Rumor: Zenless Zone Zero Leak Reveals Duration of Future Patch Cycles

Zenless Zone Zero's Extended Patch Cycle: A Leak Reveals Future Updates

Recent leaks suggest Zenless Zone Zero's current patch cycle will extend beyond initial expectations, potentially concluding with Version 1.7 before transitioning to Version 2.0. This revelation comes less than a year after the RPG's successful launch, a period marked by consistent content additions and growing popularity. The game's 2024 debut was a triumph, earning a Best Mobile Game nomination at The Game Awards and a strong player base fueled by regular updates. A collaboration with McDonald's further solidified its position in the gaming landscape.

While players eagerly anticipate Version 1.5, introducing two new playable units, a fresh area, and a possible Nicole Demara skin, leaker Flying Flame's report points to a longer-than-anticipated cycle. This cycle is projected to end with Version 1.7, followed by Version 2.0, then Version 2.8, and finally Version 3.0. This contrasts with other HoYoverse titles, like Genshin Impact and Honkai: Star Rail, which concluded their first cycles with Version 1.6. If accurate, this extended cycle would significantly differentiate Zenless Zone Zero, providing players with a substantial amount of additional content. Further fueling this anticipation is a separate leak from the same source, revealing plans for 31 new characters, a considerable expansion to the current roster of 26.

Projected Patch Cycle Timeline:

• Version 1.7, followed by Version 2.0
• Version 2.8, followed by Version 3.0

While Version 1.7 remains months away, the upcoming Version 1.5 update offers immediate excitement. This update promises a new main story chapter, a new area, various events, and most notably, the addition of the highly-anticipated S-Rank units Astra Yao and Evelyn. Astra Yao is rumored to be a strong support character, prompting players to begin farming necessary materials in advance.

Version 1.4, which introduced the powerful Hoshimi Miyabi, concluded with some minor controversy surrounding alleged censorship. However, HoYoverse swiftly addressed these concerns, resolving the issue and compensating players.