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Zenless Zone Zero
Zenless Zone Zero is in its Ver.3.2 cycle, with the update 'Secrets, the Past, and Them' launching September 9, introducing the Sharp Guard attribute and new agents Claratta and Roxy. The game continues to expand its world beyond New Eridu, with the main story moving to Hydshore.
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Zenless Zone Zero has moved through a rapid series of version updates in 2026, each expanding the game's world and systems. Ver.3.0, released June 17, relocated the player from New Eridu to the floating city Los Califa, a Western-themed hub where about 60 percent of residents are Bangboos, ruled by the first Void Hunter and Bangboo creator, Ms. Sunbringer. The update introduced two new S-rank agents, Verina and Normu, and a new playable entity, Pyrois, manifested from the protagonist's power, effectively making the protagonist playable for the first time. The same day, the game launched on Steam, with cross-play and cross-save support, and the PC version received a visual upgrade including ray tracing and DLSS.
Ver.3.1, titled 'Long Goodbye,' launched July 29, introducing the Lumin attribute, the first new damage type since launch, with agent Remiere as its first user. The update also brought first-generation Void Hunters into the main story, closing the Remiere arc and exploring the Phaethon siblings' past. An Xbox PC version launched alongside the update, with cross-platform play between Xbox console and PC. The game's second anniversary was marked with a free five-agent selection and new costumes.
The most recent update, Ver.3.2, announced August 28, introduces the Sharp Guard attribute, a DEF-scaling damage model with a multi-crit mechanic, debuting with agents Claratta and Roxy. The main story moves to Hydshore, investigating alloy disappearances connected to the Helios Institute. The update also strengthens Agent Kreta and improves Extreme Support judgment. Throughout this period, HoYoverse has maintained a steady stream of merchandise, including figures from APEX and a fashion collaboration with ZOZOTOWN, and a male-cast version of the song 'Moe Chaka Fire.'
Key facts
- Ver.3.2 release date
- September 9 ↗
- New Sharp Guard attribute
- Introduced in Ver.3.2, with DEF-scaling damage and a multi-crit mechanic ↗
- New agents in Ver.3.2
- Claratta (Electric, voiced by Kana Ueda) and Roxy (Wind Stun, voiced by Chinatsu Akasaki) ↗
- Ver.3.1 release date
- July 29 ↗
- Lumin attribute
- First new damage type since launch, debuting with agent Remiere ↗
- Ver.3.0 setting
- Moved to floating city Los Califa, where about 60% of residents are Bangboos ↗
- Steam launch
- Released June 17, 2026, with cross-play and cross-save ↗
- Pyrois agent
- New S-Rank agent in Ver.3.0, manifested from the protagonist's power, making the protagonist playable ↗
- Xbox PC version
- Launched with Ver.3.1, with cross-platform play between Xbox console and PC ↗
- Second anniversary celebration
- Players could freely choose one of five limited S-rank agents ↗
Timeline
- Aug 28, 2026 Zenless Zone Zero Ver.3.2 Adds Sharp Guard Attribute, New Agents Claratta and Roxy
- Aug 27, 2026 Zenless Zone Zero Ver.3.2 Preview Program Airs August 28
- Aug 14, 2026 Zenless Zone Zero Ver.3.1 Brings First-Generation Void Hunters Into the Main Story
- Aug 10, 2026 HoYoverse Figure Roundup From Wonder Festival 2026 Summer
- Aug 9, 2026 Zenless Zone Zero Yixuan 1/7 Figure Pre-Orders Open
- Aug 9, 2026 APEX-TOYS Reveals Four New Zenless Zone Zero Figure Prototypes
- Aug 7, 2026 Zenless Zone Zero Male Cast Sings Moe Chaka Fire in Maid Outfits
- Aug 1, 2026 Zenless Zone Zero x ZOZOTOWN Collab Pre-Orders Open
- Jul 29, 2026 Zenless Zone Zero and ZOZOTOWN Reveal Full Collaboration Visual With Four Characters
- Jul 23, 2026 APEX Opens Pre-Orders for Zenless Zone Zero Yixuan and Lynn Figures
- Jul 17, 2026 Zenless Zone Zero Ver.3.1 Launches July 29 With New Lumin Attribute Agent Remiere
- Jul 17, 2026 Pom From Honkai: Star Rail Appears in Zenless Zone Zero
- Jul 13, 2026 This Week's Must-See Broadcasts: Madoka, Paranormasight, Zenless
- Jun 27, 2026 Zenless Zone Zero Ver.3.0 Moves to Floating City Los Califa
- Jun 16, 2026 Zenless Zone Zero Steam Version Launches Today
- Jun 5, 2026 Zenless Zone Zero Ver.3.0 Gameplay Demo Shows New Agent Pyrois Fighting Alongside Phaethon
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Facts
- Release
- game · September 9 · 2026-08-28
- Release
- game · 2026-08-28 · Japan · 2026-08-27
- Release
- music_video · 2026-07-25 · 2026-08-07
- Release
- game · pre-orders open July 31, 2026; shipping mid-November to mid-December 2026 · 2026-08-01
- Release
- game · 2026-06-27 · 2026-06-27
- Release
- game · 2026-06-17 · Steam · 2026-06-16
- Release
- game · 2026-06-05 · global · 2026-06-05
- Announced
- Ver.3.2 update · 2026-08-28
- Announced
- preview program for version 3.2 (HoYoverse announcement on August 24, 2026) · 2026-08-27
- Noted
- The update introduces the new Sharp Guard attribute, debuting with S-Rank Agent Claratta, an Electric character voiced by Kana Ueda. · 2026-08-28
- Noted
- The update also strengthens Agent Kreta and improves Extreme Support judgment. · 2026-08-28
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6d ago
HoYoverse announced during the Ver.3.2 preview program on August 28 that the action RPG Zenless Zone Zero will receive its Ver.3.2 update, titled "Secrets, the Past, and Them," on September 9. The update introduces the new Sharp Guard attribute, debuting with S-Rank Agent Claratta, an Electric character voiced by Kana Ueda. Claratta appears in the first half of the version's exclusive channel, while the second S-Rank Agent, Roxy, a Wind Stun character voiced by Chinatsu Akasaki, appears in the second half. The main story moves to Hydshore, where the Proxy investigates the disappearance of alloys from the Frings Workshop, leading to a secret research facility connected to the Helios Institute. The Sharp Guard attribute balances offense and defense, featuring a Severe Wound system and a multi-crit mechanic. Players can earn Delusion Angel faction costumes for free through events in Ver.3.2 and Ver.3.3, including the 14-day login event "Surprise Screening Project" and the limited-time "Pop! Pinball Night!" event. Login rewards include Encrypted Master Tape x10 and Bangboo Ticket x10. The update also strengthens Agent Kreta and improves Extreme Support judgment.
6d ago
HoYoverse announced on August 24, 2026 that the preview program for Zenless Zone Zero version 3.2, subtitled "Secrets, the Past, and Them," will air on August 28 at 20:30 JST. The program is expected to introduce characters from the Frinz Workshop, an alloy heavy industry located in Virillium within the floating city Los Califa. So far, the workshop owner Claretta Frinz, voiced by Kana Ueda, and her assistant Roxy Ifrita Price, voiced by Chinatsu Akasaki, have had their information released on August 7. Claretta is said to possess a trait not seen before in the game, while Roxy is an Aether attribute character with the Stun specialty. The broadcast will be streamed on YouTube, as confirmed by the official Japanese account. The announcement was covered by 4Gamer.net in two articles, one focusing on the preview program and another listing it among the week's notable official broadcasts.
Aug 14
Zenless Zone Zero's Ver.3.1 update 'Long Goodbye' introduces the first-generation Void Hunter Remiere Dan and brings other Void Hunters into the main story. The update also explores the Phaethon siblings' past, reunites them with childhood friend Trivia, and adds Sigrid, a deputy chief with a gag character streak.
Aug 10
Wonder Festival 2026 Summer, held July 26 at Makuhari Messe, featured a large HoYoverse presence. Inside's roundup showcases figures from Zenless Zone Zero, Honkai: Star Rail, and Genshin Impact, including a swimsuit Zhu Yuan, a Saber figure from the Star Rail x Fate collaboration, and Raiden Shogun.
Aug 9
APEX has opened pre-orders for the Zenless Zone Zero Yixuan Walking Alone in the Vast Sea Ver. 1/7 complete figure. The figure features detailed base and effects, large wings, and is priced at 49,940 yen including tax. Orders are being accepted at AmiAmi and other online shops.
Aug 9
APEX-TOYS revealed color prototypes for four Zenless Zone Zero figures, including Ellen Joe in a rock outfit and Lyn in more revealing clothing. The lineup also includes Hoshimi Miyabi Akatsuki Ver. and Yi Xuan Ink Shadow Trail. Details await further official announcements.
Aug 7
HoYoverse released a male-cast version of the song Moe Chaka Fire for Zenless Zone Zero on July 25. Hugo, Komata Masato, Light, and Severian, voiced by Jun Fukuyama, Kazuyuki Okitsu, Hiroki Takahashi, and Toshiyuki Morikawa, perform the track. The song debuted at Dream Electro Fest, part of the second anniversary HoYoFair event. The video includes a dance segment with 3D models in maid outfits.
Aug 1
ZOZO opened pre-orders on July 31 for a collaboration between its fashion e-commerce site ZOZOTOWN and HoYoverse's urban fantasy action RPG Zenless Zone Zero. The lineup includes 13 items featuring newly drawn illustrations of Miyabi, Asaba Harumasa, Vivian, and Hugo in original outfits. Products range from T-shirts and tote bags to MA-1 jackets, mountain parkas, and a chester coat that reproduce the characters' in-game attire. Prices for the apparel include a 32,780 yen MA-1 jacket, a 32,780 yen mountain parka, a 16,280 yen mode shirt, and a 38,280 yen chester coat, while the tote bag costs 3,795 yen and the collab T-shirt 4,378 yen. Each purchase includes a random certificate-style sticker as a bonus. Pre-orders run until August 31 at noon, with shipping scheduled for mid-November to mid-December 2026. A display event will be held August 15 and 16 at MIL GALLERY JINGUMAE in Omotesando, Tokyo, featuring item displays and photo spots. The collaboration is ZOZOTOWN-exclusive, and the illustrations were provided by artist @koup_q.
Jul 29
HoYoverse and the Japanese fashion e-commerce platform ZOZOTOWN have released the full collaboration visual for Zenless Zone Zero, following a silhouette teaser the previous day. The newly drawn image, published on July 28, 2026, features four characters from the action RPG: Hoshimi Miyabi, Asaba Harumasa, Vivian, and Hugo, all dressed in matching black outfits. The collaboration period is scheduled from July 31 to August 31, 2026. ZOZOTOWN's official X account had been posting silhouette images daily leading up to the full reveal; the first silhouette, released on July 27, showed two characters whose identities were not immediately clear. Product details for the collaboration have not yet been announced, and further information is expected via the ZOZOTOWN official account. The collaboration marks a cross-promotion between HoYoverse's popular gacha game and a major online retailer, expanding the game's merchandise reach beyond in-game content.
Jul 23
APEX has opened pre-orders for two new Zenless Zone Zero figures through the character and hobby online store AmiAmi. The first is a 1/7 scale figure of Yixuan in her "Walking Alone in the Blue Sea Ver." costume, standing approximately 46 centimeters tall including the base. It is priced at 49,940 yen tax included, with an AmiAmi selling price of 44,940 yen tax included, and is scheduled for release in November 2027. The second is a 1/8 scale figure of Lynn in her "Summer Blue Sky Ver." from APEX's LIMEPIE series, standing approximately 22 centimeters tall including the base. It is priced at 8,360 yen tax included, with an AmiAmi selling price of 7,520 yen tax included, and is scheduled for release in May 2027. Both figures are made of painted PVC and ABS. Pre-orders are currently open at AmiAmi. The article notes that images shown are of prototypes and the actual products may differ.
Jul 17
HoYoverse announced during a July 17 preview program that Zenless Zone Zero version 3.1, titled "Long Goodbye," will release on July 29. The update introduces the first agent of the new Lumin attribute: Remiere, an S-rank anomaly agent voiced by Saori Ōnishi. She is joined by Sigrid, an S-rank Ice attack agent. A new permanent content mode, "Mystery of the Lost Path: Bagel Plan," will also be added. The Xbox PC version of the game will launch alongside the update, with cross-platform play between Xbox console and PC versions and temporarily increased XGP rewards. To celebrate the game's second anniversary, players will be able to freely choose and recruit one of five limited S-rank agents during the distribution period. Other additions include new costumes for Lucy, Vivian, Sigrid, and Remiere; a "Custom Modulation" feature that lets players pre-select up to six agents from limited or permanent S-rank agents; and adjustments to beginner guidance and inventory functions.
Jul 17
On July 17, 2026, Pom, the mascot character from HoYoverse's Honkai: Star Rail, appeared in the company's other action RPG, Zenless Zone Zero. The official announcement framed the occurrence as a bug report, stating that residents of Sixth Street had reported seeing an unfamiliar Bangboo. The team said it was investigating and asked players to report any other sightings. Pom was found in three locations: the Video Store, Live House 404, and near the statue next to the Hobby Shop. Players can interact with her, and the dialogue includes keywords from Honkai: Star Rail such as "Two-Phase Paradise" and "fan creation." HoYoverse has scheduled a Ver.3.1 "Long Goodbye" preview program for July 17 at 20:30 JST, where details about the incident may be announced. The crossover has sparked speculation of a self-collaboration between HoYoverse's own titles. Zenless Zone Zero is available as a free-to-play title on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and mobile devices.
Jul 13
4Gamer's weekly roundup for July 14-17 features three official game broadcasts: a Puella Magi Madoka Magica Magia Exedra program covering the summer event and a new swimsuit Kioku, a Paranormasight spoiler talk with the dev team answering fan questions, and a Zenless Zone Zero Ver.3.1 "Long Goodbye" preview expected to introduce the Void Hunter Lemyre Dunn, voiced by Saori Oonishi.
Jun 27
Zenless Zone Zero Ver.3.0 relocates the player from New Eridu to the floating city Los Califa, a Western-themed area where about 60 percent of residents are Bangboos. The city is ruled by Ms. Sunbringer, the first Void Hunter and creator of Bangboos. New facilities include a Random Play branch run by 09-chan, a cookie lottery shop, and a tea-serving CUPPA MOMENT.
Jun 16
HoYoverse released the Steam version of its urban fantasy action RPG Zenless Zone Zero on June 17, 2026. The game is free-to-play with item-based monetization. It was previously available on PlayStation 5, PC via HoYoPlay and Epic Games Store, Xbox Series X|S, Android, and iOS. The Steam version supports cross-play and cross-save, allowing players to transfer their existing account data. The launch coincides with Version 3.0, titled "Confessions of a Dream Player," which introduces two new S-rank agents: wind-element Verina and fire-element Normu. The PC version received a visual upgrade including ray tracing, DLSS super resolution, and frame generation. Shortly after release, the Steam version recorded a peak concurrent player count of approximately 13,000, according to SteamDB. User reviews on Steam are "Very Positive" with about 900 reviews and 90% positive rating. Many reviews come from players who previously played on other platforms and expressed satisfaction with the Steam release.
Jun 5
HoYoverse released a gameplay demo video for Zenless Zone Zero Ver.3.0, titled "Confession of One Who Plays in a Dream," on June 5, 2026. The update launches on June 17. The demo introduces the new city Los Califa, a floating island above the old capital with a retro-futuristic aesthetic and advanced Bangboo technology. The highlight is the new S-Rank Agent Pyrois, a combat entity manifested from the protagonist's "Legacy of Helios" power. Pyrois can be summoned independently and fights alongside the protagonist, who appears in the ultimate skill animation. Players can obtain Pyrois and a new costume for the protagonist for free by progressing through the main story. Over subsequent versions, all of Pyrois's Mindscape Cinema duplicates and signature W-Engine will also be distributed. The update also adds two new S-Rank Agents: Verina, the game's first Wind-type Anomaly Agent, and Normu, a Fire-type Stun Agent. A Steam version launches simultaneously on June 17, and the PC version receives a visual upgrade with ray tracing, DLSS, and frame generation support.