Kakao Games kicked off the global closed beta test for its new title, 'SMiniz', based on SM Entertainment's IP, on the 8th.

SMiniz is a mobile casual game featuring tiny, artist-inspired characters known as 'Miniz'. Players can solve match-3 puzzles alongside their favorite 'ultimate' bias. The test is currently running on the Android platform for pre-selected participants and will remain live until the 12th.

During this test, players can encounter game characters based on SM artists such as 'NCT', 'aespa', and 'RIIZE', and experience various content, including photocard collections featuring the artists. Additionally, the game offers various activities such as puzzle gameplay and customizing characters and photocards.

Kakao Games plans to use this test to evaluate the overall game and enhance its quality based on user feedback to prepare for the official launch.

SMiniz is an in-house title targeting a global fan base, with an official release scheduled for the first quarter of next year. Kakao Games is responsible for global publishing and service, while Metabora handles development, and SM Entertainment provides the IP for its artists.