Zenless Zone Zero Celebrates First Anniversary Again with a New Story Chapter

Oh man, where do I even start with this wild ride called Zenless Zone Zero? The last month has been a blur—like, seriously, blink and you miss it. So here’s the scoop: about four weeks ago, this game kicked off with a bang, celebrating its first birthday on Xbox, and pushing out a pretty hefty 2.0 update. Now, just between us, the real anniversary isn’t until July, but who’s gonna fuss over early presents, right?

The game’s been buzzing with a new story arc, and folks are all in. I mean, fast forward and boom, here we are, July 4th, with fireworks not just for the holiday but for this game’s legit one-year anniversary, too. But here’s the kicker—the new patch, titled “The Impending Crash of Waves,” got announced today, but we gotta hang tight until July 16 for the drop. I guess good things take time, huh?

So, what’s new this time? Well, a whole lot! There’s a fresh faction called the Spook Shack—yeah, sounds kinda ghostly, right? And two new areas show up: Sailume Bay and Fantasy Resort. Think they’re going for those sea vibes, maybe? Like, I can practically hear the waves.

Season 2 Chapter 2’s kick-off is happening in Sailume Bay. But it seems like Fantasy Resort is where the summer carnival is set to explode. New characters, too. Ukinami Yuzuha enters the scene as an S-Rank Physical Support Agent, with this quirky little tankui companion, Kama, who tosses candy bombs. Sweet but dangerous, huh? And don’t forget Alice Thymefield—another S-Rank who’s all about those sword skills. She’s the type that makes slicing and dicing look elegant, like some kind of deadly dance.

Update 2.1 also introduces a new Bangboo, Miss Esme, along with a couple of comeback characters—Void Hunter Miyabi and Yanagi, each with their unique elemental quirks. Oh, and if you’re the code-collecting type, don’t miss out on the fresh batch of Zenless Zone Zero codes kicking around this July.

So, anyway—where was I? This game’s just pulling all the stops, and honestly, it’s a lot to keep up with. But that’s part of the charm, right? Here’s to another wild year of gaming chaos!