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<p>ZZZ has just announced a new character!</p>
<p>Introducing the latest new character of Victoria Housekeeping...</p>
<h2>Von Lycaon</h2>
<p>Do you need a personal attendant?</p>
<p>Wait! Before you say "No" without thinking, lemme finish!</p>
<p>I'm not talking about an ordinary attendant, I'm talking about the kind of professionals you see described in a dictionary when you look up the word "attendant"! These rational, reliable elites will serve you as if you are royalty and follow you to the edge of the world (during the contract period, of course). With their help, you'll be able to focus on being a better person, free of worldly worries... That's the kind of attendant I'm talking about!</p>
<p>Ohh? You're interested? That's great!</p>
<p>Oh by the way, you won't mind that he's covered in fur, has sharp teeth, fuzzy ears, and a fluffy tail, right?</p>
<p>Great~ Now lemme introduce to you this outstanding attendant from Victoria Housekeeping Co. — Lycaon.</p>
<h2>Voice Actors</h2>
<p>Japanese: Kobayashi Chikahiro</p>
<p>Chinese: Wang Yuhang (王宇航)</p>
<h2>Poster</h2>
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A character poster for Von Lycaon (Furry Butler) was revealed today.

Von Lycaon (Furry Butler) Revealed

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<p>ZZZ has just announced the starting date for the first closed beta!</p>
<h2>Zenless Closed Beta Details</h2>
<ul>
<li><b>Test Start Time:</b> 10AM UTC, Aug 5th, 2022</li>
<li><b>Test End Time:</b> To be announced at a later date</li>
<li><b>Last Registration Date:</b> 11:59PM UTC, Jul 27th, 2022. <a href="https://zenless.hoyoverse.com/en-us?utm_source=sns&utm_medium=hoyolab&utm_campaign=all">[Registration link]</a></li>
<li><b>Test Type::</b> Limited Closed Beta. No payment options will be available, and all data and progression will be deleted when the test ends.</li>
<li><b>Available Platforms:</b> PC, iOS</li>
<li><b>Last Registration Date:</b></li>
</ul>
<h2>Additional Details</h2>
<p>This test is Zenless Zone Zero's first small-scale Tuning Test. Zenless Zone Zero is still in the development stage, and as such, content found in the beta test does not represent the final quality. Thank you for your support and understanding.</p>
<p>You are also able to win a closed beta key by participating in <a href="https://zenless.win/events">events</a> held by miHoYo</p>

ZZZ has just announced the starting date for the first closed beta!

Zenless Closed Beta (Tuning Test) Start Date Announced

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<p>Victoria Housekeeping Co. feedback from a customer:<br />
Service Capability: ★★★★<br />
Service Quality: ★★★☆<br />
Service Attitude: ★★☆☆</p>
<p>MESSAGE: Don't get me wrong, the part where I didn't give her full stars wasn't because she didn't do a good job. I found her skittish attitude unsettling at first, but the girl did a great job! Every task I gave her she did well. I just don't understand why she always looks so scared, when it's me who should be scared, right? I mean she's carrying around a chainsaw-looking thing!</p>
<p>Speaking of which... That's just a fancy-looking brush, right? Please tell me it isn't actually a chainsaw.</p>
<h2>Voice Actors</h2>
<p>Japanese: Igarashi Hiromi</p>
<p>Chinese: Mu Fei (沐霏)</p>
<h2>Poster</h2>
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A character poster for Corin Wickes (Maid Girl) was revealed today.

Corin Wickes (Maid Girl) Revealed

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<p>An extremely energetic girl whose mischievous side sees her play the occasional trick, though only occasionally~</p>
<p>Incredibly curious, with a real love for mackerel.</p>
<p>Get to know her, and you'll find she's hiding something behind that cheerful exterior.</p>
<h2>Voice Actors</h2>
<p>Japanese: Hara Sayuri</p>
<p>Chinese: Hua Ling (花玲)</p>
<h2>Poster</h2>
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A character poster for Nekomiya Mana (Nekomata) was revealed today.

Nekomiya Mana (Nekomata) Revealed

<p>Dear prospective citizens, if you want to quickly adapt to and enjoy your new life in New Eridu, please be sure to treat these intelligent Bangboo devices well!</p>
<p>But before you disassemble it, read this guide, it will be helpful to both you and your Bangboo!!!</p>

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<h2>The Bangboo</h2>
<b>Small body, big helper!</b>
<p>When you walk down the street and see a small figure making "enn enn" noises, don't be alarmed. It's just a Bangboo — an intelligent device unique to New Eridu. Bangboo are only around knee-height in size, but they're indispensable helpers in New Eridu's daily operation. After years of research and development, Bangboo are widely and comprehensively used in many scenarios. Many factories also provide customization services to allow for specific Bangboo functions for different groups of people.</p>
<b>What can Bangboo be used for?</b>
<p>Bangboo were originally created to assist New Eridu residents with evacuation in Hollow disasters. When a Hollow occurs in New Eridu's residential areas, Bangboo will immediately receive disaster information and evacuation guidance from the public network, and help people around them avoid the hazard-prone areas.</p>
<p>Now, thanks to technological advancement and emerging diverse needs, Bangboo have evolved from simple helper intelligent devices for disaster avoidance to more comprehensive and versatile intelligent individuals. Some pro version Bangboo even go deep into Hollows with Investigators and help with various operations.</p>
<h2>A Bangboo's Self-Introduction</h2>
<b>1. Enn Ennen!</b>
<p>(Please read the enclosed instruction manual carefully before use.)</p>
<b>2. Ennnnennnn, ennn! Enn!</b>
<p>(Please purchase us through official channels. Do not buy illegally modified Bangboo! We can not guarantee your safety if you use such models!)</p>
<b>3. Nennnennn, ennn enenen, ennnen!</b>
<p>(If we suddenly start making unpleasant noises, moving slowly, or if the screen on our faces starts to blink, please find a charging station and charge us immediately.)</p>
<b>4. Ennenn, ennnenn nnnneeen, enenen!</b>
<p>(If you see us walking alone on the street, please don't try to take us home.It is illegal to steal Bangboo!)</p>
<b>5. Ennennn! ❥(^_-)</b>
<p>(Precise translation failed, possible meaning: cute, bye-bye, that's it, I'm done)</p>

Dear prospective citizens, if you want to quickly adapt to and enjoy your new life in New Eridu, please be sure to treat these intelligent Bangboo devices well!

New Eridu Settlers Guide Vol.3 | The Bangboo

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<p>The presumingly main characters in the game are brother and sister.</p>
<p>The sister's name is Belle and the brother is Wise.</p>
<h2>Character Details</h2>
<ul>
<li>Belle and Wise run the Random Play Video Store together.</li>
<li>Belle is a cheerful and easy-going young girl. Perceptive and alert, she's not afraid of adversity.</li>
<li>Wise is a gentle and reserved young man. Thoughtful and reassuring.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Voice Actors</h2>
<p>The Voice Actor of Belle is Sayaka Senbongi!</p>
<p>She has voiced a plethora of popular anime series:</p>
<ul>
<li>Haru (The Bunny) - Beastars</li>
<li>Lipia Zancale - Sword Art Online: Alicization</li>
<li>Trish Una (Daughter of Diavolo)  - JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind</li>
<li>Cilla - Food Wars! The Fifth Plate</li>
</ul>
<p>Atsushi Abe is the Voice Actor of Wise.</p>
<p>He has also voiced:</p>
<ul>
<li>Takeru Nakashima - Haikyū!!</li>
<li>Robin - Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia</li>
<li>Hakuno Kishinami (Main Protagonist) - Fate/Extra Last Encore</li>
<li>Inojin Yamanaka - Boruto</li>
</ul>
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We got an introduction on the Random Play managers today - presumably they are the main playable characters in the game

Random Play Managers Introduction

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<p>██ File:<br />
Name: ███ ██<br />
Gender: Female<br />
Age: ██<br />
Codename: Soldier 11<br />
Faction: ████</p>
<p>Notes:</p>
<p>Follows orders, loyal to the mission, efficient and calm... The perfect soldier. At least that's what the tests have shown so far.</p>
<p>Recommended to be assigned to ████ squad, as she is a suitable match with the other members.</p>
<h2>Voice Actors</h2>
<p>Japanese: Fujii Yukiyo (藤井雪代)</p>
<p>Chinese: Chen Yu (陈雨)</p>
<h2>Poster</h2>
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A Character Announcement Poster for Soldier 11 was revealed today

Soldier 11 Character Announcement Poster

<p>A new trailer was revealed for Zenless Zone Zero today at Summer Game Festival - "New Combat Trailer"</p><p>The trailer features a new character that's part of a new faction [<Link href="/factions/defence-force"><a>Defence Force</a></Link>]<br />EPIC shots featuring all the characters!<br />New Character is called <Link href="/characters/soldier-11"><a>Soldier 11</a></Link><br />The trailer shows an antagonist force called Obsidian.<br />Another thing to notice about the trailer is that each faction teams up together in gameplay. We haven't seen a mix of different faction characters fighting together as of yet.<br /></p><YoutubeEmbed id='01vWv-Qn9tM' />

A new trailer was revealed for Zenless Zone Zero today at Summer Game Festival - "New Combat Trailer"

Zenless Zone Zero - New Combat Trailer

<p>Dear prospective citizens,</p>
<p>New Eridu is known as the last 'oasis' due to the technology allowing it to coexist with the Hollows.</p>
<p>As requested by New Eridu City Administration, we provide the latest city guide to all who wish to enter New Eridu. Please check it out!</p>

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<h2>Your new life living next to the Hollows!</h2>
<p>Hollows can be found in New Eridu, quite a few of them.</p>
<p>Wait, don't start screaming, there's no need to panic! Living next to a Hollow is the hallmark of this miracle city!</p>
<p>The founders of New Eridu mastered the technology to deal with the Hollows and even the ability to extract Ether from them.</p>
<p>The entire city's prosperity relies on this precious resource, a magic exclusive to New Eridu!</p>


<h2>A Colorful Metropolis</h2>
<p>Hospitality, openness, and freedom are the foundations of New Eridu, where disaster refugees, the displaced, and survivors from other settlements can find a home!</p>
<p>It's this colorful mix of people that has created a diverse urban environment, where you can see both the wonders forged by Ether technology, and the remaining remnants of the old civilization.</p>
<p>Just don't mess with the gangs, Hollow Raiders, crazies, or conspirators, avoid Hollow disasters and follow the instructions, and New Eridu will give you the perfect life experience! </p>

<h2>Slow Life in the City of Wonders</h2>
<p>Are you curious about the development of Ether technology? Do you miss the old civilization? Do you want to return to the hustle and bustle of urban life? Or just want to stay safe in these disaster-filled days?</p>
<p>No problem! New Eridu can satisfy your every desire! Take Sixth Street for example, where you can find vintage music stores, video stores, classic stores, a ramen shop, and an arcade... Even in a world surrounded by disaster you can live life to the fullest!</p>


<h2>New Resident Tips</h2>
<p>To get started in New Eridu, you'll need to prepare the following:</p>
<ul>
<li>1. Give yourself some time to adjust to your new life.</li>
<li>2. Physical condition ready to deal with any unexpected situations.</li>
<li>3. The strong mental capacity to live aside Hollows.</li>
<li>4. Time to stroll around and get to know the city.</li>
</ul>

As requested by New Eridu City Administration, we provide the latest city guide to all who wish to enter New Eridu. Please check it out!

New Eridu Settlers Guide Vol.2 | The City Life

<p>Let's wrap the Bangboo up, too!</p>

<p>"Billy! Don't get any machine oil from your hands on the rice!"<br />
"It fun to wrap the Bangboo up like this too meow~"<br />
"Hmm... I prefer... hamburger flavor!"</p>
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Yet another poster released on ZZZ social media today.

Borgir

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<p>Original picture on <a target="_blank" rel="noreferrer nofollow" href='https://twitter.com/ZZZ_EN/status/1530760846145560576/photo/1'>@zzz_en twitter</a></p>

A poster was released today with some language written in 'zenless' alphabet. See the translation inside.

Translated Poster

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<p>This handsome cyborg with a cool and carefree personality is an avid fan of the Starlight Knight show, not only referring to himself as one of the Starlight Knights, but repeating many classic lines from the show.</p>
<p>Billy calls his pair of special custom-made high-caliber revolvers "the girls". They appear to have been a gift from an old friend.</p>
<p>He seems carefree, but his strength can be relied on.</p>
<p><Link href="/characters/billy-kid"><a>Billy Kid Character Page (contains same info as this page and some fan art etc)</a></Link></p>
<h2>Voice Actors</h2>
<p>Japanese: Hayashi Yū (林勇)</p>
<p>Chinese: Chen Runqiu (陈润秋)</p>
<h2>Poster</h2>
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Billy (the) Kid information was revealed today on official zenless zero zone social media. See full details here

Billy Kid Revealed

<div className="gallery"> <div> <img src="/images/news/belobog-lore/belobog-industries.webp" alt="Belobog Industries"/> </div></div><h2>Belobog Industries</h2><p>Belobog Industries is a faction that was revealed in the first trailer for Zenless Zone Zero. It has 3 members that we know of so far, and if we look at bear guys jacket, we can find the characters "白祇重工" - this is the Chinese name for the faction and translates roughly to "Bai Qi Heavy Industries". In Chinese, bai qi is synonmyous with "White God". Why I bother telling you this will become obvious soon, there are some crazy mythological references concerning Belobog in Zenless Zone Zero and I'll try to summarize it as well as I can here, and I hope you will enjoy the read!</p><h2>What is Belobog?</h2><div className="gallery"> <div className="img-center img-600px"><img src="/images/news/belobog-lore/belobog-travel-log.webp" alt="Belobog Travel Log"/> <p>Belobog Travel Log in Honkai: Star Rail</p></div></div><p>Actually, there are two answers to this question:</p><p>1. Belobog is a god in slavic mytology (<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belobog">wikipedia</a>): <q>Belbog or Bielbog[a] (lit. "<b>White God</b>", reconstructed as Bělobogъ orBělъ Bogъ, from bělъ ("white") +bogъ ("god")[1]) is the reconstructed name of the alleged god of auspicious fate worshiped by the Polabian Slavs. His name was derived by analogy to the Chernobog (lit. Black God) mentioned by Helmod in the Chronica Slavorum, who is a god of bad luck, and from the name of toponyms, such as Belye bogi, near modern Moscow. <b>The pair of these gods is often presented as evidence of "Slavic dualism,"</b> although their authenticity is controversial.</q> - remember the meaning of Bai Qi? Also keep the dualism symbolism in mind because it will become relevant very soon.</p><p>2. Belobog is a location in Honkai: Star Rail. We can learn more about this location in miHoYos <a href="https://www.hoyolab.com/article/1198208">Travel Log</a>. <q>Traversing across the snow plains, you can get a full view of Belobog, the only spot on <b>Jarilo VI</b> that barely fits the definition of "a warm place." <b>As the only remaining city with human civilization</b>, Belobog has been given many noble titles: the last bastion of mankind against the Eternal Freeze, the land blessed by Plamya...<br/>Nearly a millennium ago, the blistering Eternal Freeze sealed human civilization in time. As sweeping winds and blizzards buried the world in a pale silver, only Belobog survived, thanks to the blessings from a protector. Although suffering in wind and snow, humans carry on.</q> - Now, keep Jarilo in mind for a while ;)</p><p>It's very reminscent to our description for New Eridu: <q>New Eridu — the last shelter for urban civilization.</q>. What's also interesting is that Belobog is divided in two: the Overworld and the Underworld, we can also notice a similar divide in Zenless Zone Zero: <q>Live dual identities, two opposing personas. Behind seemingly peaceful streets, Proxies operate in a warped reality</q> - So we have dualism for Belobog in Slavic mythology, we have dualism for Belobog in Honkai: Star Rail, and we havedualism in Zenless Zone Zero.</p><h2>Belobog Logo</h2><div className="gallery"> <div className="halfSize"><img src="/images/news/belobog-lore/belobog-industries-logo.webp" alt="Belobog Industries Logo"/> <p>Bear guy's logo</p></div><div className="halfSize"><img src="/images/news/belobog-lore/slavic-symbols.webp" alt="Symbols in Slavic Mythology"/> <p>Symbols in Slavic Mythology</p></div></div><p>The logo on his back is a reference to Slavic Christmas-related rituals called <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Koliada">Koliada</a> - it's celebrated in december to honor the sun during the winter solistice. Remember how Belobog barely fit the definition of "a warm place" in Jarilo, who suffers from the blistering Eternal Freeze? Oh and it doesn't stop here - I've failed to mention that <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yarilo">Jarilo</a> is also a Slavic god, the son of the Slavic god of thunder - Perun. But who's Perun? Well, some believe that Belobog is in fact, Perun.</p>

The mythological references for Belobog in Zenless Zone Zero are quite crazy, so I made a summary for it I hope you'll enjoy.

Belobog Industries: A Deep Dive (Mythology)

<p>There was a new social media post today!</p><p>Dear potential citizen, for that perfect New Eridu experience, there's a few things you have to know about the Hollows.</p><p>As requested by New Eridu City Administration, we provide a survival guide to all those who wish to enter New Eridu. Please check it out!</p>
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<p>Quick Analysis:<br />It seems the player takes on the role as "Hollow Raiders",the first trailer for the game asked "Who's on our side?" - It seems that the New Eridu government is not, and that we are considered enemies to them. The teaser website was giving off very "conspiracy"-feeling vibes as well. So it seems that the player will have to deal both with the government and ethereals.</p>
<p>Text form:</p>
<h2>Survive in a Hollow</h2>
<h3>Let's reacquaint ourselves with the Hollows.</h3>
<p>Hollows are an apocalyptic-level disaster, an abnormal spherical dimension that appears out of thin air swallowing everything they touch. The internal space-time environment becomes disorderly due to unknown influences, and dangerous mutant creatures known as the "Ethereal" are produced. Ordinary people lost in the Hollows face not only the horror of being attacked by monsters, but have to risk the corruption and eventual mutation.</p>
<p>However, citizens need not worry! New Eridu has fully mastered the technology to control the Hollow disaster! It even has the ability to extract valuable Ether from the Hollows. New Eridu is a miracle in an age of Hollow disasters, and should be everyone's only choice!</p>


<h3>Are Hollows dangerous?</h3>
<p>Good question! That depends on who you are.</p>
<p>Are you a member of the Hollow Investigative Association? Haha, then how could your "office" be dangerous!</p>
<p>Are you a Hollow Raider? Hollow (x) Treasure trove (√)!</p>
<p>Are you an Ethereal? Wow... Then welcome home!</p>
<p>Are you an ordinary citizen? Then please refer to the info below.</p>


<h3>What's inside a Hollow?</h3>
<p>1. Monsters that attack all foreign living creatures. </p>
<p>2. An unknown substance that is as ubiquitous as air, with great potential as a resource, but also mysteriously corruptive.</p>
<p>3. Those unlucky enough to be corrupted by the above, slowly mutating and gradually losing their conscious thoughts.</p>
<p>4. Lawless Thugs. Yes, there are criminals in the Hollows. They are beyond hopeless.</p>
<p>5. Hollow Raiders, Proxies, and just the insane. Those crazy enough to not be afraid of the dangers of the Hollows, they are also, beyond hopeless.</p>
<p>6. Personnel of official agencies. The only saviors.</p>


<h3>Hollow Survival Tips</h3>
<p>1. Stay where you are. Remember, the space inside a Hollow is disorganized and disordered.</p>
<p>2. Find a safe place and wait for rescue.</p>
<p>3. If you are spotted by an Ethereal, The Corrupted, or other dangers and have to flee, do so in a direction where the air feels easiest to breathe.</p>
<p>4. Please trust the officially accredited Investigators of the Hollow Investigative Association, and do not associate with "Proxies" or "Hollow Raiders".</p>

As requested by New Eridu City Administration, we provide a survival guide to all those who wish to enter New Eridu. Please check it out!

Hollow Survival Guide

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<p>The leader of the odd-job agency <Link href="/factions/gentle-house"><a>the Cunning Hares</a></Link>, who accept all kinds of Hollow-related commissions.</p>
<p>She's been on the streets for many years, and has a reputation among her peers as being exceedingly cunning.</p>
<p>She's been blacklisted by many clients due to her all-or nothing approach.</p>
<p>She loves money, but is surprisingly bad at managing it, leaving <Link href="/factions/gentle-house"><a>the Cunning Hares</a></Link> constantly on the edge of bankruptcy and owing many debts.</p>
<h2>Voice Actors</h2>
<p>Japanese: Serizawa Yu</p>
<p>Chinese: Tina Chan (陈婷婷)</p>
<h2>Poster</h2>
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Nicole Demara information was revealed today on official zenless zero zone social media. See full details here

Nicole Demara Reavealed

<p>If you have been paying attention, you might have noticed Zenless Zone Zero has it's own alphabet! I've taken the time to make a chart displaying their equivalent English/Latin character.</p>
<h2>Zenless Zone Zero Alphabet Chart</h2>
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	<img className="fullWidth" src="/images/thumbnails/zenless-alphabet.png" alt="The Zenless Alphabet" />
	<p>The Zenless Alphabet</p>
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<h2>Appearances</h2>
<p>Here are all the locations that the alphabet shows up at so far:</p>
<h3>Sign Up Page</h3>
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	<img className="fullWidth" src="/images/news/zenless-alphabet/sign-up.webp" alt="The Sign Up Page" />
	<p>On the official website, there's a text under the sign-up button saying "good luck".</p>
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<h3>Announcement Banner</h3>
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	<img src="/images/news/zenless-alphabet/announcements-banner.webp" alt="Zenless Announcement Banner" />
	<p>The Announcement banner used on twitter and a few other places has a paragraph about the game</p>
	<q>THIS IS A DANGEROUS WORLD UNDER CONSTANT THREAT FROM THE MYSTERIOUS CALAMITIES KNOWN AS THE HOLLOWS WHERE THE OLD CIVILIZATION HAS BEEN DESTROYED AND WORLD ORDER LAYS IN RUINS FORTUNATELY ONE CITY IS STILL CAPABLE OF DEALING WITH THE CALAMITIES NEW ERIDU A DIVERSE GROUP OF PEOPLE EACH WITH THEIR VARIOUS REASONS AND BELIEFS GATHER HERE TO CHALLENGE THE HOLLOWS AND YOU ARE THEIR INDISPENSABLE ACCOMPLICE WHO GUIDES THEM OUT OF THE HOLLOWS THEIR PROXY</q>
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<h3>Event Banner</h3>
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	<img src="/images/news/zenless-alphabet/event-banner.webp" alt="Zenless Event Banner" />
	<p>The event banner used for <Link href="/news/ways-to-receive-tuning-test-closed-beta-key"><a>Zenless beta key giveaways and more</a></Link> also has the Zenless alphabet on it</p>
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If you have been paying attention, you might have noticed Zenless Zone Zero has it's own alphabet! I made a chart with it's English translation.

The Zenless Alphabet Decoded

<p>There are currently a number of ways to sign up or win a closed beta key - or a "Tuning Test" invitation.</p>
<p>I will keep this list updated as more events or ways to receive a key are revealed</p>

<h2>Regular sign up</h2>
<p>Currently, the most likely way to get a key is to do the survey on miHoYo's official website for Zenless Zone Zero.</p>
<p><a href="https://zenless.hoyoverse.com/en-us">Link to official site</a> - you can find the sign up button at the top right corner.</p>

<h2>Current Events</h2>
<p>Unfortunately, there are currently no event running</p>

<h2>Expired Events</h2>
<h3>Retweet a ZZZ_EN post</h3>
<p>You have a chance to win a key (or an Alienware gaming laptop) by retweeting a ZZZ_EN twitter post</p>
<p>A total of 20 lucky winners</p>
<p>Event ends on 2022/05/23 23:59 (UTC+8)</p>
<p><a href="https://twitter.com/ZZZ_EN/status/1524962891039797249">Link to event</a></p>
<h3>Discuss the trailer</h3>
<p>You have a chance to win a key (or a character stand) by simply leaving a comment about the trailer.</p>
<p>Event ends on 2022/05/23 23:59 (UTC+8)</p>
<p>A total of 50 lucky winners</p>
<p><a href="https://www.hoyolab.com/article/4729213">Link to event</a></p>
<h3>Share a lucky experience</h3>
<p>You have a chance to win a key (or a Bangboo pillow) by simply sharing a lucky experience you've had.</p>
<p>Event ends on 2022/05/23 23:59 (UTC+8)</p>
<p>A total of 50 lucky winners</p>
<p><a href="https://www.hoyolab.com/article/4729218">Link to event</a></p>
<h3>Help Nicole save money.</h3>
<p>You have a chance to win (or Bangboo pillow) by leaving a comment for Nicole on how to save money.</p>
<p>A total of 10 lucky winners</p>
<p>Event ends on 2022/05/23 12:00 (UTC+8)</p>
<p><a href="https://www.hoyolab.com/article/4859676">Link to event</a></p>
<h3>Help Anby distinguish movies from real life.</h3>
<p>You have a chance to win (or Bangboo pillow) by leaving a comment for Anby on how to distinguish between movies and reality.</p>
<p>A total of 10 lucky winners</p>
<p><a href="https://www.hoyolab.com/article/4769891">Link to event</a></p>

All the ways to receive a tuning test / closed beta key for Zenless Zone Zero

All the ways to receive a tuning test / closed beta key

<p>A poster with information on Anby Demara was posted on twitter and other various sources today</p>
<h2>Anby Demara</h2>
<p>A young girl whose age and past are a mystery. It's not known where she learned such an efficient fighting style.</p>
<p>Accidentally taken in by Nicole and joined the Cunning Hares, she gradually became a strong, and most trusted companion.</p>
<p>She likes movies, but due to a lack of common sense, she often believes them real and follows their example...</p>
<p>This is Anby Demara, a member of the Odd-Job Agency, the 'Cunning Hares'.</p>
<img src="/images/news/anby-demara-reveal/poster.jpg" alt="Anby Demara Poster" />
<p>"Anby's Hollow survival rule No. 100: Constant concentration while in a Hollow..."</p>


<h2>Voice Actors</h2>
<p>The voice actors for the Japanese and Chinese dub was also revealed:</p>
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	<li>Japanese: Atsumi Tanezaki</li>
	<li>Chinese: Yan Ning (宴宁)</li>
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Anby Demara information was revealed today on official zenless zero zone social media. See full details here

Anby Demara Information Reavealed

<p>There were some subtle signs in the trailer that were easy to miss - such as the names for some of the characters and factions. I will attempt to record anything that is noteworthy here.</p>
<p>In total we were shown 4 factions: Gentle House, Belobog Industries, Victoria House and an unnamed faction. Additionally we were shown 11 characters, of which two or possibly five have had their names revealed: Nicole and Nekomata, both members of Gentle House; and possibly Anby and Billy of Gentle House, and Scrappy of Belobog Industries.</p>
<p>Lets go through them one by one:</p>

<h2>Gentle House</h2>
<img src="/images/news/zenless-trailer-deep-dive/gentle-house.webp" alt="Gentle House - Zenless Zone Zero Faction" />
<p>The first faction introduced to us and the one we were given the most information about. Gentle house has four members, and if you look closely in the trailer, they all seem to wear different types of "X" insignias on their outfits, an "X" is also present on their faction logo. They seem to be affiliated with the cute little mascot thingies as well. When the robot guy picks up one of the mascot thingies in the trailer he asks it "Manager, which way should we run?".</p>
<p>Since we are being shown so much of them - it's probably fair to assume that this faction will probably be one of the first we will run into at the beginning of the game.</p>

<p>The four Gentle House characters:</p>
<h3>Nicole</h3>
<img src="/images/news/zenless-trailer-deep-dive/nicole.webp" alt="Nicole of Gentle House - Zenless Zone Zero Character" />
<p>Lets begin with the ones we have names for: Nicole is the first member of Gentle House that we are introduced to, and she is probably one of the most highlighted characters of the game so far, we have a name for her because it scrolls by during the trailer. Her weapon of choice seems to be some heavy energy blaster that she also swings around at the enemy. A bruiser type of character perhaps?</p>

<h3>Cat Girl (Nekomata)</h3>
<img src="/images/news/zenless-trailer-deep-dive/nekomata.webp" alt="Cat Girl Nekomata of Gentle House - Zenless Zone Zero Character" />
<p>Another member of Gentle House - she's a cat, duh, it's even in her name. Her weapon of choice seems to be claws, it's pretty safe to assume she's an agile melee type character.</p>

<h3>Robot Guy (Billy)</h3>
<img src="/images/news/zenless-trailer-deep-dive/robot-guy.webp" alt="Robot Guy Billy of Gentle House - Zenless Zone Zero Character" />
<p>Pretty sure this guy's names Billy, in his introduction there is 1 frame where the letter "B" is visible, we can clearly see "ILL" coming after the B, and part of what looks like a "Y".</p>
<p>There's also the fact that he uses revolvers as weapons and his outfit has the text "KID" on it - he's almost surely based on "Billy the Kid".</p>
<p>We can see him teleport around while firing his gun in the trailer - expect to see it as a skill in the game.</p>
<div class="gallery"><div class="halfSize"><img src="/images/news/zenless-trailer-deep-dive/text-billy.webp" alt="Billy Text" /><p>"BILLY"</p></div></div>

<h3>Lightning Girl (Anby)</h3>
<img src="/images/news/zenless-trailer-deep-dive/lightning-girl.webp" alt="Lightning Girl Anby of Gentle House - Zenless Zone Zero Character" />
<p>The letters "NBY A" are seen scrolling past during her introduction, and her backpack has a nametag that looks like it says "ANBY" doodled on it - I'm not sure, but I'd say this is most likely her name. Not much is known about this girl other than that she's the icon for the game's app logo. Her weapon of choice seems to be a blade imbued with lightning.</p>
<div class="gallery"><div class="halfSize"><img src="/images/news/zenless-trailer-deep-dive/text-anby-1.webp" alt="NBY A Text" /><p>"NBY A"</p></div><div class="halfSize"><img src="/images/news/zenless-trailer-deep-dive/text-anby-2.webp" alt="Anby Backpack Text" /><p>"Anby" scribbled on backpack</p></div></div>



<h2>Belobog Industries</h2>
<img src="/images/news/zenless-trailer-deep-dive/belobog-industries.webp" alt="Belobog Industries - Zenless Zone Zero Faction" />
<p>The name for this faction is most likely Belobog - It's a location also present in Honkai: Star Rail.</p>
<p>This faction has three members. They seem to be some kind of construction company(?) - they all have power tools, their outfits all have caution tape and the writing on their clothes implies they are in construction. Their company name in Chinese (白祇重工) translates to "Bai Qi Heavy Industries"</p>

<p>The three Belobog Industries characters:</p>
<h3>Fire Girl</h3>
<img src="/images/news/zenless-trailer-deep-dive/fire-girl.webp" alt="Fire Girl of Belobog Industries - Zenless Zone Zero Character" />
<p>Honestly - I don't know what the name of her tools are (English isn't my first language and I'm not a construction worker) - she's wielding some kind of hammer and measuring tool(?).</p><p>Her description says "Small but... swift" - but she's definitely also fiery.</p>

<h3>Bear</h3>
<img src="/images/news/zenless-trailer-deep-dive/bear.webp" alt="Bear of Belobog Industries - Zenless Zone Zero Character" />
<p>His clothes literally say "bear" in 3 different languages. I'd like to say man's straight thuggin, but it's a bear. Again I'm not sure what his weapon is, seems to be some sort of incinerator(?)</p>

<h3>Drill Guy (Scrappy)</h3>
<img src="/images/news/zenless-trailer-deep-dive/drill-guy.webp" alt="Drill Guy Scrappy of Belobog Industries - Zenless Zone Zero Character" />
<p>After a lot of analyzing, im pretty confident the text "SELFLESS SCRAPPY" shows up when they show this character - so i'm gonna assume his name is Scrappy. Scrappy fights with a rock drill.</p>
<div class="gallery"><div class="halfSize"><img src="/images/news/zenless-trailer-deep-dive/text-scrappy.webp" alt="Billy Text" /><p>"SELFLESS SCRAPPY"</p></div></div>


<h2>Victoria House Keeping</h2>
<img src="/images/news/zenless-trailer-deep-dive/victoria-house-keeping.webp" alt="Victoria House Keeping - Zenless Zone Zero Faction" />
<p>We see very little of this faction in the trailer, there's really nothing notable in the trailer about them, they seem to be enslaved maids/housekeepers.</p>
<h3>Maid Girl</h3>
<img src="/images/news/zenless-trailer-deep-dive/maid-girl.webp" alt="Maid Girl of Victoria House Keeping - Zenless Zone Zero Character" />
<h3>Furry Butler</h3>
<img src="/images/news/zenless-trailer-deep-dive/furry-butler.webp" alt="Furry Butler of Victoria House Keeping - Zenless Zone Zero Character" />


<h2>Unnamed Faction</h2>
<img src="/images/news/zenless-trailer-deep-dive/unnamed-faction.webp" alt="Unnamed Zenless Zone Zero Faction" />
<p>Seemingly a very mysterious faction - possibly they don't even have a name.</p>

<h3>Fox Girl</h3>
<p>The character on her sleeve is "特" - it likely means "Secret Agent" in this context.</p>
<img src="/images/news/zenless-trailer-deep-dive/fox-girl.webp" alt="Fox Girl - Zenless Zone Zero Character" />

<h3>Blue Wind Girl</h3>
<p>The mask she puts on in the trailer has the Chinese word for "Wind" (风) written on it. Safe to bet her abilities are wind-based.</p>
<img src="/images/news/zenless-trailer-deep-dive/blue-wind-girl.webp" alt="Blue Wind Girl - Zenless Zone Zero Character" />

A deep dive into what the first trailer for Zenless Zero Zone showed us.

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<p>The images on this page have been downsized to 1080p to save bandwidth. You can find the same pictures in 4K here: <a href='https://imgur.com/a/vu8WPjr'>4K Image Set</a></p><img src='/images/news/image-set-1/1.webp' /><img src='/images/news/image-set-1/2.webp' /><img src='/images/news/image-set-1/3.webp' /><img src='/images/news/image-set-1/4.webp' /><img src='/images/news/image-set-1/5.webp' /><img src='/images/news/image-set-1/6.webp' /><img src='/images/news/image-set-1/7.webp' /><img src='/images/news/image-set-1/8.webp' /><img src='/images/news/image-set-1/9.webp' /><img src='/images/news/image-set-1/10.webp' /><img src='/images/news/image-set-1/11.webp' />

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Zenless Zone Zero - 4K Image Set

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