HoYoverse’s action RPG, Zenless Zone Zero, is set to launch its Version 1.5 update, titled “Astra-nomical Moment,” on January 22, 2025, at 11:00 AM (UTC+8). This update introduces new characters, events, and game modes, enhancing the gaming experience for Proxies worldwide.
Zenless Zone Zero 1.5 update worldwide Release Schedule
The update will be available globally, with release times varying by region:
- Americas:
- Pacific Standard Time (PST): January 21, 2025, at 7:00 PM
- Mountain Standard Time (MST): January 21, 2025, at 8:00 PM
- Central Standard Time (CST): January 21, 2025, at 9:00 PM
- Eastern Standard Time (EST): January 21, 2025, at 10:00 PM
- Europe:
- Western European Time (WET): January 22, 2025, at 3:00 AM
- Central European Time (CET): January 22, 2025, at 4:00 AM
- Eastern European Time (EET): January 22, 2025, at 5:00 AM
- Asia:
- India Standard Time (IST): January 22, 2025, at 8:30 AM
- China Standard Time (CST): January 22, 2025, at 11:00 AM
- Japan Standard Time (JST): January 22, 2025, at 12:00 PM
- Korea Standard Time (KST): January 22, 2025, at 12:00 PM
New Characters and Banners
Version 1.5 introduces two S-Rank agents from the Stars of Lyra faction:
- Astra Yao: An Ether Support agent, Astra is the game’s first healer, capable of restoring allies’ health and boosting their damage output.
- Evelyn Chevalier: A Fire Attack agent, Evelyn serves as Astra’s manager and bodyguard, bringing formidable combat skills to the team.
The banner schedule is as follows:
- Phase 1: January 22 to February 12, 2025
- Astra Yao’s debut banner
- Ellen’s rerun banner
- Phase 2: February 12 to March 4, 2025
- Evelyn Chevalier’s debut banner
- Qingyi’s rerun banner
New Events and Game Modes
The update brings several engaging events and game modes:
- Special Episode: “Astra-nomical Moment”
- Join Astra Yao’s New Year concert at Starloop, New Eridu’s iconic landmark, and uncover the conspiracies threatening the event.
- End Game Modes:
- Endless Tower: The Last Stand: Test your endurance against waves of enemies in this challenging mode.
- Hollow Zero: Cleanse Calamity: Engage in Perpetrator Battles using designated agents to cleanse the calamity.
- Events:
- The Day of Brilliant Wishes: Assist Eous in winning a beauty contest to become Astra Yao’s partner during the New Year celebration. Rewards include Nicole’s “Cunning Cutie” outfit, Polychromes, and collectibles.
- Urban Video Game Festival: Participate in the new parkour game “Mach 25” and the 2-player PvE mode “Bizarre Brigade” for additional rewards.
Preload Information
To ensure a smooth transition, players can preload the Version 1.5 update starting January 20, 2025. This allows Proxies to access the new content immediately upon release.