Zenless Zone Zero Marks Its First Anniversary Once More: Welcoming a New Story Chapter

Alright, here goes nothing…

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So, here’s the deal. I’ve been practically glued to Zenless Zone Zero these past few weeks. Crazy, right? It’s been a whirlwind—feels like just yesterday we were all hyped about its Xbox debut, plus that monster 2.0 update they threw at us. Not to mention, this was all part of their big first-anniversary bash. Even if it’s not officially until July (heads up, that’s when the real party is), who’s seriously gonna complain about more game content? Not me.

And, hold on… today—well, July 4th—is supposedly the true anniversary. HoYoverse, the maestros behind the chaos, decided to double down with a juicy patch announcement. Yeah, they’re only teasing 2.1 today. You won’t get your hands on it until July 16. Typical, right? They love to keep us waiting.

This next update? It’s got a name—The Impending Crash of Waves. Catchy, huh? Apparently, it’s all about some mysterious new faction with an ocean vibe. Picture this: The Spook Shack guys hitting Sailume Bay and some place called Fantasy Resort. Makes me think of a spooky beach holiday. Or maybe just a weird, wet amusement park.

We’re diving into Season 2 Chapter 2, with Sailume Bay being the epicenter. They’re setting the stage for a summer storyline that’s supposed to be hot. Or cool. Whatever. Somehow Fantasy Resort fits in there, too. Maybe it’s about grilling? Somebody pass the sunscreen.

Anyway, the character lineup is pretty rad. Meet Ukinami Yuzuha. She’s got this adorable tankui pal, Kama. I know, it sounds nuts, but they chuck candy bombs at foes. Sweet and dangerous. And Alice Thymefield? She’s a sword wizard who charges her moves with something called Blade Etiquette. Don’t ask me, I just swing at stuff.

Oh, and there’s a critter named Miss Esme joining the ranks. S-Rank, just like the others. Speaking of which, those Void Hunter Miyabi and Yanagi duos? They’re making a comeback, so brace yourselves for frosty and electric mayhem.

Before you run off, if you haven’t peeked at those July codes for Zenless Zone Zero, do it before they evaporate. You never know what goodies you might score.

And that’s the scoop. A bit jumbled, maybe, but aren’t we all when we’re in the thick of the game?