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Time of India
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Zenless Zone Zero 2.0 update patch notes: New agents, region, anniversary rewards and more
Zenless Zone Zero is celebrating its first anniversary with a huge update. 'Version 2.0' brings a new region, exciting characters, improved gameplay systems, and many free rewards. The story shifts to a new area called Waifei Peninsula, where players will meet new allies and face even greater threats. There's also a new way to explore and fight in the game, plus agent reruns, W-Engines and exclusive outfits to unlock. Whether you're just starting or have been playing since launch, this update gives you a fresh experience. Story shifts to Waifei Peninsula Version 2.0 "Where Clouds Embrace the Dawn" Update DetailsDear Proxies,Below is the updated content and compensation for Version 2.0 "Where Clouds Embrace the Dawn."[Update Start Time]2025/06/06 06:00 (UTC+8)It will take about five hours to complete.[Compensation… The story now takes place in Waifei Peninsula, located in the Throne Quarter. This was once a Hollow monitoring outpost, and it's filled with Porcelume, a rare material that can resist Ether Corruption. However, the area is in danger because of greedy leaders and Hollow-worshipping cultists who are using Porcelume for their own plans. Players will team up with High Preceptor Yixuan to stop a disaster and uncover the truth behind the growing tensions in this new zone. The main quest is called 'Where Clouds Embrace the Dawn,' and it continues the Phaethon storyline while introducing secrets about the Phaethon siblings. Explore new areas with new gameplay Ehn-nu-ne? (Are you hungry?)New Eridu's first global Operation Yum event is coming in Version 2.0. Anby, Burnice, and Crispyboo await your participation!Click the image below to learn how to get delicious treats and redeem exclusive collab bundles!More regional crossover… Waifei Peninsula includes places like Failume Heights, a bright cliffside town, and Suibian Temple, where the player trains with Yixuan. Players can now manage the temple by sending Bangboo to explore, crafting items, and raising their Management Level to unlock outfits and rewards. In Aerospace City, players will try out new ways to move and fight. Fissure Beacons let you teleport. Perception Techniques help break hidden objects and show secrets. New mini-games like Ether Tuning and controlling Eous through Marcel Files add more fun to the mix. Enemies in Lemnian Hollow can now spread Miasma Corruption. If your Miasma Containment bar fills up, your whole squad takes damage. Some bosses can also summon more monsters, making battles tougher. New agents, factions and banners 🎁 Version 2.0 Twitch Drops Event Now LiveWatch streams, win Polychrome! Join the Twitch Drops event and unlock your viewer rewards!▼ Event RewardsWatch for 15 mins in total >> Denny ×12,000Watch for 30 mins in total >> Senior Investigator Log ×2Watch for 45 mins in total… Yixuan leads a new faction called Yunkui Summit. She fights using the Auric Ink element and has high mobility and AoE damage. Phase 1 of the update features her banner along with Astra Yao. Pan Yihu and Pulchra Fellini also get boosted drop rates. Phase 2 introduces Ju Fufu, a fire-based S-rank agent who specialises in stunning enemies. This banner includes reruns for Caesar King, Ben Bigger and Corin Wickes. Yixuan's W-Engine is Qingming Birdcage, which boosts her Crit Rate and Ether damage during her EX Special and Ultimate. Phase 2 includes Roaring Fur-nance and Tusks of Fury for Ju Fufu and Caesar. Meet new Bangboo and collect free cosmetics Belion is the latest S-Rank Bangboo. Inspired by Chinese guardian lions, Belion deals massive physical damage. It becomes stronger if there are two Yunkui Summit agents in your squad, reducing cooldowns and increasing skill damage. Yixuan, Belle and Wise all get new costumes. Yixuan's Trails of Ink outfit is store-only, but Belle and Wise's outfits can be earned by completing missions in the new main quest. Free rewards and anniversary events There are several events planned around the first anniversary. The Festival Channel event lets you pick one free S-rank agent and W-Engine. Players will also get 1,600 Polychromes, a special title and an avatar. Ju Fufu gets a story quest called Legend of the Tiger Warrior. Other events include new game modes like Gravitational Attraction, Holographic Onslaught Arena, Operation Yum, Golden Proxy Awards, Hollow Zero missions and more. Combat Training and Special Cleanup will give triple rewards for a limited time. With more story, characters and events, Zenless Zone Zero 2.0 gives you the ideal opportunity to jump back into this world.
Newsweek
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Zenless Zone Zero Plans on Bringing Back Its Coolest Forgotten Feature
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors HoYoverse's urban fantasy action RPG, Zenless Zone Zero, will celebrate its first birthday in July 2025 and can look back at a rollercoaster of a debut year. Following a difficult start, the developers managed to turn things around by making significant changes to the game. Some beloved features from the original version were forgotten during this process, though, as the team's resources had to be focused elsewhere. In an interview with DBLTAP, ZZZ's lead producer Zhenyu Li fueled fans' hope for the return of one of the coolest forgotten features of the game: Faction-based Chain Attacks. Zenless Zone Zero character Pan Yinhu battling a mutated Ethereal. Zenless Zone Zero character Pan Yinhu battling a mutated Ethereal. HoYoverse The combat game boasts an ever-growing cast of characters, called Agents, players can use on their adventures. All of these Agents belong to specific Factions present in the game's world — these range from military units and government agencies to construction companies and martial arts temples. Players can combine these characters into teams of three without restrictions and their abilities lend themselves to certain team compositions. What many players have forgotten about by now, though, is that the original release featured an additional factor that went into team-building — the aforementioned Faction-based attacks. Ben and Koleda, two members of a Faction called Belobog Industries, get special animations for one of their combat moves when they're teamed up with each other. At launch, this was one of the most exciting features and players hoped that they'd be able to discover more of these secret combos. However, the Ben and Koleda combination was the only one available at the time and then the team had more pressing issues to work on than adding more of these. Gradually, players even forgot that this feature exists. Asked about this aspect of the game, Zhenyu Li said that Faction-based Chain Attacks are "one of the future directions for combat design" in ZZZ, not only confirming that the feature is still on the developers' minds, but actually marking it out as one of the core pillars for the future, which is an exciting prospect for all players who enjoy building themed teams. With today's release of ZZZ 2.0, the game also arrived on Xbox Series X|S, allowing an entirely new wave of players to enjoy its action-packed battles and twisting narrative.
Malaysian Reserve
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Malaysian Reserve
Beard Papa's Launches Nationwide Collaboration with Zenless Zone Zero Starting June 8
CERRITOS, Calif., May 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Beard Papa's, the original Japanese cream puff bakery beloved for its freshly baked shells and creamy custard fillings, is teaming up with Zenless Zone Zero—the popular action-RPG from HoYoverse—for a limited-time collaboration with a HoYoverse in-game event launching June 8, 2025 at participating locations across the U.S. Running through July 15, 2025, this nationwide collaboration introduces two brand-new cream puff flavors inspired by the bold flavors and vibrant energy of Zenless Zone Zero: Key Lime Crumble Puff – Tart and tangy crumble topping with a smooth vanilla bean custard filling. Royal Raspberry Puff – A berry-bright glaze with creamy vanilla bean custard inside. Exclusive Puff Sets & Game Rewards Fans can collect exclusive Zenless Zone Zero merchandise and in-game rewards with the purchase of specially configured cream puff sets. All sets include a unique game code card to be redeemed in the game: 2-Puff SetIncludes one Key Lime Crumble and one Royal Raspberry puff, a limited-edition badge, and an exclusive Zenless Zone Zero in-game code card. 4-Puff SetIncludes 4 puffs (1 each of the LTO flavors + 2 Original puffs), choice of Anby or Burnice acrylic standee, and in-game code card. 6-Puff SetIncludes 6 puffs (2 of each LTO flavor + 2 Original puffs), a limited-edition badge, choice of Anby or Burnice acrylic standee, and in-game code card. Beard Papa's at Anime Expo 2025 To celebrate the collaboration, Beard Papa's will host a special fan event during Anime Expo 2025 in Los Angeles at their Little Tokyo store ( 333 Alameda St Ste 106, Los Angeles, CA) running July 3–6. Attendees can sample the exclusive cream puff flavors, purchase collab sets on-site, and participate in treasure hunts sponsored by ZZZ and photo ops with life-sized portraits of Anby and Burnice the main characters in the ZZZ universe. 'We're thrilled to partner with HoYoverse and bring the energy of Zenless Zone Zero into our bakeries,' said Mark Nathan, Marketing Director at Beard Papa's. 'This is a chance for fans to experience something deliciously different—combining food, fandom, and gaming culture in a fun and flavorful way.' For participating store locations and more information, visit and follow @beardpapas on social media for exclusive updates. About Beard Papa'sFounded in Osaka, Japan in 1999, Beard Papa's has become a global sensation, known for its freshly baked cream puff shells and made-daily custard. With over 550 stores worldwide in 14 countries and territories, Beard Papa's offers a wide range of flavors, seasonal collaborations, and high-quality Japanese desserts made from premium ingredients. More information can be found at and on social media @beardpapas About Zenless Zone ZeroDeveloped by HoYoverse, creators of Genshin Impact, Zenless Zone Zero is a fast-paced urban fantasy action RPG set in the post-apocalyptic city of New Eridu. Players take on the role of a Proxy, guiding squads of agents through alternate dimensions in stylish, combo-heavy combat. More information can be found at Press Contact:Mark Nathan, Marketingmarketing@
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Beard Papa's Launches Nationwide Collaboration with Zenless Zone Zero Starting June 8
CERRITOS, Calif., May 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Beard Papa's, the original Japanese cream puff bakery beloved for its freshly baked shells and creamy custard fillings, is teaming up with Zenless Zone Zero—the popular action-RPG from HoYoverse—for a limited-time collaboration with a HoYoverse in-game event launching June 8, 2025 at participating locations across the U.S. Running through July 15, 2025, this nationwide collaboration introduces two brand-new cream puff flavors inspired by the bold flavors and vibrant energy of Zenless Zone Zero: Key Lime Crumble Puff – Tart and tangy crumble topping with a smooth vanilla bean custard filling. Royal Raspberry Puff – A berry-bright glaze with creamy vanilla bean custard inside. Exclusive Puff Sets & Game Rewards Fans can collect exclusive Zenless Zone Zero merchandise and in-game rewards with the purchase of specially configured cream puff sets. All sets include a unique game code card to be redeemed in the game: 2-Puff SetIncludes one Key Lime Crumble and one Royal Raspberry puff, a limited-edition badge, and an exclusive Zenless Zone Zero in-game code card. 4-Puff SetIncludes 4 puffs (1 each of the LTO flavors + 2 Original puffs), choice of Anby or Burnice acrylic standee, and in-game code card. 6-Puff SetIncludes 6 puffs (2 of each LTO flavor + 2 Original puffs), a limited-edition badge, choice of Anby or Burnice acrylic standee, and in-game code card. Beard Papa's at Anime Expo 2025 To celebrate the collaboration, Beard Papa's will host a special fan event during Anime Expo 2025 in Los Angeles at their Little Tokyo store ( 333 Alameda St Ste 106, Los Angeles, CA) running July 3–6. Attendees can sample the exclusive cream puff flavors, purchase collab sets on-site, and participate in treasure hunts sponsored by ZZZ and photo ops with life-sized portraits of Anby and Burnice the main characters in the ZZZ universe. "We're thrilled to partner with HoYoverse and bring the energy of Zenless Zone Zero into our bakeries," said Mark Nathan, Marketing Director at Beard Papa's. "This is a chance for fans to experience something deliciously different—combining food, fandom, and gaming culture in a fun and flavorful way." For participating store locations and more information, visit and follow @beardpapas on social media for exclusive updates. About Beard Papa'sFounded in Osaka, Japan in 1999, Beard Papa's has become a global sensation, known for its freshly baked cream puff shells and made-daily custard. With over 550 stores worldwide in 14 countries and territories, Beard Papa's offers a wide range of flavors, seasonal collaborations, and high-quality Japanese desserts made from premium ingredients. More information can be found at and on social media @beardpapas About Zenless Zone ZeroDeveloped by HoYoverse, creators of Genshin Impact, Zenless Zone Zero is a fast-paced urban fantasy action RPG set in the post-apocalyptic city of New Eridu. Players take on the role of a Proxy, guiding squads of agents through alternate dimensions in stylish, combo-heavy combat. More information can be found at Press Contact:Mark Nathan, Marketingmarketing@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Beard Papa's Sign in to access your portfolio
South China Morning Post
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Genshin Impact creator taps AI for fresh ideas as Chinese video game maker faces headwinds
For decades, Chinese video games and American gamers did not mix. US audiences were receptive to all manner of weird and wonderful experiences, from Finnish game Angry Birds to Japanese Pokémon, but sidestepped anything coming out of China. That was until Genshin Impact arrived five years ago, with two dozen plucky anime characters who fought monsters and took on quests. The HoYoverse production was an instant hit and went on to earn about US$6.2 billion from smartphone players' in-app purchases, according to data from Sensor Tower. HoYoverse, the international brand of Shanghai-based miHoYo, has had much success with its anime-inspired fantasy games. It followed Genshin Impact with Honkai: Star Rail and, in 2024, Zenless Zone Zero, three games that have collectively generated more than US$8.4 billion from mobile phone sales, according to Sensor Tower. Genshin Impact is a hugely successful video game, but each follow-up in the series is reducing its revenue. Photo: miHoYo But recently, its titles have begun to cannibalise each other. With each new release, HoYoverse's audience migrated and the prior game's mobile revenue roughly halved in the two subsequent quarters.
