UNBOXING

Unboxing in Counter-Strike Online/ Nexon through decoders is a microtransactional feature, giving players the chance to own mainly exclusive weapons and classes not purchasable in the Shop. 

Since its appearance in 2009, the decoders have gone through major revisions by including new contents over time. To date, there are 6 types of decoders, with each one varying in price, contents and the probability.

By using a decoder, a player earns some mileage points which are spent on the Mileage Auction feature. Mileage points do not have an expiry date.

DECODERS

Decoders are mainly purchased from the Store, earned through events, received from leveling up as well as through the in-game gifting system.

The interface pops up by clicking on the DECODER button at the bottom-right corner of the screen.

Decoder Interface

By clicking on each decoder type, the list of exclusive items display on a grid. Players can learn more by mousing over an item, and right-clicking on it to view its description. If that is not enough, clicking on the PREVIEW button plays a short demonstration video.

Using a decoder gives a random item, along with a small amount of Mileage Points. If one is lucky, the player wins any permanent exclusive on the grid. Generally decoders with popular and powerful items cost more. Most, if not all publishers reveal the probability of every type of decoder on their website as part of complying with government laws.

The only exception is the UNLIMITED decoder which guarantees a permanent item, but is also the most expensive type, usually costing several dollars each.

Decoder Results


MILEAGE AUCTION

As the name implies, the mileage auction is a marketplace for players to search, purchase items from other players and auction theirs at their own prices.

While this feature is seasonal, the auction is accessible 24/7 until the next update schedule comes along.

Since it’s a free market, players set the prices as they please. It is totally normal to see popular weapons being listed at sky high prices, because of their in-game performance, as well as their rarity.

Items that are no longer available to purchase or have been discontinued might also be listed at a premium.

Success Bid

By partaking in an auction, the standard rules apply:

  • The first bid on an item includes the 30% fee (e.g. 300 mileage fee for 1,000 mileage bid).
  • Each bid can include only one (1) item. A bidder cannot cancel a bid until another bidder outbids it.
  • A buyout instantly ends the auction and the system rewards the item to the buyer.
  • An auctioneer/ seller may sell up to five (5) items at a time.
  • Once a buyer successfully purchases (direct or auction) the item, the auctioneer/ seller receives the net price after the 30% commission fee.

Auction Success

All prices are displayed in Mileage Points.