Chaos Zero Nightmare unveils teaser for 1st-anniversary “Nightmare Festival” showcase
In short
Smilegate released a teaser video for “Nightmare Festival,” the online showcase marking the first anniversary of its dark fantasy roguelike RPG Chaos Zero Nightmare, developed by Super Creative. The showcase is scheduled to begin at noon on Oct 10 on the game's official YouTube channel, where updates and events will be announced. A collaboration with maid cafe franchise Maidreamin's Hongdae branch runs Oct 16 to Nov 15, and composer Mitsukiyo will write the anniversary OST with vocals by CielA.
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Smilegate said on Oct 2 that it had released a teaser video on the official YouTube channel of Chaos Zero Nightmare for “Nightmare Festival,” the online showcase marking the first anniversary of the game's official launch. The game is serviced by Smilegate and developed by Super Creative, and the outlets describe it as a dark fantasy roguelike RPG. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
The showcase is scheduled to begin at noon on Oct 10 on the game's official YouTube channel, and the company said it will present a range of updates and events prepared for the anniversary. Smilegate business director Kim Joo-hyung said, “Thanks to users' support and encouragement, KAZENA is now approaching the first anniversary of its official launch,” and asked users to see the news of the events being prepared in the Oct 10 showcase video. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
Alongside the showcase, the company is planning anniversary events. From Oct 16 to Nov 15, the game will collaborate with the maid cafe franchise Maidreamin's Hongdae branch. During the month-long collaboration the store will offer a first-anniversary limited menu and give special goods to customers who order it, along with events available only on site. Details of the collaboration will be announced later on the game's official social media channels. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
Music is also part of the anniversary programme. A remix version of the Sereniel character OST, featuring ESAI, a composer at Studio Aro, which is led by composer Mitsukiyo, was released on Sept 29. The first-anniversary OST is to be composed by Mitsukiyo, with vocals by music influencer CielA, according to the reports. Additional information on the game is available on its Stove official site. [ 2 , 3 ]
Why it matters
The showcase is where Smilegate is expected to detail the first major update and event slate since the game's launch, making it the next concrete milestone for players of the title. The cafe collaboration and OST release are limited-time anniversary promotions aimed at the game's existing fan base rather than new audiences, so their reach is largely inside the game's community.
Key facts
- Smilegate said it released a teaser video on the game's official YouTube channel for “Nightmare Festival,” the showcase marking the first anniversary of Chaos Zero Nightmare. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
- The online showcase is scheduled to begin at noon on Oct 10 on the game's official YouTube channel. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
- Chaos Zero Nightmare is serviced by Smilegate and developed by Super Creative. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
- A collaboration with the maid cafe franchise Maidreamin's Hongdae branch will run from Oct 16 to Nov 15. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
- During the collaboration the store will sell a first-anniversary limited menu and give special goods to customers who order it. [ 2 , 3 ]
- Composer Mitsukiyo will compose the first-anniversary OST, with vocals by music influencer CielA. [ 2 , 3 ]
- A remix version of the Sereniel character OST by ESAI, a composer at Mitsukiyo's Studio Aro, was released on Sept 29. [ 2 , 3 ]
Confirmed by several sources
- Smilegate released a teaser video for the first-anniversary “Nightmare Festival” showcase on the game's official YouTube channel. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
- The online showcase is scheduled for noon on Oct 10 on the official YouTube channel. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
- Chaos Zero Nightmare is serviced by Smilegate and developed by Super Creative. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
- A collaboration with the Maidreamin Hongdae branch will run from Oct 16 to Nov 15. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
- Mitsukiyo will compose the anniversary OST and CielA will sing it. [ 2 , 3 ]
- A remix of the Sereniel character OST by ESAI was released on Sept 29. [ 2 , 3 ]
Still unclear
- When the game was officially launched, or the exact date of the first anniversary. The documents say the first anniversary of the official launch is approaching but do not give a launch or anniversary date.
- Which updates and events will be announced at the showcase. All three documents say updates and events will be revealed on Oct 10 but none specifies them.
- When the first-anniversary OST will be released. The documents describe the planned OST and its composer and singer but give no release date.
What local media are saying
Timeline, local time
- Inven reports that Smilegate released a teaser video ahead of the “Nightmare Festival” showcase. [ 1 ]
- Gamemeca reports the teaser video release and the anniversary event plans. [ 2 ]
- Kyunghyang Games reports the teaser video release and event plans. [ 3 ]
- The “Nightmare Festival” online showcase is scheduled to begin on the game's official YouTube channel. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]