Zenless Zone Zero 1.2 early patch notes

Zenless Zone Zero's version 1.2 goes live on September 25, 2024, at 11 AM (UTC +8) following a server maintenance lasting approximately five hours. The new update will include new characters, W-Engines, Bangboos, quests, events, and more. HoYoverse has already disclosed most of it to provide players with an overview of what to expect in the latest patch.

This article provides all the details regarding Zenless Zone Zero's 1.2 update, comprising information banners, quests, events, map expansion, and more.

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Zenless Zone Zero 1.2 early patch notes: Banners, gameplay, events, and more

Signal Search

New Signal Search channels (Image via HoYoverse)

The ZZZ version 1.2 update will introduce Caesar King and Burnice White as the newest S-Rank Agents. While the former is a Physical-Defense character, the latter is a Fire-Anomaly one. The signature W-Engines for both units will also become available alongside their banners.

Here is the banner schedule for both characters:

Phase 1 (September 25, 2024)

• Caesar King (S-Rank)
• Anton (A-Rank)
• Piper (A-Rank)
• Tusks of Fury W-Engine (S-Rank Def)

Phase 2 (October 16, 2024)

• Burnice White (S-Rank)
• Flamemaker Shaker W-Engine (S-Rank Anomaly)

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New Bangboo

Red Moccus (Image via HoYoverse)

Starting from v1.2, HoYoverse will introduce a new Bangboo to the game representing the Sons of Calydon faction of Zenless Zone Zero. Players can recruit him to their squads using Boopons.

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New Drive Discs

New Drive Discs (Image via HoYoverse)

From the 1.2 update, two new types of Drive Discs are available in ZZZ. Here are the names and effects of both additions:

Chaos Jazz

• 2-Pc: Anomaly Proficiency +30
• 4-Pc: Fire DMG and Electric DMG are increased by 15%. When off-field, the damage caused by EX Special Attacks and Assist Attacks is increased by 20%. When the character switches back onto the field, this buff continues for 5s. The lasting effect can be triggered once every 7.5s.

Proto Punk

• 2-Pc: Shield Effect + 15%
• 4-Pc: When any squad member triggers a Defensive Assist or Evasive Assist, all squad members deal 15% increased DMG, lasting 10s. Passive effects of the same name do not stack.

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New area

Outer Ring (Image via HoYoverse)

The latest version adds a new map expansion to the game set in the Outer Ring. This region is outside the game's main setting of New Eridu and is home to many biker gangs.

Moreover, the players can also engage in the newly introduced Motorbike feature to experience the exhilarating feeling of riding a bike in the Outer Ring.

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New quests

A Stroke of Luck Agent Story (Image via HoYoverse)

Players will be able to continue Zenless Zone Zero's main narrative in the new update which will lead them to the Outer Ring. Aside from that, they can also partake in Burnice White's Agent Story, titled "A Stroke of Luck."

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New events

Overlord's Feast (Image via HoYoverse)

HoYoverse will introduce a variety of events throughout the ZZZ 1.2 update that will reward players with Polychromes and more. Here is a list of all of them:

• Overlord's Feast
• Bizzare Brigade
• Roaming the Ether
• Ridu for you
• 141 Friendship Fair
• Phantom Hunt
• Investigator Training Course

By completing the Overlord's Feast main event, Proxies can receive Lucy for free.

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Log-in events

All New Program (Image via HoYoverse)

Like previous versions, this update includes two daily log-in events that give out lucrative rewards. Here are each one's rewards:

• All New Program: Encrypted Master Tape x10
• "En-Nah" Into Your Lap: Boopon x10

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QoL changes

Withering Garden changes (Image via HoYoverse)

Here is a list of optimizations made to the game in the latest Zenless Zone Zero 1.2 update:

• Proxies can now explore the open world as several characters.
• Players can unlock Withering Garden by completing prerequisites.
• A new Blitz Mode is added to the Withering Garden that allows players to remove the TV Board.
• Players can now choose Modifiers in Withering Garden to earn more points.
• Using the new Fairy Auto Explore feature, players can receive any remaining rewards without having to explore the map again.
• TV board mode has been optimized where some animations occur faster, and now it also offers the option to skip certain sections.
• A feature to store extra Battery Charge has been added.
• Players can now prepare squads with characters and Bangboos.

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