Rumor: Zenless Zone Zero Leak Reveals Duration of Future Patch Cycles

Zenless Zone Zero: Upcoming Updates and Extended Patch Cycle

New leaks suggest a longer-than-anticipated patch cycle for Zenless Zone Zero, potentially extending to Version 1.7 before the launch of Version 2.0. This contrasts with other HoYoverse titles like Genshin Impact and Honkai: Star Rail, which concluded their initial cycles at Version 1.6.

This news follows a successful first year for the game, including a Best Mobile Game nomination at The Game Awards and a collaboration with McDonald's. The recent 1.4 update, while initially met with some minor controversy regarding censorship (quickly resolved by the developers), introduced the powerful Hoshimi Miyabi.

The upcoming 1.5 update is highly anticipated, introducing two new S-Rank playable units: Astra Yao (rumored to be a strong support) and Evelyn. This update also includes a new story chapter, area, and events. Players are encouraged to begin farming Astra Yao's materials in advance.

A reliable leaker, Flying Flame, predicts the following patch cycle structure:

Projected Patch Cycle:

• Version 1.7, concluding the current cycle.
• Version 2.0, initiating a new cycle.
• Version 2.8, concluding the second cycle.
• Version 3.0, and beyond.

Furthermore, the same source indicates that 31 additional characters are planned for future updates, significantly expanding the current roster of 26 playable units. With Version 1.7 potentially months away, players can focus on the imminent 1.5 update and its exciting additions.