Summary
A recent trailer forZenless Zone Zerois teasing a brand-new area that players may be able to explore during the upcoming Version 1.5 update, alongside Astra Yao’s release. The playable world of the HoYoverse action RPG has seen numerous expansions since its launch in July, with each update introducing small new areas for players to explore. Fans of the game have gained access to unique locations like Blazewood and the Outer Ring, H.A.N.D. Headqiarters, and, most recently,Port Elpis and Reverb Arena. Now, another new area is set to arrive with the RPG’s next update.
Following the launch of the sizable Version 1.4 update, HoYoverse has already given fans a taste of what to expect fromZenless Zone Zero’s Version 1.5. The developer announced two new characters will be joining the roster as part of a new faction, with Astra Yao and Evelyn Chevalier as the inaugural members of the “Stars of Lyra.” The update will also likely add new story content surrounding its next roster members, with Version 1.4 serving as the conclusion to the “first arc” ofZenless Zone Zero’s story. A new trailer is now teasing new locations coming with Version 1.5.
Zenless Zone Zero’s recent “Behind the Scenes of San-Z Music Production” trailer showed off not only a deeper look at the game’s music, but also featured a new area. The new locale is extravagantly decorated, looking to be connected to the in-game music industry, with fancy furniture and architecture built around music. One image displaysa large poster of new character Astra Yao, with the location speculated by fans to be “Starloop Tower” within New Eridu. A release window was not confirmed for the new area, though it may come alongside Astra Yao’s release in Version 1.5.
Zenless Zone Zero Showcases New Area
A new location centered around the Stars of Lyra would follow the typical trend withZenless Zone Zero’s past in-game factions. Each faction has typically received their own “home base” within the game coinciding with their story, like Belobog Construction’s Construction Site andVictoria Housekeeping’s Ballet Twins Road. The new areas often sport a host of side quest NPCs as well, with a small selection of “Supply Crate” chests found hidden throughout the in-game map.
Zenless Zone Zero’s Version 1.5 update will look to follow one of the most jam-packed updates in the urban action RPG’s history. Version 1.4 saw multiple new game modes and challenges added to the game, bringing an expansion to Hollow Zero, the challenging new “Deadly Assault” missions, and more toZenless Zone Zero’s gameplay.Zenless Zone Zeroalso pushed several quality-of-life upgrades, featuring everything from faster upgrading of W-Engines and Drive Disks to more uses for Z-Merits. Fans ofZenless Zone Zeroshould have plenty more to look forward to on the horizon from the RPG.
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Don’t go into the Hollows.I know, I know, there’s Ether in the Hollows, bizarre creations, even heritage of the old civilization, all precious treasures. But don’t forget, there’s also spatial disorder, monsters and mutants running rampant, and ultimately, a disaster that could swallow the world. They are not a place where ordinary people should go.So don’t go into Hollows.Or at least, don’t go in alone.If you insist on getting into danger, go to New Eridu first.This city where the good and the bad mix has many people who need the Hollows: Powerful wealthy tycoons, gangs that stalk the streets, conspiracy nuts, and ruthless officials.Make your preparations there, find strong allies, and most importantly—Find a “Proxy”.Only they can guide people out of the maze-like Hollows.Good luck!
