Zenless Zone Zero 2.0 Update: This is the best time to start ZZZ!

Release Info

• Launch: Hits globally on June 6, 2025, at 11 AM (UTC+8). That’s June 5 at 8 PM PT / 11 PM ET for Americas, 4 AM BST / 5 AM CET for Europe, or 1 PM AEST for Asia/Australia.
• Maintenance: Servers will be down for about five hours before it goes live. You’ll get at least 300 Polychromes as a sorry-for-the-wait gift.
• Livestream Recap: The Version 2.0 Special Program dropped on May 23, 2025, on ZZZ’s Twitch and YouTube. It spilled all the details and tossed out codes like ZZZANNIVERSARY (expired May 25).

New Stuff to Explore

Waifei Peninsula

• You’re heading to Waifei Peninsula, a lively new spot in New Eridu. Think Failume Heights, a touristy town with tea shops, pawnshops, and dessert stands, plus the Lemnian Hollow pumping out a rare resource called Porcelume.
• Suibian Temple: A new sim mode where you manage a temple, send Bangboos on missions, and snag rewards from Hollows.
• The update adds a 3D map that’s easier to navigate, with Fissure Beacons to heal, revive your team, or fast-travel in Hollows.

Story Updates

• Season 2 Chapter 1: Called “Where Clouds Embrace the Dawn,” you’ll follow Belle or Wise to Waifei Peninsula with Yixuan, a big-shot from Yunkui Summit, to dig into Phaethon’s secrets and mess with Ether powers. Unlocks after Chapter 2 Interlude, so new players can jump in.
• Ju Fufu’s Story: A new quest, “Legend of the Tiger Warrior,” dives into Ju Fufu’s background.

New Characters

Three new faces from the Yunkui Summit faction join the roster:

• Yixuan (S-Rank, Auric Ink, Rupture):
  • Fights with a style that ignores enemy Defense, using Attack and Max HP for damage via Sheer Force.
  • Swaps Energy for Adrenaline and has two Ultimate modes for flexibility.
  • Banner: “Lonely Wayfarer Beyond” (June 6–June 25, with Astra Yao’s rerun).
• Ju Fufu (S-Rank, Fire, Stun):
  • Tiger Thiren with a Hu Wei weapon, stacking Might and Momentum for Physical and Fire damage.
  • Showed up in Version 1.6’s Geppetto quest.
  • Banner: “Fu-rocious Feline” (June 25–July 15, with Caesar’s rerun).
• Pan Yinhu (A-Rank, Physical, Defense):
  • A food-loving Panda Thiren, available in Phase 1 banners with Yixuan and Astra Yao.

Teasers hint at more characters (Orange-Haired Thiren, Blonde Rabbit Thiren, Red-Haired Girl), possibly tied to the Spook Shack faction, which is all about creepy stories.

New Bangboo

• Belion (S-Rank): A Yunkui Summit Bangboo you can pull from the gacha starting June 6.

New Gear

• Signature weapons for the new crew:
  • Qingming Birdcage (Yixuan, S-Rank, Rupture).
  • Roaring Fur-nace (Ju Fufu, S-Rank, Stun).
  • Tremor Trigram Vessel (Pan Yinhu, A-Rank, Defense, in Yixuan’s W-Engine banner).
• Other weapons: Puzzle Sphere and Radiowave Journey (both Rupture, available via Box Galaxy, gacha, or Battle Pass).
• Rerun W-Engines: Elegant Vanity (Astra Yao) and Tusks of Fury (Caesar).

Gameplay Tweaks

• Hollow Zero: Lost Void: Gets new missions and lets you equip multiple Gears to different Agents for better strategy.
• Combat Changes: Bigger, open Hollows with tougher enemies powered by the Miasmic Field. Some, like Jane and Hugo, get Miasmic versions with beefier DEF, damage reduction, and anti-stun shields.
• Map Upgrades: Older maps are reworked to blend combat, exploration, and residential areas, cutting down on loading screens.
• Xbox Support: Native 4K, 60 FPS, ray-tracing, HDR, custom controller feedback, and Quick Resume for smooth switching.

Anniversary Goodies

For ZZZ’s first birthday, you’re getting:

• Free S-Rank Agent: Pick one from the Stable Channel.
• Free S-Rank W-Engine: Also from the Stable Channel.
• 1,600 Polychromes: For pulling on banners.
• 20 Encrypted Master Tapes: Earned through Version 2.0 tasks.
• Anniversary Profile Pic and Title: Free for everyone.
• Pre-Registration Rewards: Up to 320 Polychromes and more via the “Next Stop: Waifei Peninsula!” web event.

Why This Is the Best Time to Start ZZZ

If you’ve been thinking about diving into Zenless Zone Zero, Version 2.0 is the perfect moment to jump in. HoYoverse is hooking up new players with a ton of free stuff to kickstart your adventure in New Eridu. Here’s why:

• Free S-Rank Agent: You get to pick a top-tier S-Rank Agent from the Stable Channel, giving you a powerhouse character right from the start to tackle Hollows with ease.
• Free S-Rank W-Engine: Pair that Agent with a high-end S-Rank W-Engine, also free from the Stable Channel, to boost their performance without spending a dime.
• Loads of Free Pulls: The update hands out 1,600 Polychromes for banner pulls, plus 20 Encrypted Master Tapes through Version 2.0 tasks. On top of that, the “Next Stop: Waifei Peninsula!” web event tosses in up to 320 Polychromes. That’s enough for multiple shots at new characters like Yixuan or Ju Fufu, or even the S-Rank Bangboo Belion.
• Easy Story Access: The new Season 2 Chapter 1 unlocks after Chapter 2 Interlude, so you don’t need to grind through tons of content to catch up and enjoy the fresh Waifei Peninsula storyline.

With all these freebies, new players can build a strong team fast, dive into the revamped maps, and explore the expanded world without feeling left behind. It’s a beginner-friendly update that makes starting ZZZ a no-brainer.

Events

• Data Bounty - Combat Simulation: Double drop rates for materials in the HIA Club.
• A Tale Through the Looking Glass: A story event with combat support, unlocking rewards and plot bits.
• The Final Callback: Test four featured Agents in combat and grab rewards.
• Surprises Are on the Way: 7-day check-in event with 480 Polychromes.
• Updated modes: Bangboo vs Ethereal and Grand Marcel Adventure get tweaks for duels and chill gameplay.

Banners

• Phase 1 (June 6–June 25):
  • Yixuan’s “Lonely Wayfarer Beyond” and Astra Yao’s rerun.
  • A-Rank rate-ups: Pan Yinhu, Pulchra.
  • W-Engines: Qingming Birdcage, Elegant Vanity.
• Phase 2 (June 25–July 15):
  • Ju Fufu’s “Fu-rocious Feline” and Caesar’s rerun.
  • A-Rank rate-ups: Ben, Corin.
  • W-Engines: Roaring Fur-nace, Tusks of Fury.
• Belion Bangboo Banner: Runs the whole Version 2.0.

Xbox Launch

ZZZ hits Xbox Series X|S and Xbox Cloud Gaming with Version 2.0, offering:

• Xbox Starter Pack: Pre-order for Master Tape ×2, Denny ×150,000, Official Investigator Log ×80, W-Engine Power Supply ×40, plus extras (Senior Investigator Log ×20, W-Engine Energy Module ×10).
• Game Pass Ultimate Perks: Ongoing rewards like Polychromes and Dennies.
• Cross-Progression: Link your account across PlayStation, PC, iOS, Android, and Xbox.