What changed in Counter-Strike Nexon in 2021

Vote for your favorite map from the Studio Jungle Theme Contest finalists.

Competitive Matches (Beta) have been updated with new rules and settings for zombie mode.

The 11th season introduces Mecha Dinos and related content through the Season Pass.

Enjoy the new season with fresh content and events.

Earn extra rewards by playing during designated Hot Times.

Auction event for players to buy and sell weapons and parts.

New zombie costumes and weapon paints added for players.

A new game mode called Competitive Match has been introduced in beta.

New Nameplates and rewards added for League Season 7.

Decoder rates have been updated to enhance player experience.

Earn rewards by collecting Snowflakes during the event.

Four new prototype assault rifles introduced in the game.

New items for changing family emblem and name added.

Recalled excess Decoders purchased beyond the limit of 5 per day per account and refunded points used.

Increased League Points from Master League and adjusted earning rates.

Added activity log and chat notifications for family members.

Complete gameplay goals from 12/15 to 12/29 to earn rewards.

Log in during the event from 12/15 to 12/29 to receive rewards.

Multiple new events including 'Find the Zombie', 'Let's Spend Christmas Together', and more.

Spell Lance Scarlet Rose will drop from decoders during the event.

Complete conditions on 12/25 to earn a medal.

Participate in the Find the Zombie event from 12/15 to 12/29.

Damage buff applied to Zombie/Zombie Scenario.

Decoder rates have been updated for various decoder types.

Log in during the event from 12/15 to 12/29 for rewards.

Reach 10 minutes of play time on 12/25 for Christmas gifts.

Use decoders to earn guaranteed rewards from 12/15 to 12/29.

Unlock levels for SKULL-11 and Dragon Sword adjusted.

Weapons lost due to the SKULL-9 bug have been restored.

Unlock level for Blade Frostbreaker adjusted from 17 to 28.

Changes to exploration start availability and rewards.

Revamped family rewards and added new achievements.

Rewards for completing missions during the event from 12/1 to 12/15.

Introducing new Transcendence Classes Roy and Romy from 12/1 to 12/29.

New item available for purchase to increase exploration success rate.

Decoder rates have been updated to enhance player experience and transparency regarding item acquisition.

Rewards for completing specific missions during the event from 12/1 to 12/15.

Changes to vendor and sale currency for exploration slot expansion coupons.

Introducing new event mode and map Pursuit: Evelyn's Test B.

Killing zombies grants a chance to drop gene orbs for transformation into monsters.

Both weapons' unlock level changed from 1 to 14.

Earn points for rewards during the event from 11/17 to 12/1.

You can now equip a part on Plasma Gun and SKULL-1.

Receive a Lucky Transcendence Weapon Box for logging in during the event.

Complete missions for rewards from 11/17 to 12/1.

Decoder rates have been updated to reflect changes in items.

Get an additional box with purchase from 11/17 to 12/1.

Available for purchase from 11/17 to 12/1.

Auction House available from 11/17 to 11/30 with new items.

Updated contents of the Zombie Starter Package effective from 11/7.

Special item appearances during the auction from 11/17 to 11/30.

Participants must create a map with the hashtag '#Jungle' in the title and provide specific information in their entry.

Event from 11/3 to 11/17 with rewards based on playtime.

Various improvements including weapon balance, new zombie types, and gameplay mechanics.

Event from 11/3 to 11/17 where players can earn the new weapon Laevateinn.

A Studio-version map of the CSNS fan favorite Zombie Escape, featuring deadly traps and zombies.

Prizes include 300 Transcendence Decoders for 1st place, and various rewards for other placements.

Introduced Heavy Zombie, Stamper zombie, and Banshee zombie with unique skills.

Increased drop rates for the new weapon Laevateinn from 11/3 to 11/17.

Application Period: 11/3 - 12/1, Finalists Announced: 12/29, Player Vote: 12/29 - 1/19, Winners Announced: 1/26.

Participate in the Jungle-themed Studio contest for a chance to win prizes including Transcendence Decoders and medals.

Rewards for completing missions in Zombie Escape Mode from 11/3 to 11/17.

Event running from 11/3 to 11/17 allowing players to disassemble weapons for rewards.

Added weapon restriction options and balance changes for melee weapons and grenades.

Daily rewards from 11/3 to 12/1 including weapons and attendance rewards.

Decoder rates have been updated to reflect changes in items.

Receive a Pumpkin Grenade upon logging in, with special damage effects during the event.

New Halloween themed map 'Vertigo' introduced.

Log in to receive the Pumpkin Head costume and complete missions for rewards.

Catch the Little Blue Ghost in various screens to claim rewards.

Enjoy Zombie Hero with changing rules every round from 10/20 to 11/3.

Complete daily missions to earn Halloween Baskets of Candy and receive rewards.

Collect Sky Lanterns for rewards from 10/6 to 10/20.

Pursuit: Evelyn's Test A - A challenging virtual combat simulation.

Earn daily rewards including weapons and attendance boxes from 10/6 to 11/3.

A new weapon that fires holy arrows and has unique effects.

Increased drop rate for Ismael and Ethan from Decoders from 10/6 to 11/3.

Earn materials to create firework sets from 10/6 to 10/20.

Players can change classes at the start of the next round using designated key (H).

Receive a Failnaught every time you reach 300 points from 10/6 to 11/3.

Reach guaranteed points to choose Ismael or Ethan from 10/6 to 11/3.

Decoder rates have been updated to reflect changes in items.

Introducing two new characters with unique abilities and paired weapon Failnaught.

New transcendence classes and their corresponding weapon have been added to the game.

Increased drop rate for Failnaught from Decoders from 10/6 to 11/3.

Accumulate event points by using Sonya's Secret Boxes to earn rewards including the SG552 Cerberus.

Earn Sonya's Secret Boxes through various gameplay activities during the event.

Participate in the auction using the 'Mileage Auction' button from 9/17 to 9/21.

Special auction event from 9/17 to 9/21 featuring the Dual Beretta Gunslinger.

An issue where the weapon for the paint scheme is being applied incorrectly will be addressed.

Items that are incorrectly displayed in the Encyclopedia will be fixed soon.

Issue where melee weapons Nata/Hammer/Skull-9 parts cannot be applied will be fixed.

An issue in which a blank is exposed in the inventory when a paint scheme is applied to the wrong target weapon will be resolved.

15 additional winners for the Special Weapon Rewards selected and rewarded.

All players who met the event's minimal conditions rewarded with 15 Transcendence Decoders.

Winners of the Studio Middle Ages Concept Contest have been revealed with medals and rewards.

Armored Soldier Ganymede and Clockwork Chaser skins added as rewards.

The tenth season's theme is steampunk, introducing new items and features.

Receive Season Badges based on login time from 9/8 to 12/1.

Earn rewards by killing the Golden Zombie from 9/8 to 12/1.

Various adjustments made to mutation abilities and performance.

A new costume item that can be equipped on the waist.

The emergency maintenance for September 8th has been completed, addressing a quick bugfix.

New powerful cannons introduced as Season 10 rewards with multiple stages.

Decoder rates have been updated to reflect changes in items.

Adjustments made to unlock levels in Zombie Z mode.

Participate in various events from 9/8 to 9/23 for rewards.

Players reaching Rank 100 can access the Black Market early with new missions.

New weapon paints and various costumes added for players.

Daily rewards from 9/8 to 10/6 with various cumulative rewards.

New sprays and medals introduced for players to collect.

Various sorting filters, including Zombie Z unlock level, have been added.

Event details are now consolidated under the Missions page.

Unlock levels for JANUS weapons changed during the event period.

Receive rewards for cumulative logins from 8/25 to 9/8.

Earn rewards based on playtime from 8/25 to 9/8.

Enjoy enhanced JANUS series weapons in Zombie modes from 8/25 to 10/6.

Includes Blazing Nova, Twin Shadow Axes, Astra, and more.

Play the Random Weapon Zombie Hero mode from 8/25 to 9/8.

Consists of 25 guides and 25 missions with daily completion limits.

Damage for several JANUS weapons increased during the event period.

Adjustments and expansion of the space next to the Firing Range.

Resolved an issue where two stages were achieved at once for certain medals.

All medal conditions acquired through bug abuse in Hideout after August 11th will be recalled.

Create a map contest with prizes from 8/11 to 9/8.

Rewards for clearing the first session of the week in the new map from 8/11 to 8/25.

New play mode rules and expanded ranking board features.

Various adjustments to mutations including Rapid Reloader and Gene Booster.

David and Erica learn the truth in the next chapter of the story.

Additional rewards during Hot Time from 8/11 to 8/25.

Rewards for total event playtime and login days from 8/11 to 8/25.

New default settings for Host Zombies based on player wins.

Winners will be announced on August 11th during maintenance.

Vote for your favorite map in the Medieval Theme contest. Voting period from August 11th to September 1st, 2021.

Respawn time after Detoxification reduced from 8 sec to 3 sec.

Increased dollar, EXP, and Karma rewards from eliminating zombies.

Event ticket giveaway from 8/11 to 9/8 for map creators.

Daily rewards including weapons and attendance rewards from 8/11 to 9/8.

Rewards for defusing C4 in the new map from 8/11 to 8/25.

Improvements to visual effects when hit by weapon attacks.

Decoder rates have been updated to reflect changes in items.

Rewards for logging in on weekends from 8/20 to 8/25.

Winners of the Studio Event Ticket Giveaway have been announced, with 10 players receiving tickets for their creative maps.

6 of the 10 tickets were distributed incorrectly and will be recollected and redistributed during maintenance on August 11th.

Voting runs from July 29th 12:00 to August 4th 23:59 CEST.

Promotion for the new Epic melee weapon, Twin Shadow Axes, available from 7/28 to 9/8.

Powerful twin axes imbued with the strength of a mighty general. Allows the wielder to use a combo attack that connects the twin axes together. Grants two special skills: Shadow Slam and Shadow Vortex.

Updated drop rates for Dark Fragment Boxes with various counts and percentages.

During the Bonus Disassembly Event, the chance to win Epic Weapons is doubled compared to Transcendence Weapons.

Added new items including Twin Shadow Axes, Astra, and others for disassembly.

Complete missions to earn Dark Fragments from 7/28 to 9/8, which can be exchanged for Epic Weapons.

Use Dark Fragments to purchase Epic Weapons and other items from 7/28 to 9/8.

Decoder rates have been updated to reflect changes in items.

Log in from 7/28 to 8/3 to receive 3 Unique Decoders, 10 Dark Fragments, and 3,000 Mileage.

A new Epic Weapon has been added to the game.

Participate in the Bonus Disassembly Event from 7/28 to 8/11 to earn mileage by disassembling weapons.

Customizes how your name appears in the match lobby. Obtainable with the Twin Shadow Axes through the Epic Decoder.

Log in from 7/21 to 7/27 to receive 30 Dark Fragments.

Zombie Z mode has been enhanced with new mutations, levels, challenges, and rewards.

Two new classes, Anemone and Mirage, added to the Transcendence Class Collection with unique abilities.

New fun and hilarious webtoons added for players to enjoy.

You can now place buy orders when purchasing weapons in the Mileage Auction System.

Log in from 7/14 to 7/20 to receive 9 Unique Decoders and 3 Event Decoders.

Max level increased from 30 to 40.

Join the battle every day to get rewards from July 14th to August 11th.

The evolution continues! Achieve greater power in Zombie Z!

Submit your strategy for Zombie Z Season 2 for a chance to win a permanent weapon of your choice.

Collect Special Ammo during the event to unlock a permanent Magnum Shooter.

Added Challenge Reward + to Random Purchase and reduced the weapons pool for Advanced Random Purchase.

Regular maintenance completed, servers are now available.

Celebrate the launch of Zombie Z Season 2 with exclusive rewards for logging in during specified periods.

Decoder rates have been updated to reflect changes in items.

Participate in the event to win a permanent weapon by sharing your strategy for Zombie Z Season 2.

Fixed an issue that prevented a zombie from getting dollar rewards for damage dealt immediately before being killed.

Certain mutations can now be enhanced to Lv. 2, with a maximum of 5 Lv. 2 mutations per player.

Added a recommended weapons page and improved the Check Weapon Recommendations system.

Introducing new classes with unique skills and increased rates during the promotion.

Launch of the new season of Zombie Z.

Zombies get greater dollar rewards for dealing damage and infecting targets.

Collect Special Ammo and unlock the new weapon, Magnum Shooter (Permanent).

An HP bar will display for any enemy you hit directly and any enemy you target with your crosshair for 2 seconds or longer.

Added new mutations and improved existing ones.

The end date of the event has been corrected from 7/28 to 7/14.

Decoder rates have been updated to reflect changes in items and rates.

Enhancement +5 has been unlocked for Air Burster, Battle PP-19 Bizon, and Cyclone.

The Bonus Disassembly System will be terminated for further use in Belgium and Slovakia.

Players from Belgium and Slovakia will be unable to purchase Decoders from the Shop starting June 30th, 2021.

Boss David Black and Special Agent Criss are available in the Premium Class Decoder.

Clear Zombie Scenario maps on Hard 3 times as Boss David Black or Special Agent Criss to receive their costume.

Get daily and cumulative rewards for completing gameplay goals during the event.

The Mileage Auction System will be terminated for further use in the Netherlands.

Receive a Transcendent Living Weapon Box when you log in during the event period.

The Zombie Starter Package has returned for starting players, including enhanced weapons.

Get Guaranteed Points when using Class/Premium Class Decoders during the event.

New contents and events have been introduced following the maintenance.

Receive 5 theme packages when reaching 30 minutes of playtime in Studio Creation Mode.

Join daily battles to earn rewards and cumulative rewards for attendance.

Various weapon unlock level adjustments for Zombie Z Mode.

Get a Unique Decoder for playing 30 minutes in the new Studio map, Medieval Fort.

New Middle Ages-themed decorations and device blocks added to Studio and Hide and Seek.

Adjustments to Zombie Mode room settings and stat bonuses.

Devastator available in Transcendence and Transcendence Premium Decoders.

New blocks added for map creation in the Studio Middle Ages Theme.

A battle for survival between zombies and humans in a medieval fortress.

A heavy machine gun that uses .50 incendiary ammo, available from the Transcendence Premium Decoder.

Create your own map using the Studio Middle Ages Theme for a chance to win prizes including Transcendence Decoders and Medals.

Daily and cumulative rewards for completing missions during the event.

Guaranteed points and rewards for using decoders during the event.

Studio Creators can get event tickets for applying events to their map creations.

Decoder rates have been updated to reflect changes in items.

Unlock levels for THANATOS weapons reverted to lower levels.

Earn rewards by using CSN:S Land Supply Boxes from 6/2 to 6/16.

Flame Jackhammer, Rail Buster, Tornado, and Hunter-Killer X-15 can now reach +5.

Play the new map for 30 minutes to complete a daily mission from 6/2 to 6/16.

Adjusted items in Unique Group 2 and Event Decoder.

Decoder rates have been updated to reflect changes in items.

Weapon balance reverted to pre-event levels after the THANATOS IS BACK event.

Earn Guaranteed Points when using decoders from 6/2 to 6/16.

Lightning Fury and Blue Storm available from decoders from 6/2 to 6/16.

An abandoned amusement park serving as a training course for infiltration and defense.

Scheduled maintenance on May 20th from 4:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. CEST.

The official league returns for a brand new season, Season 5.

New feature to display icons in the Item Acquired pop-up.

Scores required to advance to each rank have been updated for League Season 5.

New Season 9 has been introduced following the maintenance.

New limit option added for Zombies, affecting HP, Armor, and Recovery.

Updated UI for Zombie Limit settings and other options.

Explore a fantasy world full of adventures in Season 9.

The emergency maintenance has been completed, and players can now re-enter the battlefields.

Icons added to show which inventories are affected during disassembly.

Access to Black Market for players reaching Rank 100 in the Season Pass.

Adjustments made to various Zombie characters' abilities and stats.

Improved tooltips and additional information in the inventory system.

Emergency maintenance was performed for a hotfix, during which all servers were unavailable.

Join the Discord server to earn up to 65 Transcendence Decoders through milestones.

Revamped rewards for each rank of the Free Pass starting with Season 9.

Changes to Zombie Stage 2 and Stage 3 Karma abilities.

Revamped Zombie Limit option and updated Lobby UI.

2 Unique Decoders have been rewarded as compensation for today's Emergency Maintenance. Please claim your reward within 24 hours.

Adjusted Zombie Z unlock levels for various THANATOS weapons.

Blazing Nova will appear in Epic Decoders during the promotion.

Guaranteed Points when using Epic Decoders during the event.

Permanent +5 enhancement unlocked for various THANATOS weapons.

Decoder rates have been updated to reflect changes in items.

Weapon damage is increased 2x in Zombie/Zombie Scenario modes for THANATOS weapons.

New content and events have been introduced following the maintenance on May 6th.

Auction weapons and parts with other players using Mileage.

Special items will appear on the auction at certain times.

Rewards for daily login and meeting specific conditions during the event.

THANATOS-series weapons deal increased damage in Zombie/Zombie Scenario modes.

Various changes to unlock levels for multiple weapons.

Introducing an even new level of difficulty: Abyss! Monsters are tougher, stronger, and faster.

Fixed the issue where health regeneration timers were reset for Mila and Lisa.

A new difficulty level named 'Abyss' has been added to the Zombie Scenario mode.

Fixed the issue where Dreadnova and its variant weapons could not directly damage zombies.

Decoder rates have been updated to reflect changes in items.

Adjustments to monster stats and enhancement effects.

Fixed the problem where characters were getting stuck in the town hall map tractor.

Players who participate in the survey will receive a Transcendence Decoder x1.

Meet the 2 new classes now available from Class/Premium Class Decoders.

Fixed the abnormal scale value of the MISS indication in the current zombie z steel skin mutation.

Participate in the survey regarding seasonal Transcendence Classes to earn a reward.

Fixed the unnatural motion of Natasha's dance animation.

Various adjustments to Add-On activation rates and base damage.

New contents and events have been introduced following the maintenance.

Daily Missions have been simplified and the Black Market is now available during the off-season.

Fixed the problem that could cause a deadly crash when Kyrix's skill was activated under certain conditions.

Join the Official CSNS Discord Server and participate in the Discord Milestone Event for exclusive rewards.

The Satellite Mine throwable weapon is now available in Transcendence Premium Decoders.

New gameplay rules such as I Am Legend and Good Old Days added for the Zombie Hero event.

Emergency maintenance scheduled for April 7th, affecting server availability.

Collect 10 Harvested Fruits to receive a bonus reward of Transcendence Decoder x10.

Celebrate spring 2021 with a fun seed event running from 4/7 to 4/21.

Changes made to existing random rules like Moon Bounce and Shockwave.

Different rewards are given for using seed, sprout, and fruit items.

Log in to receive a seed, which can be transformed into a sprout and then a fruit through gameplay.

The emergency maintenance for April 7th has been completed.

Experience Zombie Hero with changing rules every round from 4/7 to 4/21.

A hotfix was applied during the emergency maintenance.

Decoder rates have been updated to reflect changes in items.

Disclosure of rates for items obtained from the Season Random Box.

Announcement of plans for real-time probability monitoring system for players.

New system allowing players to improve weapons using spare weapons as material.

Players who used Epic Decoders during the issue will receive a redistribution of the amount used plus 2 Unique Decoders as compensation.

The emergency maintenance for March 25th has been completed.

Fixed an issue where items were not appearing from the Epic Decoders since March 24th.

Special collection medal for players who own all 12 permanent Happy New Year Weapons.

Rewards for players participating in Zombie League Season 4.

Daily rewards available from 3/24 to 4/21 for participation.

Slightly reduced stats of elite monsters on Inferno difficulty.

Various adjustments to Add-On stats including damage and cooldowns.

New medal can be earned by defeating the boss 'security system' 100 times.

Event running from 3/24 to 4/7 featuring random weapons.

New features for Add-On management including usage history and auto equip.

Rewards for reaching playtime and Play Point milestones from 3/24 to 4/7.

Zombie Scenario League Season 1 has been added, running from 3/24 to 5/19.

New coupons available in the Mileage Shop for weapon enhancements.

Various weapon unlock levels have been adjusted to lower requirements.

All servers will be unavailable during the maintenance period.

The unscheduled maintenance for March 17th has been completed.

Use a Heart Grenade in Zombie modes for random damage multipliers from 3/10 to 3/31.

Right-click to turn the wing on/off.

Get a Heart Grenade the first time you log in during the event from 3/10 to 4/7.

Promotion for 2 Season 6 Transcendence Classes available from 3/10 to 4/7.

Changed from using 25 shots to using 15 shots.

Improved performance for Divine Blaster and some weapon frame drops.

Decoder rates have been updated to reflect changes in items.

Log in and play during hot time to get a Basket of Candy from 3/10 to 3/31.

Added Inferno Difficulty Map for Zombie Scenario 5-2 - Pursuit: Revenge.

Existing single-shot trace changed to range determination.

All accumulated Attendance Reward Boxes acquired before February 17th, 2021 will be restored to inventories during February 24th maintenance.

Clue items from the Exploration System will be corrected and removed during February 24th maintenance.

Epic Decoders with letter <C> available for purchase from February 17 to March 31.

Collect letters during the event for rewards from February 17 to March 31.

Cooldown removed; limits on usage per match based on difficulty introduced.

Participants in the 'Item Preference Survey Event' will receive an additional reward of 5,000 Mileages.

Players can earn daily rewards from February 17 to March 24.

New elite monsters with enhanced abilities appear on Normal difficulty or higher.

Inventory expanded by an additional 100 slots.

Fixed issues with voice commands for specific characters.

Various weapons' unlock levels have been adjusted for easier access.

New story scenario where players search a destroyed laboratory for clues about Erica's condition.

The 'Christmas Damage Skin' was mistakenly distributed as permanent instead of the intended 30 days. It will be recollected on March 17th.

Rebalanced Hero/Sidekick weapons are available again in 2021.

Login during the event to receive a special reward from February 17 to March 10.

Increased parts from daily reward boxes across various grades.

Decoder rates have been updated to reflect changes in items.

Complete missions to earn Light Fragments from February 17 to March 31.

New consumable items that apply effects to matches in Zombie Scenario Mode.

Earn 1 Lucky Raffle Ticket per day for 30 minutes of playtime, up to 14 tickets during the event.

Participate in the Catch Some Luck! event from 2/10 to 2/16 to collect Lucky Raffle Tickets and win rewards.

Details on how winners are chosen and prizes awarded during the Mileage Lucky Raffle event.

Prizes for weekday and weekend raffle winners include mileage rewards based on ticket count.

New costumes including Snowman Monster Aksha and Ice Queen Rusty Wing.

New sprays and medals introduced for Season 8.

New changes and rewards introduced for Zombie League Season 3.

Introducing Season Pass items themed around the Ice Kingdom.

Earn rewards by killing the Golden Zombie during the event.

Bonus Season Badges for meeting playtime conditions during Season 8.

Improvements to death information and a new revenge bonus system.

Introduction of Bear Buster and its subsequent stages with unique abilities.

New system for earning rewards based on Season Rank and Badges.

New power-ups for zombies that enhance gameplay.

Introduction of new zombie mutations with unique effects.

Adjustments to Hall of Fame and play points in Zombie League.

Season 8 Zombie Mode has been newly updated.

Decoder rates have been updated to reflect changes in items.

Daily and cumulative rewards for attendance during the event.

The new season, Season 8, has been launched.

Introduction of Snowflake and Cracked weapon paints.

Event to celebrate the Year of the Ox with chest giveaways.

A new box filled with weapons for Zombie Z Mode available for purchase.

Improvements to Zombie Z Mode regarding mutations.

Regular game maintenance scheduled for January 27th, 2021, lasting approximately 6 hours and 20 minutes.

Desert Eagle 50C Gold, FG Launcher, Flame Jackhammer, Lightning AR-1, Charger-5, Charger-7, Crow-11, Turbulent-1, Turbulent-3, Turbulent-9, Hunter Killer X-7, Turbulent-11, Vulcanus-9, Claw Hammer.

Weapons with no transactions after a certain time will have their price limits expanded by 10%, up to 3 times.

You can now view charts displaying recent transaction history, including a weapon's average auction price by day.

Now you can search for weapons with weapon paint applied and filter for items with multiple weapon paints.

Decoder rates have been updated to reflect changes in items.

The acquire rate of some weapons will be increased to 6X during the event period.

Special items will appear on the auction at certain times during the event.

Special additional items have a 6x drop rate boost during the event.

Buy and sell weapons and parts in an auction among players during the event.

Special rare items will appear on the auction at certain times during the event.

Linked Auction House prices for enhancement weapons and improved search system.

Get Lucky Pouches when you meet playtime goals during hot time, includes guaranteed 2021 mileage.