Zenless Zone Zero (ZZZ) has come a long way since its release on July 4, 2024. Its various updates have allowed it to stand out as one of the best HoYoverse games available.
Hoyoverse continues that momentum with its 1.5 update on January 22, 2025. The Zenless Zone Zero update will feature the release of new playable characters, additional gameplay features, and more.
Here is a full breakdown of everything you need to know about the Zenless Zone Zero 1.5 update, from banners, characters, quests, and more.
Key Takeaways
- Zenless Zone Zero is a free-to-play action role-playing game released July 4, 2024.
- The duration of the 1.5 update is from January 22 to March 4, 2025.
- Astra Yao and Evelyn are new S-Rank agents coming in the new update.
- New modes, such as Mach 25 and Endless Tower: The Last Stan,d are coming in the update.
- S-rank character, Ellen, will receive a new agent story in the 1.5 update.
Zenless Zone Zero 1.5 Release Date & Time
HoYoverse announced the release date for the update called “Astra-nomical Moment” on January 10, 2025 in Singapore.
The Zenless Zone Zero release time for the 1.5 update is set for January 22, 2025. In line with previous updates, this update is predicted to go live at 7 pm PT/10 pm ET/3 am GMT, although specific times may vary.
The update will be available for free across all available platforms including PS5, Windows PC, and iOS/Android mobile devices. Though not natively supported, you can also play Zenless Zone Zero on Mac.
You can watch the full reveal trailer for the 1.5 update on YouTube:
The Zenless Zone Zero banners will be released in two separate phases and will feature S-rank agents Astra and Evelyn. The banners will be available from January to March 2025. After this time, update 1.6 will take place, but details have yet to be revealed.
Phase 1
- Available from January 22 to February 12, 2025.
- Thousand Melodies Includes a new S-rank ether support agent, Astra Yao.
- Mellow Waveride includes a re-run of the S-rank ice attack agent Ellen.
- A-rank heroes include Corin and Anby.
New W-Engine banners will also accompany the character releases and will run at the same time.
- Phase 1 of Dissonant Sonata and Dazzling Choir runs from January 22 to February 12, 2025.
- The new W-Engine banner includes the S-rank Elegant Vanity (Astra).
- Re-run W-Engine banner includes S-rank Deep Sea Visitor (Ellen).
- Both banners include A-rank Demara Battery Mark II (Anby) and Housekeeper (Corin).
Phase 2
- Available from February 12 to March 4, 2025.
- Web of Light and Shadow includes a new S-rank fire attack agent, Evelyn Chevalier.
- Untainted Jade includes a re-run of S-rank electric stun agent, Qingyi.
- A-rank heroes include Anton and Nicole.
The new W-Engines will also be available in the update.
- Phase 2 of Dissonant Sonata and Dazzling Choir runs from February 12 to March 4, 2025.
- The new W-Engine banner includes an S-rank Heartstring Nocturne (Evelyn).
- Re-run W-Engine banner includes S-rank Ice-Jade Teapot (Qingyi).
- Both banners include an A-rank Drill Rig – Red Axis (Anton) and The Vault (Nicole).
New Bangboo
The Zenless Zone Zero leaks proved to be true, as 1.5 introduces a new Bangboo to the game – Snap. Bangboo are essential support units that affect Zenless Zone Zero’s game mechanics.
Snap is a new S-rank Bangboo equipped with a camera that can stun enemies by activating a flash during combat.
Players can acquire Snap in the updated “An Outstanding Partner” banner roster once 1.5 is live. The banner will be available throughout the update from January 22 to March 4, 2025 and beyond.
Zenless Zone Zero 1.5 Characters
Astra Yao
Astra Yao is a new character coming in the 1.5 update, “Astra-nomical Moment”. In the main story, she is a well known singer and actress, and is New Eridu’s most popular celebrity.
She is an S-rank ether support agent and the first Zenless Zone Zero character capable of healing in HoYoverse’s room-based roguelike action RPG.
Standard Combo: Executes up to three forward attacks, dealing ether damage.
Charged Attack: Holding the attack button during the third strike increases its range and power.
Singing State Activation: Transform, receiving damage reduction and boosting team damage output. Perform enhanced attacks and trigger quick support actions.
Teamwide Healing and Damage: Astra deals significant ether damage to enemies and restores health to all team members. She then enters the Singing State.
Energy Recovery and Attack Buff: While in the Singing State, Astra’s energy recovery rate increases. When teammates switch in using Quick Assist or Chain Attack, both characters receive an attack boost, scaling up based on the number of “Notes” consumed.
Evelyn
Evelyn is a new Zenless Zone Zero character coming in the second half of the 1.5 update. She currently works for Astra Yao as both her manager and bodyguard in New Eridu.
She is an S-rank fire attack agent capable of performing chain attacks by herself to deal large sums of damage. She will be the latest addition to one of the best anime games in 2025.
Standard Combo: Executes a series of swift attacks, dealing fire damage to enemies.
Charged Attack: Holding the attack button unleashes a more powerful strike, consuming accumulated energy for increased damage.
Lunalux Garrote: Evelyn uses a garrote to pull herself towards a target and deal fire damage. This also initiates the Binding Seal state, enhancing her critical rate.
Binding Sunder: A long-range charge attack that deals fire damage and activates the Blazing Armor state, boosting her damage.
Dance of the Awakened Fire: Transform, retaining Burning Tether Points and enabling more frequent Chain Attacks, amplifying her damage output.
Rope State: Entering this state increases Evelyn’s critical rate. Exiting the Rope State triggers an additional attack, Wig Bind, which pulls in enemies and deals fire damage.
Burning Embers and Tether Points: Dealing damage accumulates Burning Embers, which are used to enhance attacks. Consuming these embers grants Burning Tether Points; accumulating three allows for powerful Chain Attacks.
Zenless Zone Zero 1.5 Quests
Zenless Zone Zero quests will be available in the new special episode called Astra-nomical Moment, which surrounds New Eridu’s celebration of the new year.
The plot revolves around Astra Yao performing at New Eridu’s iconic landmark, Starloop. However, a nefarious plot is developing behind the scenes, threatening to take down Astra and the festival.
Ellen’s agent story, “It’s Me… Leave a Message,” will also be released in the 1.5 update. The story will shed more light on Ellen’s life when she isn’t serving as an agent of Victoria HouseKeep Co.
Zenless Zone Zero 1.5 Events
The 1.5 update comes with a plethora of new Zenless Zone Zero events to elevate the gaming experience for players.. From new missions to double rewards, there’s plenty of activities available to keep you busy.
Events | Description |
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The Day of Brilliant Wishes | Chinese New Year event where you dress up as Bangboos and participate in parkour mini-games. |
Godfinger Ultimate Showdown | Complete mini-games in Godfinger’s Arcade to earn new titles. |
141 Going Green for Everyone | Item exchange event, trading items for polychromes, and Enhancement Material for agents. |
Click Click Hollow Reporter | Use a camera to take pictures throughout the event. |
Elpis Ultimate Angler Championship | Fishing event in Port Elpis with Qingyi, where you can earn a wallpaper. |
TV Schedule | Combat event for testing out new agents. |
New Year Gift | Seven-day log-in event. Earn 10 Encrypted Master Tapes. |
Before the Curtain Rises | Seven-day log-in event. Earn 480 Polychromes. |
Brilliant Overture | Seven-day log-in reward. Earn 10 Encrypted Master Tapes. |
Advanced Bounty: Routine Cleanup | Double drop rates for Drive Discs in Routine Cleanup. |
“En-Nah” Into Your Lap | Login event where you can receive 10 Boopons. |
Data Bounty: Combat Simulation | Double drop rate event. Earn twice as many materials for W-Engines and agents. |
What Else Is New in Zenless Zone Zero 1.5?
New Zenless Zone Zero gameplay modes are being added in version 1.5.
In commemoration of the Urban Video Game festival, Mach 25 is released as a new arcade racing mode at Godfinger. Players will be able to race with a multitude of vehicles, and race across parkour intensive tracks.
Bizarre Brigade adds a new two-player PVE mode and brings seven new Dream Seekers. These include Wise, Belle, and members of the Cunning Hares.
New combat modes are also included in the 1.5 update. The Simulated Battle Trials will see the introduction of Endless Tower: The Last Stand, where players progress through 10 floors with various effects.
Hollow Zero will also see the inclusion of Perpetrator Battle, where players are assigned specific agents, gear, and Resonia to defeat waves of enemies.
The latest Zenless Zone Zero news concerns outfits for Astra, Ellen, and Nicole. These can be earned by participating in the Bangboo Pageant “Ridu’s Got Boo” during “The Day of Brilliant Wishes.” Players are required to aid Eous in winning the championship to unlock rewards.
The Bottom Line
The Zenless Zone Zero release date for version 1.5 is set for January 22 and will run through two phases until March 4, 2025.
Astra Yao and Evelyn are the two brand new S-rank agents joining the game’s roster and are accompanied by re-runs of S-rank characters Ellen and Qingyi.
New playable game modes will be available to access on top of the recurring rotation of events, allowing for more avenues to earn rewards and agents in the game.