Zenless Zone Zero Marks First Anniversary with Major Version 2.0 Update and Xbox Series Launch

Alright, big news here, folks, straight from New Eridu! Zenless Zone Zero, that game everyone’s been obsessing over, is throwing a bash for its first birthday. I mean, sure, the actual date is, like, a month away, July 4th to be precise. Yet here we are, partying early because why not? It’s all syncing up with their six-week update cycle. Sneaky, huh? Gives folks a whole 40 days to snatch up all those sweet goodies.

So, here’s the scoop. They’re rolling out Version 2.0, and guess what? Xbox players, your time has finally come. Plus, there’s this event where you can pick a free S-Rank Agent and a W-Engine. If you’re a gacha fan, you know that’s a big deal. Oh, and don’t forget the 1,600 Polychrome – that’s like 10 gacha pulls, and who doesn’t love a bit of gambling on their fate? Plus, they’re tossing in a shiny new profile title and avatar. Who doesn’t like a good brag?

Now, if you’re scratching your head thinking, “wait, who’s Zenless Zone Zero?” – well, where do I start? It’s this urban science-fantasy RPG with siblings Belle and Wise. They’ve got a retro video store, but that’s just a cover. Their real gig? Guiding “Agents” through these no-go zones called “Hollows.” After some big disaster shook things up, these weird places sprouted up in New Eridu. Typical day in the life, right?

Meanwhile, this 2.0 version kicks off Season 2 of the game, tossing more mysteries and whatnot our way. Two fresh faces join the mix – Yixuan and Pan Yinhu (I probably mispronounced those in my head, but you get the idea). They bring us the Yunkui Summit faction. Fancy name, no clue what they’re up to yet, but I’m betting it’s big. And Yixuan? First Rupture Agent. A new combat class! Finally, a shake-up in the gameplay.

Oh, and hey, it’s hitting Xbox! We’ve been waiting, right? PC, PS5, mobile – now Xbox Series and Xbox Cloud Gaming. The gang’s all here!

One tiny thundercloud in all these festivities? HoYoverse is tangled up in some labor drama. US-based voice actors for ZZZ, Genshin Impact, you name it, are in a spat about their rights. Something about AI using their voices without permission. A bunch of actors got swapped out, and folks are talking. Feels like a game of musical chairs. HoYoverse is mum, just saying it’s due to scheduling. Hmm, makes you wonder, huh?

Anyway, where was I? Oh right, get cracking on those anniversary freebies if you’re into Zenless Zone Zero. Who doesn’t love a good freebie?