Update 1.2 in Zenless Zone Zero, which will be released at the end of September, will be dedicated to the disclosure of the New Eridu biker group. The version will introduce new game agents, their signature amplifiers, sets of suitable drive disks and faction banbu. A large location with a metro and a residential area is also expected to be released, where there will be shops, in-game activities and various orders.
The article provides all the available information regarding the 1.2 update in ZZZ. We will tell you about the content of event banners, the features of new heroes and equipment for them. We will consider new locations, opponents, events from the future version and other innovations.
The information that will be presented next consists of official announcements from developers and leaks from insiders. Some assumptions and leaker details may change as the patch gets closer - bookmark the pageto keep up to date with the latest information.
Zenless Zone Zero 1.2 release date
The release of update 1.2 in ZZZ is scheduled for 25 September 2024 years. A couple of days before the patch is released, players will be given the opportunity to pre- version 1.2 files to make further installation faster. The developers will also carry out mandatory technical work, after which all s will receive a compensation of 300 via in-game email. polychromes.
Stream of developers on Zenless Zone Zero 1.2
As per HoYoverse tradition, all official game streams are held a few weeks before the version release, mostly on Fridays. The stream for patch 1.2 will take place on September 13. During the broadcast, the developers will not only share innovations, but will also give away three promotional codes for polychromes.
In a separate guide, all current codes, you can check which combinations are still available for your .
What will be the banners
As part of the version, two legendary characters will be released, but no new epic fighters will appear. According to announcements from the developers, in patch 1.2 you can spin the banners of heroes from the faction "Sons of Calydon":
The full composition of the banners was revealed by an insider Flyingflame, telling on his personal channel about epic characters in Signal Quest for both versions. His information was then confirmed on stream.
The first phase
Dates: from September 25 to October 14, 2024.
In the first phase of the update there will be a chance to knock out a new 5⭐️ agent Caesar King (Defense, Physical). The following epic heroes will her in the banner:
Signature Amplifiers will be raffled off in the limited weapon banner Fangs of Fury (Defense, 5⭐), and also Drill - red axis (Attack, 4⭐) and Roaring car (Anomaly, 4⭐) .
The second phase
Dates: from October 16 to November 5, 2024.
A new 5⭐️ is expected in the second half Bernice White (Anomaly, Fire), and the epic component of the signal search will be as follows:
- Lucy (, Fire);
- Nicole Demara (, Ether).
There will also be an opportunity to get signature weapons from the temporary banner of amplifiers Shaker-firemaker (Anomaly, 5⭐), Boom gun (, 4⭐) and treasure chest (, 4⭐) .
New characters
In update 1.2, Zenless Zone Zero is expected to release two new agents that players will be able to use as raiders for exploration and battle. Both girls represent the “Sons of Calydon” group.
Caesar King
Caesar King - a representative of the “Sons of Calydon” faction, which received the throne and leadership in the gang from her father. Based on remarks from the dossier, it is known that the girl is endowed with strong physical strength and can break a wooden table leg with one touch. The character of the heroine is described by other gang as hot-tempered and immature.
Bernice White
Bernice White - a heroine from the same gang “Sons of Calydon”, known for her talent for mixing drinks. Many of the group describe her as the real life of the party, a cheerful and sociable person. Her responsibilities include providing fuel for all machinery, but in addition to her main job, the girl makes a living in the underground sale of alcoholic beverages.
New amplifiers
At least 2 new legendary amplifiers will appear. The signatures of the announced characters can be unscrewed in the time-limited “Signal Search”:
- Signature amplifier Caesar Fangs of Fury (Defense, 5⭐) Main characteristic -
- Signature amplifier Bernice Shaker-firemaker (Anomaly, 5⭐). Main characteristic -
New Banbu
5⭐ Red Mocus belongs to the “Sons of Calydon” gang and is well suited for teams with its representatives. When the skill is activated, he rides on a unicycle, pushing the furthest enemy towards the agent and dealing physical damage to him.
Special ability. When a team has 2 or more characters from the Sons of Calydon faction, the following effects are triggered:
- Damage dealt by an Active skill increases by 35%.
- After dealing damage with an Active Skill, if the target is defeated, the cooldown time of the ability is reduced by 5-10 seconds.
New locations
From insider leaks it became known that a new location called By — two-level area:
- Outer ring is a metro that was captured at different times of the day.
- Inner ring - an urban area with various shops, restaurants, a coffee shop and a cinema. Here you can complete city quests, perhaps collect
New tasks
With the release of the version it will be possible to continue main plot proxy stories, bond with playable characters in the agent's story, and take on side missions.
Main Line Orders
In the new version, players will be able to return to the main storyline and go through Chapter 4 of the Chronicles of Phaeton "Inferno Cross", which will unfold in the Obezdnaya location. The narrative will begin from the moment of farewell to the hacker Rain in the chapter "Midnight Quest". In the future part of the story, the proxies will become more familiar with the “Sons of Calydon” faction and its followers, plunging into the world of the gang riding motorcycles and trucks through the desert areas of New Eridu.
Agent Stories
After completing the main line, you can watch the tapes and take part in the story of the 5⭐ agent - Bernice "Smile of Fortune". The order will help raise the level of trust, learn more about the girl's biography and her character traits.
A summary of the level of trust agents from the Sons of Calydon.
Secondary orders
In the next patch, not only story missions are expected to be replenished, but also secondary missions, which will likely take place in new locations: combat, research and city orders will appear in the By area.
New drive discs
Among other things, two sets were shown on the stream drive disks.
Set Chaos Jazz:
- 2 parts: Knowledge of the anomaly increases by 30 units.
- 4 parts: Fire and Electricity damage increased by 15%. When the wearer is not on the battlefield, damage from Enhanced Special Attack (EX) and Attack Assist is increased by 20%. This effect can only occur once every 1 seconds and lasts for 7,5 seconds after the agent enters the battlefield.
Effects of the set Protopunk:
- 2 parts: Increases the value of shields applied by 15%.
- 4 parts: When any character in the party activates Defense Assist or Evasion Assist, each party member's damage is increased by 15% for 10 seconds.
New opponents
There are some interesting new enemies waiting for you in the next Proxy exploration area:
- elite opponents represented by the tyrens fox, wolf and bear;
- ominous automatons on one wheel with saws;
- ethereal and a floating robot with laser beams.
New bosses
Version 1.2 will feature 2 new bosses in different modes.
Merciless hunt
The leakers revealed more information about the new boss - Lord of Pompey. One day he fell into a sulfur lake, but miraculously escaped from the flames. The inhabitants once revered him as the "Immortal Lord", but now his soul is corroded by the furious ether, and his body is polluted with gray and thick oil. The enemy Lord Pompey can be found not only in the vast caverns during the story, but also later undergo trials with him in a constant game mode Merciless hunt. It will drop materials for upgrading the abilities of heroes belonging to the “Sons of Calydon” group.
Expert call
Jane Doe will be added to the Expert Challenge in the form of another boss.
New arcade in the arcade
The mini-game, the release of which was predicted by the leakers back in version 1.1, will be added to the slot machine hall only in patch 1.2. It is likely that the mode is available for multiplayerIn the roguelike Rogue Brigade, you can team up with up to four players to defeat black monsters and progress through the map together.
New mode in Zero Caverna
Patch 1.2 will add a Blitz mode to the Null Cavity. It will skip the exploration of the voids and instead will jump straight into combat with enemies. Defeat a few elite enemies and face Nineveh at the end of the trial to loot more resources.
New Node of Shiyu Defense
The update will temporarily open an invasion node in Shiyu Defense with rewards for completing combat trials.
New temporary and permanent events
In addition to changes in permanent modes, the version will host several time-limited events, for which generous rewards are assigned for participation.
Return event
For players who haven't visited the game in a while, there will be an additional event where they will receive rewards, double bonuses, character challenges and other prizes to increase their engagement.
The Leader's Feast
During the Feast of the Leader event, you will be able to play a puzzle game, which is part of the Lido Guide collection, at the newsstand. According to insider information, there will be 5 books with various challenges inside, which will open in stages. It was explained on the stream that you will have to help restore the old eatery on the By. The reward for the main event will be Lucy (, Fire).
AIC Preparatory Courses
The AIC Preparatory Course is a series of experimental courses tested by the club. The goal: to allow ordinary citizens to experience the daily work of a cavern explorer, helping them gain more comprehensive and practical survival knowledge in a fun way.
The course is divided into four types depending on daily activities and nodes of the general skill tree and will include similar challenges: combat, knowledge, tactical, rewards and recognition.
Cutting through the ether
The event Cutting Through the Ether will begin with Nicole, who will give Proxy a very old computer. The enterprising girl will ask to find out if the device contains very important and expensive information.
This is your Ridu
Visit Howl's kiosk and find out what puzzles you'll have to solve in the This is your Reed event. A special reward for collecting puzzles with pictures of the city's inhabitants will be a profile card.
"141" gathers friends
In the event "141" gathers friends Syal will once again hold a small event where he will exchange resources for event currency and other materials.
shadow hunting
In the Shadow Hunt event, the Proxies will receive several orders from the hacker Rain they rescued. Help the girl and complete the missions from her.
Combat Simulation Room: Data as a Reward
During the Battle Simulation Hall: Reward Data event, take part in AIC Club challenges to get double the amount of resources.
Regular Clear: Advanced Rewards
The Regular Clearing: Advanced Rewards event will allow you to receive double materials from the corresponding mode.
events
The version will also feature reruns of familiar events with rewards: “N-notes straight into your hands” and “New delivery” with Banbuletov and encrypted copies.
Gameplay improvements
The version will add several progress improvements:
- The developers will improve the stamina system. As in Honkai: StarRail, daily energy exceeding the limit will be accumulated so that players can use it later at a convenient time.
- In some orders, the Fairy can help collect the remaining rewards if you have completed them at least once before.
- The animation of some events on the monitor board has been accelerated, and the “Skip” function has been added.
- add a squad template feature: create teams in advance for later use.
- In patch 1.2, in the open world you will be able to control not only the selected Proxy, but also agents Caesar and Bernice.
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