Zenless Zone Zero 2.5 update patch notes: New characters, events, and more

The Zenless Zone Zero 2.5 update is available, bringing in new content to the game. This patch introduces two new S-Rank Agents, Ye Shunguang and Zhao to ZZZ, with the latter being free for a limited time. There is also a new story chapter available, alongside new events that you can enjoy throughout the version 2.5 update.

This article will cover the Zenless Zone Zero 2.5 update patch notes.

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Here is the list of the changes and new content introduced with the Zenless Zone Zero 2.5 update:

Zenless Zone Zero 2.5: New Characters

S-Rank Agent Ye Shunguang (Honed Edge - Attack)

Ye Shunguang possesses the unique Honed Edge attribute, allowing her to enter the Enlightened Mind state under specific conditions and activate Ether Veil: Verdict to inflict Veil Vulnerability on enemies and unleash various attacks that deal massive Honed Edge DMG. Additionally, she can consume Decibels to unleash Ultimate: Chasing Storms, followed by an even more powerful Ultimate: Cleaving Heavens.

Can be obtained through the "Light Upon Fingertips" Signal Search.

S-Rank Agent Zhao (Ice - Defense)

A versatile support Agent who can significantly boost the squad's ATK and DMG output while restoring the team's HP. In combat, Zhao can consume Frostbite to activate Ether Veil: Wellspring, creating an optimal environment for teammates to deal damage.

Can be obtained through the "Priceless Heart" Signal Search.

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Zenless Zone Zero 2.5: New W-Engines

S-Rank W-Engine Cloudcleave Radiance (Attack)

Can be obtained through the "Dissonant Sonata" Signal Search.

S-Rank W-Engine Half-Sugar Bunny (Defense)

Can be obtained through the "Dazzling Choir" Signal Search.

A-Rank W-Engine Cauldron of Clarity (Rupture)

Can be obtained through the "Sword Seeker Chronicles" event.

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Zenless Zone Zero 2.5: New Bangboo

S-Rank Bangboo Sprout

• Can be obtained through the "An Outstanding Partner" Signal Search.

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Zenless Zone Zero 2.5: New Story

Main Story Season 2 Chapter 6 "To Be Fuel for the Night"

• Even in the depths of the abyss, sparks can light up the night.
• Availability: Permanently available after the Version 2.5 update
• Requirements: Complete Season 2 Chapter 5 "On the Precipice of the Abyss"

Note: You can experience this content in advance via the Advance Screening function after ranking up your Inter-Knot Reputation in Season 1 Chapter 1 - Intermission.

Agent Trust Events, Quality Time Events

• New Agent Trust Events and Quality Time Events for Ye Shunguang and Zhao.
• Availability: Permanently available after the Version 2.5 update
• Requirements: Obtain the corresponding Agents and complete the required Stories (Please see Workbench > Partner Archive)

Zenless Zone Zero 2.5: New Area

• Adds new main story locations Old Port Factory, Porcelume Processing Base, and Lumite Mine.
• Adds the new event scene Qingming Realm.
• Adds the new event scenes Joyful Blaze, Breaking Thunder, and Pale Breath.

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Zenless Zone Zero 2.5: New Outfits

Ye Shunguang: Touch of Dawnlight

The gentle glow of sunlight and warm breeze seem to welcome your next encounter as you walk down the streets.

Note: After the Version 2.5 update – 2026/02/06 05:59 (UTC+8), Ye Shunguang's Touch of Dawnlight 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.

Jane: Nocturne of Light

Who says sunlight must accompany a seaside stroll? For lurkers with names unknown, the night is their most faithful companion. The anonymous lady says the evening sea holds unspeakable secrets — is this the truth, or another deception?

Note: After the Version 2.5 update – 2026/02/06 05:59 (UTC+8), Jane's Nocturne of Light outfit will be on sale at a limited-time discount in Store - Today's Outfit. During the discount period, the price is Monochrome ×0. After the discount period ends, the price will revert to Monochrome ×1,680. Limited to one purchase during the sale period.

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Zenless Zone Zero 2.5: New Events

All-New Program

• During the event, log in for a total of 7 days to earn Encrypted Master Tape ×10!
• After the Version 2.5 update – 2026/02/05 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 Visitor

• Invite Zhao to your squad now and claim upgrade supplies to level an Agent to Lv. 40!
• Event Duration: After the Version 2.5 update – End of Version 2.6
• Requirements: Reach Inter-Knot Lv. 5, complete the Main Story Prologue "The Hare and the Proxy," and unlock the Event feature

Potential Hypothesis: New Chapter Reforged

• An old friend returns, reforged through trials
• Availability: After the Version 2.5 update – End of Version 2.5
• Requirements: Unlock Ridu Weekly in Main Story Chapter 1 to participate

Sword Seeker Chronicles

• Event Duration: 2025/12/31 10:00 (server time) – 2026/02/05 03:59 (server time)
• Requirements: Reach Inter-Knot Lv. 20 and complete Main Story Chapter 1 - Intermission to participate

Joint Investigation: The Divine Maze

• Event Duration: 2026/01/03 10:00 (server time) – 2026/01/22 03:59 (server time)
• Requirements: Reach Inter-Knot Lv. 20 and complete Main Story Chapter 1 - Intermission to participate

Shadow Riptide Clash

• Event Duration: 2026/01/09 10:00 (server time) – 2026/01/26 03:59 (server time)
• Requirements: Reach Inter-Knot Lv. 20 and complete Main Story Chapter 1 - Intermission to participate

Wish Filing Station

• Event Duration: 2026/01/14 10:00 (server time) – 2026/02/02 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: 2026/01/16 04:00 (server time) – 2026/01/21 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

"En-Nah" Into Your Lap

• Log in for a total of 7 days to earn Boopon ×10!
• Event Duration: 2026/01/21 10:00 (server time) – 2026/02/05 03:59 (server time)
• Requirements: Reach Inter-Knot Lv. 5, complete the Main Story Prologue "The Hare and the Proxy," and unlock the Event featur

Angels and Delusions of Muse

• Event Duration: 2026/01/21 10:00 (server time) – 2026/02/05 03:59 (server time)
• Requirements: Reach Inter-Knot Lv. 20 and complete Main Story Chapter 1 - Intermission to participate

Data Bounty: Combat Simulation

• During the event, Combat Simulation rewards will be doubled.
• Event Duration: 2026/01/30 04:00 (server time) – 2026/02/04 03:59 (server time)
• Requirements: Unlock Combat Simulation in Main Story Chapter 1 "Cat's Lost & Found"

Angels of Delusion Training in Progress

• Event Duration: 2026/01/30 10:00 (server time) – 2026/02/09 03:59 (server time)
• Requirements: Reach Inter-Knot Lv. 20 and complete Main Story Chapter 1 - Intermission to participate

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Zenless Zone Zero 2.5: New Gameplay

Zenless Zone Zero 2.5 update: Buyan Store

Explore the unknown, uncover Buyan's secrets.

• This shop houses various secrets from years past, and Proxies can collect different collectibles from the Lemnian Hollow to display here.
• Proxies can earn Mystery Points by completing side missions and collecting Dusty Old Coins. Accumulate Mystery Points to increase your Mystery Rank, which in turn provides generous rewards.
• Mystery Database: While exploring the new Aerospace City area unlocked in Version 2.5, Proxies can pick up collectibles and turn them in at the Buyan store to unlock the corresponding entries.
• After unlocking the Buyan store, Proxies can check the current Buyan store missions or collection progress through Compendium - Primer - Mystery Exploration.

Zenless Zone Zero 2.5 update: Investigation Zone

• Revelation Technique - Retrace: Proxies can aim the crosshair at a corrupted object and complete the interaction to remove the Miasma's influence on it, changing the state of the corrupted object.
• Bladeflash Mirage: When Agent Ye Shunguang is in the Investigation Zone Squad, the Bladeflash Mirage ability can be used. When the Flying Sword marker appears on screen, press the icon and Ye Shunguang can use the ability to fly to the target location. When the Chained Flying Swords marker appears on screen, press the icon and Ye Shunguang will continuously fly to the target location. This flight cannot be interrupted.

Zenless Zone Zero 2.5: New Systems

Zenless Zone Zero 2.5 update: Potential Vision System

• Specific Agents who have already been obtained can level up their Potential Vision through this system, continuously unlocking new combat mechanics and increasing their combat strength.
• Proxies can obtain Daily Performance through Ridu Weekly, Association Supplies, Outpost Logistics and other means to exchange for the corresponding Agents' Potential Silhouette and increase the level of their Potential Vision.
• 3Knightboo, Luckyboo, Gilded Blossom, and Blooming Wind will be available on the Potential Archive Store.

Zenless Zone Zero 2.5 update: Function Menu System

• Proxies can quickly find commonly used functions through the Function Menu. Tapping a function in this menu will directly open the corresponding function's interface.
• Adds Menu Decoration Sets, which include two parts: Themes and Pendants. These can be used to customize the appearance of the Function Menu system.

Zenless Zone Zero 2.5 update: Proxy Outpost System

• Proxies can create or join Outposts based on their interests, chat and interact with like-minded Proxies, or share squad configurations and Deadly Assault Battle Records.

Zenless Zone Zero 2.5 update: Intel Board System

• Proxies within the same Outpost can post and accept commissions through the Intel Board system. Available Delegated Commission types include Notorious Hunts, Expert Challenges, and Hard Commissions.

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Zenless Zone Zero 2.5: Other New Content

Zenless Zone Zero 2.5 update: New Content

• Adds the Collectible Exchange Store, where you can use specific items to redeem selected S-Rank Agents, S-Rank W-Engines, and W-Engine Microcontroller Units.
• Adds the Special Invitation Letter item, which can be used to redeem select S-Rank Agents.
• Adds the W-Engine Microcontroller Unit item, which can be used to redeem certain S-Rank W-Engines. In addition to participating in the "Filmgoer Thank-You Gift" limited-time event, W-Engine Microcontroller Units can currently also be obtained through the New Eridu City Fund or by exchanging W-Engine Chips (W-Engine Chip ×60 can be exchanged for W-Engine Microcontroller Unit ×1).
• Adds new Proxy Accessories: "Wise - Black Cat's Night Hunt" & "Belle - Snowvelvet Moon," "Wise - Scarlet Snowglow" & "Belle - Cloud-Perched Auspice," "Wise - Inkdance Blossom" & "Belle - Verdant Blossom," "Wise - Emberfire Serenity" & "Belle - Emberfire Serenity," "Wise - Angels of Doglusion" & "Belle - Angels of Doglusion," and "Wise - Split-Broth Mini Hot Pot" & "Belle - Nine-Grid Spicy Hot Pot."
• Adds a title description for Agent Hoshimi Miyabi in the Agent Details interface. The new description reads "Void Hunter: Isshin Muga."
• Adds new enemies: Primordial Nightmare, Miasma Walker - Scorpse, Lockspring, Miasmic - Lightfoot Rover, Miasmic - Heavy Striker, Miasma Ravager - Huskron and Miasmic - Blastcrawler.
• Adds The Thrall Challenge stage in Notorious Hunt, which drops the Core enhancement item Clouded Crystalline Substance. This item can also be exchanged in the Hidden Treasure section of the Outpost Logistics supply exchange.
• Adds the Miasma Walker - Scorpse Challenge stage in Expert Challenge, which drops the Core enhancement item Higher Dimensional Data: Spiked Corruption Core.
• Adds the "Deceits and Bulwarks" challenge to Area Patrol, where the new series of Drive Discs, White Water Ballad and Shining Aria, can be obtained.
• Adds an Agent preview function, allowing Proxies to zoom, rotate, and adjust the camera up and down when interacting all Agent models in the preview interface.
• Adds a new third-person shooting function to the camera.
• Adds new mission types to Ridu Weekly. The Ridu Weekly missions on the week of Version 2.5's launch will begin after the version update on December 30. At that time, mission progress will be refreshed and reset with the new issue of Ridu Weekly.
• Adds new rewards to Ridu Weekly, including Daily Performances and Prepaid Power Cards. Daily Performances can be used to exchange for specific Agents' Potential Silhouettes.
• Adds a combat damage compilation function. During combat, damage numbers will be consolidated based on skill type and attribute. Proxies can adjust this in the Options menu.
• Adds an Auto-Dismantle function for Drive Discs. When obtaining Drive Discs rewards, Proxies can now set them to automatically dismantle based on specified rarity.
• Adds a new Drive Disc sub-stat targeting function at the music store. You can now consume the corresponding number of Resonating Cores to select up to 2 desired Drive Disc sub-stats.
• Adds a quick access shortcut to the music store from Agent Details - Equipment - Drive Disc interface.
• Adds a quick access to Special Training Plan in the Music Store.
• Adds a Resources display in the Music Store.
• Adds a consecutive Tuning function to the Music Store.
• Adds quick access shortcuts for Craft and Dismantle in the Music Store.
• Adds a Master Copy auto-crafting function to the Music Store.
• Adds a Batch Operations function to Drive Disc filters.
• Adds a new crafting method for Ether Batteries. Proxies can craft Ether Batteries using Prepaid Power Cards and Battery Charge. Additionally, Victoria Housekeeping Coupon will be converted to Ether Battery at an equivalent ratio.
• Adds a quick sweep function for Combat Simulation and Area Patrol challenges. Proxies can now consume Ether Batteries to instantly complete Challenges and directly obtain the corresponding upgrade materials and Drive Disc clear rewards.
• Adds three new exchangeable accessories to Suibian Temple - Devon Pawnshop.
• Adds dynamic wallpapers for Agents Ye Shunguang and Zhao.
• Adds titles related to Agent Trust, Ridu Chronicles, Enemy Target, Shiyu Defense, Intel Board, and the "Joint Investigation: Divine Maze" limited-time event.
• Adds new achievements related to Phaethon's Story, Agent Trust, When Opportunities Converge, Inter-Knot Hot Topic, Proxy Business, Waifei Peninsula, Hostile Targets, Combat Achievements, and Investigation Zone Adventures, including some hidden achievements.

Adds mobile haptic feedback function and related options:

• This feature is currently in its technical trial phase. We will continue to fine-tune the experience in future updates.
• Once this feature is enabled, your device will produce vibration feedback during combat and certain animations based on the audio-visual performance.
• This feature requires support from the device's vibration motor and haptic engine. Due to hardware differences between models, the vibration's strength, precision, smoothness, and customizable settings may vary.
• While vibrations are active, the device's power consumption and heat output may increase slightly.
• If you experience hand discomfort during gameplay, you can go to "Settings" to lower vibration intensity (recommended settings only), reduce vibration scenarios, or turn this feature off.

Important Notes:

• Recommended setup: X-axis linear motor + high-quality haptic engine.
• If the device has no vibration hardware or the hardware is damaged, this setting will not take effect.
• If the Proxy has disabled vibration for this device at the operating system level, this setting will not take effect.
• On some devices, enabling "Power Saving Mode" may cause the operating system to automatically disable this feature, temporarily disabling vibration; exiting "Power Saving Mode" will restore it.
• If vibration hardware is functioning properly but no vibration occurs or other abnormalities are encountered, please contact official customer support.
• If the device includes additional vibration enhancement features, they may interfere with in-game vibration signals. Please consult the hardware manufacturer for guidance on making adjustments.
• Adds vibration feedback function for iOS devices when connected to controllers with vibration motors, such as Xbox and DualSense® controllers.
• Adds DualSense® controller speaker sound effects support during combat when connected to PC. Successfully triggering Defensive Assist and certain Characters' special skills will cause the audio to be played through the controller's speaker.
• Adds Key Side Missions — complete specific Missions to unlock game modes such as Hollow Zero and Shiyu Defense.
• Adds a "Skip Normal Dialogue" function. Click the skip button or press Esc to skip dialogue content.
• Adds a custom toggle for "Text Appears Gradually" in dialogues, which can be adjusted in Options.
• Adds popup tooltip text for some options settings.
• Adds a new trophy set to the PS5 platform™: Zenless Zone Zero - To Be Fuel for the Night

Zenless Zone Zero 2.5 update: Shiyu Defense

• Adjusts the number of stages in Shiyu Defense. The number of Critical Nodes has been adjusted from a total of seven Frontiers to four Frontiers, and a new fifth Frontier has been added. The newly added fifth Frontier contains three Challenge stages, and the system will provide an overall rating for the fifth Frontier based on the combined clear ratings of the three stages.
• Adjusts the unlock conditions for Shiyu Defense related achievements "Deep Into Restricted Area," "Guardian of Shiyu," and "I'm Shiyu." Proxies who have already completed these achievements will not be affected.

Zenless Zone Zero 2.5 update: Critical Node

Phase I: This phase will be available from: After the Version 2.5 update – 2026/01/09 03:59 (server time). Phases II and III will return to normal duration, lasting 14 days each.

Dawn's Guiding Light:

• Agent Physical DMG increases by 20%, CRIT DMG increases by 40%. Enemy Stun DMG Multiplier and Vulnerability increase by 20%.

Piercing Thunder Strike:

• Agent Electric DMG increases by 20%.
• Agent Basic Attack, Special Attack, and EX Special Attack deal 40% increased damage and ignore 15% of the enemy's DEF.

Accumulating Frost:

• 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:

Frost-Bitten Iron:

• Agent CRIT DMG increases by 25%. While in Ether Veil, Agent Physical DMG and Ice DMG increase by 20%, and attacks ignore 10% of the enemy's DEF.

Rush of Lightning and Fire:

• Agent's Electric DMG and Fire DMG are increased by 30%, and Anomaly Proficiency is increased by 60.
• Agents start with 40 additional Energy, Attribute Anomaly DMG increases by 20%.

Blazing Stream:

• Agent's Sheer DMG increases by 15%, CRIT DMG increases by 15%.
• When an Agent's Ultimate hits enemies, ignores 10% of their All-DMG RES.

Phase III:

Fleeting Glory:

• While in an Ether Veil, the Agent's Attack increases by 25% and CRIT DMG increases by 20%.
• When an Agent hits enemies, ignore 10% of the their Physical RES.

Piercing Blade Abyss:

• Agent Ice and Physical DMG increase by 15%.
• 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.

Cleanse the Heart With Fire:

• Agent Fire DMG increases by 20%.
• Agent's Basic Attack and Chain Attack DMG increases by 40%, and CRIT DMG increases by 30%.

Zenless Zone Zero 2.5 update: Hollow Zero

• Investigation Progress level cap is increased from 200 to 220. New Task Force Missions and their corresponding rewards are also added.
• Adds Tactical Prism Programs for Agents Ye Shunguang and Zhao, along with their corresponding Task Force Missions.
• Adds exclusive Challenge stages for Agents Ye Shunguang and Zhao to Perpetrator Battle - Task Force Assault.
• Updates the optional targets for the Task Force Investigation's final Challenge to Wandering Hunter and Primordial Nightmare.

Zenless Zone Zero 2.5 update: Deadly Assault

Starting from the new Deadly Assault cycle after the Version 2.5 update, a Squad Building Guide feature will be added to the gameplay interface. Proxies can apply preset lineups through Inter-Knot Recommendation or Smart Recommendation with a single click, and check the corresponding combat strategies in the details page.

After the Version 2.5 update, the enemies featured in Deadly Assault are as follows:

Phase I:

• Primordial Nightmare, Miasmic Fiend - Unfathomable, Wandering Hunter

Phase II:

• The Defiler, Notorious - Marionette, Miasma Priest

Phase III:

• Primordial Nightmare, Unknown Corruption Complex, Wandering Hunter

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Zenless Zone Zero 2.5: Adjustments & Optimizations

Zenless Zone Zero 2.5 update: Systems

• Adjusts the rewards for the New Eridu City Fund and updates the purchase screen display.
• Adjusts certain trial content in the Compendium and reduces the difficulty required to complete trials.
• If a Proxy hasn't completed the previous version of trials, but has met the adjusted trial mission requirements, they can claim the corresponding trial rewards directly.
• The page for viewing Inter-Knot Level and claiming rewards has been moved to Proxy Archive in the Proxies' personal interface.
• Moves the Friends function entrance to the Function Menu interface.
• Moves the "View Journey" and Main Story "Advance Screening" function entries to Function Menu - Logbook.
• Adjusts the unlock conditions for the main story's Advance Screening. The main story can now be unlocked after completing the Inter-Knot Reputation promotion in Season 1 Chapter 1 - Intermission.
• Moves the Notorious Hunt entry to Compendium - Training.
• Moves the Chat function entry point to the home page.
• Adjusts the requirements for exchanging A-Rank W-Engines at the Gadget Store. After the adjustment, Reinforced Components are no longer needed.
• Adjusts the main story from the Prologue through Chapter 2. Some system functions' unlock conditions and event participation requirements have been separated from the main story progression. For details on these changes, please see the Important System & Event Requirements Changes Summary section.
• Adjusts the reset cycle for the Omnicoin earning cap at Yum Cha Sin to 7 days.
• Adjusts the option of "0" in Drive Disc Filter - "Number of sub-stats matched" to "Filter Out."
• Adjusts the display order of the Discard and Lock functions in Agent Details - Equipment - Drive Disc, and adds the corresponding PC hotkeys.
• Adjusts the Drive Disc dismantling cap, raising it to 300.
• Optimizes the Drive Disc sorting rules.
• Adjusts the interface layout in the Music Store. Removes "Dismantling" and "Database," now only displaying "Tune" corresponding to the current Music Store Lv.
• The "Omnicoin - Periodic" and "Cloud Crest - Periodic" tabs in Suibian Temple - Devon Pawnshop will be removed after the Version 2.5 update.

Zenless Zone Zero 2.5 update: Environments

• Optimizes the visual presentation of certain scenes.

Zenless Zone Zero 2.5 update: Others

• Fixes some text typos.
• Adjusts, improves, and fixes the in-game text for some languages. These changes will not affect gameplay or functions.
• Optimizes English, Japanese, and Korean voice-overs for story scenes and combat sequences of previous versions.
• Updates missing voice resources for Main Story Chapter 5.

Zenless Zone Zero 2.5: Issue Fixes

Zenless Zone Zero 2.5 update: Agents

• Fixes an issue where Agent Hoshimi Miyabi could be hit abnormally when she is using Assist Follow-Up: Falling Petals in combat.
• Fixes an issue when Miasma Ravager - Avarus activates Miasmic Field and gains Miasmic Shield during combat, being affected by Freeze would cause Miasma Ravager - Avarus's subsequent skills to become anomalous.
• Fixes an issue where, under certain circumstances, Agent Caesar was unable to perform a dodge by pressing the dodge button after taking damage.
• Fixes an issue where, under certain circumstances, Agent Yidhari would consume Decibels to trigger multiple Ether Veil: Wellspring effects when hitting enemies with Chain Attack: Frostbound Oath or EX Special Attack: Frost Coil while having sufficient Decibels (not consumed, greater than 3,000). This resulted in abnormally extended duration of the Ether Veil: Wellspring effect.
• Fixes an issue where Agent Dialyn's leg accessories were displaying abnormally in certain animations on her details page.
• Fixes an issue where, in certain circumstances, Agent Harumasa's attacks could be abnormally blocked by scene objects.
• Fixes an issue where Agents Lucia and Manato could display abnormal walking animations while in the City.
• Fixes an issue where Agent Yidhari's facial expressions could appear abnormal in certain scenes.
• Fixes an issue where Agents could display abnormal actions when spending Quality Time with them.
• Fixes an issue where Agent Billy's poses might display incorrectly in certain scenes.
• Fixes an issue with Agent Lucia's abnormal Knock Knock avatar display.
• Optimizes the model performance for certain Agents in the Agent Details interface.

Zenless Zone Zero 2.5 update: Enemies

• Fixes an issue where, under certain circumstances, the Miasmic Shield progress bar for Ye Shiyuan the Thrall would display abnormally during combat with The Thrall.

Zenless Zone Zero 2.5 update: Gameplay

• Fixes a visual anomaly issue with the character Sliding Quack in the Mach 25 arcade game.

Zenless Zone Zero 2.5 update: Environments

• Fixes visual issues affecting the models for some NPCs.

Zenless Zone Zero 2.5 update: Others

• Fixes an issue where some sound effects could play abnormally during Quality Time with Agents Banyue and Dialyn.
• Fixes an issue where background music could play abnormally during combat with the enemy Wandering Hunter.
• 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.

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Zenless Zone Zero 2.5: Agent Skills, W-Engine & Drive Disc Text Optimizations

Zenless Zone Zero 2.5 update: Agents

• Fixes the text descriptions for Agent Soldier 11's EX Special Attack: Fervent Fire, Chain Attack: Uplifting Flame, and Ultimate: Bellowing Flame. This adjustment is purely a text optimization and does not affect the actual skill effect. The corrected text now accurately reflects the actual skill effects.
• Before adjustment: After Soldier 11 uses (certain skills), Basic Attacks and Dash Attacks are guaranteed to trigger Fire Suppression, lasting for 15s or triggering 8 times.
• After adjustment: After Soldier 11 uses (certain skills), Basic Attacks and Dash Attacks are guaranteed to trigger Fire Suppression, lasting for 30s or triggering 8 times.

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Zenless Zone Zero 2.5: Important System & Event Requirements Changes

Zenless Zone Zero 2.5 update: Systems & Gameplay

• Remodeling Shop and Bangboo Channel
• Original Requirements: Progress through the Main Mission in "Chapter 1 - Intermission" to unlock
• Updated Requirements: Reach Inter-Knot Lv. 20 and promote to "Certified Proxy" to unlock
• Zenless Zone Zero 2.5 update:Proxies who have unlocked these functions before Version 2.5 can continue using them normally.

Zenless Zone Zero 2.5 update: Mewmew System

• Original Requirements: Progress through the Main Mission in "Chapter 1 - Intermission" to unlock
• Updated Requirements: Complete the Side Mission: White Oddity during Main Mission "Chapter 1 - Intermission" to unlock
• Proxies who unlocked this system before Version 2.5 can still access related content normally.

Zenless Zone Zero 2.5 update: Trust System

• Original Requirements: Progress through the Main Mission "Chapter 2 Interlude: Mission Unthinkable" to unlock
• Updated Requirements: Reach Inter-Knot Lv. 25 or above and promote to "Certified Proxy," then complete the key side mission "Anby's Visit" to unlock
• Proxies who unlocked this system before Version 2.5 can still access related content normally.

Zenless Zone Zero 2.5 update: Music Store

• Original Requirements: Progress through the Main Mission in "Chapter 2: Interlude" to unlock
• Updated Requirements: Reach Inter-Knot Lv. 21 and promote to "Certified Proxy" to unlock
• Proxies who unlocked this system before Version 2.5 can still access related content normally.

Zenless Zone Zero 2.5 update: Shiyu Defense

• Original Requirements: Progress through the Main Mission "Chapter 2 - A Call From the Hollow's Heart" to unlock
• Updated Requirements: Reach Inter-Knot Lv. 35 and promote to "Certified Proxy," then complete the main side quest "Shiyu Defense" to unlock
• Proxies who have unlocked this feature before Version 2.5 can continue to experience the relevant gameplay.

Zenless Zone Zero 2.5 update: Hollow Zero

• Original Requirements: Complete the Main Mission: The Zero Zone in Main Mission "Chapter 1 - Intermission" to unlock
• Updated Requirements: Reach Inter-Knot Lv. 25 or above and promote to "Certified Proxy," then complete the key Side Mission: The Zero Zone to unlock
• Proxies who have unlocked this feature before Version 2.5 can continue to experience the relevant gameplay.

Zenless Zone Zero 2.5 update: Notorious Hunt

• Original Requirements: Progress through the Main Mission in "Chapter 2: Interlude" to unlock
• Updated Requirements: Reach Inter-Knot Lv. 25 and promote to "Certified Proxy" to unlock
• Proxies who have unlocked this feature before Version 2.5 can continue to experience the relevant gameplay.

Zenless Zone Zero 2.5 update: Expert Challenge

• Original Requirements: Progress through the Main Mission "Chapter 2 - A Call From the Hollow's Heart" to unlock
• Updated Requirements: Progress through the Main Mission in "Chapter 1 - Intermission" to unlock
• Proxies who have unlocked this feature before Version 2.5 can continue to experience the relevant gameplay.

Zenless Zone Zero 2.5 update: Soldier 11 Character Storyline Mission "Mole in the Hole"

• Original Requirements: Progress through the Main Mission in "Chapter 1 - Intermission" to unlock
• Updated Requirements: Complete the Main Mission "Chapter 1 - Intermission" to unlock
• Proxies who unlocked this Character Storyline before Version 2.5 can still access related content normally.

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Zenless Zone Zero 2.5: Events

Zenless Zone Zero 2.5 update: Shiyu Defense

• Original Requirements: Begin Main Story Chapter 2 - Intermission and unlock Shiyu Defense
• Updated Requirements: Reach Inter-Knot Lv. 35 and complete the Reputation Rank-Up Mission "Path of the Proxy I" to participate
• Proxies who unlocked this event before Version 2.5 can continue to participate normally.

Zenless Zone Zero 2.5 update: Road to Proxy Greatness

• Original Requirements: Reach Inter-Knot Lv. 8 and unlock the Event feature in the Main Story Prologue - Intermission
• Updated Requirements: Reach Inter-Knot Lv. 5, complete the Main Story Prologue "The Hare and the Proxy," and unlock the Event feature

Zenless Zone Zero 2.5 update: Into That Pale Wasteland

• Original Requirements: Reach Inter-Knot Lv. 23 and Main Story Chapter 2 - Intermission
• Updated Requirements: Start Main Story Chapter 2 Interlude: Mission Unthinkable and unlock Lumina Square to participate
• Proxies who unlocked this event before Version 2.5 can continue to participate normally.

Zenless Zone Zero 2.5 update: The Day of Brilliant Wishes

• Original Requirements: Reach Inter-Knot Lv. 15 and complete Agent Story "Mole in the Hole (I)"
• Updated Requirements: Reach Inter-Knot Lv. 20 and complete Main Story Chapter 1 - Intermission to participate
• Proxies who unlocked this event before Version 2.5 can continue to participate normally.

Zenless Zone Zero 2.5 update: Elpis Ultimate Angler Championship

• Original Requirements: Reach Inter-Knot Lv. 23 and Main Story Chapter 2 - Intermission
• Updated Requirements: Start Main Story Chapter 2 Interlude: Mission Unthinkable and unlock Lumina Square to participate
• Proxies who unlocked this event before Version 2.5 can continue to participate normally.

Zenless Zone Zero 2.5 update: Say It With Flowers

• Original Requirements: Reach Inter-Knot Lv. 23 and Main Story Chapter 2 - Intermission
• Updated Requirements: Start Main Story Chapter 2 Interlude: Mission Unthinkable and unlock Lumina Square to participate
• Proxies who unlocked this event before Version 2.5 can continue to participate normally.

Zenless Zone Zero 2.5 update: Gravitational Attraction

• Original Requirements: Reach Inter-Knot Lv. 23 and Main Story Chapter 2 - Intermission
• Updated Requirements: Start Main Story Chapter 2 Interlude: Mission Unthinkable and unlock Lumina Square to participate
• Proxies who unlocked this event before Version 2.5 can continue to participate normally.

Zenless Zone Zero 2.5 update: Tales of Midsummer Dreams

• Original Requirements: Reach Inter-Knot Lv. 15 and complete Agent Story "Mole in the Hole (I)"
• Updated Requirements: Reach Inter-Knot Lv. 20 and complete Main Story Chapter 1 - Intermission to participate
• Proxies who unlocked this event before Version 2.5 can continue to participate normally.

Zenless Zone Zero 2.5 update: When Dreams Remain Unfinished

• Original Requirements: Reach Inter-Knot Lv. 15 and complete Agent Story "Mole in the Hole (I)"
• Updated Requirements: Reach Inter-Knot Lv. 20 and complete Main Story Chapter 1 - Intermission to participate
• Proxies who unlocked this event before Version 2.5 can continue to participate normally.

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That covers everything in the Zenless Zone Zero 2.5 update patch notes. Check out more articles:

• ZZZ 2.5 banners
• ZZZ 2.5 events
• ZZZ 2.5 QoL changes

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Edited by Supratim Sarkar