5 things Zenless Zone Zero must do to stay relevant in the future

Zenless Zone Zero offers Devil May Cry-like action hack-and-slash gameplay with an anime-inspired art style and a quirky set of characters. This well-tested formula has been the reason for the success of not only this game but also various others by HoYoverse, including Genshin Impact and Honkai Star Rail.

While online gacha games often garner significant attention initially, they eventually lose momentum. For HoYoverse to avoid a similar fate, it must take certain steps to keep its latest game relevant for as long as possible.

This article will discuss five things HoYoverse can do to keep Zenless Zone Zero relevant.

Note: This article is based on the writer's opinions and biases.

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Here's how Zenless Zone Zero can stay relevant

1) Launch community-driven events

Community events will help increase engagement (Image via HoYoverse)

Launching community-driven events both in-game and offline to significantly boost player engagement and relevance. In-game, HoYoverse can launch events or hide certain secrets that will need the whole community's contribution to complete. One such example is the bunny mural puzzle in Animal Well.

For live offline events, cosplay contests or even player-designed character concepts can be organized. On social media, a fan art contest can also help propel the game's popularity. Additionally, Zenless Zone Zero-themed pop-up cafes in certain areas can help keep the hype alive.

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2) Better Boss fights

Better bosses are a must (Image via HoYoverse)

Zenless Zone Zero has been criticized by the community for not having much variety or challenge when it comes to boss fights. The game's bosses allegedly feel lackluster.

This is quite a grievous complaint because in an action RPG like this one, bosses play a big role. HoYoverse should introduce better endgame bosses and bring more range to the experience.

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3) Anime/TV or Movie adaptation

An anime adaptation could do wonders for the title (Image via HoYoverse)

Recent years have shown that video game-inspired series, anime, and movies can not only become commercial hits but also drastically increase people's interest in the game. Creating an anime adaptation would be the best route for Zenless Zone Zero.

This adaptation could explore character backstories, expand on the game's world, and potentially introduce new plot elements that tie back into the game. Such cross-media storytelling has proven successful for many franchises, including Fallout, Cyberpunk, and even HoYoverse's own Genshin Impact.

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4) Release on Nintendo

Releasing the game on Nintendo will garner a new fanbase (Image via HoYoverse)

For the longest time, fans have demanded a Nintendo release for HoYoverse games. Zenless Zone Zero can be the one to cut the ribbon on this new path. Expanding to the Nintendo Switch platform could open up a new market.

The Switch's portability aligns well with the game's format, potentially attracting players who prefer gaming on the go but not on their smartphones. This move would also put the game in front of Nintendo's large and dedicated fan base that has a preference for anime-themed games.

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5) Introduce new game modes

ZZZ needs more experimental game modes (Image via HoYoverse)

Lastly, introducing new game modes can also be beneficial for Zenless Zone Zero. While the classic character-swapping, combo-based action is highly popular among fans, the game should experiment more with its modes.

The community has suggested a rogue-like game from HoYoverse for a while. The developers can take suggestions from the fans, but instead of making a new game, they can implement the rogue-like mechanic in a separate game mode where players can use the characters they own to play a rogue-like campaign.

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