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Version 2.1 “The Impending Crash of Waves” Update Details

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Dear Proxies,

Below is the updated content and compensation for Version 2.1 “The Impending Crash of Waves.”

[Update Start Time]

2025/07/16 06:00 (UTC+8)

It will take about five hours to complete.

[Compensation Details]

• Server Update Compensation

Compensation: Polychrome ×300

Requirements: Reach Inter-Knot Lv. 4 before 2025/07/16 06:00 (UTC+8).

The claim can be made up until September 4, 2025, at 6:00:00 (UTC+8), as Version 2.1 will conclude after a run of 50 days.

• Issue Fix Compensation

Compensation: Polychrome ×300

Requirements: Reach Inter-Knot Lv. 4 before 2025/07/16 06:00 (UTC+8).

Please log in to the game and claim the compensation before 2025/08/15 23:59 (UTC+8).

As a devoted player, I’m excited to let you know that once the team has finished updating the game, they’ll be sending me (and by extension, you) a reward via an in-game message! Just remember, this message expires after 30 days, so make sure to collect your attachments within that timeframe.

[How to Update]

• PC

Exit the game, restart, then select update.

• Android

After entering the game, follow the in-game pop-up instructions to complete the update.

• iOS

Go to the App Store and select update.

• PS5™ or PS5™ Pro

Navigate to the PS5’s main menu, find Zenless Zone Zero, press and hold the controller’s Options button, then verify if there are any available updates.

• XBOX

As an enthusiast, I’d guide you through updating Zenless Zone Zero on your Xbox: Navigate to your Dashboard > Tap ‘My Games & Apps’ > Manage > Locate ‘Zenless Zone Zero’ on the Updates section and verify the update process.

[New Content]

1. New Characters

• S-Rank Agent Ukinami Yuzuha (Support – Physical)

Yuzuha, known as an Agent, offers robust enhancements to Anomaly groups during battles. Her unique abilities may cause Sweet Scare status on adversaries, which grants an attack boost and overall damage bonus to the entire squad. Furthermore, she amplifies the squad’s Anomaly Buildup Rate, enhancing both Attribute Anomaly Damage and Disorder Damage for the whole team.

• S-Rank Agent Alice (Anomaly – Physical)

Alice functions as an Agent, relying on unusual changes in attributes to inflict damage. During the use of Polarized Assault, she bypasses the usual accumulation of attributes and deals damage comparable to a standard Assault attack instead.

2. New W-Engines

• S-Rank W-Engine Metanukimorphosis (Support)

Can be obtained through the “Dissonant Sonata” Signal Search.

• S-Rank W-Engine Practiced Perfection (Anomaly)

Can be obtained through the “Dazzling Choir” Signal Search.

3. New Bangboo

• S-Rank Bangboo Miss Esme

Can be obtained through “An Outstanding Partner” Signal Search.

4. New Story

• Season 2 Chapter 2: “The Impending Crash of Waves”

Echoes of the aftermath linger, as destiny treads softly back to shore.

Availability: Permanently available after the Version 2.1 update

Requirements: Complete Main Story Season 2 Chapter 1 “Where Clouds Embrace the Dawn.”

In other words, once you’ve unlocked “Notorious Hunt” in Chapter 2 of Season 1, you’ll have the opportunity to preview the primary storyline of Season 2 through the Advance Screening feature.

• Agent Trust Events, Quality Time Events

New Agent Trust Events and Quality Time Events for Alice and Ukinami Yuzuha.

Availability: Permanently available after the Version 2.1 update

As a gamer, I need to grab the necessary characters and finish the assigned missions. Here’s where you can find them: Navigate to Workbench, then check out the Partner Archive.

5. New Area

• New area: Sailume Bay

New: Added ambient events in the Lower-Level District of Waifei Peninsula.

Unlock condition: Unlock in the Main Story Season 2 Chapter 2 story “The Impending Crash of Waves.”

• New area: Fantasy Resort

New: Added ambient events in the streets of Fantasy Resort.

Unlock condition: Unlock in the Tales of Midsummer Dreams event storyline.

6. New Outfits

Yuzuha – Tanuki in Broad Daylight

Ghost tales don’t exclusively emerge from darkness; doubt this and gaze upon the mischievous girl frolicking in the water. She might subtly take control of your mind, all while Kamasutra stealthily makes off with your beverage.

In Version 2.1, you can get Yuzuha’s Tanuki in Broad Daylight costume at a temporary reduced price in our Store, under Today’s Outfit section. For a limited time, this outfit will cost you 1,350 Monochrome points. Once the discount period is over, the price will go back up to 1,680 Monochrome points. Please note that during the sale period, you can only purchase this costume once.

Alice – Sea of Thyme

After a sudden rainstorm, the girl effortlessly opened the locked door and strolled on the rosy sandy shore. The refreshing ocean lapped gently at her ankles. By then, there was nothing left to instill fear in her.

※ From August 6th, 2025 at 12:00 (server time) until the end of Version 2.1, Alice’s Sea of Thyme outfit will be available for a special price in Store – Today’s Outfit. During this promotional period, the discounted price is Monochrome ×1,350. Once the promotion ends, the price will increase to Monochrome ×1,680. Please note that only one purchase is allowed during the sale period.

Belle – Summer Skies

The water hitting her ankles, sunbeams sneaking beneath the edge of her hat cap. The adventure of a young lady unfolds like the night sky and the vast ocean!

Wise – Peaceful Waves

Ambling along with a refreshing sea breeze. Truly, summer is all about the sandy shore, the surf, and juicy watermelons!

During the special “Tales of Midsummer Dreams” event, you can get Belle’s new outfit called Summer Skies and Wise’s new outfit named Peaceful Waves for free by finishing limited-time mission tasks. Once Version 2.1 concludes, these outfits will be up for sale in the Store – Today’s Outfit section.

7. New Events

• All-New Program

During the event, log in for a total of 7 days to earn Encrypted Master Tape ×10!

— My new friends, see you on the Exclusive Channel!

Event Duration: After the Version 2.1 update – 2025/09/03 03:59 (server time)

To accomplish this task, you need to advance your character to Inter-Knot Level 8 and activate the Event function in the Main Story’s Prologue – Intermission.

• Tales of Midsummer Dreams

Summer, swimsuits, spooky stories… and a dash of miracles!

Event Duration: 2025/07/17 10:00 (server time) – 2025/09/03 03:59 (server time)

Requirements: Reach Inter-Knot Lv. 15 and complete Agent Story “Mole in the Hole (I).”

• Legend of the Marvelous Fish Stall

…the intriguing character selling seafood at the seaside market goes by the name of “Sea Wizard”? (or simply, “The Sea Wizard runs the seafood stand at the beach?”)

He’s so flustered that he started speaking the universal language. Quick, help him out!

Event Duration: 2025/07/22 10:00 (server time) – 2025/08/11 03:59 (server time)

Requirements: Reach Inter-Knot Lv. 15 and complete Agent Story “Mole in the Hole (I).”

• “En-Nah” Chess Legend

Wait, this is… A full network bar?

The Chosen One shall begin their Marcel Group secret training, effective immediately!

Event Duration: 2025/07/28 10:00 (server time) – 2025/09/03 03:59 (server time)

Requirements: Reach Inter-Knot Lv. 15 and complete Agent Story “Mole in the Hole (I).”

• Advanced Bounty: Routine Cleanup

During the event, Routine Cleanup rewards will be doubled.

“Battle is almost upon us! Rest assured, the Defense Force will show you who we truly are.”

Event Duration: 2025/08/01 4:00 (server time) – 2025/08/06 03:59 (server time)

Requirements: Begin Main Story Chapter 2 – Intermission and unlock Routine Cleanup.

• “En-Nah” Into Your Lap

Log in for a total of 7 days to earn Boopon ×10!

En-nu-en-nah! (Here we come!)

Event Duration: 2025/08/06 10:00 (server time) – 2025/09/03 03:59 (server time)

To achieve: Advance to Inter-Knot Level 8 and enable the Event function within the Main Story’s Prologue – Intermission.

• Ghost Ship Adventure

Alice’s recipe for a spooky tale:

A ship, a treasure chest, and a heart found within the gifts.

Event Duration: 2025/08/06 10:00 (server time) – 2025/08/25 03:59 (server time)

Requirements: Reach Inter-Knot Lv. 15 and complete Agent Story “Mole in the Hole (I).”

• JoJo’s Space Mystery

I’ll never stop seeking you out, following every trace and clue.

Only love can bridge us in this vast, lonely universe.

Event Duration: 2025/08/13 10:00 (server time) – 2025/08/25 03:59 (server time)

To join this event, you need to finish the first chapter of Season 2’s mission titled “Behind the Curtain.

• Failume Summer Puzzle!

Every puzzle piece holds the power to reshape the world.

Join Lisa in piecing together the summer sights of New Eridu!

Event Duration: 2025/08/20 10:00 (server time) – 2025/09/03 03:59 (server time)

Requirements: Reach Inter-Knot Lv. 15 and complete Agent Story “Mole in the Hole (I).”

• Data Bounty: Combat Simulation

During the event, Combat Simulation rewards will be doubled.

“There are many things that require your assistance, but you’ll be well compensated~”

Event Duration: 2025/08/27 4:00 (server time) – 2025/09/01 03:59 (server time)

Requirements: Unlock Combat Simulation in Main Story Chapter 1 “Cat’s Lost & Found.”

8. New Gameplay

• Endless Tower: Glory

Controllers can employ their representatives and Bangboo to confront every level of the Virtual Combat Test within the game “Battle Trial: Glory.

As a victor, conquer formidable adversaries to acquire the exceptional avatar, “The Crown Blessed by Glory.” Savor the exhilaration of combat, elevate your status to the exalted “Demon King,” and bask in the glory. Unlock the secret pass “Hamster Cage,” fine-tune with the “Tuning Calibrator,” adorn yourself with the precious “Polychromes,” and revel in the high-quality “Master Copies.” Other rare treasures await you on this journey!

Availability: After the Version 2.1 update

Requirements: Complete Main Story Chapter 3: The Midnight Pursuit.

9. New Systems

In the updated interface of Outfit Preview, you’ll now have the ability to zoom, rotate, and adjust the camera angle up and down for both Agent and Protagonist models on the screen. As of Version 2.1, this feature is exclusive to Agents wearing outfits, but we’ll introduce it for other Agents in future updates.

Now, you’ll notice guide lines for missions on your mini-map. Just follow these guides to reach your mission destinations. If a mission has several checkpoints, multiple guiding lines will appear on your mini-map to help navigate.

In an update for Quick Travel, you can now quickly access your frequently visited areas by simply tapping on the ‘Favorites’ button to save them at the top of your list.

10. Other New Content

▶ New Content

Starting from version 2.1, the elite A-Rank Agent Pan Yinhu (Defense Specialty – Physical) will be a permanent addition to the “Star-Studded Cast” Stable Channel. Additionally, you can acquire him by conducting Signal Searches in Exclusive Channels and W-Engine Channels as well.

Starting from version 2.1, the A-Rank W-Engine Tremor Trigram Vessel (Defense) will be a permanent addition to the “Star-Studded Cast” Stable Channel. Additionally, you can acquire it by using Signal Search in the Exclusive Channels and W-Engine Channels as well.

• New enemies: Miasmic Fiend – Unfathomable, Sacrifice – Heretic Jester, and Miasma Spawn.

Swaps out fresh add-ons, which can be traded at Devon Pawnshop for the Proxy Outfits Delicate Sunlight and Soaring Crane.

• Adds new function that allows switching of Agent avatars in the DM – Contacts interface.

Introduces fresh accomplishments connected to the Phaethon’s Tale, Agent Trust, Crossroads, Inter-Knot Highlights, Waifei Peninsula, Throne District, Void’s Mystery, Hostile Foes, Battle Achievements, and Adventures in the Investigation Zone. This also encompasses some secret accomplishments.

• Adds the Blessed by Glory badge set, which can be displayed after unlocking Battle Trial: Glory.

Introduces additional titles for “En-Nah” Chess Legend, Battle Trial: Glory, Tales from Midsummer Dreams, Agent Trust, The Misplaced Void, and Hostile Marks as targets.

Obtain Agent Wallpapers featuring Yuzuha, Alice, and Round and Roll Assembly dynamically, after building up trust with these agents and participating in associated events.

• New trial no. 10 added to Proxy Legend.

Enhances the Compendium – Tactics with Advanced Training Program, where Proxies acquire abilities like Double Chain Strike, Supportive Counteraction, and Collaborative Shield Bash.

Enhances ATK as a suggested stat in the Agent – Base Statistics and Equipment – Stat Bonuses sections for Agents Nekomata, Soldier 11, Corin, Billy, Anton, Ellen, Asaba Harumasa, Zhu Yuan, and Vivian.

Modifies Anomaly Mastery as a suggested stat in the Agent – Base Statistics and Equipment – Stat Bonuses sections for Agents Piper, Jane, and Tsukishiro Yanagi.

• Adds Espresso as an option at Tin Master’s Coffee in Waifei Peninsula.

▶ Shiyu Defense

Critical Node

After the Version 2.1 update, the buff effects of Critical Node are as follows:

Phase I:

• Agent CRIT DMG increases by 20%, Anomaly Proficiency increases by 40.

Whenever Support Agents unleash their EX Special Attack (or Aftershock), the entire team’s attack power amplifies by 20%, and anomaly damage increases by 30% for a span of 15 seconds. Multiple activations refresh this effect.

Phase II:

• Enemy Physical RES and Ether RES are reduced by 15%.

Whenever an Agent executes their Extraordinary Special Attack or Chain Attack, the Attribute Abnormality Damage amplification rises by 15% for 20 seconds. Additionally, Critical Damage and Sheer Damage increase by 20% during this period. If another trigger occurs, the duration resets anew.

Phase III:

The rate at which the agent’s physical abnormalities and electrical abnormalities are accumulating has risen by 15%. Additionally, the attack power of the agent has also increased by 15%.

In combat, if an enemy has the Attribute Anomaly, agents will disregard 15% of the enemy’s Defense and increase their damage output by 20%.

Phase IV:

As a gamer, I just got a sweet boost – my physical damage output and electric damage dealing abilities have been cranked up by a whopping 20%! Plus, my anomaly proficiency has received an impressive 40% upgrade. This means I’m about to wreak havoc like never before!

Enhanced, these specific moves (Ultimate, Aftershock, Special Attack, and EX Special Attack) inflict 20% additional damage and 40% more critical damage on opponents.

▶ Deadly Assault

In the primary screen of The Deadly Assault, you’ll find the top score for the current level and also the Proxy’s total ranking once 9 Stars have been collected. Each stage’s individual scores will likewise be displayed on this main interface.

Following the Version 2.1 update, the enemies featured in Deadly Assault are as follows:

Phase I:

Mevorakh, Unfathomable, and Pompey variant.

Phase II:

Unfathomable, Dead End Butcher variant, Twin Dancers variant.

Phase III:

Dead End Butcher wariant, Mevorakh, Typhon.

▶ Hollow Zero

The progress limit for the investigation of Hollow Zero: Lost Void has been raised from 160 to 180. Additionally, new Task Force missions with accompanying rewards have been introduced.

Introduces Tactical Prism Operations for characters Yuzuha and Alice, complete with associated Mission Forces. (The Tactical Prism Program for Alice can be accessed concurrently with the Special Agent’s Private Network.)

Introduces a new gameplay mode for the Perpetrator Battle – Task Force Assault called “Agents Customization,” which allows players to outfit their characters with exclusive Tactical Prism Programs, Resonia, and Tactical Enhancements. Additionally, an upgraded version of the Assault Challenge, titled “Difficulty Boost Assault Challenge,” has been added.

Adjustments & Optimizations

▶ Agents & Enemies

• Optimizes invitation events for Agent Tsukishiro Yanagi.

• Optimizes the visual effects for Agent Vivian’s Basic Attack: Featherbloom.

• Adjustments made to certain visual elements of Agent Evelyn’s avatar and emotes.

▶ Gameplay

In Notorious Hunt, it’s now possible to bypass the buffer selection and jump straight into battle when beginning a new stage.

Streamlines the gaming experience in Suibian Temple Management. Skipping straight to Good Goods from the resource gathering route instantly reveals the trading interface for that specific resource.

Simplifies the extra crafting guidelines within the Suibian Temple Management game’s Crafting Plan.

Enhances the User Interface for the Crafting Plan within the Suibian Temple Workshop, making it more intuitive. The prices of items will now be displayed directly on the crafting list, and items will automatically be arranged based on their cost, with cheaper items appearing first by default.

• Optimizes the display of Bangboo’s Talents in the Suibian Temple Shop.

▶ Systems

Enhances the arrangement of the Quick Travel Teleporters, making operational ones show up first in the list.

Modifies the initial ordering system within the Agent selection panel. Now, Agents are organized according to a personalized list of preferences set by the Proxy, their upgrades, and faction affiliation, with Agents from the same faction listed based on their scarcity or rarity.

Modify the automatic arrangement order of items within the Immediate Invitation Gift Box and Collaborator Invitation Gift Box.

• Adjusts the unlock conditions for the Recommendations feature in the video store.

Alters the conditions for upgrading the video store. From now on, proxies will be able to upgrade the video store once they meet the set criteria.

Changes the sequence in which Daily Missions appear on the Compendium. The divination tasks, coffee-related assignments, and video store administration jobs will continue to occupy the first three spots, effective from the day following when Proxies gain access to managing the Suibian Temple’s gameplay.

▶ Optimizations for Mouse, Keyboard and Controller

This update allows for customization of almost all controller buttons, with the exceptions being the Menu button on both DualSense and Xbox controllers, as well as the View button on the DualSense controller and the Touchpad on both DualSense and Xbox controllers.

Enhances the user interface for resolving button mapping conflicts, making it easier for Proxies to customize their button configurations.

• Adjusts the Shortcut Wheel angle as well as joystick sensitivity to minimize accidental inputs.

▶ Others

• Optimizes the model performance for Yuzuha (NPC).

• Optimizes the model performance for Alice (NPC).

Issue Fixes

▶ Agents

Adjustments have been made to correctly show the health recovery changes from the Ultimate: Imperial Feast in Agent Pan Yinhu’s Chain Attack Skill Enhancement. This update is for better visual representation, and it doesn’t alter the actual impact of the skill on gameplay.

As a devoted fan, I’m thrilled to share that they’ve rectified an issue in our favorite game. Previously, when Agent Nicole unleashed the powerful Ether Grenade on her enemies, Quick Assist wouldn’t activate promptly afterwards. But now, this problem has been successfully addressed, ensuring a smoother gaming experience for all of us!

In the context of using Vital View, there’s a minor possibility that Agent Yixuan might encounter an anomaly with accelerated Adrenaline usage and Technique Point regeneration upon triggering the EX Special Attack: Cloud-Shaper.

While engaged in Vital View, Agent Yixuan may occasionally face an irregularity where excessive Adrenaline is consumed and Technique Points are recovered at an abnormal rate when executing the EX Special Attack: Cloud-Shaper.

▶ W-Engines

The visual representation of Cloud Flow, the passive effect of the W-Engine Qingming Birdcage, will now clearly show the Ether DMG boost given to the equipment user based on each stack of Qingming Companion. This change is only for better display and doesn’t alter the actual functioning of the skill.

▶ Enemies

As a gamer, I’ve just fixed an oddity with the way the Stun Damage Multiplier for the Miasma Priest enemy appears during my fights against Agent Trigger under specific circumstances. This tweak only deals with the visual display of the Stun Damage Multiplier and has no impact on the actual damage calculations between us in combat.

▶ Systems

Addresses a problem that may infrequently lead to visual distortions on the left side of the screen when using the Workbench on specific devices.

• Fixes an issue where the data collection count was displaying incorrectly in Phaethon’s Database.

Resolves a problem that caused the main character to keep moving during the filter selection process, even when they were moving in selfie mode.

Resolves a problem that prevented the red dot indicating updates on Phaethon’s Database from being removed correctly under specific situations.

Addresses a problem that causes the Announcement bubble to appear distorted or incorrectly displayed in specific situations.

Addresses a problem that causes some system interfaces, like the W-Engine or Drive Disc selection screen, to appear incorrectly when there’s unusual refresh rate under specific conditions, by optimizing the refresh process.

Improves a problem that occasionally causes interfaces like Storage and Agent interfaces to refresh or slow down under specific conditions.

▶ Gameplay

Addresses a problem encountered in Investigation Zone mode, preventing the game from progressing as intended following interaction with the Agent Trust interface.

Addresses an occasional glitch during conversations with NPC A-Shuo for fortune-telling at the Suibian Temple, which might cause the screen to turn black, disrupting regular gameplay.

Addresses a problem encountered in the Suibian Temple management game, specifically with the Cloud Crest tally that sometimes shows inaccurate numbers upon leaving the Sales menu.

• Fixes an issue with abnormal mission guidance prompts.

In some specific situations within Hollow Zero, when Agent Vivian activates Quick Assist followed by adopting the Noblewoman status, there’s a chance that Vivian might persist in combat for a prolonged time.

• Fixes display issues in the Collection interface of Hollow Zero.

Improves the functionality of character dialogues, ensuring they don’t exhibit unusual behavior during specific story parts.

▶ Environments

• Fixes visual issues affecting the models for some NPCs.

• Fixes an issue where mini-maps were displaying abnormally in certain scenes.

Addresses a problem that prevented Mini Cargo Trucks from being handled correctly under specific conditions.

• Fixes issues with abnormal NPC dialogue bubbles in certain scenes.

▶ Others

• Fixes an issue where in-game text could display abnormally on some devices.

• Fixes some text typos.

Revises, enhances, and corrects in-game text across various languages, ensuring these alterations do not impact game mechanics or features.

• Optimizes some voicelines for English, Japanese, and Korean.

• Fixes missing English voice lines for Agent Jane in previous versions.

Agent Skills, W-Engine & Drive Disc Text Optimizations

▶ Agents

Enhances the narrative for Agent Soldier 11’s Mindscape Cinema 01: Rapid Heat. This change is limited to the text only, not impacting the true abilities associated with it.

Before adjustment: When Soldier 11 enters combat or switches in

After adjustment: When Soldier 11 becomes the active character in combat

Enhances the textual description for Agent Rina’s Mindscape Cinema 02: Master’s Paragon. This improvement only pertains to the written explanation and has no impact on the abilities or effects of the skill itself.

Before adjustment: Upon entering combat or switching in

After adjustment: Upon becoming the active character in combat

Alters the wording of the description for Agent Caesar’s Mindscape Cinema 01: Spearhead Advance, ensuring that it remains unchanged in terms of its impact on the skill itself. This alteration is confined to the textual aspect only.

Before adjustment: When Caesar enters combat or switches in

After adjustment: When Caesar becomes the active character in combat

▶ W-Engines

Adjusting the description for the Vortex Hatchet in W-Engine for better clarity, ensuring that this change doesn’t impact the hatchet’s actual abilities:

Revising the Description of the Vortex Hatchet in W-Engine:

This revision is purely textual and won’t affect the skills the Vortex Hatchet possesses. We aim to enhance readability by improving the description of this item for our players.

Before adjustment: Upon entering combat or switching in

After adjustment: Upon becoming the active character in combat

As a dedicated fan, I’ve tweaked the description for the W-Engine [Cinder] Cobalt. This change is purely about wording and doesn’t impact the real abilities of this fantastic engine in any way.

Before adjustment: Upon entering combat or switching in

After adjustment: Upon becoming the active character while in combat

▶ Drive Discs

Alters the wording for the Drive Disc Hormone Punk Set. This change is strictly related to text and has no impact on the product’s actual functions.

Before adjustment: Upon entering combat or switching in

After adjustment: Upon becoming the active character while in combat

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