When is the ZZZ 2.0 release date? Now that ZZZ 1.7 is winding down, 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 “Where Clouds Embrace the Dawn is the latest major update to hit the gacha game, and it heralds a bold new season following the conclusion of the first chapter in Phaethon’s Story. It coincides with Zenless Zone Zero’s first-year anniversary, which means there’s a full itinerary of exclusive events coming to version 2.0. We’ve also got an early look at upcoming characters set to make a mark on our Zenless Zone tier list, new locations, 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 aired 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 included 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. There are also several new A-Rank W-Engines making their way to Version 2.0:
- Puzzle Sphere (Rupture)
- Radiowave Journey (Rupture)
- [Cinder] Cobalt (Rupture)
- Reel Projector (Defense)
The Yunkui Summit faction Bangboo also debuts in Version 2.0. Belion is an S-Rank Bangboo that is available to pull from the dedicated banner once the next update rolls around.
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 Waifei 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 High Preceptor Yixuan’s training alongside her disciple, Ju Fufu. 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
Waifei 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
Zenless Zone Zero events are limited-time commissions, scenarios, and alternate game modes that allow Proxies to pick up rare and unique rewards. Some events are announced in name only, so watch out for them as and when they appear in the RPG game.
Here are all the ZZZ 2.0 events:
- Check-in Event: Surprises are on the Way
- Anniversary Banner: Festival Channel
- Check-in Gift: Failume Gift
- Check-in Gift: En-normous Surprise
- Agent Enhancement: Shark Frenzy
- TV Schedule: Tiger’s Billowing Roar
- Agent Story: Legend of the Tiger Warrior”
- As Time Passes: A Decade of Suibian Temple
- Failume Heights Sightseeing Guide
- Gravitational Attraction
- Soul of Steel: Golden Bond
- Holographic Onslaught Arena
- Operation Yum
- Golden Proxy Awards: Annual Ceremony
- Hollow Zero: Phantom Paths
- Hollow Zero: Lost Void
- Combat Training: Triple Bounty
- Special Cleanup: Triple Bounty
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 pass 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 overhaul 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 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 upcoming 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 ZZZ season 2 news right here on PCGamesN. We’ve also got a handy list of all the upcoming PC games to check out between ZZZ updates, and our Zenless Zone Zero review includes our verdict of this latest iteration of HoYoverse’s gacha formula.
