Zenless Zone Zero update 1.4 launches in December

Developer miHoYo has announced Zenless Zone Zero is getting update 1.4 this month, bringing with it new characters, PS5 Pro support, and more.

The new 1.4 update “A Storm of Falling Stars” will launch on December 18th across all supported platforms, continuing the ongoing post-launch support for the game.

Here’s a rundown on the new update, plus a trailer:

As falling stars pierce the night sky, Zenless Zone Zero’s upcoming Version 1.4 will introduce an overhaul of Main Story stages, significant updates to Hollow Zero, the game’s debut on PS5 Pro, and the highly anticipated Agents, Hoshimi Miyabi and Asaba Harumasa.

In this upcoming version, the TV mode in the Main Story will be replaced with more immersive combat and exploration. The highly anticipated Section 6 Agents, Hoshimi Miyabi and Asaba Harumasa, are coming soon, unveiling the culminating chapter of the year. The update will also introduce a major new combat gameplay mode, Hollow Zero: Shadows Lost, alongside the addition of new areas, Port Elpis and Reverb Arena. Proxies can obtain the S-Rank character Asaba Harumasa for free after the update.

Zenless Zone Zero’s Version 1.4 features various optimizations to make combat and gameplay smoother than ever. Redesigned Main Story stages from the Prologue to Chapter 3 are now added to the HDD system. In future updates to the Main Story, the TV mode will also be replaced with story stages, allowing Proxies to dive directly into battles while commanding Eous to explore the Hollows. Additionally, all contracted Agents will be playable in the city, and a new Quality Time Mode lets Proxies stroll through New Eridu with their Agents. In combat, Decibels will no longer be shared across the squad, allowing all squad members to unleash their stunning Ultimates in a row for even more spectacular battle scenes. The update also adds a Quick Sweep feature for Shiyu Defense challenges, along with other optimizations to streamline progression and character upgrades.

In previous chapters, Proxies were drawn into a conspiracy surrounding Sacrifice after the demolition case orchestrated by Vision Corporation. In Chapter 5, with the awakening of our “old friend” Perlman, the hidden truths and the Wise and Belle’s backstories will be revealed. Meanwhile, New Eridu Public Security is undergoing a leadership election. As the truth comes to light and a new crisis emerges, Proxies will join forces with Section 6 to venture into the unknown Port Elpis, where all mysteries will be unveiled as the story reaches its finale.

Two renowned members of Section 6 will be unlocked simultaneously along with the S-Rank Bangboo Agent Gulliver. Facing formidable enemies, Hoshimi Miyabi, the youngest Void Hunter, showcases her unmatched strength with her Ethereal-Slaying Katana – Tailless. As a Frost Anomaly Agent, Miyabi can surround enemies with Icefire, causing Frost Anomaly and triggering special effects. With swift movements and precise slashes, she accumulates Fallen Frost to unleash a powerful forward attack, dealing devastating Frost damage before elegantly sheathing her blade. Beyond appreciating Miyabi’s graceful sword skill, Proxies can also uncover Harumasa’s hidden past in his special OVA. As an Electric Agent, Harumasa seamlessly switches between bow and blade, marks targets, and delivers unexpected strikes to enemies with active Electro Quivers. Proxies who reach Inter-Knot Lv. 8 can obtain Asaba Harumasa for free after Version 1.4 goes live.

Moreover, new combat gameplay modes are coming in Version 1.4, including Hollow Zero’s major update, Shadows Lost, and a new periodic operation, Deadly Assault. Proxies will face intense battles in the Lost Void with enhanced support and new equipment, such as Gear, Bangboo Assist skills, and Resonia. Additionally, the newly unlocked Reverb Arena will host a range of events to showcase its vibrant atmosphere, including a Bangboo-themed tower defense gameplay.

Apart from the release of Version 1.4 on PS5, PC, iOS, and Android, Zenless Zone Zero will officially launch on PS5 Pro on December 18, featuring enhanced performance and ray-tracing technology for an upgraded visual experience.