Zenless Zone Zero version 1.2 preview: loads of new content!
Zenless Zone Zero version 1.2 has been announced. Here is everything we know from the developer’s live stream.
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Zenless Zone Zero version 1.2 has been announced. Check out the new story, characters, events, and features revealed in version 1.2 of the livestream.
Zenless Zone Zero Version 1.2 story update
The new main story chapter, Tour de Inferno, is coming in the Zenless Zone Zero 1.2 update. The investigation will lead proxies to the Outer Ring region. There, they will encounter the new faction – Sons of Calydon. Together, Proxies and their new friends will have to discover the mysteries of this region.
The outer ring is a desert area located outside of New Eridu. People in the outer ring come from many places. Some settle in to start a new life, and some escape the eyes of the PubSec here. The region relies on oil for energy; unlike New Eridu, the Outer Ring lives the old ways. The oil company works with the Motor League, a group of biker gangs, to provide oil to the locals and sell some to the city.
One of the bike gangs is the Sons of Calydon. Proxies will encounter them in the new story.
Sons of Calydon is only the name of the gang. They work for the logistics company Leaps and Bounds outside their gang activities, often in the Hollows. The gang has many members. They have the fearless leader Caesar King, the energetic mixologist Burnice White, the best truck driver in the Outer Ring Piper Wheel, a main supervisor, Lucy, and a mysterious member, Lighter.
Of course, there is no biker gang without the bikes. Players will be able to experience the bike riding thrill themselves. In Outer Ring, you will be able to drive on a bike as one of the characters from the Sons of Calydon.
Outside of the main story, Burnice will also ask you to help her with her adventure around the Outer Ring. Join Burnice to learn more about her bright and optimistic side.
Zenless Zone Zero Version 1.2 new characters
Caesar King
The young leader of Sons of Calydon Ceasar King is ready to beat any enemy. However, you may encounter a completely different girl behind her leader’s facade.
Caesar is an S-Rank Physical character who specializes in defense. She can parry enemy attacks and strike back immediately. While off the field, she also can provide teammates with interruption resistance. Her kit also allows you to apply debuffs on enemies, strengthening your team.
Caesar King will be featured in the first Zenless Zone Zero 1.2 banner, so she is coming out on September 25. Her signature W-Engine Tusks of Fury will be featured alongside her.
Burnice White
The cheerful and energetic mixologist Burnice White is known throughout the Outer Ring for her cocktails. She will also be a playable character in Zenless Zone Zero 1.2.
Burnice White is an S-Rank Fire-type character that specializes in anomaly generation. She fights enemies with two flamethrowers alternating fire between the two. Burnice can also enter a special state, making all team hits apply afterburn on enemies.
She will featured on the second banner of the patch with her Signature W-Engine Flamemaker Shaker.
New Bangboo Red Moccus
In addition to all the new characters, Zenless Zone Zero 1.2 will also add a new bangboo to the roster. Red Moccus is an S-Rank Bangboo specifically made for the Sons of Calydon team. He attacks the enemy using his bike and causes a massive explosion.
He will be added to the Bangboo Banner from the start of the 1.2 version. Players can select him as the desired Bangboo on this banner.
Zenless Zone Zero Version 1.2 new features
Using characters outside of combat
Players could already walk as Jane Doe in different areas of New Eridu. However, this was only temporary during the story. In 1.2, players will be able to walk as Burnice White and Caesar King freely, and switching between Belle and Wise will be possible. In the same menu, players will also be able to change the time of day freely to avoid getting stuck on missions anymore.
Hoyoverse has announced that we will be able to walk as other characters after the 1.4 update.
Hollow Zero Update
Hollow Zero is getting a much-awaited update. First, the level requirements to enter the withering garden now don’t exist. Players can enter this stage after completing all the other stages without needing to level up.
However, the main change is the Blitz Mode. Instead of playing through long TV sections, players can get straight into the action and gather weekly investigation points in no time.
Additionally, it is now possible to adjust the difficulty of the Hollow Zero stages. The harder the difficulty, the more investigation points you can accumulate.
Fairy Auto Explore
After the update, players will be able to send Fairy to collect all the resources they might have missed on the exploration missions that had TV exploration mode. This will take some time but will give you all the resources without replaying the entire mission.
Backup Battery Charge
When you don’t log in to the game for a while, your battery level hits the limit, and no more batteries can accumulate. However, now, with Zenless Zone Zero 1.2, you can relax as an additional battery charge will accumulate more batteries. This mechanic will work the same as in the previous Hoyoverse title, Honkai Star Rail.
New Combat Missions
Rain has some new challenging missions for proxies; get ready to test your best builds in the new challenging content.
New Drive Discs
Version 1.2 sees the first expansion of the Drive Disc collection with two new Drive Disc sets, Chaos Jazz and Proto Punk.
New Mode: Investigator Training Course
This mode will provide players with various challenges as they learn about the life of Hollow Investigators. The stages will have different buffs for character groups and will provide trial characters if you lack some.
In addition to the usual rewards, players can unlock the Tactical Course. A character can be sent to train in the tactical course and earn XP.
Zenless Zone Zero Version 1.2 new events
Overlord’s Feast
During the event, the players will receive a commission from the mayor of the Outer Ring town of Blazewood. The task will be to renovate an old diner and work in the kitchen. Different tasks and stories await players in this event.
Playing through different missions during the event will grant you Polychrome, upgrade materials, and an A-rank character, Lucy.
Bizarre Brigade
A new mini-game has been added to the arcade. Players will control the character and collect different buffs to fight enemies.
Roaming The Ether
Nicole discovered an old computer inside one of the hollows. There might be some important data inside of them, so the players will be tasked to investigate the insides of this ancient technology.
Ridu For You
Complete different puzzles at the newsstand to receive various rewards.
141 Friendship Fair
Help Sjal collect some materials to get rewards.
Double drops events
As in the previous update, these events will provide players with double resources for the event duration.
Log in Events
As expected, Zenless Zone Zero Version 1.2 will also feature log-in events. Log in for seven days to get 10 Encrypted Master Tapes and 10 Boopons.
Zenless Zone Zero Version 1.2 released date
Zenless Zone Zero 1.2 will be out on August 25.
That’s all the information revealed in the livestream. Players can expect more Zenless Zone Zero Version 1.2 details when the change logs come closer to the update’s release. Check out our 1.1 version overview as well.
What do you think about the new changes to Zenless Zone Zero 1.2? Do you like the new characters? Feel free to share your opinion in the comments.
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