Zenless Zone Zero Update 1.4

Update 1.4 in Zenless Zone Zero - the December version, in which the story of "Sector 6" will continue, but from the perspective of other participants. Proxies will be able to get to know closer to the leader of an elite unit, a fox-shark named Miyori, and a young man named Harumasa, previously shown in the special episode "Virtual Vengeance." The new plot will be the climax of the first season of the game and will delve into the fall of the old capital.

In this article, we have gathered all the leaks and official announcements from the developers of Zenless Zone Zero 1.4. Below we will discuss what awaits players in the December patch: new characters, locations, orders, and events, as well as indicate the release dates of the update and the special broadcast about the future version.

Release Date of ZZZ 1.4

The release of the update will take place on December 18, 2024. A couple of days before the appointed date, on Sunday or Monday, the launcher will offer a pre-load of the version, which significantly reduces the time for downloading and installing the necessary files. After the completion of technical work and the opening of the servers, all players will receive two emails with compensations of 300 Polychromes each.

What Banners Will Be

Duration: from December 18, 2024, to January 21, 2025.

The developers have officially announced the release of two new banners and legendary agents who have previously appeared in the main storyline of the game and activities of Zero Cavern:

Hosimi Miyabi (Anomaly, Frost);
Asaba Harumasa (Assault, Electric).

On the official stream, it was announced that the character banners will be released simultaneously, and the update itself will be shortened by a week: "Signal Search" for Miyabi, Harumasa, and their signature amplifiers can be spun in parallel throughout the entire version 1.4, which will last for 35 days. Thus, in the update, players can expect only one phase of "Signal Search" without reruns.

From the very beginning of the version, "Amplifications" will be available for two banners with signatures for the presented S-rank agents and accompanying epic characters. Additionally, Asaba Harumasa can be obtained as a gift for logging into the game after the start of version 1.4.

New Characters

Players could get acquainted with the new S-rank agents even before their announcements: both representatives of "Sector 6" appeared in some scenes related to the progression of Zero Cavern, orders of the Scott post, as well as in the special episode "Virtual Vengeance."

Hosimi Miyabi

Hosimi Miyabi is the current head of an elite unit of the Cavern Special Operations Service called "Sector 6". The skills of the fox-shark are, according to preliminary data, directed towards inflicting massive damage with techniques and quickly applying anomaly attribute based on the accumulated critical chance. The girl plays with special stacks, the accumulation of which is aided by the invocation of Chaos.

Asaba Harumasa

Asaba Harumasa is a regular employee of "Sector 6" who transitioned to the elite squad from another KULAka unit. The young man holds the position of a leading damascene in the squad and is capable of inflicting damage over a large area against opponents using shots and quick slashes of his blades.

New Banbu

Due to the influx of agents from "Section 6," there will be a release of a special Banbu, Agent Gulliver, aimed at supporting characters of the faction. This S-rank Robo-Hare, which could be seen during the special episode "Virtual Revenge," deals electrical damage in battle and significantly assists in accumulating attribute anomaly. The second Banbu will be an A-rank Bursto, awarded as a reward for completing the event in the "Zero Cavern."

New Locations

Insider Seele Leaks has shared the names of two new locations that will appear in the update: Port Elpis and Reverb Arena. According to the leaks, the latter is adorned with a large amount of graffiti. Both areas will not only feature in the main storyline quests but will also allow players to complete new tasks from Inspector Meowcelo and collect AIK souvenir coins.

New Mode in Zero Cavern

A separate game mode called "Wandering in Darkness" will be available in the Zero Cavern. Progression through the stages occurs without a board with monitors, but includes various rooms with combat and arcade challenges. At the exit of the current zone, players will need to choose where to go next, such as completing a combat trial, visiting the Banbu shop, or participating in a random event. The gameplay resembles the constant mode "Virtual Universe" from the Honkai: Star Rail project.

New Endgame Mode

The patch will introduce a new updating combat mode called "Dangerous Assault," aimed at battles with high-level bosses. Over a two-week period, players will have the chance to complete three trials and earn polychromes and "Research Credits" for victories in time-limited battles. A key feature of this mode will be a restriction on the use of agents: the same character or Banbu can participate in only one battle, which means that at least three powered-up teams will be required for completion.

Gameplay Improvements and Innovations

Among other innovations and gameplay improvements, players can expect the following:

In version 1.4, a function for switching to any character on the account will be added.
The general decibels for the squad will be removed, each character will be forced to personally accumulate a reserve for using the ult. Accordingly, the system will be reworked in such a way that the character who launches techniques with a high accumulation of decibels will receive 100%, while other heroes - 50%. After the first use of the superpower, the accumulation of decibel points is accelerated.
The trust system will be supplemented with walks around the city, to which you can invite any favorite agent.
An in-game pumping calculator will appear, offering quick access to any necessary dungeon with materials.
In the Main Line, switching to passing chapters through a board with monitors will be added. In the classic version of progression through the caverns, various riddles and special levels for Eos will also be added.
The range of coffee in the Koff Cafe will be reduced to one drink with universal buffs.