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Smilegate LORDNINE Launches Pre-Registration for New Growth-Accelerated Server ‘Helena’ in Celebration of 1st Anniversary with Tons of Reward Event
Smilegate has launched pre-registration for 'Helena,' a new growth-accelerated server for the MMORPG LORDNINE: Infinite Class, developed by NX3 Games. The server officially launches on July 29 and features systems like a Mastery Buff for 50% additional EXP, along with various reward events including a USDt reward event, limited edition skins, and summon tickets to celebrate the game's first anniversary.
“Chaos Zero Nightmare” Updates Main Story and Introduces New Combatant “Fei”
Chaos Zero Nightmare has received a major update that revamps Chapters 1-5 of its main story with full voice acting and introduces the new Void-attribute Ranger Combatant, Fei. The update also expands the roguelike mode 'Sortie' with new systems like Hardcore Mode Ranking and an 'Engagement Data' system for earning titles. Smilegate is celebrating with in-game events and plans to reveal details about the upcoming season of Galactic Disaster.
Smilegate Connects With North American Fans Through MIRESI and CZN Booths at Anime Expo 2026
Smilegate successfully showcased its upcoming games, Chaos Zero Nightmare (CZN) and MIRESI: Invisible Future (MIRESI), at Anime Expo 2026 in Los Angeles. The playable demo for MIRESI drew significant attention with long wait times, and its merchandise was highly sought after. CZN also saw strong engagement through its card collection event and a special panel revealing new season details.
MINIBOSS SOLUTIONS FORMS ADVISORY BOARD, NAMES INAUGURAL MEMBERS
Miniboss Solutions, an embedded publishing leadership team, has established an advisory board with industry veterans Sarah Anderson and Yoshio Osaki as its inaugural members. The board will provide strategic counsel to Miniboss as it assists game studios like Smilegate and VOID Interactive with publishing strategy and execution. This move aims to enhance Miniboss's expertise and support its growth as a leader in the games industry.
Chaos Zero Nightmare Unveils New Season Details at Anime Expo 2026
Super Creative and Smilegate revealed details for the upcoming "Galactic Disaster" season of Chaos Zero Nightmare at Anime Expo 2026. The new season, titled "Season 4 Shattered Light and Claw," is scheduled for a July 28 update and will introduce new combatants Hilde, Arabella, and Olga, along with a character appearance customization system.
Crossfire is actually the second singleplayer shooter named after Korea’s Counter-Strike—and the last one…
This article discusses CrossfireX, a singleplayer shooter campaign developed by Remedy Entertainment, and its unfortunate shutdown. It highlights the unique narrative elements Remedy brought to the Call of Duty-style shooter, contrasting them with the more generic military action. The piece also touches on the broader issue of live-service game shutdowns and the potential loss of singleplayer content.
“Chaos Zero Nightmare” Updates with Galactic Disaster Season 3 Story, “Starry Night”
Smilegate announced the 'Starry Night' update for Chaos Zero Nightmare, concluding Galactic Disaster Season 3. The update introduces Tenebria as a new Combatant with chain attack mechanics and a 'Jukebox' system for enjoying in-game music. Various in-game events are also available to celebrate the update.
Lost Ark introduces fresh story content and a new ship with today’s Twilight Isle update
Amazon and Smilegate have released the Twilight Isle update for Lost Ark, introducing new story content in the Cadarum Isles and a new ship called Luminas. The patch also includes the Horizon Cathedral Abyssal Dungeon, new cosmetics, progression events, class balance adjustments, and raid gold changes.
How That's No Moon's Crossfire evolves the cover-based shooter
That's No Moon is developing a narrative-driven, third-person tactical action-adventure shooter titled Crossfire, a reimagining of Smilegate's multiplayer game. The studio aims to redefine cover-based combat with an "adaptive cover" system that utilizes organic environmental cover, powered by Unreal Engine 5's Nanite and Lumen technologies. Key figures like Taylor Kurosaki and Jacob Minkoff are leading the project, which features characters Layla and Cross.
Crossfire is a Single-Player Reimaginging of Smilegate’s Competitive Shooter
Smilegate's competitive shooter Crossfire is being reimagined as a single-player narrative-driven tactical shooter developed by That's No Moon. The game will feature a dynamic cover and traversal system and is planned for release on Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC.
Naughty Dog legends announce Crossfire, a tactical third-person shooter that "combines cinematic storytelling with…
Naughty Dog veterans Taylor Kurosaki and Jacob Minkoff have unveiled Crossfire, the debut project from their new studio That's No Moon Entertainment, developed with Smilegate. This single-player, third-person tactical shooter built on Unreal Engine 5 aims to reinvent the genre with an "Adaptive Cover" system, grounded stealth combat, and cinematic storytelling. Crossfire is slated for release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X.
Crossfire promises deep narrative and innovative action from That’s No Moon
That's No Moon, a studio founded by veterans from Naughty Dog and Infinity Ward, has revealed Crossfire, a tactical sci-fi shooter expanding the single-player narrative of Smilegate's popular franchise. The game features a new traversal system and a story focusing on two operators forced to cooperate against a mysterious threat.
Crossfire was the most surprising game reveal I've attended in years
That's No Moon, a studio with talent from Naughty Dog, is developing a single-player, third-person tactical shooter titled Crossfire, backed by South Korean publisher Smilegate. Despite sharing a name with Smilegate's existing FPS, this new Crossfire focuses on a cinematic, story-driven experience with milsim elements like high lethality and manual reloading, featuring adaptive cover and a unique first-person reticle projection.
Crossfire is a new tactical, single-player action game from former Modern Warfare 2019 and Naughty Dog leads
Crossfire is a new single-player, third-person tactical action-adventure game from independent studio That's No Moon, founded by former Infinity Ward and Naughty Dog leads Taylor Kurosaki and Jacob Minkoff. The game features a narrative-driven experience with stealth and grounded action, utilizing an Adaptive Cover mechanic. It is set for release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, with publishing handled by Smilegate on consoles and Team K1 on PC.
“Chaos Zero Nightmare” Reveals New Galactic Disaster Season 3 Story, “A Girl’s Nightmare”
Smilegate announced a new update for the dark fantasy roguelike RPG Chaos Zero Nightmare, featuring the "A Girl's Nightmare" story, the second chapter of Season 3. The update introduces a new defensive Combatant named Adelheid and her partner Clara, alongside improvements to the roguelike content "Sortie" and the addition of Auto-Combat for Chaos gameplay. The game is available for free on PC, iPhone, and Android.
Tencent Games Spotlights Future Player Experiences with 45 Major Updates at SPARK 2026
Tencent Games revealed 45 major updates at its SPARK 2026 conference, focusing on development, publishing, and investments. The event highlighted new IP collaborations, cross-platform experiences, and technological innovations across various titles including League of Legends, Arena Breakout: Infinite, Arma Reforger, and CONTROL Resonant. Updates also covered new game launches, expansions, and collaborations with brands like Persona 5 Royal and Jingdezhen Imperial Kiln Institute.
This indie dev's dungeon crawling 'descent into madness' was inspired by motherly love
Indie developer Christopher Yabsley is creating Heathen, a dark fantasy dungeon crawler inspired by a cherished childhood memory of playing Diablo with his mother. The game will feature first-person combat, randomized loot, and online co-op, with an early access release planned for Steam.
The Alley Demo Is Available Now on Steam
A free demo for the first-person psychological horror game The Alley is now available on Steam. Developed by AIXLAB, Smilegate, and Thermite Games, the game features supernatural investigation and Korean folk horror elements within maze-like Korean alleyways. The demo offers approximately 30 minutes of gameplay and supports multiple languages.
Chaos Zero Nightmare and Miresi: The Invisible Future come to Anime Expo this year — MP3s & NPCs
Smilegate will make its debut at Anime Expo this summer, bringing its games Chaos Zero Nightmare and Miresi: The Invisible Future. Attendees will have the opportunity to play a demo of Miresi: The Invisible Future and participate in interactive events. This marks Smilegate's first opportunity to engage with North American and global users at the convention.
Smilegate Coming to Los Angeles for Anime Expo in July – Chaos Zero Nightmare Celebrates Half-Anniversary With Major Update
Smilegate will attend Anime Expo in Los Angeles this July to showcase Chaos Zero Nightmare and Miresi: The Invisible Future. Chaos Zero Nightmare has received its largest update yet, "ARISE," which includes a new roguelike mode called Sortie, system overhauls, and Season 3 content. The game is available for free on PC, iPhone, and Android.