Summary
A recent leak fromZenless Zone Zerois hinting at a major new gameplay feature set to arrive to the game during the Version 2.0 update, allowing for more open exploration. The launch of the popular urban action RPG’s “Season 2” update is already looking to be jam-packed with content, bringing a wide range of things for new players to do. The next patch will add three new playable characters, featuring Yixuan, Pan Yinhu, andJu Fufu as the first membersof the “Yunkui Summit” faction. Now, the newest area reportedly has some big new gameplay coming.
Zenless Zone Zero’s Version 2.0 will bring the game’s largest map update yet, introducing an entirely new area in the Waifei Peninsula district. HoYoverse has already shown off an early look at the new district, featuring a variety of Chinese-themed environments and mountainous terrain.Zenless Zone Zerohas even hinted at several new areas players will be able to visit within the Waifei Peninsula, including Suibian Temple and the Lemnian Hollow. Recent leaks are now suggesting players will have even more to do withinZenless Zone Zero’s new locations.
Zenless Zone Zero Leak Teases “Open World” Areas
A new report shared by prominent HoYoverse leaker Mero is teasing the addition ofnew “open world” zones within the Waifei Peninsula. The leak suggests that Version 2.0’s map update will feature several new areas where players are free to explore using their in-game teams, hinting at open areas inhabited by enemies.Zenless Zone Zero’s current locationsdo not feature any open combat areas, usually constraining its combat to the HIA Club, Scott Outpost challenges, and in-game missions. Version 2.0 is currently expected to launch on June 4.
The implementation of “open world combat” areas will likely look to follow precedents set by the developer’s past games.Honkai Impact 3rdfeatures a similar conceptwith some of its game modes, including several “open” stages with different missions to complete and enemies to challenge.Genshin Impactalso saw the developer make its first attempt at a fully open-world RPG, with the beloved game serving as HoYoverse’s most successful title to date.Zenless Zone Zeroeven featured some more open areas in Version 1.4’s “Into That Pale Wasteland” event.
Zenless Zone Zero’s newest update looks to be bringing plenty for players to do beyond the game’s combat and new exploration. Leaks have hinted that HoYoverse may be planning to add amahjong mini-game toZenless Zone Zero, referencing new beta models and textures. Skins are also expected to be a major focus of the new region’s debut, with both of the Proxies receiving new skins and even seeing interchangeable outfits.Zenless Zone Zero’s Version 2.0 update looks to kick off the game’s first anniversary celebration with a bang.
