Highlights:
* Three new Agents, Qingyi, Jane, and Seth, will make their playable character debut in Zenless Zone Zero Version 1.1.
* Zenless Zone Zero 1.1 events include a new Hollow Defense mode and multiple log-in rewards.
Putting an end to the speculations, HoYoverse has officially revealed the Zenless Zone Zero 1.1 release date. The new features and characters appearing in the new version were disclosed in the official livestream at the beginning of August. Given that it will be the first update, HoYoverse has some highly rewarding events in store for Proxies.
Official Zenless Zone Zero 1.1 Release Date
According to a press release, the Zenless Zone Zero 1.1 release date is August 14, 2024. The ‘Undercover R&B’ Special Program on August 3 revealed the events, Agents, and weapons slated for the next update. Interestingly, the ZZZ 1.1 release date falls a day before the highly-anticipated Wuthering Waves 1.2 update. Both action RPG games will compete for the spotlight this month.
Zenless Zone Zero 1.1 Banners: Agents And New W-Engines
Three new W-Engines will be available in the banners following the Zenless Zone Zero 1.1 release date. ‘Ice-Jade Teapot’ will feature in the first phase alongside Qingyi’s banner whereas ‘Sharpened Stinger’ and ‘Peackeeper-Specialized’ will appear in the second phase.
Qingyi, Jane Doe, and Seth Lowell are the new Agents in Version 1.1. The latter is the only new A-Rank as per the official news.
Phase 1 Agent And Weapon Banners (August 14 – September 3)
| Agent | Rarity | Element | Style |
| Qingyi | S-Rank | Electric | Stun |
| Billy Kid | A-Rank | Physical | Attack |
| Corin Wickes | A-Rank | Physical | Attack |
| W-Engine | Rarity | Specialty |
| Ice-Jade Teapot | S-Rank | Stun (Qingyi’s Signature weapon) |
| Starlight Engine Replica | A-Rank | Attack |
| Housekeeper | A-Rank | Attack |
Phase 2 Agent and Weapon Banners (September 4 – September 25)
| Agent | Rarity | Element | Style |
| Jane Doe | S-Rank | Physical | Anomaly |
| Seth Lowell | A-Rank | Electric | Defense |
| Anby Demara | A-Rank | Electric | Stun |
| W-Engine | Rarity | Specialty |
| Sharpened Stinger | S-Rank | Anomaly (Jane Doe’s signature weapon) |
| Peacekeeper – Specialized | A-Rank | Defense (Seth Lowell’s signature weapon) |
| Demara Battery Mark II | A-Rank | Stun |
When comparing the official banners with those mentioned by the Zenless Zone Zero 1.1 leaks, HoYoverse has switched the places of Anby Demara and Corin Wickes. Other than that, there are no changes. Jane Doe’s faction is rumored to be the Criminal Investigation Special Response Team.
Zenless Zone Zero 1.1 Events Revealed
Zenless Zone Zero 1.1 events offer Boopons, Encrypted Master Tapes, Polychromes, and more. The schedule includes login-in events, battle challenges, and seemingly unique photography challenges. Here is the official list of events for Version 1.1:-
- All-New Program — Check in to get 10 Encrypted Master Tape.
- “En-Nah” Into Your Lap — Check in to get 10 Boopons.
- Inferno Reap — New Hollow Defense mode
- Shiyu Defense — Combat event
- Obsidian: Strategic Partner — New Commission event
- Camellia Golden Week — Challenge event with rewards such as Polychromes and W-engines
- Daily Life of a PubSec Officer
- Immersive Tactical Drill
- Scene One, Shot One!
The main story in Zenless Zone Zero Version 1.1 will showcase Zhu Yuan, Qingyi, and Seth Lowell battling the Mountain Lion Gang. Jane Doe appears to assist them, as seen in the livestream, highlighting how she really doesn’t belong to a faction.
