Fresh leaks from the recent 2.5 beta test have spilled the details on Zenless Zone Zero's upcoming Version 2.5 banners, titled "To Be Fuel for the Night." The Version 2.5 Special Program streams on December 19 at 19:30 UTC+8, with the patch expected to launch around December 30, 2025, or early January 2026. Banners are slated to run from January 7 to February 18, 2026.
Expect two new S-Rank agents headlining the patch: Ye Shunguang and Zhao. Community leakers like Full Stop Chan and Hakush.in point to a unique banner setup where both new character banners launch together and stay active for the full version, skipping the traditional phase split. Rerun banners will likely feature Astra Yao (Support) and Silver Soldier Anby (Electric Attack hypercarry), both getting their second chances with recent buffs boosting their viability.
New S-Rank Agents
Ye Shunguang (Physical, Attack)
Ye Shunguang debuts as a high-mobility Physical DPS with a sword-focused kit built around "Sword Will" and "Sky Force" management. She generates swords via Special Attacks, enters "Sword Stance" through her Ultimate or Assist for enhanced ground/air combos, and unleashes burst damage with Sky Force-consuming follow-ups. Described as a cheerful Void Hunter with tag-assist mechanics, her design features a sleek black-and-white outfit with flowing capes and intricate sword holsters.
Her splash art shows her posing dynamically with crossed swords, red accents on her hair and eyes, and a confident smirk.
Zhao (Ice, Defense)
The bunny-eared Zhao arrives as an HP-scaling support Defense specialist. Her kit revolves around self-HP drain for team healing via Special Attacks and her Ultimate's "Ether Veil: Health," which buffs the squad based on roles (e.g., CRIT DMG for Attack agents, Sheer Force for Rupture). She may be obtainable for free through event missions or logins.
Visuals depict her as an adorable rabbit girl in pink-and-orange gear with mechanical ears, backpack, and paw-like feet, striking a cute peace sign.
Signature W-Engines and More
| W-Engine | Rarity/Type | Key Effects |
|---|---|---|
| Cloudcleave Radiance (Ye Shunguang) | S-Rank/Attack | Ignores 20% Physical RES; +20% DMG and CRIT DMG under Ether Veil (40s). Base ATK 743, CRIT DMG 48%. |
| Half-Sugar Bunny (Zhao) | S-Rank/Defense | +0.46 Energy Regen/s; squad +10% ATK/HP; +30% squad CRIT DMG under Ether Veil (60s). Base ATK 713, HP 30%. |
| Cauldron of Clarity | A-Rank/Rupture | Stacks DMG buffs on EX Special (up to 3x6.4%); +10.4% CRIT Rate at max. Base ATK 594, HP 25%. |
New Drive Disc Sets
- White Water Ballad (2-Pc: +10% Physical DMG; 4-Pc: Ether Veil CRIT Rate/ATK buffs for Attack chars).
- Shining Aria (2-Pc: +10% Ether DMG; 4-Pc: Anomaly Proficiency on Basic Attacks, +25% DMG on Stun).
A new S-Rank Bangboo, Sprout, joins the roster.
Beyond Banners: Major Updates
Version 2.5 promises a "soft relaunch" with quality-of-life features like a substat tuner, standard character moveset changes, unlockable buffs via a potential store, and expansive co-op modes (role matchmaking, roguelike elements, global trackers, pre-set callouts). Community hype centers on co-op revitalizing endgame, though some worry about coordination challenges.
These leaks stem from beta datamines and could change before launch. Save your Polychromes and watch the Special Program for official reveals. Proxies, gear up!
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