Every Zenless Zone Zero update is set to add fresh content to the world of New Eridu, introducing new characters and banners, exciting events, quality quests, and more. So, if you want to keep track of every ZZZ livestream and all the enticing expansions coming to Hoyoverse’s urban fantasy ARPG, you’re in the right place.
Of course, we’ve also got an up-to-date guide to all the new Zenless Zone Zero codes to help you save up and pull your favorite Zenless Zone Zero characters on the current and upcoming Zenless Zone Zero banners. We’ve also got all the latest details on the zany Zenless Zone Zero Proxies, Belle and Wise.
Here’s everything you need to know about the current and next Zenless Zone Zero update.
When is the next Zenless Zone Zero update?
The Zenless Zone Zero update 1.2 release date is due on Thursday, September 26, 2024. Before the update, ZZZ will go into maintenance for roughly five hours starting on Wednesday, September 25, at 15:00 PDT / 18:00 EDT / 23:00 BEST.
If you’ve reached level four or higher by the time a maintenance period concludes, you receive a minimum of 300 polychrome in your in-game mailbox as compensation for the game’s downtime.
When’s the next Zenless Zone Zero livestream?
The Zenless Zone Zero 1.2 livestream went live on Friday, September 13 at 7:30 EDT / 4:30 PDT / 12:30 BST. You can watch it on the official Zenless Zone Zero Twitch and YouTube channels.
What are the Zenless Zone Zero 1.2 update banners?
The first phase of the Zenless Zone Zero 1.2 banners features the new S-rank physical defense character, Zenless Zone Zero’s Caesar King. This banner also features a rate-up on Zenless Zone Zero’s Anton and Zenless Zone Zero’s Piper. Alongside her banner, you can also pull for her S-rank W-Engine, Tusks of Fury, on the W-Engine banner.
The second phase of the Zenless Zone Zero 1.2 banners features the new S-rank fire anomaly character, Zenless Zone Zero’s Burnice White. This banner also features a rate-up on Zenless Zone Zero’s Lucy and Zenless Zone Zero’s Nicole. Of course, you can pull for her signature S-rank W-Engine, Flamemaker shaker, too.
Version 1.2 also introduces a new S-rank Zenless Zone Zero bangboo called Red Moccus, who will likely focus on buffing Sons of Calydon characters.
If you want to know more about the current and upcoming banners, be sure to keep an eye on our Zenless Zone Zero banner guide.
Are there any new quests in Zenless Zone Zero update 1.2?
Version 1.2 sees us riding alongside the Sons of Calydon in Proxy Mission Chapter 4. Get your engines blazing, as this new questline revolves around the Motor League and the biker gangs within, as they compete in a cross-hollow motor race as they compete to see who will be the next overlord.
You can also go on an adventure with Burnice in a new companion quest. Set in the Outer Ring, you get to learn more about her personality, interests, and goals.
Is there a new boss in Zenless Zone Zero update 1.2?
Version 1.2 introduces some new challenges in the Notorious Hunt and Expert Challenge game modes for you to try out, with some intriguing new enemies for you to face (and new materials to gather, of course!).
Are there any new locations in the 1.2 Zenless Zone Zero update?
In version 1.2 we’re off to the wide-open wasteland of The Outer Ring. It’s an under-developed zone outside the main area of New Eridu, further out than any of the quarters we’ve seen so far and close to the desert wilderness beyond the city’s limits.
It’s not as rich as the main city, but it’s blessed with a unique, local asset – oil, the main resource used to fuel the old civilization. Here, people use oil rather than etheric matter to sustain themselves (though they also sell some off to companies in New Eridu).
After the old capital fell, people went out to the Outer Ring to start fresh and escape from old memories (or hide from PubSec). Unlike the main city, the Outer Ring has supplies and people scattered all around, so it’s up to the biker gangs to gather supplies for the locals.
Biker gangs like the Sons of Calydon are highly trusted in the Outer Ring, and have the best intel around. So you better get on their good side if you hope to survive out in the wilderness!
Are there any new features in the Zenless Zone Zero 1.2 update?
As we’re hanging out with the Sons of Calydon biker gang in version 1.2, it’s no surprise that Proxies also get to experience the thrill and joy of riding a motorcycle in the update. Get ready to race in the Outer Ring, dodging obstacles and grabbing boosts as you make your way around the track.
There are also two new drive disc sets coming to version 1.2, called Proto Punk and Chaos Jazz. Here are their set bonuses:
Chaos Jazz
- Two equipped: increases anomaly proficiency by 30
- Four equipped: increases fire damage and electric damage by 15%. When off-field, damage dealt by EX special attacks and assist attacks increases by 20%. When the wearer switches back onto the field, this buff continues for five seconds. The lasting effect can trigger once every 7.5 seconds
Proto Punk
- Two equipped: increases shield effect by 15%
- Four equipped: when any squad member triggers a defensive assist or evasive assist, all squad members deal 15% increased damage, lasting ten seconds. Passive effects of the same name don’t stack
In addition to this, Hollow Zero also sees some new updates. The requirements for unlocking Withering Garden were already lowered in version 1.1. But now, there are no more level requirements, meaning you can unlock it by simply completing the prerequisite stages.
Version 1.2 also introduces an all-new blitz mode to Hollow Zero’s Withering Garden. This mode allows you to dive straight into combat and rack up your weekly investigation points without having to explore the TV board. After each fight, you earn a resonium surprise box with several resonia of the same type.
Additionally, for those who love a challenge, you can now choose different modifiers to crank up the difficulty, and you’ll earn extra investigation points for doing so. This feature also applies to exploration mode as well.
Finally, Version 1.2 introduces the new Investigator Training Course. Investigator Training offers four different courses where you can get a taste of what it’s like to be a Hollow Investigator and learn some basic and practical knowledge about Hollow exploration. Each combat course offers buffs tailored to different factions, and you even get the opportunity to use agents you don’t own yet to take on formidable enemies.
After unlocking the Tactical Course, you can assign your agents to undergo continuous tactical exercises in simulated Hollow environments, earning EXP along the way. Now, even newly recruited agents can keep up with the team’s progress.
In version 1.2, you also get to switch between Belle, Wise, Burnice, and Caesar as you explore New Eridu. Hoyoverse has also confirmed that, while it won’t be in this update, by version 1.4 you’ll be able to explore freely as any one of your agents.
Are there any new optimizations in the Zenless Zone Zero 1.2 update?
Version 1.2 see some substantial optimizations to the HDD monitor array (commonly known as “TV mode”). First, if you’ve already completed and met certain criteria for commissions that include TV mode gameplay, Fairy can help you retrieve any unclaimed observation data and rewards from previous attempts. Essentially, you only need to explore the board once to get all the rewards, as long as you’re willing to give Fairy a bit of time to dive back in for you.
Additionally, Hoyoverse has optimized the TV mode to make everything feel smoother. This includes faster event animations, and the ability to skip certain parts. Some of the interactions for common events have also seen adjustment, cutting down on the number of close-up scenes.
There’s also a new backup battery charge function in the new update. This means that, even if you can’t log in, you’ll still keep building up battery charge for when you return.
Hoyoverse has also updated the squad configuration system in 1.2, meaning you can now save and use preset squads and bangboo. You can jump straight into combat using your preset squad right from the deployment interface. There’s also a new feature that allows you to quickly switch squads in Shiyu Defense.
Also, once you complete a certain amount of the main storyline, starting from version 1.2, you can now advance the clock as you wish. That means you don’t have to worry about getting stuck due to time during a quest.
What are the Zenless Zone Zero 1.2 update events?
As always, there are a heap of events in version 1.2, including the exciting Overlord’s Feast, where you can obtain a free copy of Zenless Zone Zero’s Lucy. To find out more and keep on top of all the current festivities, be sure to check out our Zenless Zone Zero events guide.
That’s all we’ve got on the current and next Zenless Zone Zero update for now. For more Hoyo fun, check out our Genshin Impact tier list, Genshin Impact events, and Genshin Impact codes guides, or hop on the train and head over to our Honkai Star Rail tier list, Honkai Star Rail events, and Honkai Star Rail codes guides.