HoYoverse announced today that Zenless Zone Zero‘s Version 1.5 update, “Astra-nomical Moment”, will be available on January 22, introducing new playable characters as well as new gameplay features.
New Characters
Astra Yao is an S-Rank Ether Support Agent who can enter Idyllic Cadenza state, providing damage bonus to the entire squad. Even when switching Agents, she remains on the battlefield to continue buffing her teammates. Serving as the first healing character in the game, her Ultimate not only damages enemies but also restores HP to the entire squad.
Evelyn, Astra’s trusted guardian, is an S-Rank Fire Attack Agent whose attacks generate Burning Tether Point. Once fully accumulated, she can unleash a Chain Attack alone. After using her Ultimate for the first time, she enters Dance of Awakened Fire, where subsequent Ultimates will unlock a new animation.
In addition, a new S-Rank Bangboo, Snap, is ready to capture every moment worth preserving with its camera for Proxies. Ellen, an S-Rank Ice Attack Agent, and Qingyi, an S-Rank Electric Stun Agent, will also return via Version 1.5 banners.
New Gameplay Features
To celebrate the Urban Video Game Festival, Mach 25, a new parkour arcade game where players can race with various vehicles, will be made available at Godfinger. Meanwhile, Bizarre Brigade will add a 2-player PvE mode and introduce 7 new Dream Seekers including Wise, Belle, and members of the Cunning Hares.
Additionally, players can further refine their combat skills in new gameplays such as Endless Tower: The Last Stand, implemented in Simulated Battle Trial where players will ascend in phases of 10 floors with specific combat effects, and Perpetrator Battle, accessed through Hollow Zero where players need to use designated Agents, exclusive Gear, and Resonia to defeat formidable foes. Shiyu Defense and Deadly Assault will also be updated in rotation in Version 1.5 to offer players a more varied combat experience.
New cosmetic updates will be coming to the game, in the form of new outfits for Astra, Ellen, and Nicole. Nicole’s new outfit can be earned by participating in the Bangboo pageant “Ridu’s Got Boo” during “The Day of Brilliant Wishes,” which will also unlock various rewards.
Players can also take part in the The Elpis Ultimate Angler Championship to hone their fishing skills and earn rewards, such as an exclusive dynamic wallpaper.
Zenless Zone Zero Version 1.5 will be launched on January 22 on PlayStation®5 Pro, PlayStation®5, PC, iOS, and Android.
