The Zenless Zone Zero 1.7 update release date is technically tomorrow, April 23, 2025, with the official release time on 8 PM (PT) / 11 PM (ET) / 4 AM (BST). Titled "Bury Your Tears With the Past," this upcoming update features the conclusion of the Sacrifice crisis storyline and offers deeper insight into the mysterious Mockingbird faction and its members.
Timezone | Start Time |
PT (UTC-7) | 4/22, 8 PM |
MT (UTC-6) | 4/22, 9 PM |
CT (UTC-5) | 4/22, 10 PM |
ET (UTC-4) | 4/22, 11 PM |
BST (UTC+1) | 4/23, 4 AM |
CET (UTC+2) | 4/23, 5 AM |
IST (UTC+5:30) | 4/23, 8:30 AM |
SGT (UTC+8) | 4/23, 11 AM |
JST (UTC+9) | 4/23, 12 PM |
AEST (UTC+10) | 4/23, 1 PM |
Maintenance and Compensation
To better serve fans and get the 1.7 update ready, ZZZ will go offline for a few hours ahead of the official release.
ZZZ 1.7 update will be deployed after a scheduled maintenance starting on April 23, 2025, at 6 AM (UTC+8), expected to last about five hours. Players who reach Inter-Knot Level 4 before downtime will receive compensation of 600 Polychromes via in-game mail for the inconvenience.
Check out the exact maintenance start and end times to prepare for the new content drop on 4/23:
Timezone | Maintenance Start Time | Expected End Time |
---|---|---|
PT (UTC-7) | 4/22, 3 PM | 4/22, 8 PM |
MT (UTC-6) | 4/22, 4 PM | 4/22, 9 PM |
CT (UTC-5) | 4/22, 5 PM | 4/22, 10 PM |
ET (UTC-4) | 4/22, 6 PM | 4/22, 11 PM |
BST (UTC+1) | 4/22, 11 PM | 4/23, 4 AM |
CET (UTC+2) | 4/22, 12 PM | 4/23, 5 AM |
IST (UTC+5:30) | 4/23, 3:30 AM | 4/23, 8:30 AM |
SGT (UTC+8) | 4/23, 6 AM | 4/23, 11 AM |
JST (UTC+9) | 4/23, 7 AM | 4/23, 12 AM |
AEST (UTC+10) | 4/23, 8 AM | 4/23, 1 PM |
Banners
Two new S-rank agents will join the Mockingbird faction in the 1.7 update!
Vivian ----- -Phase I- --- -S-rank-
4/23 - 5/14
"Please forgive me for borrowing your light in the dim night."
(Ether Anomaly type)
- She wields a parasol and rapier, excelling in fluid ground and aerial combat.
- Her Basic Attack, Featherbloom, boosts Anomaly damage and synergizes with allies' EX Special Attacks to enhance team Corruption damage.
Vivian is featured prominently in the first half of the 1.7 update's banner, alongside a rerun of Jane Doe.
Hugo ----- -Phase II- --- -S-rank-
5/14 - 6/4
"My dear friend, I'll be back, like an avalanche".
(Ice Attack type)
- Hugo triggers Totalize through his EX Special Stun Attack to increase damage.
- There's a great chance to stun a dazed enemy again.
- His story and connection to the Sacrifice Core are central to the update's narrative.
Hugo debuts in the second half of the upcoming version with his own banner, paired with a rerun of Lighter.
New outstanding partners, Robin and Overtimeboo, also join the roster of Bangboo companions.
Weapons
Vivian and Hugo debut in the 1.7 update with their W-Engines, both S-rank weapons:
- Vivian's Flight of Fancy --- -S-rank-
- Hugo's Myriad Eclipse --- -S-rank-
Story and Quests
ZZZ 1.7 update continues the main story with the questline "Bury Your Tears With The Past Part 2," which explores the aftermath of Hugo's fall into the Hollow and the escalating conflict between Mockingbird and TOPS factions. Players will uncover Vivian's shadowed past and the mystery behind the Sacrifice Core while teaming up with a Void Hunter-rank special investigator assigned by the Mayor.
Events
Events to diversify gameplay in Version 1.7 include:
- Say It With Flowers: The flagship event where players manage a flower shop, crafting bouquets for customers. Success unlocks a permanent interactive floral arrangement for Quality Time mode and rewards like the A-Rank Bangboo Overtimeboo.
- Bangboo Bash: An enhanced version of the Grand Marcel Adventure mode, now with ranked obstacle and survival challenges where players compete for points and exclusive rewards such as event titles and Polychromes.
- A Tale Through The Looking Glass: A storytelling event unlocking new story parts and sending Agents on missions for rewards.
- Springtime Snapshots: A photo-taking event with specific criteria to capture memorable moments.
- Savor the Flavor: Citywide Delivery: Players assist the Breaded Belief food truck in delivering orders across New Eridu.
Additional playable events for rewards:
- 7-day Login Program Event: Participate to receive Encrypted Master Tapes and Boopons rewards.
- Double Drop Rate Events: Join the event for materials and Drive Discs.
Quality of Life and Other Features
The 1.7 update will follow the regular version update pattern and bring quality-of-life improvements:
- Drive Discs can now be marked for discard regardless of their status, with locking removing the discard mark.
- Notorious Hunt mode no longer requires returning to the selection screen to switch modes.
- Agent voice lines during Trust - Quality Time photo sessions are now fully voiced for enhanced immersion.
- New Dew Gardening flower arranging interactions are introduced, adding more depth to the gardening system.
Community and Future Teasers
The update has generated excitement, especially around Vivian and Hugo’s gameplay and story roles. Hotfixes have been applied to Vivian’s kit shortly before release to fine-tune her abilities. Meanwhile, leaks hint at future content beyond 1.7, including a new skin for the character Yi Xuan expected in version 2.0, indicating ongoing development and fresh additions to the game.
Zenless Zone Zero's 1.7 update is a major content drop that expands the narrative, introduces compelling new Agents and weapons, and offers a variety of fresh events and quality-of-life improvements.
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