Held at Samsung KX in London on June 13 and streamed to audiences worldwide on the Odyssey Twitch channel, the event combined hands-on experiences with interactive digital content. Offering participants everywhere an exclusive look at the latest Odyssey innovations and a chance to connect with gaming’s most passionate voices, the stream peaked at over 40 thousand viewers — ranking top 10 worldwide in views on Twitch during its time slot, with the highest viewership in the history of the Odyssey channel.

▲ Odyssey fans, gamers and streamers gathered for the Odyssey’s first global hybrid event at Samsung KX, London. U.K.

As the doors opened, onsite attendees were greeted by a vibrant showcase featuring hands-on experiences with the latest gaming monitors — including the recently launched 27-inch Odyssey 3D (G90XF) and the 4K 240Hz Odyssey OLED G8 (G81SF).

▲ Odyssey Unveiled 2025 brought the latest in gaming to viewers around the world

High-profile figures such as Caedrel — one of the most recognized personalities in the League of Legends scene — and popular content creator George Clarkey joined the event to compete and be connected with fans on site and via the Odyssey Twitch stream.

▲ (From left) George Clarkey and Caedrel faced off at the Odyssey Unveiled 2025 event, which showcased the latest in the Samsung Odyssey range.

The highlight of the event was the 1:1 game showdowns with the celebrated streamers. Tension mounted as they first squared off in The First Berserker: Khazan on the Odyssey 3D (G90XF).

“Something about the Khazan game, when I was fighting the monsters — the immersion level was different to normal, it was levelled up,” said Caedrel about the showdown. “Especially as a creator, when you’re deep in a game for hours on end, you become so focused on your character and what’s happening around it, so you really appreciate the quality upgrades.”

▲ Caedrel and George Clarkey experienced the Odyssey 3D (G90XF), which breaks down barriers between imagination and reality with innovative technologies.

Excitement continued to build with a tightly fought Rocket League face-off on the new Odyssey OLED G8 (G81SF), in which the both the live and online audience were on their toes as the competition peaked.

▲ Attendees participated in Rocket League matches with the streamers, Caedrel and George Clarkey, on Odyssey OLED G8 (G81SF).

George Clarkey said: “Streaming Rocket League was definitely a highlight — I don’t think I’ve been that animated and happy playing a game in a long time. When it got to the winner takes all stage during the final match, it was competitive, silly and really good fun.”

▲ Broadcast to a global audience via the Odyssey Twitch channel, the event blended immersive, hands-on experiences with engaging interactive digital content.

The energy was palpable throughout the event as the professional gamers demonstrated the power of Odyssey monitors in the series of competitive matches and creator challenges. Fans, whether on-site or remote, engaged in gaming competitions, social media activities, and giveaways, ensuring that enthusiasm remained high throughout the day.

Community panels offered insights into trends shaping the future of gaming, with creators sharing firsthand how Odyssey monitors elevate their content and gameplay. At the same time, online participants joined real-time Q&As, polls and virtual tours, experiencing the event from every angle.

▲ Odyssey Unveiled 2025 saw creators engage with audiences throughout the day.

Attendees, including Odyssey fans and gaming influencers, also enjoyed the immersive 3D gaming experience. Quadrant streamer Ria Bish (@riabish) commented on the Odyssey 3D gameplay in The First Berserker: Khazan, saying: “It feels as though I’m literally part of the game! Particularly the way everything comes to life around me — the trees and their branches passing by. It’s the best 3D experience I’ve had.”

▲ Ria Bish played The First Berserker: Khazan on Odyssey 3D (G90XF), a monitor with the industry’s leading 3D picture quality.

Gamer Victoria Clay (@victoria_clay) was another of the gaming personalities who experienced the new monitors. “I feel much more immersed in the gameplay. It feels like the depth of perception you would have in the real world! Even simple things like the physics of when I’m walking — the character definitely feels more alive. And finer details like the footprints in the snow, it’s amazing.”

▲ Victoria Clay playing on Odyssey 3D (G90XF) with eye-tracking technology and view mapping algorithms.

Visitors could also play the Rocket League on the 27-inch Odyssey OLED G8 (G81SF), which has 166 pixels-per-inch — the industry’s highest pixel density for a screen of that size — and is the industry’s first 27-inch 4K monitor with a 240Hz refresh rate.

“Everything feels so smooth and dynamic,” said Mohammed Ataya, an Odyssey fan. “The graphics are so crisp. All the details, the signs, and the lighting! It seems sharper and more real than anything I’ve experienced.”

▲ Gaming fans playing Rocket League on Odyssey OLED G8 (G81SF), testing its 240Hz refresh rate & 0.03ms response time.

The presence of streamers went beyond just competition; it became an opportunity to engage with the gaming community. After the event, Caedrel and George Clarkey discussed their impressions of the new Odyssey monitors, the importance of in-person gaming events, and what excites them most about the future of immersive gameplay. Their insights gave fans a closer look at how Samsung’s latest technology is redefining the gaming experience for both players and creators.

Commenting on the Odyssey monitors, George Clarkey remarked: “With Odyssey 3D, it doesn’t feel like you’re just looking at a monitor, it feels as though you’re looking into one. A lot of gaming developments recently seem to focus on how to make gaming more efficient, so this is a nice alternative branch which is more about having fun and being immersed. It allows me to feel inside of the game, and I think that shows.”

Caedrel said: “The best way to describe this is taking the next tech leap in gaming. Everything felt very seamless and natural — it makes me excited for where immersive gaming could go in the future.”

▲ The Odyssey Unveiled 2025 event offered viewers the opportunity to engage with some of gaming’s biggest personalities.

Gaming continues to evolve in exciting and innovative ways. Samsung’s Odyssey event brought fans together to celebrate the future of gaming through its immersive monitors and groundbreaking features, showcasing Samsung’s commitment to reshaping how games are experienced by fans globally.

Odyssey Unveiled 2025 created memorable experiences for participants both onsite and for those watching on the Odyssey Twitch channel. Fans will have a chance to relive the event with highlight reels and behind-the-scenes footage available on Samsung’s social media accounts, bringing the global community closer to Odyssey than ever before.

To catch up on the action or see the best moments, visit the official Samsung Odyssey Twitch channel at https://www.twitch.tv/samsungodyssey.

▲ Held at Samsung KX in London, the Odyssey Unveiled 2025 event was streamed to viewers worldwide.

The Odyssey OLED G8 is designed for lightning-fast game play. The screen’s 175Hz refresh rate and 0.1ms response time, combined with a wide 21:9 ratio, will keep you one step ahead of the competition.

You can soak in every detail with the monitor’s VESA DisplayHDR 400 True Black Certification and true RGB, which makes stories come to life on the ultra-thin 34-inch screen. You can surround yourself in every scene with the monitor’s updated CoreSync & Core Lighting+ technology, which matches your game’s onscreen colors for world-blending immersion. What’s more, the Odyssey OLED G8 comes with a 3-year warranty — so you can enjoy all-night gaming sessions for years to come.¹

To learn more about how the Odyssey OLED G8 offers a next-level gaming experience, check out the infographic below.

¹ Warranty policy may vary by country

The Ark Crew Set Off on Odyssey Ark’s First Journey

▲ The first Odyssey Ark event with the Ark Crew in Samsung 837, New York, U.S. and Samsung KX, London, U.K.

When the Odyssey Ark was introduced in August, Samsung 837, its flagship experience center in New York and Samsung KX in London celebrated with Odyssey Ark parties that brought together top gamers and esports pros, including SypherPK, Loughh, Stoopzz, Alyska, Calfreezy and Konstantin. Dubbed the “Ark Crew,” these gaming experts were the first to get a hands-on experience with the Odyssey Ark. They praised the Odyssey Ark for its unparalleled, immersive gaming experience. 

Bringing a New Gaming Experience to Thailand, Singapore, Australia and New Zealand!

▲ The Odyssey Ark was introduced at the Samsung Display Tech Summit 2022 held in Bangkok, Thailand in September 2022.

After its initial launch, the Odyssey Ark took center stage at the Samsung Display Tech Summit 2022 in Bangkok, Thailand. Under the bright, shining lights, the Odyssey Ark took center stage at the Samsung Display Tech Summit 2022 in Bangkok, Thailand. The Odyssey Ark booths, which were built using round pods inspired by the curved screen, attracted visitors’ attention and provided an incredibly immersive experience.

▲ At the Great World City Shopping Mall Pop-up Roadshow held in Singapore in October 2022, visitors could enjoy a racing game by using the Odyssey Ark.

In addition to captivating visitors at the summit, the Odyssey Ark wowed viewers at Siam Paragon Mall Game Festival Roadshow in Thailand and the Great World City Shopping Mall Pop-up Roadshow in Singapore in October.

▲ Odyssey Ark media event held in New Zealand in September 2022.

Local media in Australia and New Zealand also enjoyed a sneak peek of the Odyssey Ark at a preview event, getting hands-on experience with a racing game zone designed for an immersive experience through the 55-inch screen. The screen attracted a lot of attention and introduced the next-generation of gaming, one based on immersion and led by the Odyssey Ark.

Meeting Gamers Where They Are: Brasil Game Show, PAX West and TwitchCon

▲ The Odyssey Ark was installed at the Brasil Game Show 2022 held in São Paulo from October 6 to 12, 2022.

The Odyssey Ark was also featured at Brasil Game Show 2022, Latin America’s largest gaming show, held in São Paulo in October of this year. The Samsung booth showcased several models, including the Odyssey Ark and Odyssey Neo G9, in experience zones where gamers could see the difference Samsung can make. This was the first public debut of the Odyssey Ark, and it received a lot of fanfare.

Samsung’s tour through Latin America didn’t stop there: In the same month, gamers at the Argentina Game Show 2022 in Buenos Aires were mesmerized by the Odyssey Ark. During the exhibition, more than 100,000 attendees visited Samsung’s booth. Coscu, a famous gamer with more than four million subscribers, was one of them and helped attract more visitors to Samsung’s booth during the event.

▲ With over 250 Odyssey monitors at the event, gamers enjoyed immersive gameplay at PAX West Seattle held on September 2-5, 2022.

▲ Visitors gather around the Odyssey models installed at the TSM booth at TwitchCon San Diego held on October 5-7, 2022.

To connect with U.S. gamers, Samsung brought the Odyssey Ark to a number of popular gaming festivals, including PAX West held in Seattle and TwitchCon in San Diego. Samsung had more than 250 Odyssey monitors at PAX West’s PC Area. In particular, the dedicated Odyssey Ark booth built in collaboration with ReedPop impressed gamers with the 55-inch 1000R curved screen’s overwhelming presence, grabbing significant attention.

The Odyssey Ark continued its journey at TwitchCon in San Diego, where more than 30,000 well-known Twitch content creators gathered. Samsung partnered with esports organization TSM and gave attendees the opportunity to experience the Odyssey Ark, Odyssey Neo G9 and Odyssey G7.

Getting Smart at Smart Arena, Popping Off at POP CON and Being a Hero at HeroFest

▲ The Odyssey Ark launching show was held at the Smart Arena in Milan on September 22, 2022.

▲ Popular streamer Jakidale is broadcasting live footage of esports player Piz experiencing the Odyssey Ark. Right photo courtesy of piz.fn on Instagram.

Let’s move into Europe, one of the biggest gaming markets with many passionate gamers who were excited about the Odyssey Ark. In September, gamers and streamers were given a special look at the Odyssey lineup at the Smart Arena in Milan. Popular streamers and entertainers, including Jakidale and Bryan Box, along with esports team Morning Stars players Piz, Belix and Predage, tested the Odyssey Ark and shared their live reactions with their online audiences.

▲ The Odyssey Ark was installed at ZURICH POP CON in Zürich, Switzerland held on October 1 and 2, 2022.

The Odyssey Ark then journeyed to ZURICH POP CON in Zurich and HeroFest in Bern, followed by GameForce in Brussels and Dreamhack in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. The Odyssey Ark booth was packed with people who wanted to get a firsthand experience with this groundbreaking and futuristic gaming screen.

Bringing the Gaming Soul to Seoul

After making stops around the world, the Odyssey Ark has landed in seven department stores across Seoul. Visitors can experience the Odyssey Ark’s unique features, including Multi View, Flex Move Screen and Gaming Hub.

The Odyssey Ark made a memorable impact in some of the world’s biggest gaming markets. Its incredible launch turned heads in gaming communities, signaling a new era of immersive gameplay. And this is just the beginning of the Odyssey Ark’s innovative journey.

How was this innovative gaming screen invented? To learn more about the entire development process from concept design to development and commercialization, Samsung Newsroom sat down with three experts who strived to create the masterpiece, Odyssey Ark: Hyun Mook Choi, who successfully turned his Odyssey Ark concept into the final product, Jisoo Kim, who worked on product design to give gamers the best gaming experience possible, and Kyuseong Lee, who designed various features to enhance game experience.

▲ (From left to right) Kyuseong Lee in Future Planning Group, Jisoo Kim in Design team, Hyun Mook Choi in Future Planning Group of Samsung’s Visual Display Business

The Start of Odyssey Ark: Offer “A Unique Gaming Space Where Gamers Can Stand Out”

Along with vertical Cockpit Mode, Odyssey Ark, the world’s first 55-inch 1000R curved gaming screen boasts an unrivalled, overwhelming presence. The completely new form factor came from the desire for space.

“I drafted the concept of Odyssey Ark thinking that everyone might have had a dream of creating their own arcade with their favorite game device.” Hyun Mook Choi, who first designed Odyssey Ark’s concept, recalled the time when he came up with the idea.

Jisoo Kim said the product design was inspired by his six-year-old boy making a fortress for his own space. He thought a flexible screen could satisfy gamers’ unique desire for their own space. They found common ground in space and refined the concept.

“In the early stages of design, we found through interviews that most game lovers wanted to have ‘a large screen that can wrap tightly around them,’” said Choi. “Gamers crave a special screen providing a great presence in their room and from that we set a goal of creating a product that gamers would want to show off.”

The difference of home gaming from home theater and home office is that it should offer “a fun escape from daily life” rather than blending in with it. “That is why we thought a rotating 55-inch 1000R curved gaming screen could mesmerize gamers with a completely different form factor,” said Kim. “Odyssey Ark was developed with a sophisticated and overwhelming design to make users feel that they can win with this gaming screen. Visual excitement was also added by allowing users to dynamically rotate the screen in any direction.”

“When devising the product plan, we paid attention to the fact that the gaming market is no longer about simply playing, but it has grown across the platform by absorbing every entertainment element, including visual aspects and increased interaction.” He proudly explained, “From the very beginning, Odyssey Ark was positioned as a ‘game changer’ to pioneer a new market.”

Built for Gaming! Back Story Behind Designing Convenient Features To Meet Individual Needs

Gamers have warmly welcomed Odyssey Ark because it seemed to read their mind. Kyuseong Lee, a gaming enthusiast and part of the Future Planning Group, joined the project and came up with ideas. “I first thought about what makes me feel uncomfortable during gameplay and made efforts to reflect the game pattern of players and their lifestyle types,” he said.

In combination with its incredible picture quality, the Odyssey Ark has become “a true gaming screen for gamers” with its analysis of gamers’ usage patterns and new gaming features, such as Flex Move Screen, Multi View and Ark Dial.

The most essential part in product development was the picture quality technology. “We adopted the same processor used in the best-quality TVs for gamers who spare no expense to play a game smoothly with incredible picture quality,” Lee said. Combined with 4K resolution, the huge display features the best gaming specifications with a 165Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time (GtG). In fact, it is the first 55-inch gaming screen that supports a 165Hz refresh rate.

Hyun Mook Choi, who designed Flex Move Screen, highlighted the purpose of product development saying, “Most gamers like multitasking, so they keep changing where to place the main monitor on their desk and adjust the screen size and ratio based on what to play.” Flex Move Screen allows users to choose a perfect screen size between 55- and 27-inches, as well as the screen ratio between 16:9, 21:9 and 32:9. In addition, it also helps users find the most comfortable posture by adjusting its screen position within a large, 55-inch screen.

Ark Dial, the exclusive controller for the Odyssey Ark, was designed for gamers who continuously adjust settings to save time and find shortcuts. Users can easily change the screen layout and setting with Ark Dial as well as quickly and simply control Multi View. “The internal test shows that Ark Dial drastically reduces the setting time from about one minute to five seconds,” said Kim. “For the Ark Dial test, we even rented acquaintances’ luxury vehicles and tested how smoothly it rotates and response time of the jog dial.”

In addition, the Odyssey Ark introduces overwhelmingly immersive sound with Dolby Atmos based on a 60W 2.2.2 channel and Sound Dome Tech. Choi got insight from reviews involving professional gamers, T1. “Contrary to our thoughts that all gamers would like to play a game wearing a headset, they prefer to use speakers. This clearly shows that a perfect sound direction and lifelike gaming sound effects are particularly important.” said Choi. “That is why the Odyssey Ark offers multi-channel speakers and additional woofer.”

Continuous Studies and Testing To Create Totally New Product Concept

Inventing a new product means continuous testing, experiments and studies. Moreover, strengthening the large screen’s usability on the desk was a daunting task. They adopted 1000R curvature to optimize the near-field viewing angle of the 55-inch display. A thin plate for the bottom part helps gamers efficiently use space even with the large screen.

Kim explored more than 500 videos on gaming room decorating and game-related documentaries to learn how gamers decorate and organize their space. “To develop an unprecedented 55-inch 1000R curved gaming screen, I watched videos that carry gamers’ daily life and analyzed their lifestyle,” he said.

Then, they created product mockups by using a form board and viewed the screens with projectors to find the perfect screen size and curvature as well as to realize the ambition of vertical Cockpit Mode.

Lee conducted a two-week review involving heavy gamers in the U.S. and studied every detail of gamers’ needs regarding features and interfaces. “During the four-day business trip I had to deal with real-time issues and responses day and night. But it was such a meaningful time that I even forgot how tired I was!” Lee said.

Any new feature requires significant time and effort as many people from different departments work together to verify UX, GUI, compatibility with conventional features and quality control. “I think it is the first project in which so many people from different departments joined together for a single product,” said Choi. “It is incredible that every single person actively participated in the project.”

Odyssey Ark Is Finally Here. So, What’s Next?

The Odyssey Ark surprised the world with its best-in-class gaming screen. But when asked about the next plan, every expert uniformly said, “This is only the beginning.” Lee said, “The ark is in the early stages. We will continue to update the product by reflecting gamers’ preferences.” Kim added, “I would like to overcome physical limits and create a better screen.” Choi shared his ambition saying, “We will do everything possible to allow users to seamlessly immerse themselves in any game with the Ark.” Going forward, the Odyssey Ark will continue to open new possibilities for gamers.

Samsung Electronics constructed the Odyssey City booth at Gamescom 2022, where players can experience a variety of products to match their gaming tastes. The booth includes the Ark Highlight Zone, where visitors can experience the world’s first 55-inch gaming screen with 1000R curvature, the Odyssey Ark, a hands-on experience zone where visitors can play a game with Samsung’s gaming displays such as the Odyssey Neo G8 and the Odyssey Neo G7, and the Samsung Gaming Hub Zone where visitors can enjoy a cloud game via a Samsung display without any additional devices.

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Check out the photos below for a peek at the exciting Odyssey City where you can learn everything about Odyssey and experience the future of gaming.

Welcome to the Odyssey City

▲ Cosplayers pose in front of the Samsung Odyssey City booth located in the central hall 9 of Cologne Messe, where Gamescom 2022 is being held.

▲ The scene of Samsung Odyssey City at Gamescom 2022. A wide range of zones allow visitors to experience Odyssey products and to see Samsung’s vision for the future of gaming displays.

The Odyssey Ark Unveiled for the First Time in Europe

▲ The Odyssey Ark offers a perfectly immersive gaming experience for gamers with Multi View, Cockpit Mode, 4K resolution and 165Hz refresh rate. The mesmerizing design captures many people’s attention.

▲ Visitors at the Samsung booth are playing a game using the Odyssey Ark’s Cockpit Mode and Multi View.

▲ In the Odyssey Ark Zone, global gaming influencers film and talk about the Odyssey Ark.

The Odyssey City Receives Attention From Global Media

▲ The Odyssey Ark and Samsung Gaming Hub were announced at the media event on August 24.

The Odyssey Lineup Optimized To Enjoy the Most Immersive Experience

▲ The Odyssey Neo G8, world’s first 4K, 240Hz monitor was awarded the Best of Innovation Award in the Gaming category at CES 2022. Visitors are enjoying games through the Odyssey Neo G8.

▲ Visitors are experiencing the full Odyssey lineup, including the Odyssey Neo G7.

Experience the Best of Gaming in One Place With Samsung Gaming Hub

▲ Samsung Gaming Hub is a platform that allows users to play cloud games without connecting to additional devices such as a console or PC, or game installations. Visitors are experiencing the Samsung Gaming Hub through the Odyssey Ark.

▲ Visitors are experiencing the Samsung Gaming Hub with the Odyssey G7 (G70B) and the Odyssey G6 (G65B).

▲ Visitors are experiencing the Samsung Gaming Hub with the Neo QLED (QN95B).

Odyssey City, a Festival for Gamers

▲ Cosplayers, dressed up as characters from their favorite games and movies, caught the attention at the Samsung Electronics booth.

“As the world’s largest gaming event, Gamescom represents an opportunity for Samsung to showcase our latest gaming innovations that will deliver the incredible future of gaming to player communities around the world,” said Hyesung Ha, Executive Vice President of Visual Display Business at Samsung Electronics. “The awe-inspiring Odyssey Ark and super smart new G70B and G65B reinforce our expertise, while opening up a new world of possibilities through these gaming screens.”

Odyssey Ark: Ultimate Entertainment Screen With Superior Gaming Performance

The Odyssey Ark represents a new frontier in gaming with its unrivaled picture quality and cinematic surround sound. The world’s first 55-inch 1000R curved screen provides an immersive view that wraps around the user’s peripheral vision, enhanced by Cockpit Mode which optimizes the screen environment with HAS (Height Adjustable Stand), tilt and pivot functionality. Quantum Matrix Technology powered by Quantum Mini LED enables ultra-fine and precise control of the densely packed LEDs with newly added 14-bit processing, enhanced by 16,384 black levels and a million-to-one static contrast ratio which showcases every detail in perfect clarity.

The Odyssey Ark is the ultimate entertainment screen, made possible by Samsung’s proprietary Matte Display and Sound Dome Technology. With both anti-glare and anti-reflection protection, users can watch, work and play without distractions, while surrounding themselves with cinematic sound delivered through four speakers at each corner and two central woofers — resulting in a 60W 2.2.2 channel with the lowest 45Hz notes of any gaming screen or gaming soundbar.

The Odyssey Ark is equipped with all the necessary features to deliver the best gaming, entertainment and lifestyle experiences. Smart Hub integrates essential IoT devices and functionality, allowing users to monitor and adjust settings such as temperature and humidity through the SmartThings app. Plus, a simple Wi-Fi connection enables a full smart TV experience, giving access to popular streaming apps and free live content with no downloads or sign-ups made possible by Samsung TV Plus.

In addition to a 165Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time (GtG) with AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, the Odyssey Ark offers Samsung Gaming Hub,¹ an all-in-one game streaming discovery platform where players can discover and play the games they love with no downloads or storage space requirements.

Furthermore, Odyssey Ark is equipped with Ark Dial, a solar-powered controller which is exclusive to the Ark screen, allowing the quick and easy control of settings such as Flex Move Screen, Multi View, Quick Settings and Game Bar.² In addition to being equipped with a solar panel, the Ark Dial can also be charged by a USB Type-C connection.

Odyssey G70B & G65B: Smart Services and Even Slicker Gameplay

Newly unveiled at Gamescom 2022 are the Odyssey G70B and G65B gaming monitors. These are the first models in the Odyssey lineup which have both Samsung’s Smart Platform and Samsung Gaming Hub embedded.

Both the G70B and G65B provide smart functionality, including the option to create a home office environment even without a PC. The monitors conveniently connect with various IT devices and services all from one screen for an ultra-efficient working environment. Users can wirelessly connect to a Windows or Mac PC, use Samsung DeX, mirror a smartphone screen onto the monitor using Apple AirPlay 2 as well as access Microsoft 365 cloud services. Users can also watch the latest shows on Netflix, Amazon Prime and other leading OTT (over-the-top) service providers.

In addition to the IoT functionality also available on the Odyssey Ark, the G70B and G65B are equipped with a high-sensitivity Far Field Voice microphone, allowing users to control the device with voice assistants such as Bixby and Amazon Alexa. The Always On Voice³ function allows users to interact with Bixby even when the monitor is turned off, while displaying conversation related information on the monitor’s screen.

The G70B is available in 28- and 32-inch sizes, offering a 144Hz refresh rate and a 1ms response time (GtG). These capabilities are packaged up in a UHD resolution, flat IPS display that is enhanced by NVIDIA’s G-SYNC Compatible and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro for smooth gameplay.

The G65B is offered in 27- and 32-inch size option and is equipped with a 240Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time (GtG). The QHD, 1000R curved display comes with FreeSync Premium Pro for a flawless gaming experience that will give any player a competitive edge.

Samsung Gaming Hub — available on both the G70B and G65B — allows instant access to top streaming services from partners such as Xbox, NVIDIA GeForce NOW, Google Stadia, Utomik and Amazon Luna (U.S. Only). Plus, users can access popular console and PC games to journey throughout the gaming universe, powered by Samsung’s advanced game streaming technology for smooth visuals and responsive gameplay. In addition to Samsung Gaming Hub, the two new Odyssey models offer Game Bar, a powerful tool enabling gamers to quickly and easily view the status of gaming settings and modify response time or screen ratio, as well as Game Picture mode, without ever needing to leave the game screen.

Samsung’s Odyssey Ark is now available for preorder globally, while the G70B and G65B will be available globally from Q4.

To experience and learn more about Samsung’s latest gaming display innovations, please visit the Samsung booth at Gamescom in Hall 9 in the Koelnmesse, Cologne, August 24-28, 2022. For additional information on Samsung’s Odyssey gaming lineup, please visit https://displaysolutions.samsung.com/gaming-monitor/odyssey-ark.

You can also visit the Samsung Odyssey Twitch channel to explore the gaming of tomorrow: https://www.twitch.tv/samsungodyssey.

¹ Samsung Gaming Hub is available in the following countries/regions: U.S., Canada, U.K., Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Korea and Brazil. Service availability for partners may vary by region.

² Game Bar is supported for PC & console gaming, but not for Gaming Hub.

³ Availability of voice assistant services may vary by region.

Along with 4K resolution and the 165Hz refresh rate, the world’s first 55-inch, 1000R curved gaming screen delivers a brand new gaming experience. The Odyssey Ark is equipped with innovative, high-performance gaming features, providing enhanced graphics and an upgraded gaming experience for gamers to enjoy while in the midst of intense gameplay.

Together with Odyssey Ark, gamers will dive into an uncharted multi-universe experience and discover the new features throughout the three worlds of the Ark-verse: Gaming Universe for gamers who value an optimized gaming environment, Cinematic Universe for gamers who value immersive experiences and sound quality and Multi-task Universe for gamers who value easy control and screen usability.

Create an optimal gaming environment with the 55-inch gaming screen that can be scaled to 27-inches. Users can choose a screen ratio between 16:9, 21:9 or 32:9. Four surround-sound speakers fill gamers’ peripheral vision for a truly immersive experience. Multi View allows users to use the large screen to its full potential by displaying up to four screens all at once while horizontal, or three while in Cockpit Mode.

Gamers can start a new, personalized adventure today in the Ark-verse with Odyssey Ark.

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Odyssey Ark is the world’s first 55-inch, 1000R curved gaming screen. It has a new, unmatched form factor with a highly innovative and intuitive interface. Its vertical Cockpit Mode provides a powerfully immersive experience unlike any other, while its Flex Move Screen enables users to change the screen size and freely adjust the screen’s position without hassle. These dynamic new features allow users to feel like they are playing their favorite video games from within the cockpit of a spaceship or a fighter jet.

Odyssey Ark supports 4K resolution and premium, high-performance gaming features, such as a high refresh rate of 165Hz, a fast response time of 1ms gray to gray (GtG) and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro. In addition, with the Samsung Gaming Hub fully embedded, users can conveniently play PC, console and even cloud games whenever they like. The Odyssey Ark’s gaming screen also comes with Multi View, in which users can play on up to four screens at once, or three screens if the gaming screen is in Cockpit Mode. This comprehensive entertainment feature empowers users to enjoy gaming, live streaming, chatting and over-the-top (OTT) media services all at once.

Samsung Odyssey Ark represents a bold new direction for gaming screens. Take a look at its key features in the infographic below.

“We are excited to unveil this totally unique, next-generation gaming screen, the Odyssey Ark. This 55-inch 1000R curved gaming screen brings together premium, cinematic picture quality, immersive surround sound and an incredibly flexible interface which gamers increasingly demand,” said Hyesung Ha, Executive Vice President of Visual Display Business at Samsung Electronics. “The gaming community craves new experiences and Odyssey Ark delivers access to a new world of gaming that will raise standards across the entire industry.”

The groundbreaking Odyssey Ark is built to deliver incredible cinematic experiences, superior gaming performance and an interface that offers completely optimized flexibility. Originally unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show earlier this year, the Odyssey Ark was recognized as a CES Innovation Award Honoree.

A New Cinematic Experience That Appeal to The Senses

The large 55-inch screen wraps around the user’s field of view thanks to its 1000R curvature, filling their peripheral vision. This is further emphasized by Cockpit Mode, which enables the screen to rotate with HAS (Height Adjustable Stand), tilt and pivot functionality for an optimal screen environment that creates a new sense of world-blending immersion.

The Odyssey Ark brings Samsung’s Quantum Matrix Technology to bear, using Quantum Mini LEDs, which enable ultra-fine and precise control of the densely packed LEDs. With newly added 14-bit processing, a sophisticated lighting control technology, gamers see both dark and bright scenes, including 16,384 black levels for ultra-realistic graphics.

A million-to-one static contrast ratio brings out even the most subtle details with perfect clarity. Plus, the Neural Quantum Processor Ultra takes content quality to new heights by using data generated from 20 neural networks to enhance every visual detail, upscaling content to up to 4K resolution.

For supreme cinematic experience, the Odyssey Ark leverages Samsung’s Matte Display and Sound Dome Technology. The Matte Display provides both anti-glare and anti-reflection protection, minimizing distractions and keeps users focused on the content in front of them. The Odyssey Ark introduces magnificent sound with ‘Sound Dome Tech’ featuring AI Sound Booster and Dolby Atmos to enhance the surround sound experience. Four speakers, one at each corner, and two central woofers result in realistic and rich sound thanks to a 60W 2.2.2 channel with the lowest 45Hz notes of any gaming screen or gaming soundbar.

Superior Gaming Performance Optimized for Players

Along with the 165Hz refresh rate, the Odyssey Ark brings together a 4K (3,840 x 2,160) resolution featuring 1ms response time (GtG) with AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, maximizing on-screen accuracy and giving gamers a competitive edge in fast-moving environments. The Odyssey Ark also delivers powerful gaming performance and enables gamers to experience the best of gaming in one place with Samsung Gaming Hub.² Samsung Gaming Hub is an all-in-one game streaming discovery platform, where players can discover and enjoy games they love from partners such as Xbox, NVIDIA GeForce NOW, Google Stadia, Utomik and Amazon Luna.

Samsung Gaming Hub allows instant access to top streaming services, as well as popular console and PC games. With no downloads or storage space requirements, users can explore every corner of the gaming world without limitations.

Flexible Interface To Find The Perfect Settings for Victory

Gamers increasingly expect personalized and customizable gaming experiences. The Odyssey Ark provides a range of innovative features that let gamers adjust screen size, position and even ratio for an optimal gaming setup. First, the solar-powered Ark Dial — the exclusive controller for the Odyssey Ark — can quickly and simply control a variety of settings, including Flex Move Screen, Multi View, Quick Settings and Game Bar.

Flex Move Screen allows users to adjust screen size between 55- and 27-inches, change the screen position and even switch the screen ratio between 16:9, 21:9 and 32:9 — all with just one touch of Ark Dial. This freedom is not only horizontal but also vertical position, giving users even more control of the viewing experience. Multi View allows users to use the large screen to its full potential by displaying up to four screens all at once while horizontal, or three while in Cockpit Mode. This eliminates the need for multi-monitor setups, so gamers can enjoy a clutter-free environment.

Game Bar³ is a powerful tool enabling gamers to quickly and easily view their gaming status and control important settings without ever needing to leave the game screen. From checking FPS (Frames Per Second), HDR (High Dynamic Range) and VRR (Variable Refresh Rate), to adjusting settings such as screen ratio, response time and Game Picture mode, Game Bar puts the player in control and on the road to victory.

As well as being equipped with a solar panel, the Ark Dial can also be charged by a USB Type-C connection, eliminating the need for any disposable batteries.

Preorder for Samsung’s Odyssey Ark will be available from August 15, 2022.⁴ For more information, please visit: https://displaysolutions.samsung.com/monitor/detail/2048/S55BG97.

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¹ Gray to Gray. A unit of measurement of pixel speed. Used to measure the response time of gaming monitors.

² Samsung Gaming Hub is available in the following countries/regions: US, Canada, UK, Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Korea and Brazil. Service availability for partners may vary by region. 

³ Game Bar supports PC & console gaming but does not support the Samsung Gaming Hub.

⁴ Preorder may vary by region or country

Organized by the iF International Forum Design GmbH, the iF Design Award contest started in Germany in 1953. Product submissions are based on a comprehensive evaluation of design, material suitability, innovativeness and seven additional categories including product, packaging, communication and professional concept.

This year’s achievement of 55 awards, including the gold award for the Modernist Column Refrigerator, CHG90 QLED gaming monitor, the Odyssey gaming PC set, and Samsung Power, is Samsung’s greatest yet, since first participating in the iF Design Award in 1996. Samsung has now won more prizes than any other company in the last three years of the iF Design Award.

“Through a deep understanding of what people really want, we will continue to strive for designs that enrich our customers’ lives through human-focused innovation,” said Dontae Lee, Executive Vice President and the Head of the Corporate Design Center at Samsung Electronics.

The Modernist Column Refrigerator is a super-premium built-in column-type refrigerator leading change in modern design in the U.S. built-in market. It features 3DLighting, which illuminates the elegant all-stainless-steel interiors, and intuitive functions such as the dual door-mounted cameras, Push-To-Open Door assist, and waist-high Hidden Touch Control Panel. An internal water dispenser provides fresh filtered water, while Dual Icemakers serve both traditional and Cocktail Ice.  Precise Cooling technology with two evaporators also ensures the freshest ingredients.

The CHG90 QLED gaming monitor, a super ultra-wide 49-inch 32:9 screen with 1800R curvature, is equivalent to two 16:9 monitors side by side, generates an exceptionally engaging gaming experience. The monitor frame and stand embody robustness, solidness and durability, while the monitor can be tilted up and down or adjusted left or right for optimal usability. Gamer-friendly features, such as shortcut keys that can save personal settings in each of the gaming screens, ensure smoother gameplay for the winning edge in onscreen contests.

The Odyssey is a compact, powerful gaming desktop offering a clean and fresh approach to gaming with a keyboard and mouse. With a unique, bold sitting position and optimized cooling, the Odyssey slim is the flagship gaming desktop. The Odyssey mechanical keyboard* is designed for serious gamers, with ideally angled cherry keys for optimum quick-fire responsiveness. The Odyssey gaming mouse* includes ambidextrous detachable wings catering to various gaming styles, and to the size of hand by each user.

Lastly, the Samsung Power, a wireless charger convertible and battery pack designed as a companion device for the Galaxy, can function as a stand with both horizontal and vertical positions for watching multimedia or making video calls. It can also be folded into a slim pad for easy carrying and storage. The cushion pad safeguards the phone from external shocks or phone vibrations and maintains a stable charging position. The leather-like texture and compact design enhance the complete look of the design. The battery pack is designed for ultimate portability, thanks to its optimal size, curved sides, and non-slip surface coating. Also, the rubber strap on top makes it easy to carry and reduces the risk of dropping.

In addition to the four gold awards, 50 other iF Design Award recognized Samsung’s products including Galaxy S8 & S8+, Galaxy Note 8,  The Frame, QLED TV Q9, 36-inch French Door Built-in Refrigerator, and POWERstick PRO.

For more information, please visit https://ifworlddesignguide.com/design-excellence.

*The Odyssey mechanical keyboard and gaming mouse are not commercially available products.