When is the ZZZ 2.0 release date? Now that ZZZ 1.7 is here, it's time to start looking ahead to what awaits us in Version 2.0. If you're already saving up your Polychrome, we've got a full itinerary of everything coming to HoYoverse's urban fantasy in the next few weeks.
ZZZ 2.0 is the latest major update to hit the Zenless Zone tier list, story developments, and more.
Zenless Zone Zero 2.0 release date
Zenless Zone Zero 2.0 release date is Friday, June 6, 2025. This update is due to go live at 8pm PT / 11pm ET / 4am BST / 5am CET / 1pm AEST.
ZZZ's servers go offline for scheduled maintenance for approximately five hours before the next update. HoYoverse usually compensates players with free banner currency for every hour the servers are down, so don't forget to check your mailbox for ZZZ Polychrome once version 2.0 is live.
HoYoverse's gacha games run on a six-week rotation, and we expect the 2.0 update to conclude on Friday, July 18, 2025.
Zenless Zone Zero 2.0 livestream
The Zenless Zone Zero 2.0 livestream is due to air on Friday, May 23, 2025 at 4:00am PT / 7:00am ET / 12:00pm BST / 1:00pm CET / 9:00pm AEDT.
This pre-release special program will include Zenless Zone Zero codes for players to redeem for a limited time following the broadcast.
Zenless Zone Zero 2.0 banners
ZZZ banners are split into two phases, and we've included a list of all the S-Ranks available to pull in version 2.0 below. For a full breakdown of all the A-Rank characters, Bangboo, and W-Engines with increased drop rates, our Zenless Zone Zero banners guide should be your next stop.
The Zenless Zone Zero 2.0 banners are likely to include:
- Yixuan (Rupture)
- Ju Fufu (Fire, Stun)
- Pan Yinhu (Physical, Defense)
Their signature S-Rank Zenless Zone Zero W-Engines are also available to pull from the accompanying weapon banner.
The long-awaited Idols faction, Angels of Delusion, and their Zenless Zone Zero Bangboo is also set to appear in Season 2 of Phaethon's Story, though it's a little too early for them to be available to pull from banners during version 2.0.
Zenless Zone Zero 2.0 locations
While we've spent most of our time in New Eridu's Janus Quarter since launch, the 2.0 update takes us to the Throne Quarter's Wafei Peninsula. This new location features Failume Heights, a bustling tourist town boasting sun, sea, and good food. In short, it's the perfect getaway after the dramatic events of version 2.0.
Suibian Temple is a focal point for version 2.0. It serves as the rest zone for our Proxies as they undergo Yixuan's training. However, the temple has seen better days, so expect management game elements to restore it to its former glory. We'll also become acquainted with Aerospace City, the site of the region's Porcelume mining operation. This location has Ether-stable areas on its outskirts, but dangers lurk the further you explore.
Zenless Zone Zero 2.0 story
Wafei Peninsula's true value comes from the Porcelume mining and refinement operation on the Lemnian Hollow's outskirts. Overseen by the capitalistic TOPS Alliance, it finds itself on the brink of calamity as the Hollow-worshipping Exaltist cult conserves its power deep underground. That's where our favorite Sixth Street Proxies come into frame. Yixuan, the Yunkui Summit faction leader, enlists Phaethon's help to unravel this conspiracy before disaster strikes.
Zenless Zone Zero 2.0 events
Version 2.0 is also set to bring new optimization to older game mode events like Bangboo vs Ethereal and Grand Marcel Adventure. Bangboo will continue to be a focal point in events that pit players against one another in duels. If combat or Bangboo events aren't really your thing, HoYoverse promises a number of relaxing alternatives to the time with your favorite agents.
Zenless Zone Zero 2.0 changes
Version 2.0 is an anniversary update, which makes it the perfect opportunity for HoYoverse to implement major changes. We know that older maps are undergoing a major rework to incorporate combat zones and exploration alongside residential areas, while newer maps are designed to cut down scene transitions and loading times.
Story structure is getting a major rework, merging Special Episodes and Phaethon's Story together to strengthen the connection between the two. HoYoverse has also identified that combat currently places disproportionate weight on the main DPS. To mitigate this issue, version 2.0 improves the presence and performance of non-DPS units in combat, with the hope that that team comps feel more cohesive as a result.
Finally, older characters are set to receive changes to further their long-term value. According to HoYoverse, these reworks amount to more than just a boost to damage values, but target core skills and compatibility with characters. We've seen S-Rank agents like Ellen slip on our tier list, but these changes should restore characters with corroded performance to their former glory
Now you're all set to dive into Zenless Zone Zero 2.0, catch up on even more Zenless Zone Zero review includes our verdict of this latest iteration of HoYoverse's gacha formula.