Zenless Zone Zero Update Version 1.6 Announcement

Introduction to Zenless Zone Zero Update Version 1.6 Announcement

Zenless Zone Zero Version 1.6, “Among the Forgotten Ruins,” goes live on 2025/03/12 at 06:00 (UTC+8).

New Agents, deeper storylines, limited-time events, and fresh challenges await. Sharpen your team and prepare for the adventure — the ruins may be forgotten, but your journey is just beginning.

New Characters

After Version 1.6 concludes, A-Rank Agent Pulchra (Stun – Physical) will be permanently added to the “Star-Studded Cast” Stable Channel starting in Version 1.7, and will also be obtainable via Signal Search in Exclusive and W-Engine Channels.

New W-Engines

Once Version 1.6 ends, A-Rank W-Engine Box Cutter (Stun) will be permanently added to the “Star-Studded Cast” Stable Channel starting in Version 1.7. It will also be available through Signal Searches in both Exclusive Channels and W-Engine Channels.

New Story

● Main Story Season 1 – Epilogue: Bury Your Tears With the Past (A)
A curse called “fate” runs through his veins—and now, it must be confronted.
Availability: Permanently unlocked after the Version 1.6 update
Requirements: Complete the Main Story Leisurely Lull: Goldfinch’s Escape (unlocked after finishing Chapter 5), and the Special Episode Astra-nomical Moment

● Soldier 0 – Anby’s Agent Story: Echoes of Silver
When fragments of her past resurface, Anby must make a defining choice.
Availability: Permanently available starting from the Version 1.6 update
Requirements: Complete the Main Story Leisurely Lull: Goldfinch’s Escape (available after Chapter 5)
This story can be accessed early through the Advance Screening feature.

● Trigger’s Agent Story: Out of Sight
Whispers from beyond the river echo in her gaze.
Availability: Permanently available starting 2025/04/02 at 12:00 (server time)
Requirements: Complete the Main Story Leisurely Lull: Unexpected New Customer (available after completing Chapter 4)
Early access is available through the Advance Screening feature.

● Agent Trust Events & Quality Time Events
New Trust and Quality Time events are being added for Trigger and Pulchra, expanding their personal stories and giving more insight into their personalities.

Additionally, Soldier 11 receives a new Trust Event (unlocked at Trust Level 4) along with a new Quality Time event.
Availability: Permanently available after the Version 1.6 update
Requirements: Obtain the corresponding Agents and complete the required story chapters. (Check details in Workbench > Partner Archive)

New Area

● Private Suite
Temporarily accessible during the Main Story Bury Your Tears With the Past (A), the Private Suite is located on the second floor of Lumina Galleria. This elegant space serves as a refined setting for key story moments and special events.

● Scott Outpost Update
After progressing through Bury Your Tears With the Past (A), the platform area in Scott Outpost will be removed. This update enhances visibility, allowing Proxies to get a clearer view of the ever-changing state of Hollow Zero from the outpost.

New Events

● All-New Program
Log in for a total of 7 days during the event to receive Encrypted Master Tape ×10!

“My new friends, see you on the Exclusive Channel!”
Event Period: After the Version 1.6 update – 2025/04/22 03:59 (server time)
Requirements: Reach Inter-Knot Lv. 8 and unlock the Event feature in Main Story Prologue – Intermission

● Silver Soldier Song. Learn more about this event. Click here!
A sealed past resurfaces… along with a duty left undone.
Event Period: After the Version 1.6 update – 2025/04/21 03:59 (server time)
Requirements: Reach Inter-Knot Lv. 15 and complete Agent Story Mole in the Hole (I)

● March On, Tiny Titan! Explore more about this event. Click here!
“I woke up and suddenly humanity’s combat rating dropped by 10,000 points!? Looks like it’s up to me—your brave little Bangboo—to save the world!”
Event Period: After the Version 1.6 update – 2025/04/21 03:59 (server time)
Requirements: Reach Inter-Knot Lv. 15 and complete Agent Story Mole in the Hole (I)

● Delivery Cat Woes. Understand this event better. Click here!
Any time, any place—Big Cat Express always delivers!
Event Period: 2025/03/16 10:00 – 2025/03/31 03:59 (server time)
Requirements: Reach Inter-Knot Lv. 15 and complete Agent Story Mole in the Hole (I)

● Hollow Zero: Shattered Edge
The eerie shadows of the Lost Void remain… and something new is stirring.
Team up at the Outpost and take on these fresh threats together!
Event Period: 2025/03/21 10:00 – 2025/04/07 03:59 (server time)
Requirements: Participate once in Battlefront Purge in Hollow Zero: Lost Void

● Advanced Bounty: Routine Cleanup
During the event, Routine Cleanup rewards are doubled!

“Battle is near! The Defense Force will show you what we’re made of!”
Event Period: 2025/03/26 04:00 – 2025/03/31 03:59 (server time)
Requirements: Begin Main Story Chapter 2 – Intermission and unlock Routine Cleanup

● Virtual World: Battle Storm
A brand-new VR challenge awaits—with new dangers and unexpected twists.

Don’t worry—Corin has your back!
Event Period: 2025/04/02 10:00 – 2025/04/14 03:59 (server time)
Requirements: Reach Inter-Knot Lv. 22 and unlock Expert Challenge in Main Story Chapter 2

● “En-Nah” Into Your Lap
Log in for 7 days to receive Boopon ×10!

En-nu-en-nah! (We’re coming!)
Event Period: 2025/04/02 10:00 – 2025/04/22 03:59 (server time)
Requirements: Reach Inter-Knot Lv. 8 and unlock the Event feature in Main Story Prologue – Intermission

● Zero Point Calibration. Know the details of this event. Click here!
A melody of memories, a vision of the future—where protection and resentment take different paths.
Event Period: 2025/04/02 12:00 – 2025/04/21 03:59 (server time)
Requirements: Reach Inter-Knot Lv. 15 and complete Agent Story Mole in the Hole (I)

● Little Knight’s Big Charge. Get informed about this event. Click here!
A loyal squire, a lively knight—and an adventure on the horizon!

“It’s an adventure! Hurry, help me mount my steed!”
Event Period: 2025/04/09 10:00 – 2025/04/21 03:59 (server time)
Requirements: Reach Inter-Knot Lv. 15 and complete Agent Story Mole in the Hole (I)

● Data Bounty: Combat Simulation
During this event, Combat Simulation rewards are doubled!

“We have plenty of work for you—but trust me, it pays well~”
Event Period: 2025/04/16 04:00 – 2025/04/21 03:59 (server time)
Requirements: Unlock Combat Simulation in Main Story Chapter 1 – Cat’s Lost & Found

New Gameplay

● Hollow Zero: Dancing on Strings. Get the full scoop on this guide. Click here!
Return to the Lost Void and take on an even greater challenge—Challenge Mode is now live! Are you ready to test your limits?

Availability: Permanently unlocked starting 2025/03/17 at 04:00 (server time)
Requirements: Clear Battlefront Purge: Difficulty V in Hollow Zero: Lost Void once

Other New Content

New Additions & Features

● Expert Challenge: Lumberjack Mode
A brand-new challenge, Lumberjack, has been added to Expert Challenge! Time to sharpen those skills.

● Burnout Mode (Expert Challenge)
Selected Expert Challenge stages will now feature Burnout Mode—a high-efficiency grind option!
By consuming double Battery Charge, Proxies can earn double the rewards.

Burnout Mode will only apply to stages dropping materials (Higher Dimensional Data) required by the current limited S-Rank Agents.

● Routine Cleanup: Gunslinger vs Guardian
A new Routine Cleanup challenge, Gunslinger vs Guardian, is now available!
Obtain the newly introduced Drive Disc series:

• Shadow Harmony
• Phaethon’s Melody

● New Enemy Types Added
Brace yourselves against powerful new adversaries:

• Abyssal Enforcer
• Doppelganger – Abyssal Enforcer
• Palicus
• Specialized Assault Bomber
• Geppetto

● Dynamic Wallpapers for Agents
Unlocked through Agent Trust, dynamic wallpapers are now available for:

• Soldier 0 – Anby
• Trigger
• Soldier 11
• Pulchra

Note: Soldier 0 – Anby and Anby share the same Trust Events. If you’ve already reached Trust Lv. 4 with Anby, you can claim the wallpaper after obtaining Soldier 0 – Anby through Signal Search.

● New Achievements & Titles
Achievements and titles have been added across multiple categories:

• A Ridu Journey
• Phaethon’s Story
• Agent Trust
• Agent Story
• Inter-Knot Hot Topic
• Lost Void
• Hostile Targets
  Includes hidden achievements to discover!

● New Collectibles
Added collectible models for the following W-Engines:

• Severed Innocence
• Spectral Gaze
• Box Cutter

● UI & Gameplay Enhancements

• Controller Vibration: Mini-game Help the Bangboo now includes controller feedback.
• Quick Access: Direct shortcut to Challenge Mode added in Compendium > Hollow Zero
• PC Graphics Settings: Anisotropic Sampling setting now available under Options > Graphics

● PS5™ Trophy Set Added
A new trophy set titled Zenless Zone Zero – Among the Forgotten Ruins is now available for PS5™ and PS5™ Pro players.

Shiyu Defense – Critical Node Buff Updates

Deadly Assault – Updated Enemy Lineup

Adjustments & Optimizations

Agents & Enemies

• Invitation Event Updates:
  Optimized the invitation events for the following Agents:
  • Ellen
  • Zhu Yuan
  • Qingyi
  • Burnice
    These invitation events have now been upgraded to Quality Time Invites.
• Astra Yao Animation Fix:
  Optimized Astra Yao’s hair animation effects during page switches in the Enhancement interface.

Systems

• Routine Cleanup UI:
  Optimized the Routine Cleanup interface to display new challenge stages sequentially on the left side for easier navigation.
• Special Training Plan System Update:
  Optimized the Special Training Plan system:
  After setting an Agent as a training target, the stage results screen will now show the current progress of material acquisition for the ongoing upgrade.
• Plating Agent EXP Calculation:
  Optimized the EXP calculation logic for Molded Plating Agent, Crystallized Plating Agent, and Ether Plating Agent when enhancing Drive Discs in the Special Training Plan system.
• Combat Readiness Assessment:
  Optimized the recommendation logic for enhancement aspects during an Agent’s Combat Readiness assessment.
• UI Layout Updates:
  Optimized the UI layout for both W-Engine Equipment and Drive Disc Equipment interfaces.
• Main Story Combat Stages:
  Adjusted enemy levels in certain combat stages of the main story “Prologue – Ch. 1”.

Others

• Friendly Talk Visuals:
  Improved the visual presentation in the Friendly Talk area of Hollow Zero: Lost Void.
• Lumina Square Pedestrian Behavior:
  Enhanced pedestrian behavior in Lumina Square to make it more dynamic and diverse.
• Lumina Square Atmosphere:
  Adjusted the scenery and atmosphere in Lumina Square for a more immersive experience.
• Voice-Over Improvements:
  Optimized the English, Japanese, and Korean voice-overs for certain story scenes and combat sequences.
• Agent Voice Actor Changes:
  The English voice actors for Agents Lycaon and Soldier 11 have been changed, with corresponding voice lines also replaced.

Issue Fixes

Agents

• Caesar’s Radiant Aegis Effect:
  Fixed an issue where Agents with Caesar’s Radiant Aegis effect would display abnormally during the end-of-stage focus sequence.
• Assist Points Consumption:
  Fixed an issue where Agents Jane, Lucy, Lighter, Burnice, and Tsukishiro Yanagi would consume Assist Points abnormally when using Defensive Assist to parry certain enemies’ skills (such as Autonomous Assault Unit – Typhon Destroyer and Dead End Butcher).
• Caesar’s Shield Effect:
  Fixed an issue where Agent Caesar’s shield effect would display abnormally after activating EX Special Attack: Overpowered Shield Bash and switching to another Agent.
• Caesar’s Unresponsiveness:
  Fixed an issue where Agent Caesar could become unresponsive when knocked back and continuously attacked while under the effect of Radiant Aegis.
• Caesar’s Mindscape Issue:
  Fixed an issue where, under certain circumstances, Agent Caesar’s Mindscape 01: Spearhead Advance’s All-Attribute RES reduction effect range was not functioning normally.
• Ellen’s Dash Attack Scaling:
  Fixed an issue where the stats of Agent Ellen’s Dash Attack: Arctic Ambush did not scale with her Dodge level. (Previously, it scaled with her Basic Attack instead.)
• Astra Yao’s EX Special Attack:
  Fixed an issue where Agent Astra Yao’s EX Special Attack would not trigger Agent Lucy’s Mindscape 06: Fierce Fangs of Fire effect when hitting an enemy.
• Evelyn and Astra Yao’s Chain Attacks:
  Fixed an issue where, under certain circumstances, Agent Evelyn or Astra Yao’s consecutive Chain Attacks could be interrupted during combat.
• Energy Regen Text Fix:
  Fixed the text descriptions regarding Energy Regen in various interfaces (such as Combat Status and Proxy Handbook). This is a text-only fix and does not affect gameplay.
  • Before: Amount of Energy Agents recover per second in combat.
  • After: Amount of Energy Agents automatically recover per second while in combat.

Enemies

• Invulnerability Effect Issue:
  Fixed an issue where the invulnerability effect of certain Agent’s skills or Mindscapes (such as Astra Yao’s Mindscape 01 or Tsukishiro Yanagi’s Mindscape 01) would not trigger when hit by certain skills of Corrupted Overlord – Pompey.
• Notorious – Dead End Butcher Behavior:
  Fixed an issue where, under certain circumstances, the enemy Notorious – Dead End Butcher would behave abnormally when attacking.

Systems

• Story Animations Issue:
  Fixed an issue where story animations would occasionally display incorrectly on some Android devices.
• W-Engine Effects Issue:
  Fixed an issue where W-Engine effects would display abnormally in certain W-Engine interfaces on some Android devices.

Gameplay

• Battle Trial: The Last Stand:
  Fixed an issue in Battle Trial: The Last Stand where the Demon Lord Medal Challenge’s no-damage calculation would be incorrect when the enemy Corrupted Overlord – Pompey hit the Agent with certain skills.
• Bizarre Brigade Relic Icon Issue:
  Fixed an issue where certain relic icons were displayed incorrectly in Bizarre Brigade.
• Bizarre Brigade – Shared Dream:
  • Fixed an issue in Bizarre Brigade – Shared Dream where there was a chance for the teammates’ Protagonist to be displayed abnormally after being knocked down.
  • Fixed an issue in Bizarre Brigade – Shared Dream where Companions’ positions were displayed incorrectly at the Store during the rest phase.
• Hollow Zero: Lost Void:
  Fixed an issue where, under certain circumstances, rewards could not be properly obtained in the Perpetrator Battle of Hollow Zero: Lost Void.

Environments

• Sound Effect Issue:
  Fixed an issue where sound effects would occasionally malfunction in certain scenes.

Others

Text Adjustment for Languages:
Adjusted, improved, and fixed the in-game text for some languages. These changes will not affect gameplay or functions.

“Shining Moment” Collectible Issue:
Fixed an issue with the abnormal acquisition of the collectible “Shining Moment”. After the Version 1.6 update, Proxies who have completed the condition of visiting Starloop Tower in the Special Episode “Astra-nomical Moment” can directly view or display this collectible in the Display Stand.

In-Game Text Fixes:
Fixed some typos in the in-game text.