Zenless Zone Zero: Upcoming Updates and Extended Patch Cycle
A recent leak suggests Zenless Zone Zero's current patch cycle will extend beyond initial expectations, concluding with Version 1.7 before transitioning to Version 2.0. This revelation comes less than a year after the game's successful launch, a year marked by consistent content additions and growing popularity. The game's popularity is evident in its Game Awards nomination and its successful collaboration with McDonald's.
Currently on Version 1.4 (ending late January), anticipation is high for the upcoming 1.5 update, introducing two highly-anticipated S-Rank units: Astra Yao and Evelyn, along with a new area and potential Nicole Demara skin. Insider Flying Flame's leak points to a longer-than-usual patch cycle, with Version 1.7 as the final update before the launch of Version 2.0, followed by Version 2.8 and then Version 3.0. This contrasts with other HoYoverse titles like Genshin Impact and Honkai: Star Rail, which concluded their initial cycles at Version 1.6. This extended cycle could significantly increase the game's content offering. Further fueling excitement, the same leaker revealed plans for 31 additional characters, a substantial expansion to the current roster of 26.
Projected Patch Cycle:
- Version 1.7 (end of current cycle)
- Version 2.0
- Version 2.8
- Version 3.0
While Version 1.7 remains months away, players can eagerly await Version 1.5's arrival, featuring a new story chapter, area, events, and the addition of Astra Yao and Evelyn. Astra Yao is rumored to be a strong support unit, making early material farming advisable for those planning to acquire her. Version 1.4, while introducing the powerful Hoshimi Miyabi, faced criticism regarding censorship, a matter quickly addressed by the developers.
The leak hints at a significant expansion of Zenless Zone Zero's content, setting it apart from its sister titles and promising a rich and engaging experience for players in the coming months and beyond.
