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· Chaos Zero Nightmare (CZN) is receiving a major update to celebrate its 6-month anniversary.
· This update introduces new systems and offers abundant rewards, expected to satisfy both new and returning players.
· Benefits for new players have been significantly enhanced, making it the perfect time to start playing.

· The highlight of this update is the new roguelike mode, 'Sword'.
· 'Sword' mode builds upon the existing Chaos system but offers a fresh gameplay experience focused on team composition and character development.
· Players will recruit characters as allies during gameplay and form teams of up to 4 characters to clear stages.
· Each character has a unique deck, and the fourth character supports the team using only two cards.
· While similar to the existing Chaos system, this mode is differentiated by the added process of recruiting characters and forming teams.
· Currency obtained from 'Sword' mode can be used to purchase items in a special shop, aiding in the creation of new decks.

· To reduce the repetitive nature of battles and the hassle of managing save data in the existing Chaos system, the 'Battle Skip' feature is being introduced.
· This feature can be used once per day, allowing players to skip battles and instantly receive results, significantly saving time.
· Using the skip function eliminates the need to play through battles directly, expected to alleviate stress from save data management and RNG elements.
· The skip feature is limited to once per day; after that, Chaos must be played using the traditional method.

· A feature allowing save data editing using new currency obtained in 'Sword' mode has been added.
· This feature enables players to customize their decks by duplicating items, removing cards, or acquiring Epiphanies.
· This greatly reduces the previous inconvenience of having to rebuild decks from scratch in the Chaos system.
· Currency earned in 'Sword' mode is used in the special shop to purchase materials for deck building.

· The Tower content, previously in beta, is now officially expanded to offer more rewards.
· Clearing the Tower with an optimized team composition yields additional rewards.
· This encourages players to utilize the provided team combinations within the game for extra benefits.
· Using specific team compositions can earn additional rewards, such as avatars.

· The season-based deck restrictions in the Great Rift content have been removed.
· Players can now use save data from previous seasons to tackle bosses in the new season, reducing the burden of creating a new deck each season.
· This particularly resolves the inconvenience of having to build decks focused on support characters in previous seasons.

· The most anticipated addition in this update is the new limited character, 'Heidem'.
· Heidem is a character with the 'Pion' attribute (red, hunter) and features a unique combat system.
· This character utilizes a new mechanic called 'Link' to activate multiple cards simultaneously for powerful attacks.
· Heidem is a character capable of strong performance even when used alone, offering high efficiency even with limited resources.
· Furthermore, Heidem's synergy is maximized when used with 'Cassia', a powerful buffer.

· Another limited character debuting alongside Heidem is 'Silvia'.
· Silvia boasts an attractive design and appears as Heidem's partner character.
· While specific performance details have not yet been revealed, as a limited character, she is worth considering for acquisition.

· In addition to login rewards, special bonuses are being provided for the 6-month anniversary.
· A 5-star character select ticket and a 5-star partner select ticket are being offered, allowing players to choose their desired character and partner.
· This enables new players to secure powerful characters at the start, and existing players to fill gaps in their roster.
· 'Nine' was mentioned as a recommended character, noted for its overwhelming power that can disrupt game balance.
· Additionally, players will receive 10 free summon tickets daily for 7 days, totaling 70 free summons.

· A multiplayer mode is planned for future updates.
· While specific implementation details are undisclosed, possibilities include cooperative Chaos modes or scenarios where players explore different paths and converge for boss fights.
· The multiplayer mode is expected to foster community engagement and provide an enjoyable experience playing with friends.

· The character 'Tenebria' is scheduled to be added in the next season's update.
· Tenebria is a familiar character to many players, having also appeared in Epic Seven.
· Her partner character is also expected to be released alongside her.