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

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So, yeah, there’s this big buzz in New Eridu today. Zenless Zone Zero is throwing this wild bash for its first anniversary. They’re rolling out Version 2.0 and, wait for it, finally, that Xbox port everyone’s been yammering about. There’s also some kind of log-in event where you snag a free S-Rank Agent and a W-Engine. Toss in 1,600 Polychrome—basically ten gacha pulls, if you’re into that—and some exclusive profile bling to tell everyone you were at the shindig.

Weird thing, though—ZZZ hasn’t actually hit its first birthday yet. Officially, July 4, 2024, is the date to circle, but they’re pulling the anniversary thing early. HoYo games love their six-week update shenanigans, so I guess this works out—frees up like 40 days or something to get all those bonuses. Seems like a while to say “happy birthday,” but I digress.

Ah, Zenless. It’s this funky urban sci-fi RPG, full of awesome chaos. It’s about Belle and Wise, siblings who run a video store that’s really a front. They help “Agents” tackle these sketchy exclusion zones called “Hollows.” And you only play Belle and Wise in the chill parts—combat’s all about the Agents.

Season Two! That’s the buzzword with Version 2.0. More mysteries, new characters—which, honestly, who doesn’t love a good update? Today they dropped Yixuan and Pan Yinhu into the mix. Yunkui Summit as the new kids on the block, too. Oh, and Yixuan is this Rupture Agent—new class alert! Not that I know what that means, but hey, sounds cool.

Xbox players, your time has come. ZZZ’s finally spreading its wings beyond PC, PS5, and mobiles. Xbox launch is a thing now. Insert confetti here.

Side note—there’s some off-stage drama. You heard about the HoYoverse labor stuff? Voice actors from Zenless, Genshin Impact, and Honkai: Star Rail are kinda in this squabble. The whole generative AI thing—like, making sure their voices aren’t just fodder for AI training, that’s the gist. HoYoverse is keeping mum, just saying stuff about scheduling. Hmm.

And there you have it, a chaotic whirl of news and randomness. Make of it what you will!