply boxes you can infect
- Furiously Fast: Increased the remaining HP threshold for the mutation to activate, as the round progresses
- Poisonous Cloud: Increased the damage and duration, removed stun effect
- Darkness: Increased the skill gauge charge amount for Darkness Zombies
- Intellectual: Increased humans’ EXP rewards for zombie kills
Mutation Distribution Method Changes
- Intellectual: Now given at Zombie Z Lv. 1 (if zombie revival restriction is applied)
- Specialist: Now given at Zombie Z Lv. 1 (if zombie infinite revival is applied)
- Fanatic: Now given at Zombie Z Lv. 20
- Gene Booster: Now guaranteed to be given at Zombie Z Lv.30
Reinforced Challenge Reward + Rewards
- Increased the dollar, EXP, and Karma rewards from eliminating zombies with a weapon purchased through Challenge Reward + - Kills: 20,000 dollars, 10,000 EXP, and 2x Karma - Assists: 4,000 dollars, 1,500 EXP, and 2x Karma
Revamp of “Automatically Improve Zombie” Balance settings
- Automatically Improve Zombie Balance settings will be applied by default. Details are as follows:
- For rooms with 30 or more players, the number of Host Zombies spawned will be 4
- If the Human Team wins, 1 additional Host Zombie will spawn in the next round
- When meeting the following conditions, 1 additional Host Zombie will be spawned: - ① Human Team wins 2 times in a row - ② Human Team's cumulative winning rounds are 4 rounds or more - ③ Final round (The number of additional Host Zombies spawned will not exceed 2. Based on a 32-player room, the max Host Zombie count per round will be limited to 6.)
Reduced Zombie Respawn Time
- In the event of a death after Detoxification Time, the respawn time has been reduced from 8 sec to 3 sec.
Gameplay Experience Improvements
- Made improvements to the excessive effects when being hit by weapon attacks, alleviating the vision-blocking effects of being hit when you play as a zombie.
- Added the Z, X, and C keys as available options for the Zombie Mode skill bar.
Game Guide System Revamp Information
Hideout Improvements
- Added Zombie Z and allowed freely testing mutations
- Added a weapon command guide
Check latest trending weapon information
New Studio Zombie Scenario Map Event
Researcher's Log #7: The Search is a tutorial-type sample map with expanded features for the existing Play Mode, allowing for Zombie Scenario presentation options such as levels and difficulty. When you meet the requirement below in this map, you will receive the following reward:
Conditions
- Reach 10 minutes of playtime in Researcher's Log #7: The Search
Rewards
- Unique Decoder x1
Notice
- Can only be claimed once per account.
New Events
Free Daily Rewards Event (8/11 - 9/8)
Daily Rewards
- Daily Weapons Supply - Contents: 3 Transcendence Weapons (1 Day) + 1 Daily Attendance Reward Box
Cumulative Rewards
- 5 Days: M3 Black Dragon (15 Days)
- 10 Days: Barrett M95 White Tiger (15 Days)
- 15 Days: Magnum Launcher (15 Days)
- 20 Days: Dual Beretta Gunslinger (15 Days)
- 25 Days: Dread Nova (5 Days)
Extra Cumulative Rewards Event
- Each time you earn cumulative rewards, you'll receive a Cumulative Attendance Reward Box.
Hot Time Event (8/11 - 8/25)
You get additional rewards when you play the eligible modes during Hot Time (19:00 - 22:00) every day.
- Zombie Hero, Zombie Z, and Zombie Evolution: EXP +50%
- Chance for Golden Zombie to Appear for Each Difficulty: +20%
Conditions
- Hot Time: 19:00 - 22:00 CEST
- You can only participate in rooms with 4 or more players
New Zombie Scenario Map Event 1 (8/11 - 8/25)
Rewards given for fulfilling all of the following conditions:
- Defuse the C4 placed by the boss in the new map
- Difficulty requirement: Hard or above
- Minimum playtime requirement: 5 minutes
- Only counted in rooms with 4 or more players
Event Rewards
- Specific Add-On given, based on the day of the week, from Mon. - Sun.
Notice
- C4 defusal counts only once per session (rewards are given upon clearing the session)
- Rewards can only be claimed 3 times per account every day
New Zombie Scenario Map Event 2 (8/11 - 8/25)
Requirements:
- Clear your first session of the week in the new Zombie Scenario 7-4 map
- Difficulty requirement: Hard or above
- Minimum playtime: 5 minutes
- Only counted in rooms with 4 or more players
Event Rewards:
- Grade 5 Parts Reward Box x4
- 28 Add-Ons (1 each)
Notice:
- Available weekly reward claim count resets every Monday at 12:00 AM
- Can participate once a week per account
New Zombie Scenario Map Addition Celebration Event 3 - Play Event (8/11 - 8/25)
Conditions
- 400 minutes or more of total event playtime
- 6 days or more of total event login days
- Note: The event is not restricted just to the new Zombie Scenario map.
Rewards
- Transcendence Decoder x15 (for all players meeting conditions)
Extra Event
- Additional rewards will be given through a raffle among players who met the conditions
- 3 winners, for each of the following weapons, will be selected by raffle: - Epic Weapon Twin Shadow Axes (3 winners) - Holy Sword Divine Order (3 winners) - Lightning Fury (3 winners) - Psychic Harmonium (3 winners) - Dual Beretta Gunslinger (3 winners)
Schedule
- Raffle result announcement and reward distribution: 9/8 (Wed.)
Notice
- The higher your login days and playtime, the better your chances in the raffle become!
Studio Zombie Scenario Features Celebration — Studio Event Ticket Giveaway (8/11 - 9/8)
With the Studio Event Ticket, you can apply a limited event to a map you created. Participate in this Studio Event Ticket Giveaway, and seize a special opportunity to introduce your map to the community! Among players who write promotional posts for their maps, a total of 10 players will be selected through a raffle and receive rewards.
Submission Requirements:
- 1. Participate in the event by leaving a post on the event discussion board, with the title header [Promotion].
- 2. In the post’s content, describe and introduce your map. You can write a brief summary, including the map’s creation date, eligible modes, and so on.
- 3. Promoted maps that qualify, based on their quality and number of recommendations, will be entered into a raffle with 10 winners.
Raffle Reward
- Dual Sword Phantom Slayer Event Ticket x1
Notice
- The raffle rewards will be distributed during maintenance on Thursday, September 23rd
- Event Ticket: Studio Creators can use event tickets that can apply an event to one of their own map creations - Players who play the event map will be entered into a raffle - Players who submitted to the event may receive rewards, depending on a raffle and the number of tickets used
- All unused event tickets will be removed during maintenance on Wednesday, October 20th
Studio Zombie Scenario Contest (8/11 - 9/8)
Celebrate the new features of Studio Zombie Scenario by creating your own Studio Zombie Scenario map! Show off your creative skills and win up to 300 Transcendence Decoders, Medals, Trophies, and lots more! Let your imagination run wild, have fun, and don’t miss this chance!
Event Schedule
- Application Period: 8/11 - 9/8
- Finalists Announced: 10/6
- Player Vote: 10/6 - 10/27 (All voting participants will receive 1,000 Mileage)
- Winners Announced: 11/3
- Medal and Trophy Theme Packs Sent Out: 11/3
How to Participate:
- 1. Create an original, creative Studio Zombie Scenario map and leave a comment on this event's Steam Announcement with the following information to participate: (SUBMIT ENTRY HERE!) - You must add the hashtag '#StudioZS' to the map title to be accepted. - You can participate multiple times with multiple maps.
- 2. You must include this information in your Event Entry Comment: - Required: In-game Nickname (IGN), Map Name as it appears in the game, and STEAM ID! - Optional: Additional information, such as a brief introduction of the map, etc.
Evaluation Criteria:
- 1. One round of map review after the contest ends.
- 2. We'll evaluate the maps internally, then select the finalists.
- 3. The winners will be selected based 50% on player votes and 50% on CSNS Team’s internal score. - Entries will be rated based on original aspects and setups, as well as creative use of options. - Players may make multiple submissions and receive multiple rewards.
Prizes:
- 1st Place: 300 Transcendence Decoders
- 2nd Place: 200 Transcendence Decoders
- 3rd Place: 70 Transcendence Decoders
- 4th - 10th Place: 30 Transcendence Decoders
- 11th - 20th Place: 20 Transcendence Decoders
Additional Rewards:
- All Prize Winners: Excellent Creator Medal + Trophy Theme Pack
- All Participants: Contest Participation Medal + 5,000 Mileage
- Rewards will only be given to maps with a play count of at least 10 and at least 3 recommendations
- If you already have the Excellent Creator Medal, another one will not be given
Long Weekend Login Event (8/20 - 8/25)
When you log in on Friday, Saturday, and/or Sunday during the event, you can obtain a reward of your choice from the weekend daily rewards. If you log in for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday during the event, you can additionally receive a cumulative login reward.
Weekend Daily Rewards (Select 1)
- Unique Decoder x1
- Event Decoder x1
- Weapon Enhancement EXP Coupon (100) x1
- 3,000 Mileage
- Grade 4 Parts Reward Box x2
Cumulative Login Rewards (Select 1)
- Transcendence Decoder x4
- Class Decoder x5
- Weapon Enhancement EXP Coupon (200) x3
- 10,000 Mileage
- Grade 5 Parts Reward Box x6
Notice
- All login rewards can be obtained once a day per account
- Weekend (Friday/Saturday/Sunday) daily rewards can only be claimed on that day
- Cumulative Login Reward Claim Period: - 8/23 (Mon.) - 8/25 (Wed.) before maintenance