On November 12, Nexon added the new Transcendence Class 'Airi' to its FPS game Counter-Strike Online (CSO). The update also introduces the new map 'Enchanted Tree' and enhances graphics across 10 major maps.
Belonging to the highest-tier Transcendence Class, Airi supports allies with attack buffs and healing. Using her active skill, 'Dignity of a Noblewoman', increases the attack power of herself and nearby allies for a set duration, while healing herself and nearby allies in proportion to damage dealt during the effect. When used alongside the 'Ascalon' series weapons, the damage and area of effect for boomerang projectiles increase, and the time window to catch and re-throw the boomerang is extended.
The commemorative 'Ohoho! Airi Emote Creation Contest' will run until November 26. The top three entries will receive up to 300,000 Nexon Cash, while 10 randomly drawn participants will be awarded 10,000 Nexon Cash. To enter, players can create an image featuring Airi's emote movements and upload it under the Fan Art tab on the official website's Image Board with the '[Airi Emote]' tag.
Running through the same date, the 'Find Airi's Ribbon!' event allows players to collect event currency 'Airi's Ribbon' by completing Zombie Hero mode missions. Based on cumulative collection counts, players can earn rewards such as Unique Decoders, Weapon Enhancement EXP 50, and Anti-Enhancement Material Boxes. The 'Random Rule Zombie Classic' event will also run until November 26.
The new map 'Enchanted Tree' is set in a mysterious botanical research lab. It features a multi-layered design with a massive tree growing through the facility, lined-up experimental tanks, and narrow indoor corridors. Visual upgrades have been applied not only to 10 major maps but also to characters and weapons, refining surface textures and reflections. Additionally, the GROZA has been added as a new Parts-enabled weapon.
The Awakening system sees improvements to the application scope and checking features for class stats. Class stats acquired through Awakening now apply in Zombie, Zombie Hero, and Zombie Z modes. When changing stats, players can choose whether to keep their current values or accept the new values. A feature to view the actual class stats applied in-game has also been implemented.
Released alongside Airi, the 'Airi's Royal Backpack' costume is an aristocratic backpack designed to hold cosplay props. The official website's Class Introduction page provides Airi wallpaper downloads as well as short voice clips from her interview.
