Zenless Zone Zero Marks Milestone with Version 2.0 Update and Xbox Series Launch

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So, here we are in New Eridu, where everyone’s abuzz ’cause Zenless Zone Zero is throwing a bash. It’s their first anniversary shindig and wow, they’ve got Version 2.0 rolling out, and guess what? Finally an Xbox version! Been waiting a while, right? Plus, there’s this log-in event where you can grab a free S-Rank Agent and a fancy S-Rank W-Engine from the gacha’s standard banner. Not to forget, 1,600 Polychrome – that’s like 10 pulls on any Agent or W-Engine banner, if I’m getting this right. Oh, and you get this exclusive profile title and avatar. So, yeah, strut around like you own the place.

Weird thing though. You might be thinking, “Is it a year already since ZZZ popped onto the scene?” Well, sorta. Technically, it came out on July 4, 2024. So early party vibes over here. HoYo usually sticks to a six-week update thing, and during whatever period the anniversary happens, they toss in the celebration – gives players like 40 days to jump in and grab all the goodies. Nice, huh?

Then there’s the whole Zenless Zone Zero story – where urban science-fantasy RPG meets the sibling duo, Belle and Wise. They run this old-school video store. Or do they? Actually, it’s a cover. They’re moonlighting, escorting trained “Agents” through these crazy dangerous zones they call “Hollows.” These things popped up after this huge disaster hit their city, New Eridu. Classic move, right? Unlike other HoYoverse games, Belle and Wise aren’t playable in combat – you’re steering those Agent characters instead.

Now, Version 2.0 – kicks off the second season, teases more mysteries from the first year, drops new characters and stories. Yixuan and Pan Yinhu are rolling out as new Agents. Yixuan is an S-Rank, Pan an A-Rank – and they’re introducing Yunkui Summit, the 11th faction. Feels like big things are brewing. Also, Yixuan is the first Rupture Agent – a brand-new combat class. Curious how that’ll shake things up.

And – big news, almost segueing wrong here – Xbox Series consoles and Xbox Cloud Gaming? Yep, ZZZ’s joining the club. Until now, it was chilling on PC, PS5, and mobile. So, Xbox fans, rejoice. Or dance. Maybe do both?

Oh, oh, image time! Yixuan gets her spotlight, and hey, Astra Yao’s popping by for a rerun. Pan Yinhu’s gonna slip into the standard banner pool when the party dies down. Y’know, typical game event rhythm.

Meanwhile, HoYoverse is smack dab in some drama with US-based voice actors. They’ve been swapping out voices like musical chairs across ZZZ, Genshin Impact, and Honkai: Star Rail. Some actors are linking the changes to a strike they’re part of – pushing for better protections. Bit of a whirlwind, I guess. HoYoverse? Quiet, besides an official “scheduling arrangements” nod.

There’s more to the timeline of events, possibly some twists, but my mind just wandered off there for a sec. Cheers to chaotic adventures in gaming land, right?