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Steam News18 March 20263mo ago

[Update] Patch Notes : March 18th

Here's a rundown of some of the major updates in today's patch! Please see here for the Decoder rates.

In this update7

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Full Counter-Strike Nexon update

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What changed

0 fixes3 additions12 changes0 removals
  • Gameplay
  • Balance
  • Maps
  • Events
  • Store
changedZombie Z Mode UpdateWeapon Level Adjustment Prometheus: 29 ->25 Gungnir: 35 ->33 Dark Star: 35 ->33 Gran Bird Cannon: 30 ->29 USAS-12 Conqueror: 29 ->27 Blistering Bolt Repeater: 27 ->25 Star Forge: 29 ->28 Big Shark: 13 ->11 Red Dragon Cannon: 17 ->16 Red Dragon Cannon Gold: 19 ->17 P90 Turtle Rabbit: 29 ->28 Divine Blaster: 39 ->37 Vortex Drill: 30 ->29 Ancient Keeper: 13 ->12 AUG Guardian: 15 ->13 SG552 Lycanthrope: 17 ->15 M134 Minigun Umbra: 35 ->36 Hécate II Umbra: 34 ->35 Dread Nova: 39 ->36 Blazing Nova: 39 ->37 Luna Cannon: 16 ->14 Eternity Laser Fist: 30 ->29 Infinity Laser Fist: 29 ->28 Satellite Mine: 37 ->36 Magnum Drill: 14 ->13 Battle Jackhammer: 10 ->2 Spell Lance Scarlet Rose: 36 ->35 MG3 Xmas Edition: 4 ->3 [ZHC] MG3 Xmas Edition: 4 ->3 X-TRACKER: 24 ->22 Leviathan: 8 ->7
addedZombie Z Mode UpdateZombie Boost Zombie HP increase per level slightly increased Added Zombie AP recovery function after Level 20
changedZombie Z Mode UpdateLevel up restriction per round changed Previous: 4 levels > Changed: 5 levels
addedZHC] Zombie Hero Classic Balance Update InformationNew Weapon Balance Changes [ZHC] Dual Sword Phantom Slayer [ZHC] Dual Beretta Gunslinger
changedZHC] Zombie Hero Classic Balance Update InformationBalance Changes (Buffs) [ZHC] Ripper [ZHC] M4A1 Dark Knight [ZHC] AK-47 Paladin
changedZHC] Zombie Hero Classic Balance Update InformationWeapon Paints Reflected [ZHC] Dual Sword Phantom Slayer CSNGS Weapon Paint Snowflake Weapon Paint [ZHC] Dual Beretta Gunslinger CSNGS Weapon Paint 2020 KR Weapon Paint 2020 CN Weapon Paint Cyborg Weapon Paint Strawberry Cake Weapon Paint
Weapon Level Adjustment Prometheus:2925Weapon Level Adjustment Prometheus: decreased, nerfWeapon Level Adjustment Prometheus: 29 ->25 Gungnir:3533Weapon Level Adjustment Prometheus: 29 ->25 Gungnir: decreased, nerf

Counter-Strike Nexon changes

  • Deathmatchmode
  • Ancientmap
changedWeapon Level Adjustment Prometheus: 29 ->25 Gungnir: 35 ->33 Dark Star: 35 ->33 Gran Bird Cannon: 30 ->29 USAS-12 Conqueror: 29 ->27 Blistering Bolt Repeater: 27 ->25 Star Forge: 29 ->28 Big Shark: 13 ->11 Red Dragon Cannon: 17 ->16 Red Dragon Cannon Gold: 19 ->17 P90 Turtle Rabbit: 29 ->28 Divine Blaster: 39 ->37 Vortex Drill: 30 ->29 Ancient Keeper: 13 ->12 AUG Guardian: 15 ->13 SG552 Lycanthrope: 17 ->15 M134 Minigun Umbra: 35 ->36 Hécate II Umbra: 34 ->35 Dread Nova: 39 ->36 Blazing Nova: 39 ->37 Luna Cannon: 16 ->14 Eternity Laser Fist: 30 ->29 Infinity Laser Fist: 29 ->28 Satellite Mine: 37 ->36 Magnum Drill: 14 ->13 Battle Jackhammer: 10 ->2 Spell Lance Scarlet Rose: 36 ->35 MG3 Xmas Edition: 4 ->3 [ZHC] MG3 Xmas Edition: 4 ->3 X-TRACKER: 24 ->22 Leviathan: 8 ->7
addedZombie Boost Zombie HP increase per level slightly increased Added Zombie AP recovery function after Level 20
changedLevel up restriction per round changed Previous: 4 levels > Changed: 5 levels
addedNew Weapon Balance Changes [ZHC] Dual Sword Phantom Slayer [ZHC] Dual Beretta Gunslinger
changedBalance Changes (Buffs) [ZHC] Ripper [ZHC] M4A1 Dark Knight [ZHC] AK-47 Paladin

Here's a rundown of some of the major updates in today's patch! Please see here for the Decoder rates.

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Update Information

Zombie Z Mode Update

Changes to Existing Mutations
HP BoostHP increase per round slightly reduced
Rapid ReloaderLv. 2 effect added
IcarusLv. 2 effect added
Steel BodyLv. 2 effect removed
FetchLv. 2 effect removed
MutantBase effect changed: turns to Reinforced Host Zombie when selected as Host Zombie
Rifle MasterDamage increased
SMG MasterDamage increased
BonusMutation gains increased from 2 -> 3
  • Weapon Level Adjustment Prometheus: 29 ->25

    • Gungnir: 35 ->33

    • Dark Star: 35 ->33

    • Gran Bird Cannon: 30 ->29

    • USAS-12 Conqueror: 29 ->27

    • Blistering Bolt Repeater: 27 ->25

    • Star Forge: 29 ->28

    • Big Shark: 13 ->11

    • Red Dragon Cannon: 17 ->16

    • Red Dragon Cannon Gold: 19 ->17

    • P90 Turtle Rabbit: 29 ->28

    • Divine Blaster: 39 ->37

    • Vortex Drill: 30 ->29

    • Ancient Keeper: 13 ->12

    • AUG Guardian: 15 ->13

    • SG552 Lycanthrope: 17 ->15

    • M134 Minigun Umbra: 35 ->36

    • Hécate II Umbra: 34 ->35

    • Dread Nova: 39 ->36

    • Blazing Nova: 39 ->37

    • Luna Cannon: 16 ->14

    • Eternity Laser Fist: 30 ->29

    • Infinity Laser Fist: 29 ->28

    • Satellite Mine: 37 ->36

    • Magnum Drill: 14 ->13

    • Battle Jackhammer: 10 ->2

    • Spell Lance Scarlet Rose: 36 ->35

    • MG3 Xmas Edition: 4 ->3

    • [ZHC] MG3 Xmas Edition: 4 ->3

    • X-TRACKER: 24 ->22

    • Leviathan: 8 ->7

  • Zombie Boost

    • Zombie HP increase per level slightly increased

    • Added Zombie AP recovery function after Level 20

  • Level up restriction per round changed

    • Previous4 levels > Changed: 5 levels

[ZHC] Zombie Hero Classic Balance Update Information

  • New Weapon Balance Changes

    • [ZHC] Dual Sword Phantom Slayer

    • [ZHC] Dual Beretta Gunslinger

  • Balance Changes (Buffs)

    • [ZHC] Ripper

    • [ZHC] M4A1 Dark Knight

    • [ZHC] AK-47 Paladin

  • Weapon Paints Reflected

    • [ZHC] Dual Sword Phantom Slayer

      • CSNGS Weapon Paint

      • Snowflake Weapon Paint

    • [ZHC] Dual Beretta Gunslinger

      • CSNGS Weapon Paint

      • 2020 KR Weapon Paint

      • 2020 CN Weapon Paint

      • Cyborg Weapon Paint

      • Strawberry Cake Weapon Paint

New Map Added: Aksha

  • Location: The legendary ruins of the Aksha Temple have been discovered. As news spreads, various factions converge, creating a tense standoff.

  • Eligible Modes: Original, Original (AI), Team Deathmatch, Team Deathmatch (AI), Deathmatch, Deathmatch (AI), Gun Deathmatch, All-Star, Zombie, Zombie Classic, Zombie Mutant, Zombie Hero, Zombie Darkness, Zombie Z, Zombie Evolution

Part Open Weapon Information

  • Weapon Part Open

    • PKM

    • PKM Gold Edition

    • The base damage value of weapons eligible for Part Open is adjusted according to the level of the original weapon.

Loading Screen Expansion

  • Running the client now starts it in selected lobby resolution

  • The game loading screen now applies lobby resolution

  • Resolution can be changed in-game in real-time

  • Windowed (Fullscreen) Feature Improved

    • > Expanded the list of available in-game resolutions for Windowed (Fullscreen) mode

    • > Windowed (Fullscreen) can be selected in the lobby

    • > However, the resolution selected in Windowed (Fullscreen) will be applied to the monitor's resolution.

Season 25: Kronos (3/18 - 7/8)

For details, please refer to the Season 25 Pass Preview.

  • Season Information

    • A season is a reward system that runs for a set period of time. Finish missions and events during a season to earn Season Badges, which raise your Season Rank. You'll receive rewards based on your rank throughout the season.

  • Season Rank

    • Season Rank shows how much progress players have made by participating in missions and events in the game. You can earn rare rewards by raising your Season Rank. Season Rank and Season Badges are exclusive to that season.

  • Season Rewards

    • Rewards are immediately given based on the rank you reach each season.

    • If you purchase a Season Pass, you'll get both the Season Pass rewards and the free

Source

Steam News / 18 March 2026

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