Zenless Zone Zero Marks Its (Nearly) First Anniversary with Major Version 2.0 Update and Xbox Series Consoles Launch

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So. Big day in New Eridu. Zenless Zone Zero just threw down the confetti for its first anniversary. Man, they really went all out. Version 2.0 is out today, finally. And guess what? Xbox folks, you’re in luck. Plus, there’s this log-in thing where you get a pick of a free S-Rank Agent and a W-Engine. 1,600 Polychrome too—like, seriously? That’s ten pulls! Oh, and don’t forget to flash your party pride with an exclusive title and avatar. Good stuff.

Now, if you’re thinking, “Hey, wasn’t this game launched last July?” Yup, you’re spot on. But, here’s the kicker: ZZZ’s birthday isn’t actually today. It’s not for another month, July 4th to be cosy in your memory, right? But hey, HoYo’s got this neat little schedule where they do six-week updates. You get 40 days to grab those goodies. Sort of like a belated birthday bash. Or early? Depends on your perspective, I guess.

Zenless Zone Zero—urban sci-fi fantasy style goodness. You’ve got siblings Belle and Wise up to some sneaky stuff. Their video store? Total cover. They’re actually escorting these “Agents” into sketchy zones called “Hollows.” Talk about a side hustle, huh? What’s wild is you only get to play as Belle and Wise in the hub world. During combat? It’s all about those Agents in the gacha. Bit of a twist from the usual HoYoverse gig.

Version 2.0 isn’t just a numbers game. It’s the Season 2 curtain-raiser. Think more mysteries, fresh characters. Speaking of which, get ready for Yixuan and Pan Yinhu. S-Rank and A-Rank, respectively. But, more importantly, meet Yunkui Summit. Sounds fancy, doesn’t it? They’re taking center stage soon. And Yixuan? She’s the first Rupture Agent, adding a new combat twist. Love a good game-changer.

Oh, and not to forget—Zenless hits Xbox today! Also on Xbox Cloud Gaming. Had to wait a bit for this, didn’t we? The game’s been chilling on PC, PS5, and mobile for a while. Finally, the Xbox crew is invited to the party.

Yet, amid all this fanfare, there’s this backstage drama playing out. HoYoverse is in a tangle with US voice actors. Yeah, for ZZZ, Genshin Impact, and Honkai: Star Rail. A bunch of the ZZZ cast got swapped out recently. Some actors say it’s linked to them joining a strike. They’re rallying for protection against generative AI pinching their work. HoYoverse? Playing it cool. They’re like, “Oh, just scheduling stuff.”

Anyway, where was I going with this… oh yeah, the game. Buckle up, log in, grab your goodies—or don’t. Your call. But there’s something quite buzzing about being there when the confetti drops.