Hey Agents! The hype train for Zenless Zone Zero continues to chug along with some exciting new developments. We’ve got the final word on some last-minute adjustments to the highly anticipated 1.7 character, Vivian, right before her imminent release. Plus, get ready for a deep dive into a treasure trove of information about a whole wave of upcoming characters, including potential hints at the arrival of the Idol faction!
Vivian’s Pre-Launch Polish: A Look at the Latest Hotfixes
Mark your calendars, Vivian enthusiasts! Her official release date is just around the corner on April 23rd. But before she drops, the developers have rolled out some final hotfixes in version 1.7.12, likely the last tweaks we’ll see to her kit. As a fellow Vivian hopeful, I’ve been eagerly awaiting these details!
Here’s a breakdown of the key changes:
- Vivian’s Blooms: An Exclusive Mechanic: Initially tagged with a more general term, hinting at potential future “Bloom” characters, it’s now confirmed that Vivian’s Bloom mechanic will be unique to her.
- Interaction with Jane’s Mindscapes Adjusted: A bug that caused Vivian’s Blooms to activate Jane’s M4 (increasing all squad members’ attribute anomaly and disorder damage) and both effects of Jane’s M6 (triggering her Passion state) has been fixed. While the Overload Blooms (oblooms) will still benefit from Jane’s passives, they will no longer trigger them. This was likely an unintended interaction due to the initial general tagging of her Blooms.
- Reduced Interrupt Level for Feather Blooms and Blooms: These abilities now have an interrupt level of -4, meaning they will practically never stagger enemies on their own.
- Yanagi’s Signature Engine Bug Fix: The signature engine “Timeweavers,” believed to be Yanagi’s, had a bug where its +40% anomaly buildup rate was universally applied. This has been patched to correctly affect only electric anomaly buildup, as per its description.
So, for those who’ve been following Vivian’s kit breakdowns, these hotfixes represent the finalized version you’ll experience upon her release. Get ready to finally add her to your squad!
Idol Faction Incoming? Vocaloid Collabs Hint at 2.0 Arrival!
Hold onto your lightsticks, Idol fans! A particularly exciting piece of information suggests that we might be seeing the debut of the Idol faction in the upcoming 2.0 update. Leaks indicate the possibility of multiple Vocaloid commissions for Zenless Zone Zero character songs during version 2.0.
Considering the developers previously confirmed the Idol faction’s appearance in the Season 2 storyline during a dev talk livestream, this Vocaloid news strongly suggests their arrival is imminent, potentially right at the start of the 2.0 update. Get ready for some potentially dazzling performances and unique abilities!
Meet Orphice: A New Oel Squad Recruit with a Talking Gun!
Beyond the potential Idol hype, we’ve also got some fascinating details about a brand-new character codenamed previously, who is now revealed to be Orphice Ghostfire. Here’s what we know:
- Name: Orphice Ghostfire
- Gender: Female
- Affiliation: Oel Squad – further expanding the ranks of this military-focused faction. Her arrival makes sense given the recent additions to the Oel Squad roster.
- Keywords: A serious, diligent, and slightly shy gun wielder.
- Weapon Concept: Her weapon, “Ghostfire,” is a large-caliber handgun/cannon with an integrated intelligence! This allows the gun itself to speak, adding a unique dynamic to her character.
- Weapon Personality: Ghostfire (the gun) is described as optimistic, forgiving, and encouraging towards others, creating a potentially heartwarming and humorous contrast with Orphice’s personality.
- Personality Traits: Orphice is a young demi-human girl often seen in uniform. Interestingly, there’s already a significant amount of lore surrounding her, hinting at a potentially deep backstory.
Orphice sounds like a truly unique addition to the ZZZ universe, and her talking gun is definitely a concept that has piqued my interest!
More Names on the Horizon: A Glimpse into Future Characters
The reveal of Orphice, coupled with the 12 new characters showcased in the recent trailer, has led to the emergence of even more potential future character names. While the details are still scarce, this influx of information suggests a wealth of new faces and playstyles are on their way to New Eridu.
Stay Tuned for More ZZZ News!
This is an exciting time to be a Zenless Zone Zero fan! With Vivian’s release just around the corner and a tidal wave of information about upcoming characters, including the potential arrival of the Idol faction, there’s plenty to look forward to.
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What are your thoughts on Vivian’s final adjustments? Are you hyped for the potential Idol faction debut? And what do you think about Orphice and her talking gun? Share your excitement in the comments below!
