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{{Infobox video game
| title = Zenless Zone Zero
| title = Zenless Zone Zero
| image = Zenless Zone Zero logo.png
| image = Zenless Zone Zero curved box logo.svg
| caption =
| developer = [[miHoYo]]
| developer = [[miHoYo]]
| publisher = {{Video game release|CHN|miHoYo|WW|HoYoverse|TWN/HKG/MAC|Nijigen Games|VNM|Gamota}}
| publisher = miHoYo{{efn|Its subsidiary Cognosphere Pte. Ltd. d/b/a HoYoverse manages all of miHoYo's global operations outside of China since February 15, 2022.}}
| released = TBA
| director =
| producer = Li Zhenyu<!--李振宇--><ref name="ONE-ZZZ-announcement">{{Cite web |last=Tuting |first=Kristine "Kurisu" |date=April 24, 2024 |title=Exclusive: Zenless Zone Zero is HoYo's next big gacha — and its already so different |url=https://www.oneesports.gg/gaming/zenless-zone-zero-genshin-impact-hsr/ |access-date=2023-12-04 |website=ONE Esports |archive-date=December 4, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231204064004/https://www.oneesports.gg/gaming/zenless-zone-zero-genshin-impact-hsr/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
| genre = [[Action role-playing]]
| designer =
| modes = [[Single-player]]
| programmer =
| engine = [[Unity (game engine)|Unity]]
| artist =
| platforms = {{Unbulleted list|[[iOS]]|[[Android (operating system)|Android]]|[[Microsoft Windows]]}}
| writer =
| composer =
| engine = [[Unity (game engine)|Unity]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://unity.com/blog/games/games-made-with-unity-july-2024-releases|title=Games Made with Unity: July 2024 in review|last=Saver|first=Michael|work=[[Unity Technologies]]|date=2024-08-01|accessdate=2024-09-07}}</ref>
| platforms = {{Unbulleted list|[[Windows]]|[[iOS]]|[[Android (operating system)|Android]]|[[PlayStation 5]]}}
| released = July 4, 2024
| genre = [[Action role-playing game|Action role-playing]], [[hack and slash]]
| modes = [[Single-player video game|Single-player]]
}}
}}
'''''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==
'''''Zenless Zone Zero''''' ({{zh|s=绝区零|p=Jué qū líng|}}) is an upcoming [[urban fantasy]] [[action role-playing game]] developed and published by video game company [[miHoYo]]. It is expected to release for iOS, and PC sometime in the future.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thegamer.com/genshin-impact-devs-zenless-zone-zero/|title=Genshin Impact Devs Next Game Zenless Zone Zero Teased|website=The Gamer|date=9 May 2022|access-date=13 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220510112826/https://www.thegamer.com/genshin-impact-devs-zenless-zone-zero/|archive-date=10 May 2022|url-status=live}}</ref>
[[File:Zenless Zone Zero screenshot.png|thumb|left|upright=1.5|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 [[Parallel universes in fiction|alternate dimensions]] called Hollows.<ref name ="ZZZ-TheGamer-beta">{{cite web|url=https://www.thegamer.com/genshin-impact-zenless-zone-zero-closed-beta-registration/|title=Genshin Impact Developer Reveals New Post-Apocalyptic Urban Fantasy RPG|last=Troughton|first=James|work=The Gamer|date=May 13, 2022|access-date=October 12, 2022|archive-date=July 15, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240715172949/https://www.thegamer.com/genshin-impact-zenless-zone-zero-closed-beta-registration/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="ZZZ-IGN-preview">{{Cite web |last=Sanchez |first=Miranda |date=June 29, 2024 |title=Zenless Zone Zero: The Final Preview |url=https://me.ign.com/en/pc/222135/preview/zenless-zone-zero-the-final-preview |access-date=2024-06-29 |website=IGN Middle East |language=en-ae |archive-date=June 30, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240630183400/https://me.ign.com/en/pc/222135/preview/zenless-zone-zero-the-final-preview |url-status=live }}</ref> Over time, the Proxy will recruit new [[Party (role-playing games)|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.<ref name="ZZZ-IGN-preview" />
The game takes place in a post-apocalyptic futuristic metropolis known as New Eridu. Entities known as Ethereal have traveled out into the human world from portals called Hollows. The Ethereal have wreaked havoc to most of humanity, wiping most of them out. A select group of people from New Eridu however, have survived the oncoming onslaught by extracting the Ethereal's technology and resources.


The gameplay is split into two different modes: a "TV Mode" and "Combat Mode." TV Mode gameplay resembles a [[Video game graphics#2D|2D]] [[dungeon crawl]]er 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 [[Video game graphics#3D|3D]] [[Hack and slash|hack and slash-like]] game mode.
== Gameplay ==
The player assumes the role of a Proxy, who helps others explore Hollows. As they advance, The Proxy will recruit new members to their party as they continue to fight the Ethereal. By combining the abilities of different members, players can deploy greater damage and combos onto enemies.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.polygon.com/23070860/zenless-zone-zero-hoyoverse-new-game-genshin-impact-closed-beta/|title=Genshin Impact creators reveal new game, Zenless Zone Zero|website=Polygon|date=13 May 2022|access-date=13 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220513211341/https://www.polygon.com/23070860/zenless-zone-zero-hoyoverse-new-game-genshin-impact-closed-beta/|archive-date=13 May 2022|url-status=live}}</ref>


By combining the abilities of different Agents and Bangboos, players can deal greater damage and [[Combo (video games)|combos]] (known as Chain Attack) onto enemies.<ref name="ZZZ-IGN-preview"/><ref name="ZZZ-Polygon-annoucement">{{cite web|url=https://www.polygon.com/23070860/zenless-zone-zero-hoyoverse-new-game-genshin-impact-closed-beta/|title=Genshin Impact creators reveal new game, Zenless Zone Zero|last=Goslin|first=Austen|website=[[Polygon (website)|Polygon]]|date=May 13, 2022|access-date=May 13, 2022|archive-date=May 13, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220513211341/https://www.polygon.com/23070860/zenless-zone-zero-hoyoverse-new-game-genshin-impact-closed-beta/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="ZZZ-Engadget-announcement">{{cite web|url=https://www.engadget.com/zenless-zone-zero-announced-201118401.html|title='Zenless Zone Zero' is a new action RPG from the studio behind 'Genshin Impact'|last=Bonifacic|first=Igor|work=[[Engadget]]|date=May 14, 2022|access-date=October 11, 2022|archive-date=July 11, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220711091822/https://www.engadget.com/zenless-zone-zero-announced-201118401.html|url-status=live}}</ref> The game features an [[Timekeeping in games|in-game clock system]], with the days split into morning, afternoon, evening, and midnight.<ref name="ZZZ-IGN-preview" />
== Explanatory notes ==

{{notelist}}
== Setting ==
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>

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.

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.

== 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.<ref name="ZZZ-Eurogamer-review">{{Cite news |last=Orr |first=Jessica |date=July 4, 2024 |title=Zenless Zone Zero review – ultracool action at a smaller scale brings miHoYo's characters into focus |url=https://www.eurogamer.net/zenless-zone-zero-review |access-date=2024-08-07 |work=[[Eurogamer]] |language=en |archive-date=August 23, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240823234114/https://www.eurogamer.net/zenless-zone-zero-review |url-status=live }}</ref>

==== 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.<!-- When adding a new character, please use alphabetical order. DO NOT add leaked or unofficial information per Wikipedia's verifiability policy. -->

{| class="wikitable sortable"
!Name
! width="20%" |Voice Actor
!Description
!<abbr title="Citations">Cits</abbr>
|- id="Wise"
|Wise
|{{plainlist|
* [[Chinese language|ZH]]: Lin Jing
* [[English language|EN]]: Stephen Fu<ref name="BTVA">{{cite web |title=Zenless Zone Zero (2024 Video Game) |url=https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/video-games/Zenless-Zone-Zero/ |website=Behind The Voice Actors |access-date=August 8, 2024 |archive-date=August 8, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240808050214/https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/video-games/Zenless-Zone-Zero// |url-status=live }}</ref>
* [[Japanese language|JA]]: [[Atsushi Abe]]<ref name="BTVA"/>
* [[Korean language|KO]]: Lee Sang-Ho
}}
| rowspan="2" |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.
| rowspan="2" |<ref name="ZZZ-PocketTactics-characters"/>
|- id="Belle"
|Belle
|{{plainlist|
* [[Chinese language|ZH]]: Yī Koujing
* [[English language|EN]]: Courtney Steele<ref name="BTVA"/>
* [[Japanese language|JA]]: [[Sayaka Senbongi]]<ref name="BTVA"/>
* [[Korean language|KO]]: Lee Sae-ah
}}
|}

==== 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.<!-- When adding a new character, please use alphabetical order. DO NOT add leaked or unofficial information per Wikipedia's verifiability policy. -->
{| class="wikitable sortable"
!Name
!Attribute
!Style
! width="20%" |Voice Actor
!Description
!<abbr title="Citations">Cits</abbr>
|- id="Anby"
|Anby Demara
| style="background-color:#087b79;color:white;text-align:center;" |Electric
|Stun
|{{plainlist|
* [[Chinese language|ZH]]: Yanning
* [[English language|EN]]: Sam Slade<ref name="BTVA"/>
* [[Japanese language|JA]]: [[Atsumi Tanezaki]]<ref name="BTVA"/>
* [[Korean language|KO]]: Kim Bo-na
}}
|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.
|<ref name="ZZZ-PocketTactics-characters" /><ref name="ZZZ-Destructoid-factions">{{Cite web |last=Ebanez |first=Kristina |date=July 3, 2024 |title=All Factions in Zenless Zone Zero and what characters are included |url=https://www.destructoid.com/all-factions-in-zenless-zone-zero-and-what-characters-are-included/ |access-date=2024-07-23 |website=Destructoid |language=en-US |archive-date=August 23, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240823234100/https://www.destructoid.com/all-factions-in-zenless-zone-zero-and-what-characters-are-included/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="ZZZ-RPGSite-CunningHares">{{Cite web |last=Tolentino |first=Josh |date=December 2, 2023 |title=HoYoVerse introduces the Cunning Hares in new Zenless Zone Zero character teasers |url=https://www.rpgsite.net/news/15176-hoyoverse-introduces-cunning-hares-in-new-zenless-zone-zero-character-teasers |access-date=2024-07-23 |website=RPG Site |language=en |archive-date=July 26, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240726210454/https://www.rpgsite.net/news/15176-hoyoverse-introduces-cunning-hares-in-new-zenless-zone-zero-character-teasers |url-status=live }}</ref>
|- id="Billy"
|Billy Kid
| style="background-color:#85710c;color:white;text-align:center;" |Physical
|Attack
|{{plainlist|
* [[Chinese language|ZH]]: Chen Runqiu
* [[English language|EN]]: [[Clifford Chapin]]<ref name="BTVA"/>
* [[Japanese language|JA]]: [[Yū Hayashi]]<ref name="BTVA"/>
* [[Korean language|KO]]: Lee Jo-seung
}}
|A [[cyborg]] gunslinger with a surprisingly casual and carefree personality. A Starlight Knights superfan who refers to his custom [[revolvers]] as his "girls."
|<ref name="ZZZ-PocketTactics-characters" /><ref name="ZZZ-Destructoid-factions" /><ref name="ZZZ-RPGSite-CunningHares" />
|- id="Nekomiya"
|Nekomiya "Nekomata" Mana
| style="background-color:#85710c;color:white;text-align:center;" |Physical
|Attack
|{{plainlist|
* [[Chinese language|ZH]]: Hualing
* [[English language|EN]]: Alice Himora<ref name="BTVA"/>
* [[Japanese language|JA]]: [[Sayuri Hara]]<ref name="BTVA"/>
* [[Korean language|KO]]: Lee Bo-hee
}}
|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.
|<ref name="ZZZ-PocketTactics-characters" /><ref name="ZZZ-Destructoid-factions" />
|- id="Nicole_Demara"
|Nicole Demara
| style="background-color:#fe4882;color:white;text-align:center;" |Ether
|Support
|{{plainlist|
* [[Chinese language|ZH]]: Chen Tingting
* [[English language|EN]]: Nadia Marshall<ref name="BTVA"/>
* [[Japanese language|JA]]: [[Yū Serizawa]]<ref name="BTVA"/>
* [[Korean language|KO]]: Shin Na-ri
}}
|The founder of the Cunning Hares who struggles to keep her group afloat financially. She wields a large handbag that doubles as a gun.
|<ref name="ZZZ-PocketTactics-characters" /><ref name="ZZZ-Destructoid-factions" /><ref name="ZZZ-RPGSite-CunningHares" />
|}

==== Belobog Heavy Industries ====
Belobog Heavy Industries is a company specializing in In-Hollow [[construction]]. This faction was released in July 2024.<!-- When adding a new character, please use alphabetical order. DO NOT add leaked or unofficial information per Wikipedia's verifiability policy. -->
{| class="wikitable sortable"
!Name
!Attribute
!Style
! width="20%" |Voice Actor
!Description
!<abbr title="Citations">Cits</abbr>
|- id="Anton"
|Anton Ivanov
| style="background-color:#087b79;color:white;text-align:center;" |Electric
|Attack
|{{plainlist|
* [[Chinese language|ZH]]: Xiao Zhai
* [[English language|EN]]: [[Alejandro Saab]]<ref name="BTVA"/>
* [[Japanese language|JA]]: Shinichiro Kamio<ref name="BTVA"/>
* [[Korean language|KO]]: Jang Seo-hwa
}}
|The sharp-tongued [[project manager]] who refers to his wrist-mounted drill as his "bro."
|<ref name="ZZZ-PocketTactics-characters" /><ref name="ZZZ-Destructoid-factions" />
|- id="Ben"
|Ben Bigger
| style="background-color:#ff6232;color:white;text-align:center;" |Fire
|Defense
|{{plainlist|
* [[Chinese language|ZH]]: Meng Xianglong
* [[English language|EN]]: Henry Schrader<ref name="BTVA"/>
* [[Japanese language|JA]]: [[Kenji Hamada]]<ref name="BTVA"/>
* [[Korean language|KO]]: Han Bok-hyun
}}
|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.
|<ref name="ZZZ-PocketTactics-characters" /><ref name="ZZZ-Destructoid-factions" />
|- id="Grace"
|Grace Howard
| style="background-color:#087b79;color:white;text-align:center;" |Electric
|Anomaly
|{{plainlist|
* [[Chinese language|ZH]]: Xiao Gan
* [[English language|EN]]: Chelsea Kwoka<ref name="BTVA"/>
* [[Japanese language|JA]]: [[Haruka Shiraishi]]<ref name="BTVA"/>
* [[Korean language|KO]]: Kim Yea-lim
}}
|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.
|<ref name="ZZZ-PocketTactics-characters" /><ref name="ZZZ-Destructoid-factions" /><ref name="ZZZ-RPGSite-RinaGrace">{{Cite web |last=Tolentino |first=Josh |date=November 10, 2023 |title=HoYoVerse shares a primer on Zenless Zone Zero combat mechanics, introduces Rina and Grace |url=https://www.rpgsite.net/news/15097-hoyoverse-shares-primer-on-zenless-zone-zero-combat-mechanics-introduces-rina-g |access-date=2024-07-23 |website=RPG Site |language=en |archive-date=July 26, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240726210454/https://www.rpgsite.net/news/15097-hoyoverse-shares-primer-on-zenless-zone-zero-combat-mechanics-introduces-rina-g |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="ZZZ-RPGSite-Grace">{{Cite web |last=Tolentino |first=Josh |date=June 17, 2024 |title=HoYoVerse profiles Zenless Zone Zero's mecha-fixated character Grace Howard |url=https://www.rpgsite.net/news/15976-hoyoverse-profiles-zenless-zone-zeros-mecha-fixated-character-grace-howardd |access-date=2024-07-23 |website=RPG Site |language=en |archive-date=July 26, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240726120058/https://www.rpgsite.net/news/15976-hoyoverse-profiles-zenless-zone-zeros-mecha-fixated-character-grace-howardd |url-status=live }}</ref>
|- id="Koleda"
|Koleda Belobog
| style="background-color:#ff6232;color:white;text-align:center;" |Fire
|Stun
|{{plainlist|
* [[Chinese language|ZH]]: Mu Xueting
* [[English language|EN]]: Katie Cofield<ref name="BTVA"/>
* [[Japanese language|JA]]: [[Yuka Iguchi]]<ref name="BTVA"/>
* [[Korean language|KO]]: Jeong Hae-eun
}}
|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.
|<ref name="ZZZ-PocketTactics-characters" /><ref name="ZZZ-Destructoid-factions" />
|}

==== 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.<!-- When adding a new character, please use alphabetical order. DO NOT add leaked or unofficial information per Wikipedia's verifiability policy. -->
{| class="wikitable sortable"
!Name
!Attribute
!Style
! width="20%" |Voice Actor
!Description
!<abbr title="Citations">Cits</abbr>
|- id="Alexandrina"
|Alexandrina "Rina" Sebastiane
| style="background-color:#087b79;color:white;text-align:center;" |Electric
|Support
|{{plainlist|
* [[Chinese language|ZH]]: Zhang Ruoyu
* [[English language|EN]]: Crystal Lee<ref name="BTVA"/>
* [[Japanese language|JA]]: [[Satomi Arai]]<ref name="BTVA"/>
* [[Korean language|KO]]: Lee Eun-jo
}}
|The gentle and delicate Head Maid, often accompanied by two floating Bangboo puppets named Drusilla and Anastella.
|<ref name="ZZZ-PocketTactics-characters" /><ref name="ZZZ-Destructoid-factions" /><ref name="ZZZ-RPGSite-RinaGrace" />
|- id="Corin"
|Corin Wickes
| style="background-color:#85710c;color:white;text-align:center;" |Physical
|Attack
|{{plainlist|
* [[Chinese language|ZH]]: Mu Fei
* [[English language|EN]]: Chloe Eves<ref name="BTVA"/>
* [[Japanese language|JA]]: [[Hiromi Igarashi]]<ref name="BTVA"/>
* [[Korean language|KO]]: Cho Kyung-yi
}}
|A timid and anxious maid who wields a very large [[Circular saw|buzz saw]] as her main tool.
|<ref name="ZZZ-PocketTactics-characters" /><ref name="ZZZ-Destructoid-factions" />
|- id="Ellen"
|Ellen Joe
| style="background-color:#068482;color:white;text-align:center;" |Ice
|Attack
|{{plainlist|
* [[Chinese language|ZH]]: Xiao Qingyuan
* [[English language|EN]]: Giselle Fernandez<ref name="BTVA"/>
* [[Japanese language|JA]]: [[Shion Wakayama]]<ref name="BTVA"/>
* [[Korean language|KO]]: Lee Ji-na
}}
|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.
|<ref name="ZZZ-PocketTactics-characters" /><ref name="ZZZ-Destructoid-factions" />
|- id="Lycaon"
|Von Lycaon
| style="background-color:#068482;color:white;text-align:center;" |Ice
|Stun
|{{plainlist|
* [[Chinese language|ZH]]: Wang Yuhang
* [[English language|EN]]: Nicholas Thurkettle<ref name="BTVA"/>
* [[Japanese language|JA]]: [[Chikahiro Kobayashi]]<ref name="BTVA"/>
* [[Korean language|KO]]: [[Jang Min-hyeok]]
}}
|An anthropomorhic [[white wolf]] Thiren who acts as the Head Butler, using a kick-based fighting style to dispatch enemies with his cybernetic legs.
|<ref name="ZZZ-PocketTactics-characters" /><ref name="ZZZ-Destructoid-factions" />
|}

==== 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.<!-- When adding a new character, please use alphabetical order. DO NOT add leaked or unofficial information per Wikipedia's verifiability policy. -->
{| class="wikitable sortable"
!Name
!Attribute
!Style
! width="20%" |Voice Actor
!Description
!<abbr title="Citations">Cits</abbr>
|- id="Harumasa"
|Asaba Harumasa
| style="background-color:#087b79;color:white;text-align:center;" |Electric
|Attack
|{{plainlist|
* [[Chinese language|ZH]]: Xu Xiang
* [[English language|EN]]: TBA
* [[Japanese language|JA]]: [[Tetsuya Kakihara]]
* [[Korean language|KO]]: Chung Eui-taek
}}
|The bow-wielding 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.
|<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"
|Hoshimi Miyabi
| style="background-color:#068482;color:white;text-align:center;" |Frost
|Anomaly
|{{plainlist|
* [[Chinese language|ZH]]: Ruan Congqing{{efn|Voiced by Du Mingya during the beta tests, reasons replaced unknown.}}
* [[English language|EN]]: [[Cristina Vee]]
* [[Japanese language|JA]]: [[Ami Koshimizu]]<ref name="BTVA"/>
* [[Korean language|KO]]: Kim Do-hee
}}
|The Chief of Section 6 who wields a katana.
|<ref name="ZZZ-PocketTactics-characters" />
|- id="Soukaku"
|Soukaku
| style="background-color:#068482;color:white;text-align:center;" |Ice
|Support
|{{plainlist|
* [[Chinese language|ZH]]: Liu Wen
* [[English language|EN]]: TBA{{efn|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.}}
* [[Japanese language|JA]]: [[Machico (singer)|Machico]]<ref name="BTVA"/>
* [[Korean language|KO]]: Lee Ji-hyeon
}}
|A blue [[oni]] girl who prefers talking about eating more than anything else. She wields a large cleaver.
|<ref name="ZZZ-PocketTactics-characters" /><ref name="ZZZ-Destructoid-factions" />
|- id="Yanagi"
|Tsukishiro Yanagi
| style="background-color:#087b79;color:white;text-align:center;" |Electric
|Anomaly
|{{plainlist|
* [[Chinese language|ZH]]: Ju HuaHua (Jiang Jingju)
* [[English language|EN]]: TBA
* [[Japanese language|JA]]: [[Kaori Nazuka]]
* [[Korean language|KO]]: Kwon Da-ye
}}
|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]].
|<ref name="ZZZ-Yanagi">{{Cite tweet |number=1838065946415837423 |user=ZZZ_EN |title=Agent Record – Tsukishiro Yanagi |author=Zenless Zone Zero |date=September 23, 2024}}</ref><ref name="Siliconera-Yanagi">{{Cite web |last=Lada |first=Jenni |date=October 29, 2024|title=Tsukishiro Yanagi Zenless Zone Zero Gameplay Shared |url=https://www.siliconera.com/tsukishiro-yanagi-zenless-zone-zero-gameplay-shared/ |access-date=November 25, 2024|website=Siliconera |language=en-US}}</ref>
|}

==== Obol Squad ====
Obol Squad is a part of New Eridu Defense Force Obsidian Division. This faction was released in July 2024.<!-- When adding a new character, please use alphabetical order. DO NOT add leaked or unofficial information per Wikipedia's verifiability policy. -->
{| class="wikitable sortable"
!Name
!Attribute
!Style
! width="20%" |Voice Actor
!Description
!<abbr title="Citations">Cits</abbr>
|- id="S11"
|Soldier 11
| style="background-color:#ff6232;color:white;text-align:center;" |Fire
|Attack
|{{plainlist|
* [[Chinese language|ZH]]: Chen Yu
* [[English language|EN]]: Emeri Chase<ref name="BTVA"/>
* [[Japanese language|JA]]: [[Yukiyo Fujii]]<ref name="BTVA"/>
* [[Korean language|KO]]: Moon Yoo-jeong
}}
|The leader of Obol Squad who wields a superheated sword. Her real name is unknown. She has a love of spicy noodles and cats.
|<ref name="ZZZ-PocketTactics-characters" /><ref name="ZZZ-Destructoid-factions" />
|}

==== 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.<!-- When adding a new character, please use alphabetical order. DO NOT add leaked or unofficial information per Wikipedia's verifiability policy. -->
{| class="wikitable sortable"
!Name
!Attribute
!Style
! width="20%" |Voice Actor
!Description
!<abbr title="Citations">Cits</abbr>
|-
|Jane Doe
| style="background-color:#85710c;color:white;text-align:center;" |Physical
|Anomaly
|{{plainlist|
* [[Chinese language|ZH]]: Zeng Tong
* [[English language|EN]]: Kelsey Jaffer<ref name="BTVA"/>
* [[Japanese language|JA]]: [[Yū Shimamura]]<ref name="BTVA"/>
* [[Korean language|KO]]: Jang Ye-na
}}
|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.
|<ref name="ZZZ-PocketTactics-characters" /><ref name="ZZZ-TechRadar-1.1" />
|- id="Qingyi"
|Qingyi
| style="background-color:#087b79;color:white;text-align:center;" |Electric
|Stun
|{{plainlist|
* [[Chinese language|ZH]]: Hao Sibai
* [[English language|EN]]: [[Kira Buckland]]<ref name="BTVA"/>
* [[Japanese language|JA]]: Maria Abo<ref name="BTVA"/>
* [[Korean language|KO]]: Kim Soon-mi
}}
|An android member of the Criminal Investigation Special Response Team who wields a [[Three-section staff|three-sectioned-staff]].
|<ref name="ZZZ-PocketTactics-characters" /><ref name="ZZZ-TechRadar-1.1">{{Cite web |last=Wood |first=Dashiell |date=August 5, 2024 |title=First Zenless Zone Zero update will add three characters and a mountain of new content |url=https://www.techradar.com/gaming/first-zenless-zone-zero-update-will-add-three-characters-and-a-mountain-of-new-content |access-date=2024-08-09 |website=TechRadar |language=en |archive-date=August 9, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240809121737/https://www.techradar.com/gaming/first-zenless-zone-zero-update-will-add-three-characters-and-a-mountain-of-new-content |url-status=live }}</ref>
|- id="Seth"
|Seth Lowell
| style="background-color:#087b79;color:white;text-align:center;" |Electric
|Defense
|{{plainlist|
* [[Chinese language|ZH]]: Xiu Yuan
* [[English language|EN]]: Nazeeh Tarsha<ref name="BTVA"/>
* [[Japanese language|JA]]: Kengo Takanashi<ref name="BTVA"/>
* [[Korean language|KO]]: Lim Chae-bin
}}
|Fluffy-eared member of the Criminal Investigation Special Response Team who wields a stun baton and [[shield]].
|<ref name="ZZZ-PocketTactics-characters" /><ref name="ZZZ-TechRadar-1.1" />
|- id="ZhuYuan"
|Zhu Yuan
| style="background-color:#fe4882;color:white;text-align:center;" |Ether
|Attack
|{{plainlist|
* [[Chinese language|ZH]]: Mace
* [[English language|EN]]: Alaina Wis<ref name="BTVA"/>
* [[Japanese language|JA]]: [[Marina Inoue]]<ref name="BTVA"/>
* [[Korean language|KO]]: Lee Joo-eun
}}
|The leader of the Criminal Investigation Special Response Team who uses a [[pistol]] with Ether-infused bullets.
|<ref name="ZZZ-PocketTactics-characters" /><ref name="ZZZ-Destructoid-factions" /><ref name="ZZZ-TechRadar-1.1" />
|}

==== Sons of Calydon ====
The Sons of Calydon is a [[Outlaw motorcycle club|biker gang]] who reside in the Outer Ring of New Eridu. This faction was released in July 2024.<!-- When adding a new character, please use alphabetical order. DO NOT add leaked or unofficial information per Wikipedia's verifiability policy. -->
{| class="wikitable sortable"
!Name
!Attribute
!Style
! width="20%" |Voice Actor
!Description
!<abbr title="Citations">Cits</abbr>
|- id="Burnice"
|Burnice White
| style="background-color:#ff6232;color:white;text-align:center;" |Fire
|Anomaly
|{{plainlist|
* [[Chinese language|ZH]]: Ge Zirui
* [[English language|EN]]: Risa Mei
* [[Japanese language|JA]]: [[Karin Takahashi (voice actress)|Karin Takahashi]]
* [[Korean language|KO]]: Bae Ha-gyoung
}}
|The barista of the Sons of Calydon who wields dual flamethrowers. She is a very sociable woman according to her groupmates.
|<ref name="ZZZ-Burnice">{{Cite tweet |number=1822845597537436105 |user=ZZZ_EN |title=Agent Record – Burnice White |author=Zenless Zone Zero |date=August 12, 2024}}</ref>
|- id="Caesar"
|Caesar King
| style="background-color:#85710c;color:white;text-align:center;" |Physical
|Defense
|{{plainlist|
* [[Chinese language|ZH]]: Su Ziwu
* [[English language|EN]]: Jennifer Sun Bell
* [[Japanese language|JA]]: [[Rina Satō]]
* [[Korean language|KO]]: Kim Bo-Min
}}
|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]].
|<ref name="ZZZ-PCGamesN-Caesar">{{Cite web |last=Norris |first=Rory |date=August 11, 2024 |title=Zenless Zone Zero 1.2 tease reveals our first Physical Defense agent |url=https://www.pcgamesn.com/zenless-zone-zero/1-2-caesar-king |access-date=2024-08-12 |website=PCGamesN |language=en-US |archive-date=August 12, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240812062201/https://www.pcgamesn.com/zenless-zone-zero/1-2-caesar-king |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="ZZZ-Caesar">{{Cite tweet |number=1822483089945448694 |user=ZZZ_EN |title=Agent Record – Caesar King |author=Zenless Zone Zero |date=August 11, 2024}}</ref>
|- id="Lighter"
|Lighter
| style="background-color:#ff6232;color:white;text-align:center;" |Fire
|Stun
|{{plainlist|
* [[Chinese language|ZH]]: Zhang Pei
* [[English language|EN]]: Aleks Le
* [[Japanese language|JA]]: [[Hiroki Takahashi]]
* [[Korean language|KO]]: Chung Eui-han
}}
|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.
|<ref name="ZZZ-Lighter">{{Cite tweet |number=1838429791202271502 |user=ZZZ_EN |title=Agent Record – Lighter |author=Zenless Zone Zero |date=September 24, 2024}}</ref>
|- id="Lucy"
|Luciana "Lucy" de Montefio
| style="background-color:#ff6232;color:white;text-align:center;" |Fire
|Support
|{{plainlist|
* [[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.}}
* [[Japanese language|JA]]: [[Ayaka Asai]]<ref name="BTVA"/>
* [[Korean language|KO]]: Kim Mi-so
}}
|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.
|<ref name="ZZZ-PocketTactics-characters" /><ref name="ZZZ-Destructoid-factions" />
|- id="Piper"
|Piper Wheel
| style="background-color:#85710c;color:white;text-align:center;" |Physical
|Anomaly
|{{plainlist|
* [[Chinese language|ZH]]: Wu Zheru
* [[English language|EN]]: [[Suzie Yeung]]<ref name="BTVA"/>
* [[Japanese language|JA]]: [[Manaka Iwami]]<ref name="BTVA"/>
* [[Korean language|KO]]: Son Jung-min
}}
|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.
|<ref name="ZZZ-PocketTactics-characters" /><ref name="ZZZ-Destructoid-factions" />
|}

==== Stars of Lyra ====
{| class="wikitable sortable"
!Name
!Attribute
!Style
! width="20%" |Voice Actor
!Description
!<abbr title="Citations">Cits</abbr>
|- id="Astra"
|Astra Yao
| style="background-color:#fe4882;color:white;text-align:center;" |Ether
|Support
|{{plainlist|
* [[Chinese language|ZH]]: Xiao N
* [[English language|EN]]: TBA
* [[Japanese language|JA]]: [[Aya Endō]]
* [[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>
|- id="Evelyn"
|Evelyn Chevalier
| style="background-color:#ff6232;color:white;text-align:center;" |Fire
|Attack
|{{plainlist|
* [[Chinese language|ZH]]: Li Chanfei
* [[English language|EN]]: TBA
* [[Japanese language|JA]]: [[Yoko Hikasa]]
* [[Korean language|KO]]: Jang Chae-yeon
}}
| The manager and bodyguard of Astra Yao.
|<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]]===
* {{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>
* {{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>
* {{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" />
* {{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=
I voice Officer Mewmew in #zzzero BIG THANK YOU to @SoundCadence and @miHoYo for having me!! |author=Tiana Camacho |date=July 15, 2024}}</ref>

==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.<ref name="ZZZ-PocketTactics-interview-2">{{Cite web |last=Lawton |first=Tilly |date=June 19, 2024 |title=Zenless Zone Zero's producer says "you can only produce something that players like if you like it too" |url=https://www.pockettactics.com/zenless-zone-zero/interview-2 |access-date=2024-08-09 |website=Pocket Tactics |language=en-US |archive-date=August 3, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240803165128/https://www.pockettactics.com/zenless-zone-zero/interview-2 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="ZZZ-GeekCulture-interview">{{Cite web |last=Jia |first=Si |date=June 19, 2024 |title=HoYoverse's Action Game 'Zenless Zone Zero' Adapts Street Fighter Formula For Genre Newcomers & Fans – Interview |url=https://geekculture.co/geek-interview-hoyoverse-zenless-zone-zero-street-fighter/ |access-date=2024-08-10 |website=Geek Culture |language=en-US |archive-date=July 26, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240726120636/https://geekculture.co/geek-interview-hoyoverse-zenless-zone-zero-street-fighter/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

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.<ref name="ZZZ-TechRaptor-interview"/> There is an emphasis for quality over quantity in regards to development of characters.<ref name="ZZZ-PocketTactics-interview-2"/>

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.<ref name="ZZZ-Kotaku-review">{{Cite web |last=Rowe |first=Willa |date=July 8, 2024 |title=Zenless Zone Zero Is Stylish, Fun, And A Letdown |url=https://kotaku.com/zenless-zone-zero-genshin-impact-mobile-impressions-1851581587 |access-date=2024-08-07 |website=[[Kotaku]] |language=en |archive-date=August 23, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240823234037/https://kotaku.com/zenless-zone-zero-genshin-impact-mobile-impressions-1851581587 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="ZZZ-GR-character">{{Cite web |last=Warnock-Estrada |first=Micah |date=July 13, 2024 |title=Zenless Zone Zero's Character Designs Could Signal a Shift for Genshin Impact |url=https://gamerant.com/zenless-zone-zero-character-designs-genshin-impact-honkai-star-rail/ |access-date=2024-08-08 |website=Game Rant |language=en |archive-date=July 15, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240715173553/https://gamerant.com/zenless-zone-zero-character-designs-genshin-impact-honkai-star-rail/ |url-status=live }}</ref> 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.<ref name="ZZZ-ONE-furries">{{Cite web |last=Tan |first=Amanda "Tannie Mae" |date=June 29, 2024 |title=Many furries in Zenless Zone Zero's roster: we find out why |url=https://www.oneesports.gg/zenless-zone-zero/furries-zenless-zone-zero/ |access-date=2024-08-09 |website=ONE Esports |language=en-US |archive-date=August 9, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240809152401/https://www.oneesports.gg/zenless-zone-zero/furries-zenless-zone-zero/ |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 ==
[[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.

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]].<ref name="ZZZ-JagadPlay-graffiti">{{Cite web |last=Santoso |first=Pladidus |date=July 8, 2024 |title=Karya Seniman Lokal, Inilah Graffiti Zenless Zone Zero di 19 Kota Indonesia! |trans-title=Work of Local Artists, Here Are Zenless Zone Zero Graffiti in 19 Indonesian Cities! |url=https://jagatplay.com/2024/07/news/karya-seniman-lokal-inilah-graffiti-zenless-zone-zero-di-19-kota-indonesia/ |access-date=2024-07-09 |website=Jagat Play |language=id-ID |archive-date=July 15, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240715101815/https://jagatplay.com/2024/07/news/karya-seniman-lokal-inilah-graffiti-zenless-zone-zero-di-19-kota-indonesia/ |url-status=live }}</ref> An advertisement campaign on the [[Light Rail Transit Authority|Manila Light Rail Transit]] in the [[Philippines]] was held.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Manaloto |first=Nicolo |date=2024-07-12 |title=Manila's LRT just debuted a Zenless Zone Zero wrapped train |url=https://www.ungeek.ph/2024/07/manilas-lrt-just-debuted-a-zenless-zone-zero-wrapped-train/ |access-date=2024-09-07 |website=UnGeek |language=en-US}}</ref> A series of launch events titled "New Eridu City Tour" is being held in 19 locations worldwide.<ref name="Zenless-NewEriduCityTour">{{Cite tweet |number=1804726126079848921 |user=ZZZ_EN |title=New Eridu City Tour |date=June 23, 2024}}</ref> Another series of events titled "Zenless Dazzle Expo" is held within six [[Comic book convention|comic conventions]].<ref name="Zenless-DazzleExpo">{{Cite tweet |number=1805058270337572918 |user=ZZZ_EN |title=Zenless Zone Zero 2024 Expo Plan #ZenlessDazzleExpo |date=June 24, 2024}}</ref>

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 music|lo-fi]] remixes of select ''Zenless Zone Zero'' soundtracks.<ref name="HoYo-Lofi-collab-Gosu">{{Cite web |date=July 15, 2024 |title=New Zenless Zone Zero x Lofi Girl-Themed 'Zenless' Playlist Is Out Now |url=https://www.gosugamers.in/new-zenless-zone-zero-x-lofi-girl-themed-zenless-playlist-is-out-now/ |access-date=2024-08-01 |language=en-US |archive-date=August 1, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240801172820/https://www.gosugamers.in/new-zenless-zone-zero-x-lofi-girl-themed-zenless-playlist-is-out-now/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="HoYo-Lofi-collab-GR">{{Cite web |last=Arias |first=Jackie |date=July 14, 2024 |title=Zenless Zone Zero Collabs With Lofi Girl |url=https://gamerant.com/zenless-zone-zero-lofi-girl-collab/ |access-date=2024-08-01 |website=Game Rant |language=en |archive-date=August 2, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240802071045/https://gamerant.com/zenless-zone-zero-lofi-girl-collab/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="HoYo-Lofi-collab-OC">{{Cite web |title=Zenless Zone Zero Collabs With Lofi Girl |url=https://opencritic.com/news/2764/zenless-zone-zero-collabs-with-lofi-girl |access-date=2024-08-01 |website=OpenCritic |language=en |archive-date=August 1, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240801172816/https://opencritic.com/news/2764/zenless-zone-zero-collabs-with-lofi-girl |url-status=live }}</ref>{{efn|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 marketing | community-driven advertising]].}}

== Reception ==
{{Video game reviews
| MC = PC: 76/100<br />
PS5: 76/100<ref>{{Cite web |title=Zenless Zone Zero |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/zenless-zone-zero/ |access-date=2024-08-15 |website=[[Metacritic]] |language=en |archive-date=July 14, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240714035433/https://www.metacritic.com/game/zenless-zone-zero/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
| OC = 67%<ref>{{Cite web |date=July 4, 2024 |title=Zenless Zone Zero Reviews |url=https://opencritic.com/game/16965/zenless-zone-zero |access-date=2024-08-15 |website=OpenCritic |language=en |archive-date=August 1, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240801182101/https://opencritic.com/game/16965/zenless-zone-zero |url-status=live }}</ref>
| EuroG = 4 to 5
| GSpot = 7/10
| IGN = 8/10
| PCGUK = 55/100
| Destruct = 8/10.0
}}
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.<ref name="ZZZ-17173-preview">{{Cite web |date=June 2, 2022 |title=绝区零:米哈游在ACT赛道的自我革新_网络游戏新闻_17173.com中国游戏门户站 |url=http://news.17173.com/content/05132022/144902177.shtml |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220602005736/http://news.17173.com/content/05132022/144902177.shtml |archive-date=2022-06-02 |access-date=2024-07-05 |website=17173.com |language=Simplified Chinese}}</ref>

''[[Eurogamer]]'' called the combat and day-to-day exploration exciting, and the world setting unique and immersive.<ref name="ZZZ-Eurogamer-review"/> ''[[Kotaku]]'' said its combat system is similar to miHoYo's previous game, ''[[Honkai Impact 3rd]]''.<ref name="ZZZ-Kotaku-review"/>

[[Paste (magazine)|''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.<ref name="ZZZ-Paste-review">{{Cite web |last=Rodriguez |first=Jason |date=July 3, 2024 |title=Zenless Zone Zero Is a Rare Misstep for miHoYo |url=https://www.pastemagazine.com/games/zenless-zone-zero/zenless-zone-zero-is-a-rare-misstep-for-mihoyo |access-date=2024-08-12 |website=[[Paste (magazine)|Paste]] |language=en-US |archive-date=August 9, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240809152400/https://www.pastemagazine.com/games/zenless-zone-zero/zenless-zone-zero-is-a-rare-misstep-for-mihoyo |url-status=live }}</ref> ''[[PC Gamer]]'' criticized the combat system by called it "mindless mouse clicking".<ref name="ZZZ-PCGamer-review">{{Cite web |last=Brunskill |first=Kerry |date=July 17, 2024 |title=Zenless Zone Zero review |url=https://www.pcgamer.com/games/rpg/zenless-zone-zero-review/ |access-date=2024-08-15 |website=[[PC Gamer]] |language=en |archive-date=August 3, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240803035855/https://www.pcgamer.com/games/rpg/zenless-zone-zero-review/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

''Zenless Zone Zero'' has surpassed 50 million downloads around the world just three days after launch.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Marco |first1=Wutz |title=Zenless Zone Zero reaches 50 million downloads in three days |url=https://www.si.com/videogames/news/zenless-zone-zero-50-million-downloads |magazine=Sports Illustrated |date=8 July 2024}}</ref> The mobile version of the game grossed almost {{US$|52|2024}}{{nbsp}}million in its first 11 days and {{US$|100}}{{nbsp}}million in its first month.<ref name="ZZZ-PocketGamer-11days">{{Cite web |last=Astle |first=Aaron |date=July 16, 2024 |title=Zenless Zone Zero surpasses $50 million in 11 days |url=https://www.pocketgamer.biz/zenless-zone-zero-surpasses-50-million-in-11-days/ |access-date=2024-08-08 |website=Pocket Gamer |language=en |archive-date=July 20, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240720140823/https://www.pocketgamer.biz/zenless-zone-zero-surpasses-50-million-in-11-days/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="ZZZ-PCGamesN-1stMonth">{{Cite web |last=Norris |first=Rory |date=August 2, 2024 |title=Zenless Zone Zero made over $96 million in its first month alone |url=https://www.pcgamesn.com/zenless-zone-zero/revenue-launch-july-2024 |access-date=2024-08-08 |website=PCGamesN |language=en-US |archive-date=August 8, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240808063236/https://www.pcgamesn.com/zenless-zone-zero/revenue-launch-july-2024 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="ZZZ-Gamereactor-1stMonth">{{Cite web |last=Vahlström |first=Johan |date=August 7, 2024 |title=Zenless Zone Zero raked in $100 million in its first month |url=https://www.gamereactor.eu/zenless-zone-zero-raked-in-100-million-in-its-first-month-1417833/ |url-status=live |access-date=August 8, 2024 |website=Gamereactor |archive-date=August 8, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240808063616/https://www.gamereactor.eu/zenless-zone-zero-raked-in-100-million-in-its-first-month-1417833/ }}</ref> Chinese video game news website ''GameLook'' estimated the total revenue from all platforms of the game for July 2024 to exceed {{Currency|2.2|CNY}}{{Nbsp}}billion ({{US$|306|2024}}{{Nbsp}}million.)<ref name="ZZZ-GameLook-1stMonthRevenue">{{Cite web |title=7月新游收入榜:绝区零破20亿,网易大丰收,腾讯心动各有斩获 {{!}} 游戏大观 |url=http://www.gamelook.com.cn/2024/08/550954 |access-date=2024-08-09 |website=GameLook |language=Simplified Chinese |archive-date=August 9, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240809064733/http://www.gamelook.com.cn/2024/08/550954 |url-status=live }}</ref>

=== Accolades ===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Year !! Award !! Category !! Result !! {{Abbr|Ref(s).|References}}
|-
| rowspan="6" style="text-align:center;" | 2024
| China Game Innovation Competition
| Best Innovative Game Award
|{{won}}
| <ref>{{Cite web |title=第四屆中國遊戲創新大賽揭曉,大獎花落《絕區零》與《劍與遠征:啟程》 |url=https://portal.sina.com.hk/technology/technology-game/sina/2024/07/28/916834/%E7%AC%AC%E5%9B%9B%E5%B1%86%E4%B8%AD%E5%9C%8B%E9%81%8A%E6%88%B2%E5%89%B5%E6%96%B0%E5%A4%A7%E8%B3%BD%E6%8F%AD%E6%9B%89%EF%BC%8C%E5%A4%A7%E7%8D%8E%E8%8A%B1%E8%90%BD%E3%80%8A%E7%B5%95%E5%8D%80%E9%9B%B6/ |website=Sina Hong Kong |date=2024-07-28 |language=zh-Hant-HK |access-date=2024-12-16}}</ref>
|-
| [[Gamescom]] Awards
|Best Mobile Game
|{{nom}}
| <ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.gamersky.com/news/202408/1806401.shtml|title=2024年科隆展获奖名单公布:《怪物猎人:荒野》领跑|author=猛鲨男鱼王|work=Gamersky|date=2024-08-24|accessdate=2024-12-15|language=zh-Hans-CN}}</ref>
|-
|App Store Awards
|iPhone Game of the Year
| {{nom}}
| <ref>{{Cite news|url=https://gnn.gamer.com.tw/detail.php?sn=277206|title=Apple 公布入圍 2024 App Store Awards 決選名單 包含《絕區零》《破壞突擊隊》等作|author=Edward|work=Bahamut|date=2024-11-26|accessdate=2024-12-15|language=zh-Hant-TW}}</ref>
|-
|PlayStation Partner Awards
|Partner Award
|{{won}}
| <ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-12-03 |title=30th Anniversary PlayStation Partner Awards 2024 Japan Asia winners announced |url=https://blog.playstation.com/2024/12/03/30th-anniversary-playstation-partner-awards-2024-japan-asia-winners-announced/ |access-date=2024-12-16 |website=PlayStation.Blog |language=en-US}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="2" | [[The Game Awards 2024]]
| Best Mobile Game
| {{nom}}
| rowspan="2" | <ref>{{Cite news |first=Sal |last=Romano |title=The Game Awards 2024 winners announced |url=https://www.gematsu.com/2024/12/the-game-awards-2024-winners-announced |work=Gematsu |date=2024-12-13 |language=en-US |access-date=2024-12-16}}</ref>
|-
| Players' Voice
| {{nom}}
|}

=== Controversies ===
Concept art of an unannounced idol faction and Sons of Calydon was [[Internet leak|leaked]] on the internet prior to the release of the game. ''Zenless Zone Zero'' development team released a statement on [[Bilibili]] expressing their disappointment.<ref name="ZZZ-VG247-leak">{{Cite web |last=Makar |first=Connor |date=May 14, 2024 |title=Rather than brush it under the rug, HoYoVerse comes out and addresses Zenless Zone Zero concept art leak and teases official reveal |url=https://www.vg247.com/zenless-zone-zero-hoyoverse-addresses-leaks-bilibili-post-idol |access-date=2024-08-09 |website=[[VG247]] |language=en |archive-date=July 23, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240723123732/https://www.vg247.com/zenless-zone-zero-hoyoverse-addresses-leaks-bilibili-post-idol |url-status=live }}</ref>

== Notes ==
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== See also ==
* ''[[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


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*{{YouTube channel|handle=ZZZ_Official|text=Zenless Zone Zero}} on [[YouTube]]
*[https://m.imdb.com/title/tt30088624/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_zenless Zenless Zone Zero] at [[IMDb]]
*[https://www.mobygames.com/game/227320/zenless-zone-zero/ Zenless Zone Zero] at [[MobyGames]]


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Latest revision as of 13:22, 21 December 2024

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

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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

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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. Lastly, the Sons of Calydon is a biker gang.[9]

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.

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

[edit]

Playable

[edit]

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

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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

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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

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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 utility 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

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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

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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
The bow-wielding 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. [17][18]
Hoshimi Miyabi Frost Anomaly
The Chief of Section 6 who wields a katana. [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

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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

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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

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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

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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]
  • Fairy (Voiced by: EN: Allegra Clark). One of the keys in the Hollow Deep Dive (HDD) system.[28]
  • Mr. Mole (Voiced by: EN: Tim Heller). An unseen voice-only character encountered by the Proxy.[29]
  • Tin Master (Voiced by: EN: Tim Heller). A robot barista and owner of Coff Cafe coffee shop.[29]
  • Officer Mewmew (Voiced by: EN: Tiana Camacho). A cat mascot of New Eridu Public Security.[30]

Development

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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.[31][32]

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.[31]

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.[33][34] 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.[35]

According to the producer Li Zhenyu main protagonists Wise and Belle have independent roles from each other.[36]

Distribution and promotion

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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.[37] A second closed beta test, called an "Equalizing Test", was also held for PC and iOS in November 2023.[38] A third beta test, called an "Amplifying Test", was held for Android, PC, and iOS, in April 2024.[39] During PlayStation's State of Play presentation in January 2024, a PlayStation 5 port of the game was announced as a timed console exclusive.[40] 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.[41] An advertisement campaign on the Manila Light Rail Transit in the Philippines was held.[42] A series of launch events titled "New Eridu City Tour" is being held in 19 locations worldwide.[43] Another series of events titled "Zenless Dazzle Expo" is held within six comic conventions.[44]

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.[45][46][47][e]

Reception

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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.[50]

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.[33]

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.[51] PC Gamer criticized the combat system by called it "mindless mouse clicking".[52]

Zenless Zone Zero has surpassed 50 million downloads around the world just three days after launch.[53] The mobile version of the game grossed almost US$52 million in its first 11 days and US$100 million in its first month.[54][55][56] 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.)[57]

Accolades

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Year Award Category Result Ref(s).
2024 China Game Innovation Competition Best Innovative Game Award Won [58]
Gamescom Awards Best Mobile Game Nominated [59]
App Store Awards iPhone Game of the Year Nominated [60]
PlayStation Partner Awards Partner Award Won [61]
The Game Awards 2024 Best Mobile Game Nominated [62]
Players' Voice Nominated

Controversies

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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.[63]

Notes

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  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 an unknown voice actor.
  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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