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Korea Herald
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Smilegate Unveils Chaos Zero Nightmare OST "OVER//RIDE," Performed by hololive English
SEOUL, South Korea, July 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- On Friday the 18th, Smilegate announced the release of a new OST titled "OVER//RIDE (OVER//RIDE)" for its upcoming RPG "Chaos Zero Nightmare" (henceforth CZN), developed by Super Creative. The OST has garnered particular attention for its collaboration with the globally renowned virtual idol group hololive English. hololive English is a globally popular virtual idol group with over 90 million subscribers on YouTube. The new OST features two of its standout talents, "Mori Calliope" and "Nerissa Ravencroft." Both artists are known for their dynamic vocal performances rooted in rock, with the versatility to perform across a wide range of genres. Mori Calliope has amassed over 2.55 million subscribers on YouTube, while Nerissa Ravencroft boasts approximately 890 thousand. Notably, Mori Calliope's solo concert in Los Angeles this past February was completely sold out. The CZN OST "OVER//RIDE," performed by Mori Calliope and Nerissa Ravencroft, is a fast-paced track that showcases elements of rock and metal. Its lyrics, inspired by CZN's lore, convey a message of holding onto hope even in the face of despair. "OVER//RIDE" is now available on CZN's official social media channels, as well as on major global platforms such as Apple Music, YouTube Music, and Spotify, and on leading Korean services including Melon and Bugs. A music video featuring the artists has also been released on YouTube. Smilegate plans to release an additional music video in the future, created using animation from CZN. Kim Joo Hyung, Head of Business at Smilegate, expressed his excitement about the collaboration, stating, "We're truly delighted to have worked with such incredible virtual artists. We hope everyone enjoys the OST, which captures the lore and atmosphere of CZN through music."
Korea Herald
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Smilegate Reveals Development Announcement Trailer for Their Upcoming RPG, "Chaos Zero Nightmare"
Pre-Registration Now Open SEOUL, South Korea, July 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- On Thursday the 10th, Smilegate announced the release of a development announcement video titled "The Protogenesis Showcase" for its upcoming RPG "Chaos Zero Nightmare" (henceforth CZN), developed by Super Creative, and that pre-registration has now begun. "The Protogenesis Showcase" was revealed officially on July 9 at 10:00 UTC via the official CZN YouTube channel in four languages. The video features Executive Director Kim Hyung Suk, who oversees the development of CZN, along with key members of the development team. Together, they shared insights into the game's direction, lore, and core content. At the heart of CZN is its unique card-based combat system, where players collect charming characters and build custom "card decks" to engage with various content. The showcase highlights how character decks evolve through exploration and how strategic card combinations drive dynamic combat. Since decks can shift in real time based on player choices during battle, each encounter offers a fresh and personalized gameplay experience. Another standout feature of CZN is its cast of distinctive characters. Players collect "Combatants" and "Partners" within the game's universe, with the collection system also serving as a core gameplay mechanic. The showcase also offers a behind-the-scenes look at some characters' concepts and development. Notably, CZN introduces the "Mental Breakdown" system, which brings out each character's psychological depth. When stress exceeds its limit during combat, characters fall into a trauma state, and the game allows players to experience the process of overcoming it and growing through diverse gameplay content. Details about the seasonal content have also been revealed. Based on an extensive event story, this limited-time content will only be available for a set period. Players can also look forward to new equipment, cards, and decorative items available exclusively through this seasonal content. The showcase also drew attention by revealing key technologies used in the game, including Super Creative's signature anime-style skill animations, previously demonstrated in their original work "Epic Seven," as well as 2.5D active camera movement and dynamic lighting effects. Meanwhile, Smilegate officially launched the CZN website and began pre-registration on July 9. Players can sign up via Google Play, Apple App Store, and Smilegate's "STOVE" platform. All players who pre-register will receive in-game currency, with additional rewards unlocked based on cumulative sign-up milestones. If total pre-registrations surpass 2 million, all participants will receive the 4-Star Combatant "Amir" as a reward. Kim Joo Hyung, Head of Business at Smilegate, stated, "Starting with The Protogenesis Showcase, we plan to continue communicating with players and gradually reveal more detailed information about the game leading up to the official launch. We also have a variety of events in the works, so we hope to see lots of interest and participation in the pre-registration."
Korea Herald
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Smilegate Unveils New Gameplay Trailer for Upcoming RPG, "Chaos Zero Nightmare": Pre-Registration Begins in July
SEOUL, South Korea, June 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- On Tuesday the 10th, Smilegate announced the release of a new promotional video titled "Embrace Despair," featuring actual gameplay from its upcoming RPG "Chaos Zero Nightmare" (henceforth CZN), developed by Super Creative. The trailer premiered globally at 03:00 on June 10 (UTC) via the official CZN YouTube channel and on X. As a follow-up to the first promotional video released last November, this second trailer highlights CZN's unique card-based battle system and unveils a host of monsters drawn from its corrupted universe. CZN is set in a dark fantasy universe corrupted and destroyed by a mysterious entity known as the "Chaos." To reflect this concept, its world is filled with eerie monsters rarely found in traditional anime-style RPGs. The video concluded with a notice that pre-registration is scheduled to begin in mid-July. To commemorate the new PV release, Smilegate is also hosting a Baemin (Baedal Minjok) mobile coupon giveaway via a draw on the social media platform "X" from June 10 to June 16. Users can participate by following the official CZN account on X and reposting the event post to their own accounts. CZN is Super Creative's next-generation IP, helmed by CEO Kim Hyung Suk, creator of Epic Seven, who also serves as the game's director. At the base of CZN is a collectible RPG where players can collect and upgrade their favorite characters. The game blends deck-building mechanics with features from multiple genres to create a fresh and distinctive experience. Kim Joo Hyung, Head of Business at Smilegate, stated, "With this PV, we aimed to capture the dark and heavy atmosphere that defines CZN's unique world. We look forward to sharing more updates about Chaos Zero Nightmare in the near future."
