
Zenless Zone Zero’s colossal anniversary update will release on 6th June, and will bring with it a frightening array of new content. But before we delve into the dozens of new details, you may want to grab the latest redemption code before it expires on 25th May:
Okay, where to even begin with this one? Perhaps we’ll start with the free rewards, because they are generous beyond belief: you’re getting 30 (thirty!) free pulls, as well as a free S-Rank character and W-Engine from the permanent banner. That’s an amazing offering!
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The story will take Phaethon to a new district named the Waifei Peninsula, which comes with new minigames, retailers, and activities. Completing the plot will also see the Proxy unlock a fresh outfit for free, inspired by a more traditional Chinese style.
There’ll be an entirely new management minigame centred around the Suibian Temple, where you’ll need to send Bangboos out on dispatch missions in order to earn resources to upgrade your sacred shrine’s facilities. We absolutely adore passive tycoon-style gameplay like this, so we can’t wait to get started.
Of course, this wouldn’t be a proper update without new characters.
Yixuan, who’s featured prominently in the story recently, will headline this update, as the first Rupture specialty S-Rank. She’s able to blitz through enemies’ defences using Sheer Force, and has two different types of Ultimate to offer the most varied combat experience yet.
She’ll be flanked by Ju Fufu, an S-Rank Stun agent who can raise the CRIT DMG of the entire team through her Chain Attack. That sounds useful!
Oh, and for those of you looking for a new A-Rank to test out, kung-fu panda Pan Yinhu will help to stodge up your defence.
We should also add that Ellen, one of the game’s most popular characters, is getting an update. If you already own her, then you don’t need to worry: you’ll get access to all of her upgrades, which include new moves and buffs, for free. That’s one way to prevent power creep, huh?
Elsewhere, in addition to the obligatory new Bangboo, Astra Yao and Casesar will both be getting re-runs during this update, so you’ll have no shortage of options to spend your free pulls on. We should also mention that top-up bonuses are getting reset in this update, so if you want to open up your wallet, you’ll be able to get a little more bang(boo) for your buck.
That’s not all, though! New events during this update will see you taking a trip to Lumina Square’s cinema, where you’ll be able to kickback with some favourite movies alongside friends. Meanwhile, there’ll also be a mech piloting minigame, as well as updates to evergreen modes like Hollow Zero.
And on the gameplay front, HoYoverse is making a whole slew of optimisations, including the addition of a 3D map and further improvements to the world navigation menus. Don’t worry if you’re new to the release either, as you’ll be able to jump directly to the Season 2 storyline after completing the first couple of chapters if you choose.
Phew! This is an absolutely enormous update, and we’ve barely even scratched the surface of it really. Check out the 70-minute (!!!) livestream embedded above if you want the full breakdown – it really is impressive just how much content has been crammed into this.
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My wallet is ready for Yixuan. Sort of.
Finally got to see Yuzuha, Alice and Orphie in-game~ 🤩
Already saved for Yi Xuan guarantee, might even get a tiger loli for her depending on my luck. I must finally win 50/50 even once, right? Right?!
My hype was a bit deflated having lost all my luck in all these gachas now. I couldn't get Vivian let alone her and her engine but at least I'm on a guarantee for yi xuan. And I can get m2w1 Rina now lol so hype a bit restored. This patch is probably gonna be as awesome as the patch with miyabi
@Judal27 It does seem like it's going to be on par with (or even exceed) the Miyabi patch.
One detail I forgot to add in the article is that Ellen is also getting buffed. Will add that now.
@get2sammyb possibly exceed yea. New class, a sort of overhaul on exploration, new void hunter tier character that looks a lot of fun, even more pulls, and now even older characters getting buffed. Sheesh
I'm excited to try this new update. I need to get back into the game, I usually unlock the new characters and stuff but haven't gotten past Chapter 2/3 since I always end up playing something else. I know I'd enjoy the new changes.
I do wish the one free S Rank Agent wasn't one of the OG 6 and it was a new one. I have all of the OG S Rank except Nekomata and not many people have her ranked highly(even though she's cool). Let me get a newer one that I missed out on lol. Come on Mihoyo lol.
@Judal27 I had to grind like mad to get Vivian and even then it took me to spending real money (last time I'm doing that).
Hopefully with all the free drops and polychromes coming for the anniversary I can get the 50/50 early but my luck has not been good for awhile now.
I cannot deal with more than one Mihoyo game.
I started with Genshin but migrated to Honkai as soon as it release since it was a turn based RPG and never left it.
@AdamNovice yea the only one I'm willing to spend on are the passes. They're genuinely worth it for the $5 but other than that, I can't bring myself to ever spend on top ups.
Here's hoping you do, but same my luck ran out it seems. But it was fun while it lasted. Getting characters and engines in less than 40 pulls almost every time was thrilling 😂
@Judal27 Yeah I buy the passes but I'll won't be buying monochrome again..
With that standard s-rank selector I'll finally be able to get Rina and have every agent in the game. I've been lucky enough to win the last FIVE 50/50s (Evelyn, Anby, Trigger, Vivian, and Hugo)!
Lighter is so far the only character I've specifically spent money on ($100 on his final day in 1.3), but I've also bought two of the battle passes and one or two of those "limited encrypted master tapes" deals in order to sure up resources for Astra and Ellen in 1.5.
I don't bother with the W-Engines, which I'm sure has helped too.
@Kingy That’s pretty crazy. I had everyone in Honkai up until Boothill but I’ve missed loads now.
@get2sammyb I'm sure that'll happen with me too eventually, but for now so long as I'm logging in daily I might as well go for every character. Even if that means I have to pay for one every once in a while.
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