Zenless Zone Zero Celebrates Another First Anniversary with a New Story Chapter

So the past month has been, well, kinda wild for Zenless Zone Zero. They kicked off this one-year bash in a big way. It feels like just yesterday, but yep, the game finally made it to Xbox—something fans were totally buzzing about. Plus, they dropped this massive 2.0 update. Big deal, right?

Now, technically, the real anniversary wasn’t until July. But who’s splitting hairs? A fresh patch and a new story arc are like getting dessert before dinner—no one’s complaining.

Alright, so fast-forward to today, July 4th, and it’s officially been a year since Zenless Zone Zero came into our lives. You’d think a huge update would drop today, but surprise! They’re just teasing us with the 2.1 sneak peek instead. Mark your calendars, though—it’s set to release on July 16.

This one’s dubbed “The Impending Crash of Waves.” Sounds dramatic, eh? It brings a new faction into the fold and introduces two pretty snazzy locales. The Spook Shack—yeah, that’s a thing now—fits the watery vibe of 2.1 like a glove. And let’s not forget Sailume Bay and Fantasy Resort. Can almost smell the sea air.

Season 2, Chapter 2 is where the action’s at, nestled right in Sailume Bay. Meanwhile, Fantasy Resort is where summer shenanigans unfold. Imagine beaches and… sand castles? Maybe?

Oh, and new Agents are strutting onto the scene. Meet Ukinami Yuzuha, who tosses candy bombs with her tankui buddy, Kama. Sweet and explosive. Then there’s Alice Thymefield, a swordmaster tearing it up with her quick strikes and something called Blade Etiquette—whatever that is, it sounds epic.

When 2.1 finally hits, there’s this new Bangboo, Miss Esme. Plus, we’ve got Void Hunter Miyabi and Yanagi making a comeback. Frost and electric anomalies, anyone?

So if you’re into bonus codes and stuff, now might be a good time to check what July has in store for Zenless Zone Zero fans.

How’d I do? Off-the-cuff enough?