The highly anticipated 2.0 update for Zenless Zone Zero is bringing a wealth of new content and significant changes, as revealed in the recent “Conversation with the Developers” video. Here’s a comprehensive look at what’s coming:

New Story and Location: Waifei Peninsula

• Setting: The main story of 2.0 will unfold on the Waifei Peninsula, a region within the Throne District adjacent to the mysterious Lemnos Cave.
• Background: Originally a monitoring outpost for the Lemnos Cave’s instability, Waifei has evolved into the Faylum Plateau, a thriving urban area.
• Industry: Waifei’s primary industry revolves around the extraction and processing of lumicerams, a material crucial for resisting ether contamination.
• Plot Focus:
  • Players will uncover Sarah’s plans, continuing the narrative involving the Victim and Bringer.
  • The motives of the Jubilant will be explored.
  • The truth behind the fall of the old capital will be revealed.
  • Secrets held by Belle and Weisz will come to light.
  • Encounters with agents from various factions are expected.
  • The protagonists will delve into their pasts and join the Mount Yunkui School.
  • The Obol Armed Forces squad and the idol group “Angels of Obsession” will feature prominently.
  • Exploration of the Cosmopolis ruins, within the Lemnos cavern, will begin.

Key Character: Yixuan

• Role: Yixuan (Yi Xuan), Master of the Yellow-Robe Way, is the current mentor of the Yunkui Mountain School.
• Significance: She will play a pivotal role in the 2.0 plot, providing support and teaching players techniques to navigate the caverns.

Major System Improvements

• Map Rework:
  • Residential and combat zones are integrated into a unified system.
  • Reduced loading times for smoother transitions between locations, such as the video rental store.
• New Daily Task System:
  • Players will assist in managing the Suibian Temple, adding a new layer of daily activities.
• Banbu Business Trips:
  • Integration of residential areas with research areas.
  • Howl’s tickets will be redesigned for the Suibian Temple.
• Exploration Enhancements:
  • Increased exploration areas with improved systems and navigation.
• Cavern Entry:
  • After training at the temple, proxies can enter the cavern without relying on the HDD system.
• Story Integration:
  • Agent stories and special episodes will be more closely tied to the main plot, with character interactions spanning multiple narratives.
  • Proxies will have a larger role in the main story.

Combat System Overhaul

• Character Interaction:
  • Improvements to character interaction on the battlefield, with more characters present without hindering damage (e.g., aftershocks).
• Enemy Mechanics:
  • New attack and defense mechanics for enemies, including counter-techniques.
• Goal:
  • Enhance the overall combat experience and character synergy.

Character Balance and Future Compatibility

• Character Reworks:
  • Developers are reworking existing characters’ skills and effects to maintain their relevance and potential.
• Characters are being made compatible with future agents.
• Lycaon and Hugo Teaser:
  • In version 1.7, players will see scenes featuring Lycaon and Hugo discussing their long-term interactions.

Xbox Release Announcement

Official announcement of the game coming to Xbox, with more details to be shared during the April 12th stream.

Key Takeaways:

• Version 2.0 is a large content update that will add a lot of story and gameplay.
• The developers are focusing on improving the overall player experience.
• Character balance and future content compatibility are a priority.
• The world of Zenless Zone Zero is expanding in a big way.

This information should be very useful for fans of the game.