Dear Proxies,

Below is the updated content and compensation for Version 2.0 “Where Clouds Embrace the Dawn.”

[Update Start Time] 2025/06/06 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 2025/06/06 06:00 (UTC+8).

※ Can be claimed until the end of Version 2.0.

• Issue Fix Compensation

Compensation: Polychrome ×300

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

Please log in to the game and claim the compensation before 2025/07/06 23:59 (UTC+8).

The dev team will issue the compensation via in-game mail after the update has been completed. The mail will expire after 30 days, so don’t forget to claim the attachments.

[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

Open the PS5 home screen > Highlight Zenless Zone Zero > Hold down the Options button on your controller > Check for updates.

[New Content]

New Characters • S-Rank Agent Yixuan (Rupture - Auric Ink)

Yixuan possesses the special Auric Ink attribute, making her an offensive Agent capable of dealing defense-ignoring Sheer DMG to enemies. She can gain Technique Points by consuming her unique type of Energy — Adrenaline. With sufficient Technique Points, Yixuan can unleash a special Ultimate by consuming all Technique Points, subsequently gaining one use of Auric Array.

• S-Rank Agent Ju Fufu (Stun - Fire)

Ju Fufu is an off-field Stun Agent who combines Daze infliction with support capabilities. She can restore Might after unleashing EX Special Attacks and Ultimates, or when her weapon Hu Wei lands automatic attacks on enemies. When Ju Fufu is off-field and has sufficient Might, she automatically triggers Chain Attack: Suppressing Tiger Cauldron, providing teammates with CRIT DMG, Chain Attack, and Ultimate DMG bonuses. Additionally, Ju Fufu can increase the maximum Decibels limit for all characters in the team, and restore Decibels for Attack and Rupture Specialty Agents when they trigger their Ultimate.

• A-Rank Agent Pan Yinhu (Defense - Physical)

Pan Yinhu is a Defense Agent who not only provides Sheer Force bonuses to Rupture Specialty allies, but also increases DMG dealt by all units to enemies and restores HP for the whole squad.

※ After Version 2.0 ends, A-Rank Agent Pan Yinhu (Defense - Physical) will be available permanently in the “Star-Studded Cast” Stable Channel from Version 2.1, and can also be obtained through Signal Search in Exclusive Channels and W-Engine Channels.

New W-Engines • S-Rank W-Engine Qingming Birdcage (Rupture)

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

• S-Rank W-Engine Roaring Fur-nace (Stun)

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

• A-Rank W-Engine Tremor Trigram Vessel (Defense)

Can be obtained through the “Dissonant Sonata” and “Vibrant Resonance” Signal Searches.

※ After Version 2.0 ends, A-Rank W-Engine Tremor Trigram Vessel (Defense) will be available permanently in the “Star-Studded Cast” Stable Channel from Version 2.1, and can also be obtained through Signal Search in Exclusive Channels and W-Engine Channels.

• A-Rank W-Engine Radiowave Journey (Rupture)

Starting from Version 2.0, Proxies can obtain this by unlocking either the Growth Plan or Premium Plan in the “New Eridu City Fund,” reaching Lv. 30, claiming the Great Builder’s Certificate, and selecting the A-Rank W-Engine Radiowave Journey (Rupture) as your City Fund Benefits reward.

• A-Rank W-Engine Puzzle Sphere (Rupture)

From Version 2.0, Proxies can obtain it either through Signal Searches other than the Bangboo Channel, or from the gadget store.

• A-Rank W-Engine Reel Projector (Defense)

Can be obtained via the limited-time event “Gravitational Attraction” in Version 2.0.

• B-Rank W-Engine [Cinder] Cobalt (Rupture)

From Version 2.0, Proxies can obtain it either through Signal Searches or from the gadget store.

New Bangboo • S-Rank Bangboo Belion

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

New Story • Main Story Season 2 - Chapter 1 “Where Clouds Embrace the Dawn”

The vestiges of a past calamity herald the beginning of another.

Availability: Permanently available after the Version 2.0 update

Requirements: Complete Main Story Season 1 - Epilogue “Bury Your Tears With the Past (B).”

※ You can experience this content in advance via the Advance Screening function after unlocking Notorious Hunt in Season 1 Chapter 2 - Intermission.

• Ju Fufu’s Agent Story: Legend of the Tiger Warrior!

Ferocious among the forests, and vigilant in the shadows. Watch out, evildoers, for the great Master Fufu will punish the wicked!

Availability: Permanently available after 2025/06/25 12:00 (server time)

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

※ You can experience this content in advance via the Advance Screening function.

• Agent Trust Events, Quality Time Events

Added Agent Trust Events and Quality Time Events for Yixuan, Ju Fufu, Pan Yinhu.

Availability: Permanently available after the Version 2.0 update

Requirements: Obtain the corresponding Agents and complete the required Stories (Please see Workbench > Partner Archive)

New Area • Failume Heights: Unlocks in Season 2 Chapter 1 “Where Clouds Embrace the Dawn.”

Located on the cliffside by the sea of Waifei Peninsula, you’ll find many iconic landmarks including Suibian Temple, Yum Cha Sin, Good Goods, Devon Pawnshop, and BooBox.

• Suibian Temple: Complete specified missions to repair and upgrade the Suibian Temple. As the temple’s level increases, you can claim awesome rewards.

• Yum Cha Sin: Talk to Sweety and complete the “Neighborhood Wishes” and “Regular Procurement” commissions on the board to earn plenty of rewards like Cloud Crests and Omnicoins.

• Good Goods: Convert materials collected in the Hollow into crafting materials needed for Suibian Temple management. Proxies can also exchange Cloud Crests for items required to manage Suibian Temple.

• Devon Pawnshop: Proxies can exchange Omnicoins for rewards here. As your Suibian Temple Level increases, you can also exchange Cloud Crests for rewards.

• BooBox: After Suibian Temple levels up, Proxies can head here to hire Bangboo for stationing at Suibian Temple.

• Aerospace City: Unlocks in Season 2 Chapter 1 “Where Clouds Embrace the Dawn.”

After entering Aerospace City, the interface will switch to Investigation Zone mode. For details about this mode, please check the “New System - Investigation Zone Mode” section.

New Outfits Yixuan - Trails of Ink

A custom attire in shades of ink. Like an elusive shadow, gone in a flash.

※ After the Version 2.0 update – 2025/07/16 05:59 (UTC+8), Yixuan’s Trails of Ink outfit will be on sale at a limited-time discount in Store - Today’s Outfit. During the discount period, the price is Monochrome ×1350. After the discount period ends, the price will revert to Monochrome ×1680. Limited to one purchase during the sale period.

Belle - Delicate Sunlight

Power flows with ease, stars twirl gracefully. I, Belle, a disciple of Yunkui Summit, greet you!

Wise - Soaring Crane

Power flows with ease, divine light circulates. I, Wise, a disciple of Yunkui Summit, greet you.

※ Proxies can obtain Belle’s new outfit Delicate Sunlight and Wise’s new outfit Soaring Crane for free in Main Story Season 2 - Chapter 1 “Where Clouds Embrace the Dawn.”

New Events • Festival Channel

Claim your selected standard S-Rank Agent, selected standard S-Rank W-Engine, loads of Polychrome, and other rewards!

Event Duration: After the Version 2.0 update – 2025/07/16 05:59 (UTC+8)

Requirements: Reach Inter-Knot Lv. 8 and unlock the Event feature in the Main Story Prologue - Intermission.

• Failume Gift

Log in for a total of 7 days to earn Encrypted Master Tape ×10!

A new chapter begins — check out this special welcome gift from Failume Heights!

Event Duration: After the Version 2.0 update – 2025/07/15 03:59 (server time)

Requirements: Reach Inter-Knot Lv. 8 and unlock the Event feature in the Main Story Prologue - Intermission.

• Soul of Steel: Golden Bond

Pilot your mecha and punch through the steel wall of fate!

Forge the golden equation of the awakened alongside the Golden Mecha!

Event Duration: After the Version 2.0 update – 2025/07/07 03:59 (server time)

Requirements: Unlock Brant Street Construction Site during Main Story Chapter 2 “A Call From the Hollow’s Heart” and complete Anton and Grace’s commissions to participate.

• Golden Proxy Awards Annual Ceremony

When amazing stories start piling up, award ceremonies are sure to follow…

That’s what everyone’s saying — so let’s kick off this anniversary special livestream, right now!

Event Duration: After the Version 2.0 update – 2025/06/23 03:59 (server time)

Requirements: Reach Inter-Knot Lv. 15.

• Gravitational Attraction

Mega discounts going on at Gravity Cinema! No way a cinephile is going to pass up this opportunity!

Invite your friends and immerse yourselves in the magical realm of 24 frames per second!

Event Duration: 2025/06/08 10:00 (server time) – 2025/07/14 03:59 (server time)

Requirements: Reach Inter-Knot Lv. 23 and Main Story Chapter 2 - Intermission.

• Holographic Onslaught Arena

Sensory sync protocol is now loaded.

Take on this new VR challenge, and slash through the data storm with a photon blade!

Event Duration: 2025/06/13 10:00 (server time) – 2025/06/30 03:59 (server time)

Requirements: Reach Inter-Knot Lv. 22 and unlock Expert Challenge in Chapter 2 of the Main Story to participate.

• Special Cleanup - Triple Bounty

During the event, Routine Cleanup rewards will be tripled!

“The Hollow lies ahead, and the situation is dire… The Defense Force is eager to fight alongside you.”

Event Duration: 2025/06/18 04:00 (server time) – 2025/06/23 03:59 (server time)

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

• Tiger’s Billowing Roar

Ju Fufu’s TV Schedule is now live!

Amazing and skilled senior sister, defeating evil with righteous might!

Event Duration: 2025/06/25 12:00 (server time) – 2025/07/14 03:59 (server time)

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

• En-Normous Surprise!

Log in for a total of 7 days to earn Encrypted Master Tape ×10 and Boopon ×10!

“En-nah~ En-neh! (This time’s different — there’s an en-normous surprise!)”

Event Duration: 2025/06/25 10:00 (server time) – 2025/07/15 03:59 (server time)

Requirements: Reach Inter-Knot Lv. 8 and unlock the Event feature in the Main Story Prologue - Intermission.

• Operation Yum

“Operation Yum” is now in full swing—

Join Crispyboo and conquer New Eridu with the power of food!

Event Duration: 2025/06/28 10:00 (server time) – 2025/07/14 03:59 (server time)

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

• Combat Training - Triple Bounty

During the event, Combat Simulation rewards will be tripled!

“I hear you’re preparing for new challenges — need a special training schedule?”

Event Duration: 2025/07/04 04:00 (server time) – 2025/07/09 03:59 (server time)

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

New Gameplay • As Time Passes: A Decade of Suibian Temple

Seasons come and seasons go, yet the gloom of a decade is finally clearing now.

Take charge and restore the former glory of Suibian Temple as it was 11 years ago!

Availability: After the Version 2.0 update

Requirements: Unlock during Main Story Season 2 Chapter 1 mission “Suibian Temple Restoration Project.” Talk to Belion to participate in the Suibian Temple Restoration gameplay.

• Shark Frenzy

Unleash Ellen’s hidden potential and boost her combat capabilities!

Availability: After the Version 2.0 update

Requirements: Must have obtained Agent Ellen.

• Hollow Zero: Phantom Paths

New game mode Task Force Investigation is here! Gear, shops, Resonia, and events will all be different in this operation, and you can obtain extra rewards by using the current Task Force Agents.

In addition, Proxies can unlock Agent Missions in Task Force Investigation that give additional rewards upon completion.

Availability: After the Version 2.0 update

Requirements: Reach Inter-Knot Lv. 42 and complete Battlefront Purge: Difficulty IV once in Hollow Zero: Lost Void.

• Divination

After the Version 2.0 update, Proxies can get one daily reading from A-Shuo at the Suibian Temple in Failume Heights. After each reading, you’ll unlock the corresponding divination pattern in the “Trigrams Collection” and receive rewards. (Divination readings share a daily limit with scratch cards — if you get a reading, you won’t be able to scratch a scratch card on the same day)

※ Starting from the first Monday after the Version 2.0 update on 2025/06/09 03:59 (server time), Divination attempts will also count towards the original Scratch Card mission in Ridu Weekly.

New Systems • Map System
After the Version 2.0 update, Proxies can view their current location through the map on the upper right corner.
After clicking or use hotkeys to enter the map, Proxies can view the 3D maps of different areas. Proxies can also check out the full view of New Eridu and Waifei Peninsula through the “World Map” button in the top right corner.
The “Quick Travel” function is still available. Proxies can access it from the top right corner of the map.
The “Marker Selection” function in the top-right corner of the map can be used to enable “Mission Focus” and choose which marker categories to display on the map.
Building on the new map, commission tracking directly opens the destination map. When tracking ongoing commissions, Proxies can use a hotkey to directly open the map of the destination area.

• Accessory System

After the Version 2.0 update, Proxies can obtain Belle and Wise’s outfit accessories through the “As Time Passes: A Decade of Suibian Temple” event, Devon Pawnshop, and other channels.

After obtaining Belle’s outfit Delicate Sunlight and Wise’s outfit Soaring Crane, you can select accessories for Belle and Wise in Proxy Outfit. After saving your style, you can wear the accessories while freely roaming the city.

• Adds “Quick Explore” mode to Fairy Auto Explore for the HDD.

Adds the new item: Prepaid Power Card. Prepaid Power Card can be obtained from Devon Pawnshop in Failume Heights. Regardless of whether Proxies have completed commissions before or not, Proxies can use the Prepaid Power Card to directly complete Exploration Commissions or Combat Commissions and receive all rewards.

The HDD Fairy Auto Explore feature has expanded its coverage. After the Version 2.0 update, Story Commissions, Exploration Commissions, and Combat Commissions can all be completed using the Fairy Auto Explore function.

• Investigation Zone

• Proxies will gain new “Perception Technique” abilities. In Aerospace City, Proxies can press the ‘R’ key to use this special ability, detecting and manipulating the frequency of corrupted matter in the Hollow through Disintegration, Revelation, and Insight, producing changes in these corrupted matter.

• Upon entering Aerospace City, the interface will switch to Investigation Zone mode, where Proxies can directly use Agent Skills.

• After entering Aerospace City, the Investigation Zone menu will appear in the top-right corner. Press ‘T’ to configure your squad and freely switch between Investigation Zone squads.

• Most system functions are available in Investigation Zone mode.

• Adds “Investigation Zone Squad” to the menu interface.

Other New Content ▶ New Content

• Adds new challenge “Miasma Priest” to Notorious Hunt.

• Adds new challenge “Avarus” to Expert Challenge.

• Adds the Core Skill enhancement material “Exuvia of Refinement” to Hidden Treasure.

• Adds “Task Force Investigation” mode to Hollow Zero: Lost Void, and upgrades existing character gear while adding new gear for Agents Yixuan and Ju Fufu.

• Increases the Investigation Progress level cap for Hollow Zero: Lost Void from Lv. 120 to Lv. 160.

• Adds the “Words and Weapons” challenge to Routine Cleanup, where the new series of Drive Discs, Yunkui Tales and King of the Summit, can be obtained.

• Optimizes the unlock points for Inter-Knot Reputation Promotion missions and Main Story progression. Inter-Knot Reputation Promotion missions no longer require Observation Data.

• Adds the “Rupture Drill” challenge to Agent Promotion and “Rupture Resonator Test” challenge to “Modify W-Engine” in Combat Simulation.

• Enables Immersive Mode for Combat Simulation and Expert Challenge by default. No manual switching is required. (Immersive Mode unlocks at Inter-Knot Lv. 30).

• Adds a “Random Enemy Mode” to Combat Simulation. When enabled, challenges will spawn random enemies in corresponding quantities. Agents’ initial Energy when entering combat will be increased to 60 points.

• Adds text descriptions about “Anomaly Buildup” and “Attribute Anomaly - Disorder” in the Proxy Handbook. This addition is purely a text optimization to supplement the description of existing mechanics and does not affect the original effects.

• Adds TV programs “Anniversary Benefits Commercial” and “Dreamland Journey.”

• Adds a new trophy set for PS5™ and PS5™ Pro platforms: Zenless Zone Zero - Where Clouds Embrace the Dawn.

• Adds dynamic wallpapers for Agents Yixuan, Ju Fufu, and Pan Yinhu. Obtain the corresponding Agent and increase your Trust Level to a certain amount to unlock.

• Adds titles related to Agent Trust, Ridu Chronicles, Hollow Zero, Hostile Targets, and Limited-Time Event.

• After the 2.0 Version update, Xbox players can claim the platform-exclusive title “The Xenless” from their mailbox.

• Updates Venus’s appearance.

• Adds “Story” and “City” categories to the Achievement system, replacing the original “Life” category, and adjusts the classification of certain achievements.

• Adds new achievement categories “Janus Quarter”, “Outer Ring”, “Throne Quarter”, and “Waifei Peninsula” under the “City” category in the Achievement system.

• Adds new achievement category “Zone Investigation” under the “Exploration” section in the Achievement system.

• Adds new Achievements related to Phaethon’s Story, Agent Story, Agent Trust, When Opportunities Converge, Inter-Knot Hot Topic, Proxy Business, Janus Quarter, Waifei Peninsula, Lost Void, Hostile Targets, and Zone Investigation, including some hidden achievements.

• Modifies descriptions for Tactics achievements: “Gotta Look Cool in Close-Ups”, “Forgotten While Saving”, “The Last Hero”, “I—It’s Burning!”, “Like in a Fridge”, “Oh, So Sore!”, “Ether Studies in Difficult Times”, and “Do You Believe in Strength?.” These are text adjustments only, and the achievement requirements remain unchanged. (These achievements can only be completed through HDD combat commissions.)

▶ Signal Shop

• Replaces the monthly rotational A-Rank Signals in the Residual Signal and Bangbuck Exchange Stores within the Signal Shop with selectable A-Rank Signals following the Version 2.0 update.

▶ Shiyu Defense

Critical Node

After the Version 2.0 update, the buff effects of Critical Node are as follows:

Phase I:

• Agent Max HP increases by 15%, Ether DMG and Ice DMG increase by 20%.

• When an Agent activates Quick Assist or Ultimate, their Sheer DMG increases by 30%, CRIT DMG increases by 20%, lasting 20s. Repeated triggers reset the duration.

Phase II:

• Agent Sheer DMG increases by 20%, Energy and Adrenaline Generation Rate increase by 15%.

• When enemies are Stunned,

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