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.