Zenless Zone Zero Version 2.1, “The Impending Crash of Waves,” launches on July 16, 2025, bringing new agents, events, maps, and exciting summer-themed content.
 |
| Zenless Zone Zero 2.1 Update: Release Date, Banners, Events, Maps, and More |
Summary
- ZZZ 2.1 Release Date: July 16, 2025, across PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, iOS, and Android.
- New S-Rank Agents: Ukinami Yuzuha (Physical, Support) and Alice Thymefield (Physical, Anomaly), both part of the Spook Shack faction.
- Expanded game world with new areas: Sailume Bay, Fantasy Resort, and new zones in Lemnian Hollow.
- Major summer event “Tales of Midsummer Dreams” featuring mini-games like surfing and shooting, plus fishing rework with auto-fishing.
- Multiple new events including En-Nah Chess Legend (auto chess), Endless Tower: Glory (combat challenge), Ghost Ship Adventure, and more.
- New premium beach outfits for Yuzuha and Alice; free summer skins for Proxy siblings Belle and Wise.
Zenless Zone Zero 2.1 Update Highlights
ZZZ 2.1 New Characters and Story
Ukinami Yuzuha and Alice Thymefield join the roster as part of the Spook Shack faction, investigating supernatural events on Waifei Peninsula.
Yuzuha specializes in Physical Support, aided by her tanuki partner Kama, while Alice is a Physical Anomaly fighter using precise swordplay. Their conflicting personalities drive the new story arc focused on a mysterious ghost ship near the Fantasy Resort.
Expanded Map and New Zones
Version 2.1 introduces Sailume Bay, a poverty-stricken coastal area beneath Failume Heights, and the sunny Fantasy Resort, the centerpiece of the summer event.
Additional new zones in Lemnian Hollow add to exploration opportunities, enriching the game world and story depth.
Exciting Summer Event: Tales of Midsummer Dreams
Tales of Midsummer Dreams event sees players helping the Spook Shack restore the Fantasy Resort through diverse activities such as surfing obstacle courses, rail shooting challenges with Yuzuha, and an overhauled fishing minigame that introduces new species, zones, and auto-fishing.
Players also enjoy a personal aquarium to display catches and earn rewards.
[The Version 2.1 Special Program Has Ended]
— Zenless Zone Zero 🎉Season 2🎉 (@ZZZ_EN) July 4, 2025
Zenless Zone Zero Version 2.1 "The Impending Crash of Waves" Special Program | Intel Report
Summer, swimsuits, spooky stories... and a dash of miracles!
New Agents Ukinami Yuzuha & Alice coming soon! Along with Hoshimi Miyabi &… pic.twitter.com/eeUeZibkcV
Zenless Zone Zero 2.1 Events and Features
Alongside the main event, players can participate in:
- En-Nah Chess Legend – A new Bangboo auto chess with PvP and leaderboards.
- Endless Tower: Glory – Combat mode rewarding creative combos.
- Ghost Ship Adventure – Side-scrolling combat stages.
- JoJo’s Space Mystery – Investigation missions in Lemnian Hollow.
- Seafood Stall and Puzzle events offering Polychrome and Boopons rewards.
- Login rewards include Encrypted Master Tapes and Boopons.
New Skins and Cosmetic Updates
Yuzuha and Alice receive premium beach-themed skins purchasable in the shop, while Proxy siblings Belle and Wise get free summer outfits.
Improvements to the outfit preview screen enhance the customization experience. Additional accessories for Suibian Temple outfits round out the cosmetic content.
Quality of Life and Gameplay Enhancements
Other than the above, the ZZZ 2.1 update brings better controller key rebinding, improved shortcut wheel, map guiding lines, and a favorite button for quick travel.
Item sorting in Suibian Temple Restoration has been optimized, making crafting and management smoother. A new Combat Challenge rewards players with materials for leveling up core skills. Video file compression reduces storage usage.
HoYoverse at Gamescom 2025
From August 20 to 24, HoYoverse will showcase Zenless Zone Zero alongside Genshin Impact and Honkai: Star Rail at Gamescom 2025 in Cologne, Germany, featuring playable demos, challenges, and merchandise for fans.
Conclusion
Overall, Zenless Zone Zero Version 2.1 brings a rich blend of new characters, immersive storylines, expanded maps, engaging summer events, and gameplay improvements.
Fans can look forward to a fresh, vibrant experience when the update goes live on July 16, 2025.