Zenless Zone Zero Zhu Yuan release date, countdown, and banner A-Ranks

Zenless Zone Zero 1.0 is nearing its second phase, which is set to introduce Zhu Yuan to the playable roster. This also means that the Ellen banner will expire from the Signal Search to make way for this new S-Rank Agent’s Exclusive Channel on July 24, 2024. For those wondering, Zhu Yuan will be joining the Ether roster under the Attack specialization.

She will take on the role of DPS for various teams going forward, as her Attack fighting style grants solid front-loaded damage output. Many Proxies will want to snag her in version 1.0. Hence, this article will provide all the necessary details about Zhu Yuan’s banner and provide a countdown timer to track its release.

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Zenless Zone Zero Zhu Yuan release details

ZZZ pre-launch livestream on Zhu Yuan (Image via HoYoverse)

Patch 1.0 of Zenless Zone Zero will soon enter its second phase, featuring Zhu Yuan as the playable S-Rank unit. Her banner will go live on July 24, 2024, probably at 12 pm (UTC+8), following the current Signal Search schedule.

The release time may vary for players in different regions, so here’s a countdown to track the occasion:

It is worth noting that HoYoverse has yet to announce the official Zhu Yuan release time, so this information is based on speculation and the current banner duration. Moreover, unlike other games from this developer, phase 2 will likely go live simultaneously across servers, so the timer above should suffice.

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Zenless Zone Zero Zhu Yuan banner A-Ranks

HoYoverse maintains a similar banner pattern and gacha system across all its titles. Therefore, a couple of A-Rank Agents in Zenless Zone Zero will have a boosted drop rate in Zhu Yuan’s limited-time channel. Here are their details:

• Nicole (Ether, Support)
• Ben (Fire, Defense)

Both Nicole and Ben are solid options to pull from the phase 2 banner, as long as you have a dedicated character to benefit from their utility. The former, in particular, has the ability to boost the Ether damage of the corresponding teammate, so she will be the best pair for Zhu Yuan, as of this writing.

On the other hand, Ben is currently the only tank in the game, so you might want to try him out in various team compositions.

It's worth noting you are likely to obtain a few copies of the A-Rank units while summoning Zhu Yuan in version 1.0 of ZZZ. She is a strong S-rank character from the Attack specialization who can deal a ton of damage when built properly.

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Check out our other Zenless Zone Zero guides:

• All active redeem codes
• Agent tier list
• Beginner mistakes you should avoid
• Best Standard S Rank character