Zenless Zone Zero is launching its first update of 2025 in just a couple of days. On January 22, 2025, the game’s Version 1.5 update “Astra-nomical Moment” will be released, which will introduce new S-Rank agents, new gameplay modes, a new arcade game, and more.
In Version 1.5, Astra Yao known as Eridu’s brightest start, will join the game’s roster of playable characters. She is an S-Rank Ether Support Agent that can boost the game of the entire squad. She is the first healing character of the game, with her Ultimate restoring the HP of the entire squad while also doing damage to enemies. Accompanying Astra is Evelyn, an S-Rank Fire Attack Agent who can generate Burning Tether Points, which she can unleash in a solo Chain Attack. Evelyn can also enter the Dance of Awakened Fire state after using her Ultimate. The state unlocks a new animation each time she uses her Ultimate again. A new S-Rank Bangboo, Snap, will also be released in Version 1.5, along with banner reruns for both Ellen and Qingyi.
The new gameplay modes, Endless Tower: The Last Stand and Perpetrator Battle, lets players challenge themselves in different ways. Endless Tower: The Last Stand will be available in Simulated Battle Trial and pit players in combat phases of 10 floors with specific combat effects, while Perpetrator Battle is a new Hollow Zero challenge where players will need to use specific Agents, gear, and Resonia to defeat enemies. Lastly, Mach 25 is a new parkour arcade game available at Godfinger.
Version 1.5 will also add new outfits for Astra, Ellen, and Nicole. Nicole’s new outfit, as well as other rewards, can be obtained by participating in the Bangboo pageant “Ridu’s Got Boo” during “The Day of Brilliant Wishes. Meanwhile, the Elpis Ultimate Angler Championship will offer Proxies an opportunity to earn prestigious rewards, such as an exclusive dynamic wallpaper.
Zenless Zone Zero Version 1.5 will be launched on January 22, 2025, on PlayStation 5, PC, iOS, and Android. Check out the trailer for Version 1.5 below: