Smilegate announced on November 11 that it has launched the second update for Season 5 of Galactic Disaster in Chaos Zero Nightmare (CZN). The update adds a new Combatant, Blazebell, alongside new story content, while revamping The Great Rift into two distinct modes.
The Great Rift, where players compete for boss hunting records, has been reworked to allow players to choose their playstyle based on whether they wish to compete. In Subjugation Battle, players can experiment with various strategies without leaderboard competition, while Merit Battle allows players to compete against each other for rankings as before. Features for reviewing boss strategy information and recommended Combatant party formations have also been added.
The new Combatant Blazebell is a Justice-attribute Controller class character utilizing fire-themed skills. She supports allies by acquiring Action Points (AP) and drawing additional cards with her core card, "Scattering Flames." The newly added Partner Vivian increases the assigned Combatant's Defense while boosting damage and Critical Chance for Justice-attribute allies based on the use of "Bind."
The second story chapter of Season 5 follows the Captain and their crew as they rescue Blazebell, head of the House of Freyja, from the Chaos domain "Celestial Bulwark" on the frozen planet Nivalis. Secrets surrounding Blazebell's past and her deep hostility toward the Empire will also be unveiled as the story unfolds. In the 2nd Supply Store for Celestial Bulwark, players can obtain rewards such as the Omega Code, which allows players to trigger Manifest Ego for a chosen Combatant.
Gameplay and character progression features have also been refined. Battle speed options have been introduced to accelerate gameplay, while features for removing Divine Epiphanies and selectively crafting or readjusting Memory Fragment sub-options have been added. Customization options for Profiles, Save Data, and ID Cards have also been expanded.
The "Flames Illuminating Memories" event, where players complete missions following Blazebell's past memories, will run until December 2. Crystals and growth materials are provided as mission rewards. Additionally, the mini-game "Orderly Rules of Conduct" has been added to the ongoing Nightmare Dream Park event. Players can earn rewards by clearing stages, such as repairing park rides in Dream Park.
Chaos Zero Nightmare is a dark fantasy roguelike RPG developed by Super Creative and published by Smilegate. Launched globally across 174 countries on October 22, 2025, the game launched its service in China on May 28, 2026. It is available on PC via Smilegate STOVE as well as mobile on Android and the Apple App Store.
Joo-hyung Kim, Head of Business at Smilegate, said, "We are adding various systems to improve the overall gameplay experience, alongside new story content and new characters. For The Great Rift, players can now test out diverse strategies in Subjugation Battle without competitive pressure, so we hope everyone enjoys the updated content."
