Zenless Zone Zero version 2.5 upcoming QoL changes

Zenless Zone Zero version 2.5 is going to roll out several quality-of-life (QoL) updates aimed at making daily gameplay smoother and more efficient. HoYoverse shared a preview of these changes during the Special Program "To Be Fuel for the Night," which are mostly optimizations regarding gameplay modes, farming systems, and overall usability as per player feedback.

Here's a compilation of all the upcoming quality of life (QoL) changes and optimizations in Zenless Zone Zero version 2.5.

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Compilation of QoL changes coming in Zenless Zone Zero 2.5

Shiyu Defense structural changes

Shiyu Defense is going to recieve some major updates in its structure during version 2.5. Here are the details as follows according to the previews shared by HoYoverse.

• The number of Critical Node Frontiers will change to 5 stages instead of 7.
• The fifth Frontier stage will be a special stage, with point based scoring consisting of three separate challenge stages.
• After completion, all the points from each of the stages will come together to form a Frontier ranking for the Proxies.
• Faster clearing will grant even more points.
• Each stage will have have different environmental buffs and agents can be deployed only once per stage.

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Deadly Assault improvements

Deadly Assault will now include bosses from the latest story chapter in version 2.5. The devs will also add a new Squad Building Guide, where Proxies can share their team setups and will be accessible via the Inter-Knot Recommendation tab.

Another feature will also be added called the Fairy’s Smart Recommendation system, where personalized team suggestions can be generated based on the agents you currently own.

Also read: Zenless Zone Zero 2.5 banners order and schedule

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Display counter for damage numbers

Combat readability, like the damage numbers you see on screen during battle, is going to get updated with a new feature called the Damage Numbers Compilation. In this, Proxies will be able to view total damage dealt by each of their agents more clearly during combat stages. This setting can also be freely toggled on or off from the settings of the game.

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New function menu navigation shortcut

A new function menu will also be added during Zenless Zone Zero version 2.5, that too to the main interface shortcut bar. This menu is going to provide faster access to commonly used features and in-game shop.

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Suibian Temple management optimization

Suibian Temple management system in-game (Image via HoYoverse)

Zenless Zone Zero's version 2.5 is going to further optimize Suibian Temple management system. Here are the details shared so far:

• Three new Proxy accessories will be added to the Devon Pawnshop.
• The rate of earning Omnicoins will be increased.
• The bi-weekly Omnicoin cap in Yum Cha Sin's commission board will be adjusted to a weekly limit.

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New upgrade materials sweep feature

Keeping the player feedback in mind, the devs will add a feature where Proxies can directly use Ether Batteries to sweep Combat Simulation (upgrade materials) and Area Patrol (Drive Discs) stages. This will give players to claim rewards instantly without manual clears.

Ether Batteries will become craftable as well with Battery Charge and Prepaid Power Cards. The existing sweep cards (Victoria Housekeeping Coupons) for Area Patrol will be converted into Ether Batteries after version 2.5 goes live.

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Drive Disc system optimizations

Drive Discs are also going to be optimized, where the devs are going to bring sub-stat specifications in Advanced Tuning. A new setting will also be added that lets Proxies automatically dismantle unwanted Drive Discs they obtain, based on custom conditions.

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Main story and commissions system optimization

Official art for main story chapter coming in Zenless Zone Zero version 2.5 (Image via HoYoverse)

A new Advance Screening feature will be introduced in Zenless Zone Zero version 2.5. This feature is going to allow all Proxies to play the latest main story chapter, regardless if they have completed previous chapters or not. Commissions are also going to recieve optimizations which includes Inter-Knot, Proxy promotion, and the Compendium tasks.

Also read: Zenless Zone Zero version 2.5 events and rewards

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Third-person camera mode

Zenless Zone Zero version 2.5 will introduce a new third-person free camera mode. According to the devs during the Special Program, this feature will allow all Proxies to move the camera freely during certain moments, making exploration and screenshots more flexible.

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Game package size optimization

The game's storage will also be optimized accords all devices of players with the release of Zenless Zone Zero version 2.5. The resource size will be reduced, and resources for the latest chapters or events will be available to delete from the settings.

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Zenless Zone Zero version 2.5 is focusing heavily on improving how the game feels to play every day. These quality-of-life changes reduce repetition, simplify farming, and improve clarity across multiple systems. All these optimizations will be rolled out with the release of the patch on December 30, 2025.

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Edited by Kriti Jamwal