Version 2.7 “Champions Never Fall to the Past” Update Announcement

Dear Proxies,

Below is the updated content and compensation for Version 2.7 "Champions Never Fall to the Past."

[Update Start Time]

2026/03/24 06:00 (UTC+8)

It will take about five hours to complete.

[Compensation Details]

• Server Update Compensation

Compensation: Polychrome ×300

Requirements: Reach Inter-Knot Lv. 4 before 2026/03/24 06:00 (UTC+8)

※ Can be claimed until the end of Version 2.7. Please note that Version 2.7 will run for 43 days, ending on 2026/05/06 06:00 (UTC+8).

• Issue Fix Compensation

Compensation: Polychrome ×300

Requirements: Reach Inter-Knot Lv. 4 before 2026/03/24 06:00 (UTC+8)

Please log in to the game and claim the compensation before 2026/04/23 23:59 (UTC+8).

The dev team will issue the compensation via in-game mail after the update has been completed. The mail will expire after 30 days, so don't forget to claim the attachments.

[How to Update]

• PC

Exit the game, restart, then select update.

• Android

After entering the game, follow the in-game pop-up instructions to complete the update.

• iOS

Go to the App Store and select update.

• PS5™ or PS5™ Pro

Open the PS5 home screen > Highlight Zenless Zone Zero > Hold down the Options button on your controller > Check for updates.

• Xbox Series X|S

Open your Xbox dashboard > My games & apps > Manage > Select Zenless Zone Zero on the Updates page and confirm the update.

[New Content]

1. New Agents

• S-Rank Agent Nangong Yu (Ether - Stun)

Nangong Yu is a Stun Agent who provides Anomaly Agents on the team with increased Anomaly Buildup Rate. She boasts high stunning efficiency while also packing some serious damage output, and can trigger Polarity Disorder on enemies who are Stunned.

Can be obtained through the "Axiom of Captivation" Signal Search.

• S-Rank Agent Cissia (Electric - Attack)

Cissia is an Attack Agent who combines solid offensive power with support capabilities. In combat, she accumulates Venom and automatically applies Corrode Bone to deal Electric DMG, while allowing all Agents in the squad to ignore a certain percentage of enemy DEF when dealing Electric DMG. Additionally, after activating her Ultimate, Cissia can activate Ether Veil: Cold-Blooded, increasing the CRIT DMG of all Agents in the squad.

Can be obtained through the "Evolution of Gluttony" Signal Search.

2. New W-Engines

• S-Rank W-Engine Neon Fantasies (Stun)

Can be obtained through the "Neon Fantasies" Signal Search.

• S-Rank W-Engine Serpentine Seeker (Attack)

Can be obtained through the "Serpentine Seeker" Signal Search.

• A-Rank W-Engine The Simmering Pot (Stun)

Can be obtained through the "Chronicle of Simmering Flavors" event.

3. New Story

• Main Story Season 2 - Epilogue "New: Eridan Sunset (A)"

Yet now, the past buries its champions.

Availability: Permanently available after the Version 2.7 update

Requirements: Complete Main Story Season 2 Interlude "Encore for an Old Dream"

※ You can experience Season 2's content in advance via the Advance Screening function after ranking up in Season 1 Chapter 1 - Intermission.

• Agent Trust Events, Quality Time Events

New Agent Trust Events and Quality Time Events for Nangong Yu and Cissia.

Availability: Permanently available after the Version 2.7 update

Requirements: Obtain the corresponding Agents and complete the required Stories (Please see Workbench > Partner Archive)

4. New Outfits

• Nangong Yu: Rhapsody's Muse

Dancing within disordered rhythms, spinning across a stage of wild fantasia.

The boundary between angel and demon tilts with the lights, dissolving within her reflection.

※ After the Version 2.7 update – 2026/05/06 05:59 (UTC+8), Nangong Yu's Rhapsody's Muse outfit will be on sale at a limited-time discount in Store - Today's Outfit. During the discount period, the price is Monochrome ×1,350. After the discount period ends, the price will revert to Monochrome ×1,680. Limited to one purchase during the sale period.

• Pan Yinhu: Culinary Jewel

※After the Version 2.7 update, Pan Yinhu's Culinary Jewel outfit will be permanently available in Store - Today's Outfit for Monochrome ×980.

5. New Events

• Chronicle of Simmering Flavors

Thousand flavors across the lands, simmering hot, gathering all delicacies of Ridu in this pot.

Welcome to Simmer Hot Pot, check in and favorite for a free plate of brown sugar rice cakes.

Event Duration: 2026/03/25 10:00 (server time) – 2026/05/05 03:59 (server time)

Requirements: Reach Inter-Knot Lv. 20 and complete Main Story Chapter 1 - Intermission to participate

• All-New Program

During the event, log in for a total of 7 days to earn Encrypted Master Tape ×10!

— My new friends, see you on the Exclusive Channel!

Event Duration: After the Version 2.7 update – 2026/05/05 03:59 (server time)

Requirements: Reach Inter-Knot Lv. 5, complete the Main Story Prologue "The Hare and the Proxy," and unlock the Event feature

• Special Disaster Control Squad

Alongside all friends walking the path of teamwork...

All disasters in the Hollow will be resolved!

Event Duration: 2026/04/03 10:00 (server time) – 2026/04/20 03:59 (server time)

Requirements: Reach Inter-Knot Lv. 20 and complete Main Story Chapter 1 - Intermission to participate

• Old Friends, New Commissions!

All these old friends we've worked with before gathered in Fairy's commission list...

After greeting them with a "long time no see," let's get this new Proxy work started!

Event Duration: 2026/04/15 10:00 (server time) – 2026/05/05 03:59 (server time)

Requirements: Reach Inter-Knot Lv. 20 and complete Main Story Chapter 1 - Intermission to participate

• "En-Nah" Into Your Lap

Log in for a total of 7 days to earn Boopon ×10!

En-nu-en-nah! (Here we come!)

Event Duration: 2026/04/15 10:00 (server time) – 2026/05/05 03:59 (server time)

Requirements: Reach Inter-Knot Lv. 5, complete the Main Story Prologue "The Hare and the Proxy," and unlock the Event feature

• Adventure Footage Freeze Frame

Important footage restoration is currently underway...

Now showing... a Hollow adventure dream by Bangboo.

Event Duration: 2026/04/22 10:00 (server time) – 2026/05/05 03:59 (server time)

Requirements: Reach Inter-Knot Lv. 20 and complete Main Story Chapter 1 - Intermission to participate

• Charge! Battle Against the Negative Reviews

Negative reviews? There's no need to fear! Your expert, super-precise reviewer is here!

Ridu's top-tier reviewer is on the way. Justice and truth... will soon be delivered!

Event Duration: 2026/04/29 10:00 (server time) – 2026/05/13 03:59 (server time)

Requirements: Reach Inter-Knot Lv. 20 and complete Main Story Chapter 1 - Intermission to participate

• Advanced Bounty: Area Patrol

During the event, Area Patrol rewards will be doubled.

Event Duration: 2026/04/10 04:00 (server time) – 2026/04/15 03:59 (server time)

Requirements: Reach Inter-Knot Lv. 21, complete the Reputation Rank-Up Mission "Path of the Proxy I," and unlock Area Patrol to participate

• Data Bounty: Combat Simulation

During the event, Combat Simulation rewards will be doubled.

Event Duration: 2026/04/29 04:00 (server time) – 2026/05/04 03:59 (server time)

Requirements: Unlock Combat Simulation in Main Story Chapter 1 "Cat's Lost & Found"

6. Gameplay Updates

• Battle Trial: Tidal Wave

Proxies can use their Agents and Bangboo to challenge each floor of the Simulated Battle Trial in "Battle Trial: Tidal Wave."

Defeat powerful enemies to earn the exclusive avatar "Crowned by Waves: Apex," exclusive namecard "Smash Through Everything!," exclusive title "Apex of Glory," exclusive title "Conqueror of Waves," Hamster Cage Pass, Tuning Calibrator, Polychromes, Hi-Fi Master Copies, and other rare rewards!

Availability: After the Version 2.7 update

Requirements: Complete Main Story Chapter 3 "The Midnight Pursuit"

7. Other New Content

▶ New Content

• Dynamic wallpapers for Agents Nangong Yu and Cissia have been added. Obtain the corresponding Agent and increase your Trust Level to a certain amount to unlock.

• Adds new Achievements related to Phaethon's Story, Agent Trust, When Opportunities Converge, Inter-Knot Hot Topic, and Hostile Targets, including some hidden achievements.

• Adds PS5™ and PS5™ Pro platform trophy set: Zenless Zone Zero - Champions Never Fall to the Past.

• Adds new achievements for the Xbox Series X|S platform.

• Adds Google Play Achievements support.

• Adds the badge set "Crowned by Waves." This badge will be displayed after unlocking the "Battle Trial: Tidal Wave" mode.

• Adds titles related to Agent Trust, Hostile Targets, Battle Trial: Tidal Wave, Special Disaster Control Squad, and Charge! Battle Against the Negative Reviews.

• Added the "Title Edit" function for certain customizable titles.

• Adds namecards for Adventure Footage Freeze Frame, Battle Trial: Tidal Wave, and New Eridu City Fund - Growth Plan.

• Adds new avatars for Battle Trial: Tidal Wave, New Eridu City Fund: Growth Plan, and Agents Nangong Yu and Cissia.

• Adds new Menu Decoration Set: "Heavyweight Reel-In!" Charm, "Heavyweight Reel-In!" Theme.

• Adds the "Dragon Taming Chariot" stage to "Area Patrol". Complete the challenge to obtain new Drive Disc series "Bunny in Wonderland" and "Notes From the Chained".

• Adds the Sanguine Sweeper challenge stage in Notorious Hunt, which drops the Core Skill enhancement item Marrow-Draining Thorn. This item can also be exchanged in the Hidden Treasure section of the Outpost Logistics supply exchange.

• Adds a new Corruptive Barrier enemy mechanic.

• Adds three new exchangeable accessories to Suibian Temple - Devon Pawnshop.

• Adds new collectibles that can be exchanged in Sān-Z STUDIO.

• Adds Agent filter: Potential Activation.

• Adds a list of all Agents whose Potential can be activated in the top-right corner of the Potential Vision screen.

• Adds sorting by name in W-Engine filters.

• Adds an option to revert to the default name after customizing a deck name in Combat Simulation.

▶ Hollow Zero

• Adds Tactical Prism Programs for Agents Nangong Yu and Cissia, along with the corresponding Exploration Missions. (Cissia's Tactical Prism Program will be made available at the same time as the Agent's Exclusive Channel.)

• Adjusts the color of the Auxiliary Assist button in the Hollow Zero - Operation Matrix game mode.

▶ Shiyu Defense

• Adds ranking display, unlocked after achieving an S+ rating.

• Critical Nodes

After the Version 2.7 update, the buff effects of Critical Nodes are as follows:

Phase I

• Room 1: Agent Physical DMG and Electric DMG increase by 20%, CRIT DMG increases by 30%.

When an Agent with Attack specialty lands a critical hit on an enemy, enemy DEF is reduced by 10% for 5s. Repeated triggers reset the duration.

• Room 2: Agent Ether DMG increases by 20%.

After enemies are Stunned, they recover from Stun 20% slower, and Attribute Anomaly DMG taken increases by 20%.

• Room 3: Agent's Ice DMG increases by 20%, Basic Attack DMG increases by 40%.

After an Agent uses an EX Special Attack, the Agent's Ice DMG additionally increases by 20% for 15s. Repeated triggers reset the duration.

Phase II

• Room 1: Agent Ether DMG increases by 20%.

While in Ether Veil, Agent ATK increases by 30%, and attacks ignore 10% of enemy Ether DMG RES.

• Room 2: Agent Electric DMG increases by 20%.

Agent Basic Attack, Special Attack, and EX Special Attack DMG is increased by 40%, and ignores 15% of the enemy's DEF.

• Room 3: Agent Max HP increases by 15%, Ether DMG and Ice DMG increase by 20%.

After the Agent activates their EX Special Attack, their Sheer DMG increases by 15% for 15s. Repeated triggers reset the duration.

Phase III

• Room 1: Agent's Daze dealt increases by 10%, Ultimate DMG increases by 20%.

When an enemy is Stunned, the whole squad's CRIT DMG increases by 30% for 30s. Repeated triggers reset the duration.

• Room 2: When there are 1/2 Agents with the Attack specialty in the squad, Agents ignore 5%/15% of all DMG RES when hitting enemies.

When the Agent triggers a CRIT, their Electric DMG increases by 35% for 5s. Repeated triggers refresh the duration.

• Room 3: Increases Agents' Ether and Ice Anomaly Buildup Rate by 25%.

When Agents inflict an Attribute Anomaly on enemies, their DEF is reduced by 10%, and they take 20% more Attribute Anomaly DMG for 10s. Repeated triggers reset the duration.

▶ Deadly Assault

After the Version 2.7 update, the enemies featured in Deadly Assault are as follows:

Phase I

Sanguine Sweeper, Miasma Priest, Notorious - Marionette

Phase II

Discordant Solo - Vesper, Unknown Corruption Complex, Ye Shiyuan the Thrall

Phase III

Sanguine Sweeper, Primordial Nightmare - "The Creator", The Defiler

Adjustments & Optimizations

▶ Outpost

• Adds success notification pop-up and mail for Outpost transfers.

• Adds score display for Shiyu Defense's Fifth Frontier in Outpost Updates.

• Adjusts Signal Search text in Outpost Updates.

• Adds friend indicator display in the member list.

• Adds Outpost UID display in the discover Outposts list.

• If you choose not to allow the Outpost to display personal activity, neither you nor other Proxies will be able to view personal activity.

▶ Intel Board

• In the Objective lists for Notorious Hunt and Expert Challenge, Agent portraits will be displayed based on your selected training target and upgrade progress.

• Adds a prompt when accepting a Hard Commission if the corresponding stage has not been unlocked.

• Adds notification when Contribution Points and Outpost Trust reach their cycle limit.

• Adds a refresh notification on the Intel Board main page.

• Adds reward display to the Hard Commission Objective list.

• Optimizes the reward calculation rules for completing Hard Commissions.

• Optimizes the button display rules for the Delegated Commission completion pop-up.

• Optimizes certain texts in the commission posting interface.

• Optimizes the default target when opening commission details with a controller.

• When Immersive Mode is enabled for the main story, Intel Board notifications will no longer be displayed.

▶ Personal Homepage

• Optimizes the Personal Homepage layout by moving four frequently used functions: Edit Avatar, Edit Badge, Edit Namecard, and Edit Title to the bottom-right corner of the main page.

• Streamlines the process for viewing other Proxies' homepages, and moves frequently used function shortcuts to the bottom-right corner of the main page.

▶ Others

• Optimizes the default position of the selected Agent in the top-right list when entering the Agent Details screen.

• Optimizes Perfect Dodge for Agents in certain combat scenarios.

• Optimizes the Bangboo sorting rules in "An Outstanding Partner" - Select S-Rank Bangboo interface.

• Optimizes the model performance for Promeia (NPC).

• Unifies interaction trigger rules across all platforms—both PC and mobile interaction buttons now activate the moment they're pressed.

• Removed the Strategy Station entry point from the "More Functions" menu.

• The Strategy Station entry point in the "Tactics" interface has been changed to "Proxy Tools".

• In the Agent details screen, the Faction name "Criminal Investigation Special Response Team" for Jane, Zhu Yuan, Qingyi, and Seth has been adjusted to "Public Security - Criminal Investigation Special Response Team".

• In the Agent and Bangboo filter options, "Criminal Investigation Special Response Team" has been adjusted to "New Eridu Public Security".

• Bangboo "Officer Cui's" Additional Ability: Provisional Security Canine Trigger Requirement has been adjusted from "When there's at least 2 Characters in your squad from the Criminal Investigation Special Response Team Faction" to "When there's at least 2 Characters in your squad from the New Eridu Public Security Faction."

Issue Fixes

▶ Agents & Enemies

• Fixes an issue where Agent Ben's Special Attack: Fiscal Fist shield restoration effect may not function properly in combat.

• Fixes an issue where, under certain circumstances, the Shutdown effect would trigger repeatedly in an abnormal manner after successfully countering a Control Skill launched by the enemy Discordant Solo - Vesper.

• Fixes an issue where Agent Billy's EX Special Attack: Clearance Time could trigger abnormally under certain circumstances in combat.

• Fixes an issue where Agent Nekomata's Mindscape Cinema 02 "Cat & Mouse" effect failed to trigger properly in combat against certain enemies under specific circumstances.

• Fixes an issue where Agent Sunna's shoes would display incorrectly in the city.

• Fixes an issue where Agent Sunna's hands could appear abnormal during her idle action.

• Fixes an issue where Agent Sunna's ears would display abnormally in the Outfit Preview interface.

▶ Systems

• Fixes an issue where the Function Menu pendant might display abnormally after exiting the menu decoration set interface.

• Fixes an issue where the UID would not display properly after taking photos with certain frames in the Camera function at specific resolutions.

• Fixes an issue where clicking the close button while changing your codename in the Outpost would clear the codename field.

▶ Music & Sound Effects

• Fixes an issue where music and sound effects could behave abnormal in certain circumstances.

▶ Voice

• Fixes an issue where voice lines and text were inconsistent in certain story scenes.

• Optimizes English, Japanese, and Korean voice-overs for story scenes and combat sequences of previous versions.

▶ Gameplay

• Fixes an issue in Hollow Zero where DMG statistics in the Exploration Review may display incorrectly.

• Fixes an issue in Hollow Zero - Operation Matrix where selecting Auxiliary Agent "Manato" and using Auxiliary Assist could cause abnormal Decibel consumption under certain circumstances.

▶ Environments

• Fixes visual issues affecting the models for some NPCs in certain circumstances.

▶ Others

• Fixes text errors in some missions, interfaces, and descriptions.

• Adjusts, improves, and fixes the in-game text for some languages. These changes will not affect gameplay or functions.