Chaos Zero Nightmare Launches Spring Illustration Contest with $10,500 Prize Pool!

Spring Illustration Contest Details

On March 4, Smilegate announced an exciting opportunity for fans of their rogue-like RPG, Chaos Zero Nightmare. The game will be hosting the '2026 Spring Illustration Contest', featuring a total prize pool of $10,500, designed to engage its community and celebrate creativity among its global users.

The contest will revolve around the theme of 'Chaos Zero Nightmare characters participating in a festival'. This is a unique chance for players around the world to showcase their artistic skills inspired by the game. Participants are encouraged to create illustrations that align with the theme and share their work on social media with the designated hashtag #CZNcontest.

For those who may not have a social media account, there is an alternative route to participate via the official Chaos Zero Nightmare community's fan art board. Interested participants can find all necessary contest guidelines and details on the official event page on the game's website.

Important Dates

- Submission Period: March 3 to April 9, 2026
- Winner Announcement: April 18, 2026

The contest will span approximately 5 weeks, during which users can submit their entries. The grand prize winner will receive a remarkable $3,500, while 10 additional outstanding entries will each earn $700. This initiative marks a continuous effort from Smilegate to support user-generated content and foster a thriving creator community.

Kim Ju-hyun, head of the Smilegate business division, expressed excitement about the contest, stating, 'We encourage everyone to unleash their creativity in this competition. We look forward to many submissions and are committed to launching various events that support user-generated activities in the future.'

This illustration contest is just the beginning of continued efforts by Smilegate to engage their community through events centered around the Chaos Zero IP. Fans can look forward to more opportunities to participate in creative activities that bring together players and fans alike.

For the latest updates on Chaos Zero Nightmare, fans can check the official website, follow the game on social media platforms such as X and YouTube, and participate in community discussions.