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'''''Zenless Zone Zero'''''{{hair space}}{{efn|{{Lang-zh|c=绝区零|p=Jué Qū Líng}}}} is a free-to-play [[action role-playing game]] developed and published by [[miHoYo]] (with publishing outside [[mainland China]] under [[HoYoverse|Cognosphere]], [[d/b/a]] ''HoYoverse''). The game was released on [[Windows]], [[iOS]], [[Android (operating system)|Android]] and [[PlayStation 5]] on July 4, 2024.<ref name="ZZZ-Gematsu-release">{{cite web|url=https://www.gematsu.com/2024/05/zenless-zone-zero-launches-july-4|title=Zenless Zone Zero launches July 4|last=Romano|first=Sal|work=Gematsu|date=May 27, 2024|access-date=May 27, 2024|archive-date=August 23, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240823234036/https://www.gematsu.com/2024/05/zenless-zone-zero-launches-july-4|url-status=live}}</ref>
'''''Zenless Zone Zero'''''{{hair space}}{{efn|{{Lang-zh|c=绝区零|p=Jué Qū Líng}}}}, abbreviated as '''''ZZZ''''', is a free-to-play [[action role-playing game]] developed and published by [[miHoYo]] (with publishing outside [[mainland China]] under [[HoYoverse|Cognosphere]], [[d/b/a]] ''HoYoverse''). The game was released on [[Windows]], [[iOS]], [[Android (operating system)|Android]] and [[PlayStation 5]] on July 4, 2024.<ref name="ZZZ-Gematsu-release">{{cite web|url=https://www.gematsu.com/2024/05/zenless-zone-zero-launches-july-4|title=Zenless Zone Zero launches July 4|last=Romano|first=Sal|work=Gematsu|date=May 27, 2024|access-date=May 27, 2024|archive-date=August 23, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240823234036/https://www.gematsu.com/2024/05/zenless-zone-zero-launches-july-4|url-status=live}}</ref>


==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
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The game takes place in a [[post-apocalyptic]] futuristic haven known as New Eridu. Large [[Pocket universe|pocket dimensions]] called Hollows plague the world, engulfing the land and spawning hostile monsters called Ethereals, who have wreaked havoc on humanity. After the fall of Eridu, a group of survivors established a bastion against the invaders known as New Eridu. The group survived the oncoming onslaught by extracting a substance called Ether from the Hollows, which is used as a potent energy source.<ref name="ZZZ-Gematsu-annoucement">{{cite web|url=https://www.gematsu.com/2022/05/mihoyo-announces-urban-fantasy-action-rpg-zenless-zone-zero-for-pc-ios-more|title=miHoYo announces 'urban fantasy action RPG' Zenless Zone Zero for PC, iOS, more|last=Romano|first=Sal|work=Gematsu|date=May 13, 2022|access-date=October 11, 2022|archive-date=June 17, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220617055718/https://www.gematsu.com/2022/05/mihoyo-announces-urban-fantasy-action-rpg-zenless-zone-zero-for-pc-ios-more|url-status=live}}</ref>
The game takes place in a [[post-apocalyptic]] futuristic haven known as New Eridu. Large [[Pocket universe|pocket dimensions]] called Hollows plague the world, engulfing the land and spawning hostile monsters called Ethereals, who have wreaked havoc on humanity. After the fall of Eridu, a group of survivors established a bastion against the invaders known as New Eridu. The group survived the oncoming onslaught by extracting a substance called Ether from the Hollows, which is used as a potent energy source.<ref name="ZZZ-Gematsu-annoucement">{{cite web|url=https://www.gematsu.com/2022/05/mihoyo-announces-urban-fantasy-action-rpg-zenless-zone-zero-for-pc-ios-more|title=miHoYo announces 'urban fantasy action RPG' Zenless Zone Zero for PC, iOS, more|last=Romano|first=Sal|work=Gematsu|date=May 13, 2022|access-date=October 11, 2022|archive-date=June 17, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220617055718/https://www.gematsu.com/2022/05/mihoyo-announces-urban-fantasy-action-rpg-zenless-zone-zero-for-pc-ios-more|url-status=live}}</ref>


Several factions are present in the game. The Cunning Hares, formally known as Gentle House, is an “odd jobs” agency from which the player obtains their first four agents. Belobog Heavy Industries and Victoria Housing Co specialize in construction and housekeeping, respectively. Hollow Special Operations Section 6 is a frontline unit of Hollow Special Operations, which is based in the original Eridu location. The Criminal Investigation Special Response Team is a branch of New Eridu Public Security. Lastly, the Sons of Calydon is a biker gang.<ref name="ZZZ-PocketTactics-characters">{{cite web |last=Lawton |first=Tilly |title=All Zenless Zone Zero characters |url=https://www.pockettactics.com/zenless-zone-zero/characters |access-date=July 23, 2024 |website=Pocket Tactics |archive-date=July 15, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240715220632/https://www.pockettactics.com/zenless-zone-zero/characters |url-status=live }}</ref>
Several factions are present in the game. The Cunning Hares, formally known as Gentle House, is an “odd jobs” agency from which the player obtains their first four agents. Belobog Heavy Industries and Victoria Housing Co specialize in construction and housekeeping, respectively. Hollow Special Operations Section 6 is a frontline unit of Hollow Special Operations, which is based in the original Eridu location. The Criminal Investigation Special Response Team is a branch of New Eridu Public Security. The Sons of Calydon is a biker gang.<ref name="ZZZ-PocketTactics-characters">{{cite web |last=Lawton |first=Tilly |title=All Zenless Zone Zero characters |url=https://www.pockettactics.com/zenless-zone-zero/characters |access-date=July 23, 2024 |website=Pocket Tactics |archive-date=July 15, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240715220632/https://www.pockettactics.com/zenless-zone-zero/characters |url-status=live }}</ref> Lastly, the Stars of Lyra are a famous music group based in New Eridu.


The story follows [[Phaethon]], two siblings who work as Proxies on Sixth Street in New Eridu. The siblings possess a special technology known as the Hollow Deep Dive System, which allows them to remotely monitor and navigate Agents within Hollows through the use of a Bangboo.
The story follows Wise and Belle, two siblings who are proxies and are secretly the legendary [[Phaethon]]. The siblings possess a special technology known as the Hollow Deep Dive System, which allows them to remotely monitor and navigate Agents within Hollows through the use of their Bangboo, Eous. As the player progresses through the game, their proxying capabilities are expanded with the addition of the A.I. Fairy, who can analyze Hollows at innumerable speeds.


Despite falling into the "futuristic" category, ''Zenless Zone Zero'' adopts a retro and analog aesthetic, which is explained by the notion that modern technology is susceptible to corruption from overexposure to Ether. Characters operate [[Flip phone|flip-phones]] or [[mobile phone]]s reminiscent of models from the 2000s and 2010s. The two main protagonists reside in a [[video store]] (known as Random Play), where New Eridu citizens can rent [[VHS tapes|VHS tapes]].<ref name="ZZZ-TechRaptor-interview">{{Cite web |last=Nelva |first=Giuseppe |date=September 12, 2023 |title=Zenless Zone Zero Producer Promises "Much More Complete Gaming Experience" for Second Beta |url=https://techraptor.net/gaming/features/zenless-zone-zero-interview-hoyoverse |access-date=2024-08-08 |website=TechRaptor |language=en |archive-date=July 27, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240727001927/https://techraptor.net/gaming/features/zenless-zone-zero-interview-hoyoverse |url-status=live }}</ref> [[Cathode-ray tube|CRT television sets]] reminiscent of those from the early 1980s and 1990s are commonly seen throughout the game. There are also references to 1990s media as well as [[Grunge fashion|grunge]] or [[Street style|street-style]] designs present throughout New Eridu.
Despite falling into the "futuristic" category, ''Zenless Zone Zero'' adopts a retro and analog aesthetic, which is explained by the notion that modern technology is susceptible to corruption from overexposure to Ether. Characters operate [[Flip phone|flip-phones]] or [[mobile phone]]s reminiscent of models from the 2000s and 2010s. The two main protagonists reside in a [[video store]] (known as Random Play), where New Eridu citizens can rent [[VHS tapes|VHS tapes]].<ref name="ZZZ-TechRaptor-interview">{{Cite web |last=Nelva |first=Giuseppe |date=September 12, 2023 |title=Zenless Zone Zero Producer Promises "Much More Complete Gaming Experience" for Second Beta |url=https://techraptor.net/gaming/features/zenless-zone-zero-interview-hoyoverse |access-date=2024-08-08 |website=TechRaptor |language=en |archive-date=July 27, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240727001927/https://techraptor.net/gaming/features/zenless-zone-zero-interview-hoyoverse |url-status=live }}</ref> [[Cathode-ray tube|CRT television sets]] reminiscent of those from the early 1980s and 1990s are commonly seen throughout the game. There are also references to 1990s media as well as [[Grunge fashion|grunge]] or [[Street style|street-style]] designs present throughout New Eridu.
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* [[Korean language|KO]]: Han Bok-hyun
* [[Korean language|KO]]: Han Bok-hyun
}}
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|An [[anthropomorphic]] [[brown bear]] Thiren who works as the accountant. Despite his imposing presence, Ben rarely gets angry outside of combat. He wields a utility pillar.
|An [[anthropomorphic]] [[brown bear]] Thiren who works as the accountant. Despite his imposing presence, Ben rarely gets angry outside of combat. He wields a handheld compactor pillar.
|<ref name="ZZZ-PocketTactics-characters" /><ref name="ZZZ-Destructoid-factions" />
|<ref name="ZZZ-PocketTactics-characters" /><ref name="ZZZ-Destructoid-factions" />
|- id="Grace"
|- id="Grace"
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|{{plainlist|
* [[Chinese language|ZH]]: Xu Xiang
* [[Chinese language|ZH]]: Xu Xiang
* [[English language|EN]]: Micah Solusod
* [[Japanese language|JA]]: [[Tetsuya Kakihara]]
* [[Japanese language|JA]]: [[Tetsuya Kakihara]]
* [[Korean language|KO]]: Chung Eui-taek
* [[Korean language|KO]]: Chung Eui-taek
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}}
|Member of Section 6 who likes to drink coffee. He has a terminal illness, and as a result has to take frequent off days from work.
|A member of Section 6 who likes to drink coffee. He has a terminal illness, and as a result has to take frequent off days from work. He fights with a custom bow that can be dismantled into two swords.
|<ref name="Siliconera-Harumasa">{{Cite web |last=Lada |first=Jenni |date=November 1, 2024|title=Next New Zenless Zone Zero Character Is Asaba Harumasa |url=https://www.siliconera.com/next-new-zenless-zone-zero-character-is-asaba-harumasa/ |access-date=November 25, 2024 |website=Siliconera |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name="ZZZ-Harumasa">{{Cite tweet |number=1852198996909158783 |user=ZZZ_EN |title=Agent Record – Asaba Harumasa |author=Zenless Zone Zero |date=November 1, 2024}}</ref>
|<ref name="Siliconera-Harumasa">{{Cite web |last=Lada |first=Jenni |date=November 1, 2024|title=Next New Zenless Zone Zero Character Is Asaba Harumasa |url=https://www.siliconera.com/next-new-zenless-zone-zero-character-is-asaba-harumasa/ |access-date=November 25, 2024 |website=Siliconera |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name="ZZZ-Harumasa">{{Cite tweet |number=1852198996909158783 |user=ZZZ_EN |title=Agent Record – Asaba Harumasa |author=Zenless Zone Zero |date=November 1, 2024}}</ref>
|- id="Miyabi"
|- id="Miyabi"
|Hoshimi Miyabi
|Hoshimi Miyabi
| style="background-color:#068482;color:white;text-align:center;" |Ice
| style="background-color:#068482;color:white;text-align:center;" |Frost
|Anomaly
|Anomaly
|{{plainlist|
|{{plainlist|
* [[Chinese language|ZH]]: Ruan Congqing{{efn|Voiced by Du Mingya during the beta tests, reasons replaced unknown.}}
* [[Chinese language|ZH]]: Ruan Congqing{{efn|Voiced by Du Mingya during the beta tests, reasons replaced unknown.}}
* [[English language|EN]]: Christina Vee
* [[English language|EN]]: [[Cristina Vee]]
* [[Japanese language|JA]]: [[Ami Koshimizu]]<ref name="BTVA"/>
* [[Japanese language|JA]]: [[Ami Koshimizu]]<ref name="BTVA"/>
* [[Korean language|KO]]: Kim Do-hee
* [[Korean language|KO]]: Kim Do-hee
}}
}}
|The Chief of Section 6 and a Fox Thiren who came from a famous martial arts family. She wields a katana. She is 170cm in height—if her ears are included.
|The Chief of Section 6.
|<ref name="ZZZ-PocketTactics-characters" />
|<ref name="ZZZ-PocketTactics-characters" />
|- id="Soukaku"
|- id="Soukaku"
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|{{plainlist|
* [[Chinese language|ZH]]: Ju HuaHua (Jiang Jingju)
* [[Chinese language|ZH]]: Ju HuaHua (Jiang Jingju)
* [[English language|EN]]: Corey Pettit
* [[Japanese language|JA]]: [[Kaori Nazuka]]
* [[Japanese language|JA]]: [[Kaori Nazuka]]
* [[Korean language|KO]]: Kwon Da-ye
* [[Korean language|KO]]: Kwon Da-ye
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|{{plainlist|
* [[Chinese language|ZH]]: Xian Ta Wutong
* [[Chinese language|ZH]]: Xian Ta Wutong
* [[English language|EN]]: TBA{{efn|In the English version of the game, Lucy was originally voiced by Courtney Lin. However, due to unspecified reasons, she was replaced by an unknown voice actor.}}
* [[English language|EN]]: Elsie Lovelock{{efn|In the English version of the game, Lucy was originally voiced by Courtney Lin. However, due to unspecified reasons, she was replaced by Lovelock.}}
* [[Japanese language|JA]]: [[Ayaka Asai]]<ref name="BTVA"/>
* [[Japanese language|JA]]: [[Ayaka Asai]]<ref name="BTVA"/>
* [[Korean language|KO]]: Kim Mi-so
* [[Korean language|KO]]: Kim Mi-so
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|{{plainlist|
* [[Chinese language|ZH]]: Xiao N
* [[Chinese language|ZH]]: Xiao N
* [[English language|EN]]: TBA
* [[English language|EN]]: Molly Zhang
* [[Japanese language|JA]]: [[Aya Endō]]
* [[Japanese language|JA]]: [[Aya Endō]]
* [[Korean language|KO]]: Yoon A-yeong
* [[Korean language|KO]]: Yoon A-yeong
}}
}}
| A famous singer and actress in New Eridu.
|
|<ref name="ZZZ-Astra">{{Cite tweet |number=1868144476625178628 |user=ZZZ_EN |title=Agent Record: Astra Yao|author=ZZZ |date=December 14, 2024}}</ref>
|<ref name="ZZZ-Astra">{{Cite tweet |number=1868144476625178628 |user=ZZZ_EN |title=Agent Record: Astra Yao|author=ZZZ |date=December 14, 2024}}</ref>
|- id="Evelyn"
|- id="Evelyn"
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|{{plainlist|
* [[Chinese language|ZH]]: Li Chanfei
* [[Chinese language|ZH]]: Li Chanfei
* [[English language|EN]]: TBA
* [[English language|EN]]: Elizabeth Maxwell
* [[Japanese language|JA]]: [[Yoko Hikasa]]
* [[Japanese language|JA]]: [[Yoko Hikasa]]
* [[Korean language|KO]]: TBA
* [[Korean language|KO]]: Jang Chae-yeon
}}
}}
| The manager and bodyguard of Astra Yao.
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|<ref name="ZZZ-Evelyn">{{Cite tweet |number=1868507097182380345 |user=ZZZ_EN |title=Agent Record: Evelyn|author=ZZZ |date=December 15, 2024}}</ref>
|<ref name="ZZZ-Evelyn">{{Cite tweet |number=1868507097182380345 |user=ZZZ_EN |title=Agent Record: Evelyn|author=ZZZ |date=December 15, 2024}}</ref>
|}
|}


===[[Non-player character|Non-playable]]===
===[[Non-player character|Non-playable]]===
* {{anchor|Fairy}} Fairy
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* {{anchor|Fairy}}Fairy (Voiced by: [[English language|EN]]: Allegra Clark). One of the keys in the Hollow Deep Dive (HDD) system.<ref name="ZZZ-AllegraClark">{{Cite tweet |number=1811867730544591209 |user=SimplyAllegra |title=beep boop! Master, I'm the English voice of Fairy in Zenless Zone Zero! I'm here to help you out and cause absolutely no problems on purpose (if there are problems they're probably your fault) (just saying) Have fun being bullied I MEAN PLAYING THE GAME! #zzzero |author=Allegra Clark |date=July 13, 2024}}</ref>
: Voiced by: Allegra Clark ([[English language|EN]])
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* {{anchor|Mr. Mole}}Mr. Mole (Voiced by: [[English language|EN]]: Tim Heller). An unseen voice-only character encountered by the Proxy.<ref name="ZZZ-TimHeller">{{Cite Instagram |postid=C-FvWOIvg5G |user=timhellercreative |title=Had a BLAST working on this game and bringing two VERY DIFFERENT characters to life. Huge thank you to everyone at Blend, Sound Cadence, and MiHoYo for letting me reaaalllllly go full send. TWO NPCs: One you visit every day for that sweet sweet cup of Joe, and the other… well let's just say most prefer him in small doses… |author=Tim Heller |date=July 31, 2024}}</ref>
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: Companion of Proxy in Hollow Deep Dive (HDD) system.<ref name="ZZZ-AllegraClark">{{Cite tweet |number=1811867730544591209 |user=SimplyAllegra |title=beep boop! Master, I'm the English voice of Fairy in Zenless Zone Zero! I'm here to help you out and cause absolutely no problems on purpose (if there are problems they're probably your fault) (just saying) Have fun being bullied I MEAN PLAYING THE GAME! #zzzero |author=Allegra Clark |date=July 13, 2024}}</ref><ref name="Siliconera-review">{{Cite web |last=Liu |first=Stephanie |date=2024-07-04 |title=Review: Zenless Zone Zero Forced Me to Fix My Posture |url=https://www.siliconera.com/review-zenless-zone-zero-forced-me-to-fix-my-posture/ |access-date=2024-12-24 |website=Siliconera |language=en-US}}</ref>
* {{anchor|Tin Master}}Tin Master (Voiced by: [[English language|EN]]: Tim Heller). A robot barista and owner of Coff Cafe coffee shop.<ref name="ZZZ-TimHeller" />

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* {{anchor|Officer Mewmew}}Officer Mewmew (Voiced by: [[English language|EN]]: Tiana Camacho). A cat mascot of New Eridu Public Security.<ref name="ZZZ-TianaCamacho">{{Cite tweet |number=1812651235666960782 |user=TianaCamachoVO |title=
* {{anchor|Tin Master}}Tin Master
I voice Officer Mewmew in #zzzero BIG THANK YOU to @SoundCadence and @miHoYo for having me!! |author=Tiana Camacho |date=July 15, 2024}}</ref>
: Voiced by: Tim Heller ([[English language|EN]])
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: A robot barista and owner of Coff Cafe coffee shop.<ref name="ZZZ-TimHeller">{{Cite Instagram |postid=C-FvWOIvg5G |user=timhellercreative |title=Had a BLAST working on this game and bringing two VERY DIFFERENT characters to life. Huge thank you to everyone at Blend, Sound Cadence, and MiHoYo for letting me reaaalllllly go full send. TWO NPCs: One you visit every day for that sweet sweet cup of Joe, and the other… well let's just say most prefer him in small doses… |author=Tim Heller |date=July 31, 2024}}</ref><ref name="PCGamesN-Preview">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-01 |first1=Nat |last1=Smith |title=Zenless Zone Zero is a city life sim inspired by a PS1 cult classic |url=https://www.pcgamesn.com/zenless-zone-zero/preview |access-date=2024-12-24 |website=PCGamesN |language=en-US}}</ref>

* {{anchor|Officer Mewmew}} Officer Mewmew
: Voiced by: Tiana Camacho ([[English language|EN]])
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: A cat mascot of New Eridu Public Security.<ref name="ZZZ-TianaCamacho">{{Cite tweet |number=1812651235666960782 |user=TianaCamachoVO |title=
I voice Officer Mewmew in #zzzero BIG THANK YOU to @SoundCadence and @miHoYo for having me!! |author=Tiana Camacho |date=July 15, 2024}}</ref><ref name="PocketGamer-Review">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-04 |first1=Catherine |last1=Dellosa |title=Zenless Zone Zero review - "High octane combat for a high-profile game - but still with a lot of heart" |url=https://www.pocketgamer.com/zenless-zone-zero/launch-review/ |access-date=2024-12-24 |website=Pocket Gamer |language=en}}</ref>


==Development==
==Development==
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According to the producer Li Zhenyu main protagonists Wise and Belle have independent roles from each other.<ref name="ZZZ-PocketTactics-interview">{{Cite web |last=Partleton |first=Kayleigh |date=September 1, 2023 |title=Hoyoverse says 'gacha doesn't make much of a difference' in ZZZ |url=https://www.pockettactics.com/zenless-zone-zero/interview |access-date=2024-08-08 |website=Pocket Tactics |language=en-US |archive-date=August 23, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240823234038/https://www.pockettactics.com/zenless-zone-zero/interview |url-status=live }}</ref>
According to the producer Li Zhenyu main protagonists Wise and Belle have independent roles from each other.<ref name="ZZZ-PocketTactics-interview">{{Cite web |last=Partleton |first=Kayleigh |date=September 1, 2023 |title=Hoyoverse says 'gacha doesn't make much of a difference' in ZZZ |url=https://www.pockettactics.com/zenless-zone-zero/interview |access-date=2024-08-08 |website=Pocket Tactics |language=en-US |archive-date=August 23, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240823234038/https://www.pockettactics.com/zenless-zone-zero/interview |url-status=live }}</ref>


== Distribution and promotion ==
== Marketing and release ==
[[File:Zenless Zone Zero (ZZZ) Welcome To New Eridu Jakarta (2024-07-07).jpg|thumb|upright=1.3|People playing ''Zenless Zone Zero'' and waiting at the main stage of the Welcome To New Eridu event in [[Jakarta]]]]MiHoYo revealed the game in May 2022 and began holding [[beta test|closed beta tests]], known as "Tuning Tests", for PC and iOS in August of the same year.<ref name="ZZZ-TuningTests-PG">{{cite web |last=Derrick |first=Connor |date=July 25, 2022 |title=Zenless Zone Zero offers up a release date for upcoming closed beta test and it's very soon |url=https://www.pocketgamer.com/zenless-zone-zero/closed-beta-test/ |access-date=October 11, 2022 |work=[[Pocket Gamer]] |archive-date=August 18, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220818101922/https://www.pocketgamer.com/zenless-zone-zero/closed-beta-test/ |url-status=live }}</ref> A second closed beta test, called an "Equalizing Test", was also held for PC and iOS in November 2023.<ref name="ZZZ-EqualizingTest">{{Cite web |date=November 4, 2023 |title=Zenless Zone Zero Equalizing Test Sign-Up Starts Now! |url=https://zenless.hoyoverse.com/en-us/news/113511 |access-date=2023-11-26 |website=Zenless Zone Zero |language=en-us |archive-date=July 15, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240715101756/https://zenless.hoyoverse.com/en-us/news/113511 |url-status=live }}</ref> A third beta test, called an "Amplifying Test", was held for Android, PC, and iOS, in April 2024.<ref name="ZZZ-AmplifyingTest">{{Cite web |date=March 17, 2024 |title=Zenless Zone Zero Amplifying Test Sign-Up Now Open |url=https://zenless.hoyoverse.com/en-us/news/122896 |access-date=March 18, 2024 |website=Zenless Zone Zero |archive-date=March 18, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240318034545/https://zenless.hoyoverse.com/en-us/news/122896 |url-status=live }}</ref> During [[PlayStation]]'s [[State of Play (livestream event)|State of Play]] presentation in January 2024, a [[PlayStation 5]] port of the game was announced as a timed console exclusive.<ref name="ZZZ-PS5">{{cite web |last=Romano |first=Sal |date=January 31, 2024 |title=Zenless Zone Zero adds PS5 version |url=https://www.gematsu.com/2024/01/zenless-zone-zero-adds-ps5-version |access-date=January 31, 2024 |work=Gematsu |archive-date=February 1, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240201152701/https://www.gematsu.com/2024/01/zenless-zone-zero-adds-ps5-version |url-status=live }}</ref> A technical test was held for the PS5 in April 2024. The release date was announced in late May of that same year.
[[File:Zenless Zone Zero (ZZZ) Welcome To New Eridu Jakarta (2024-07-07).jpg|thumb|upright=1.3|People playing ''Zenless Zone Zero'' and waiting at the main stage of the Welcome To New Eridu event in [[Jakarta]]]]MiHoYo revealed the game in May 2022 and began holding [[beta test|closed beta tests]], known as "Tuning Tests", for PC and iOS in August of the same year.<ref name="ZZZ-TuningTests-PG">{{cite web |last=Derrick |first=Connor |date=July 25, 2022 |title=Zenless Zone Zero offers up a release date for upcoming closed beta test and it's very soon |url=https://www.pocketgamer.com/zenless-zone-zero/closed-beta-test/ |access-date=October 11, 2022 |work=[[Pocket Gamer]] |archive-date=August 18, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220818101922/https://www.pocketgamer.com/zenless-zone-zero/closed-beta-test/ |url-status=live }}</ref> A second closed beta test, called an "Equalizing Test", was also held for PC and iOS in November 2023.<ref name="ZZZ-EqualizingTest">{{Cite web |date=November 4, 2023 |title=Zenless Zone Zero Equalizing Test Sign-Up Starts Now! |url=https://zenless.hoyoverse.com/en-us/news/113511 |access-date=2023-11-26 |website=Zenless Zone Zero |language=en-us |archive-date=July 15, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240715101756/https://zenless.hoyoverse.com/en-us/news/113511 |url-status=live }}</ref> A third beta test, called an "Amplifying Test", was held for Android, PC, and iOS, in April 2024.<ref name="ZZZ-AmplifyingTest">{{Cite web |date=March 17, 2024 |title=Zenless Zone Zero Amplifying Test Sign-Up Now Open |url=https://zenless.hoyoverse.com/en-us/news/122896 |access-date=March 18, 2024 |website=Zenless Zone Zero |archive-date=March 18, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240318034545/https://zenless.hoyoverse.com/en-us/news/122896 |url-status=live }}</ref> During [[PlayStation]]'s [[State of Play (livestream event)|State of Play]] presentation in January 2024, a [[PlayStation 5]] port of the game was announced as a timed console exclusive.<ref name="ZZZ-PS5">{{cite web |last=Romano |first=Sal |date=January 31, 2024 |title=Zenless Zone Zero adds PS5 version |url=https://www.gematsu.com/2024/01/zenless-zone-zero-adds-ps5-version |access-date=January 31, 2024 |work=Gematsu |archive-date=February 1, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240201152701/https://www.gematsu.com/2024/01/zenless-zone-zero-adds-ps5-version |url-status=live }}</ref> A technical test was held for the PS5 in April 2024. The release date was announced in late May of that same year.


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== See also ==
== See also ==
* ''[[Honkai Impact 3rd]],'' a similar game also created by miHoYo and part of the Honkai franchise.
* ''[[Honkai Impact 3rd]],'' a similar game also created by miHoYo and part of the Honkai franchise
* ''[[Punishing: Gray Raven]]'', using similar combat gameplay inside a futuristic setting.
* ''[[Punishing: Gray Raven]]'', using similar combat gameplay inside a futuristic setting


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Zenless Zone Zero
Developer(s)miHoYo
Publisher(s)
Producer(s)Li Zhenyu[1]
EngineUnity[2]
Platform(s)
ReleaseJuly 4, 2024
Genre(s)Action role-playing, hack and slash
Mode(s)Single-player

Zenless Zone Zero [a], abbreviated as ZZZ, is a free-to-play action role-playing game developed and published by miHoYo (with publishing outside mainland China under Cognosphere, d/b/a HoYoverse). The game was released on Windows, iOS, Android and PlayStation 5 on July 4, 2024.[3]

Gameplay

Screenshot of the Chain Attack in Zenless Zone Zero

Zenless Zone Zero is an action role-playing game. The player assumes the role of a Proxy (the protagonist known as Wise or Belle), a character who helps others explore alternate dimensions called Hollows.[4][5] Over time, the Proxy will recruit new party members known as Agents to fight hostile entities called Ethereals and other enemies. In addition to the Proxy, players use rabbit-like robotic assistants known as Bangboos.[5]

The gameplay is split into two different modes: a "TV Mode" and "Combat Mode." TV Mode gameplay resembles a 2D dungeon crawler game, with the Proxy roaming on tiles that resemble TVs to find treasure, solve puzzles, and fight Ethereals. If the Proxy steps on an enemy tile, the party is sent to "Combat Mode," where they fight in a 3D hack and slash-like game mode.

By combining the abilities of different Agents and Bangboos, players can deal greater damage and combos (known as Chain Attack) onto enemies.[5][6][7] The game features an in-game clock system, with the days split into morning, afternoon, evening, and midnight.[5]

Setting

The game takes place in a post-apocalyptic futuristic haven known as New Eridu. Large pocket dimensions called Hollows plague the world, engulfing the land and spawning hostile monsters called Ethereals, who have wreaked havoc on humanity. After the fall of Eridu, a group of survivors established a bastion against the invaders known as New Eridu. The group survived the oncoming onslaught by extracting a substance called Ether from the Hollows, which is used as a potent energy source.[8]

Several factions are present in the game. The Cunning Hares, formally known as Gentle House, is an “odd jobs” agency from which the player obtains their first four agents. Belobog Heavy Industries and Victoria Housing Co specialize in construction and housekeeping, respectively. Hollow Special Operations Section 6 is a frontline unit of Hollow Special Operations, which is based in the original Eridu location. The Criminal Investigation Special Response Team is a branch of New Eridu Public Security. The Sons of Calydon is a biker gang.[9] Lastly, the Stars of Lyra are a famous music group based in New Eridu.

The story follows Wise and Belle, two siblings who are proxies and are secretly the legendary Phaethon. The siblings possess a special technology known as the Hollow Deep Dive System, which allows them to remotely monitor and navigate Agents within Hollows through the use of their Bangboo, Eous. As the player progresses through the game, their proxying capabilities are expanded with the addition of the A.I. Fairy, who can analyze Hollows at innumerable speeds.

Despite falling into the "futuristic" category, Zenless Zone Zero adopts a retro and analog aesthetic, which is explained by the notion that modern technology is susceptible to corruption from overexposure to Ether. Characters operate flip-phones or mobile phones reminiscent of models from the 2000s and 2010s. The two main protagonists reside in a video store (known as Random Play), where New Eridu citizens can rent VHS tapes.[10] CRT television sets reminiscent of those from the early 1980s and 1990s are commonly seen throughout the game. There are also references to 1990s media as well as grunge or street-style designs present throughout New Eridu.

Characters

Playable

All playable characters are associated with a faction. Agents wield one of five attributes: Electric, Ether, Fire, Ice, or Physical. Additionally, each Agent adopts one of five combat styles: Anomaly, Attack, Defense, Support, or Stun.[11]

Random Play

Random Play is a video store in New Eridu where Belle and Wise rent out VHS tapes, while living on the second floor above their business. The staff room in the back of the store doubles as a base for their Proxy work.

Name Voice Actor Description Cits
Wise
The main protagonists of the game, two siblings who secretly perform Proxy work under the codename "Phaethon." Neither of the siblings participate in combat; instead, they sync with their Bangboo, Eous, to guide their clients through the Hollows, via their unique "HDD" system. Players can choose between Wise (male) and Belle (female) as the player character. Whoever is not picked will serve as the player character's assistant throughout the game. [9]
Belle

Cunning Hares

Cunning Hares (formerly known as Gentle House) is a small scale temp work agency that takes on various commissions for clients who cannot or will not hire a larger (or more reputable) agency. This faction was released in July 2024.

Name Attribute Style Voice Actor Description Cits
Anby Demara Electric Stun
A calm and collected young girl who is unusually competent and efficient in combat using an electrified sword, but struggles in other aspects. Anby attempts to improve her social skills by imitating scenes from popular movies, but with little success. [9][13][14]
Billy Kid Physical Attack
A cyborg gunslinger with a surprisingly casual and carefree personality. A Starlight Knights superfan who refers to his custom revolvers as his "girls." [9][13][14]
Nekomiya "Nekomata" Mana Physical Attack
The mischievous catgirl Thiren of the group who wields dual blades. Initially she planned to have the Cunning Hares killed in the Hollows for their role in killing her former gang-mate Silver, but after seeing them try to rescue her former neighbors from the Vision Corporation's scheme, she decided to join them instead. [9][13]
Nicole Demara Ether Support
The founder of the Cunning Hares who struggles to keep her group afloat financially. She wields a large handbag that doubles as a gun. [9][13][14]

Belobog Heavy Industries

Belobog Heavy Industries is a company specializing in In-Hollow construction. This faction was released in July 2024.

Name Attribute Style Voice Actor Description Cits
Anton Ivanov Electric Attack
The sharp-tongued project manager who refers to his wrist-mounted drill as his "bro." [9][13]
Ben Bigger Fire Defense
An anthropomorphic brown bear Thiren who works as the accountant. Despite his imposing presence, Ben rarely gets angry outside of combat. He wields a handheld compactor pillar. [9][13]
Grace Howard Electric Anomaly
The mechanic of the group, her enthusiasm for all things mechanical has led her to design and program various heavy machinery for Belobog, referring to them as her "children." She wields a rapid-firing nail gun and electrified grenades. [9][13][15][16]
Koleda Belobog Fire Stun
Grace's unofficial sister and the President of Belobog Heavy Industries who wields a hammer and wrench. She blames her father for disappearing one night with a bag full of money, thinking he was responsible for embezzling company funds and nearly ruining everything while she had to slowly rebuild Belobog's reputation afterwards. [9][13]

Victoria Housekeeping

Victoria Housekeeping is an agency specializing in housekeeping services, though they will also take on jobs that require venturing into the Hollows to acquire items for their client. This faction was released in July 2024.

Name Attribute Style Voice Actor Description Cits
Alexandrina "Rina" Sebastiane Electric Support
The gentle and delicate Head Maid, often accompanied by two floating Bangboo puppets named Drusilla and Anastella. [9][13][15]
Corin Wickes Physical Attack
A timid and anxious maid who wields a very large buzz saw as her main tool. [9][13]
Ellen Joe Ice Attack
A shark Thiren who prefers hanging out with her friends to doing extra work or club activities. She wields an oversized pair of pruning shears. [9][13]
Von Lycaon Ice Stun
An anthropomorhic white wolf Thiren who acts as the Head Butler, using a kick-based fighting style to dispatch enemies with his cybernetic legs. [9][13]

Hollow Special Operations Section 6

Hollow Special Operations Section 6 (also known as Section 6) is a frontline operational unit of the Hollow Special Operations. This faction was released in July 2024.

Name Attribute Style Voice Actor Description Cits
Asaba Harumasa Electric Attack
A member of Section 6 who likes to drink coffee. He has a terminal illness, and as a result has to take frequent off days from work. He fights with a custom bow that can be dismantled into two swords. [17][18]
Hoshimi Miyabi Frost Anomaly
The Chief of Section 6 and a Fox Thiren who came from a famous martial arts family. She wields a katana. She is 170cm in height—if her ears are included. [9]
Soukaku Ice Support
A blue oni girl who prefers talking about eating more than anything else. She wields a large cleaver. [9][13]
Tsukishiro Yanagi Electric Anomaly
The Deputy Chief of Section 6 and voice of reason in the unit. She is a half oni as the result of the war she was involved in the past. She fights with a naginata. [19][20]

Obol Squad

Obol Squad is a part of New Eridu Defense Force Obsidian Division. This faction was released in July 2024.

Name Attribute Style Voice Actor Description Cits
Soldier 11 Fire Attack
The leader of Obol Squad who wields a superheated sword. Her real name is unknown. She has a love of spicy noodles and cats. [9][13]

Criminal Investigation Special Response Team

The Criminal Investigation Special Response Team (part of New Eridu Public Security or PubSec) is an agency specializing in law enforcement. This faction was released in July 2024.

Name Attribute Style Voice Actor Description Cits
Jane Doe Physical Anomaly
Rat Thiren criminal behavior specialist of the Criminal Investigation Special Response Team and undercover operative for PubSec who uses her wits and her prehensile tail to destroy criminal gangs from the inside. She wields two sheepsfoot knives shaped like a rat's skull. [9][21]
Qingyi Electric Stun
An android member of the Criminal Investigation Special Response Team who wields a three-sectioned-staff. [9][21]
Seth Lowell Electric Defense
Fluffy-eared member of the Criminal Investigation Special Response Team who wields a stun baton and shield. [9][21]
Zhu Yuan Ether Attack
The leader of the Criminal Investigation Special Response Team who uses a pistol with Ether-infused bullets. [9][13][21]

Sons of Calydon

The Sons of Calydon is a biker gang who reside in the Outer Ring of New Eridu. This faction was released in July 2024.

Name Attribute Style Voice Actor Description Cits
Burnice White Fire Anomaly
The barista of the Sons of Calydon who wields dual flamethrowers. She is a very sociable woman according to her groupmates. [22]
Caesar King Physical Defense
A spunky woman who uses a spiked shield and sword. Although she's the leader of the Sons of Calydon, Lucy claims she's as "simple" as a Caesar salad. [23][24]
Lighter Fire Stun
According to other characters, he's incredibly strong and is called the Champion. Big Daddy says Lighter possesses overwhelming force and strength that he uses to solve problems in the Outer Ring. [25]
Luciana "Lucy" de Montefio Fire Support
A rebellious, blonde-haired biker who travels with tiny boar Thirens and wields a baseball bat. She has a surprisingly refined demeanor in contrast with her appearance. [9][13]
Piper Wheel Physical Anomaly
A tiny woman who maintains a big rig for the Sons of Calydon. She prefers resting when not actively on the job and wields a great axe. [9][13]

Stars of Lyra

Name Attribute Style Voice Actor Description Cits
Astra Yao Ether Support
A famous singer and actress in New Eridu. [26]
Evelyn Chevalier Fire Attack
The manager and bodyguard of Astra Yao. [27]

Non-playable

  • Fairy
Voiced by: Allegra Clark (EN)
Companion of Proxy in Hollow Deep Dive (HDD) system.[28][29]
  • Tin Master
Voiced by: Tim Heller (EN)
A robot barista and owner of Coff Cafe coffee shop.[30][31]
  • Officer Mewmew
Voiced by: Tiana Camacho (EN)
A cat mascot of New Eridu Public Security.[32][33]

Development

The development team cited Persona 5, Digimon World, and Street Fighter as influences for Zenless Zone Zero, influences from Street Fighter can be seen within animation of characters during combat while the influences of Digimon World can be seen in the implementation of the in-game clock system. The development team stressed that Zenless Zone Zero has its own unique style.[34][35]

Characters in Zenless Zone Zero have different design based on their faction; For instance, the design for Victoria Housekeeping characters is based on Victorian-era butlers and maids with tropes from horror movies.[10] There is an emphasis for quality over quantity in regards to development of characters.[34]

Unlike the character designs in MiHoYo's previous games such as Genshin Impact and Honkai: Star Rail, Zenless Zone Zero took a different direction with its variety of playable characters; There are non-human playable characters such as Ben Bigger, a grizzly bear, Soukaku, a blue-colored oni, and Billy Kid, a cyborg gunslinger.[36][37] During the planning stages, these non-human characters were not intended to be present in the game but the team did find them fun and later incorporated them into the game.[38]

According to the producer Li Zhenyu main protagonists Wise and Belle have independent roles from each other.[39]

Marketing and release

People playing Zenless Zone Zero and waiting at the main stage of the Welcome To New Eridu event in Jakarta

MiHoYo revealed the game in May 2022 and began holding closed beta tests, known as "Tuning Tests", for PC and iOS in August of the same year.[40] A second closed beta test, called an "Equalizing Test", was also held for PC and iOS in November 2023.[41] A third beta test, called an "Amplifying Test", was held for Android, PC, and iOS, in April 2024.[42] During PlayStation's State of Play presentation in January 2024, a PlayStation 5 port of the game was announced as a timed console exclusive.[43] A technical test was held for the PS5 in April 2024. The release date was announced in late May of that same year.

The game was released on July 4. To promote the game, HoYoverse collaborated with several graffiti artists to create Zenless Zone Zero-themed graffiti in 19 cities in Indonesia.[44] An advertisement campaign on the Manila Light Rail Transit in the Philippines was held.[45] A series of launch events titled "New Eridu City Tour" is being held in 19 locations worldwide.[46] Another series of events titled "Zenless Dazzle Expo" is held within six comic conventions.[47]

In July 2024, HoYoverse, through a collaboration between them and Lofi Girl, released a Zenless Zone Zero-themed Lofi Girl video featuring the character Belle though its HoYoFair YouTube channel, which features lo-fi remixes of select Zenless Zone Zero soundtracks.[48][49][50][e]

Reception

Prior to the game's release, the Chinese video game news website 17173 noted that HoYoverse had significant experience with action games, considering Zenless Zone Zero both a return to the genre and a potential breakthrough for the company. They believed that HoYoverse had yet to encounter significant rivals in the action game category and that Zenless Zone Zero could "stabilize and expand the user market." 17173 also emphasized the game's strong stylized design and trendy visual elements, noting that it inherited HoYoverse's expertise in the action category while presenting a distinct and unique work.[53]

Eurogamer called the combat and day-to-day exploration exciting, and the world setting unique and immersive.[11] Kotaku said its combat system is similar to miHoYo's previous game, Honkai Impact 3rd.[36]

Paste, in its more critical review, praised the characters design and variety, while calling the starter playable characters usage repetitive and the TV mode dull and uninspiring.[54] PC Gamer criticized the combat system by called it "mindless mouse clicking".[55]

Zenless Zone Zero has surpassed 50 million downloads around the world just three days after launch.[56] The mobile version of the game grossed almost US$52 million in its first 11 days and US$100 million in its first month.[57][58][59] Chinese video game news website GameLook estimated the total revenue from all platforms of the game for July 2024 to exceed CN¥ 2.2 billion (US$306 million.)[60]

Accolades

Year Award Category Result Ref(s).
2024 China Game Innovation Competition Best Innovative Game Award Won [61]
Gamescom Awards Best Mobile Game Nominated [62]
App Store Awards iPhone Game of the Year Nominated [63]
PlayStation Partner Awards Partner Award Won [64]
The Game Awards 2024 Best Mobile Game Nominated [65]
Players' Voice Nominated

Controversies

Concept art of an unannounced idol faction and Sons of Calydon was leaked on the internet prior to the release of the game. Zenless Zone Zero development team released a statement on Bilibili expressing their disappointment.[66]

Notes

  1. ^ Chinese: 绝区零; pinyin: Jué Qū Líng
  2. ^ Voiced by Du Mingya during the beta tests, reasons replaced unknown.
  3. ^ Soukaku's English VA is currently unknown. She has gone through 3 different voice actors, with each being replaced in versions 1.1 and 1.3 respectively.
  4. ^ In the English version of the game, Lucy was originally voiced by Courtney Lin. However, due to unspecified reasons, she was replaced by Lovelock.
  5. ^ The HoYoFair program was created by HoYoverse to showcase fan art and animations that are made by creators inside/outside the Hoyoverse community based on games developed by miHoYo / HoYoverse. These submissions are often featured on HoYoFair's YouTube channel while some of these submissions have been used to advertise their games in the form of community-driven advertising.

See also

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