Zenless Zone Zero 2.0 Review

    With a year of backing and diehard fans behind it, HoYoverse’s Zenless Zone Zero has launched its massive 2.0 update. Should players pack their bags for New Eridu this red-hot summer season? We got the deets.

    Zenless Zone Zero 2.0 Review

    For full disclosure, most story cutscenes and dialogue were blocked during the preview session. There are new events coming in Zenless Zone Zero 2.0 not available at this moment, so fans should expect more content in the coming weeks.

    That being said, the start of Zenless Zone Zero 2.0 threw us headlong into its story missions, having us meet up with its new characters.

    First up is Yizuan. We’ve played tons of Genshin Impact these past few years; we know an OP character when we see one!

    Yizuan’s damage is huge – and we mean huge! Her skills chain easily with other characters, and her ultimate has the chance to twice in a row. She also brings with her an elemental called Auric Ink truly unique to her and her alone.

    Get your wallets ready, lads.

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    Also new to Zenless Zone Zero 2.0 is Ju Fufu – a tiger girl with a big tail and plenty of speed.

    She proved to be my favorite of the three, since fire and speed are kismet with my playstyle. Despite that, she wasn’t putting out the numbers Yizuan was doing.

    Finally, Zenless Zone Zero 2.0 brings with it the large bear Pan Yinhu. While a great tank, Pan doesn’t do too much on the damage front. That being said, he’s an A-tier while the others are S-tier – so I doubt he gets much love.

    Zenless Zone Zero 2.0 also brings the new town Failume Heights ripe for exploration – alongside side areas for loot and side missions.

    Players will be able to check out the Suiban Temple, which serves as the big attraction of the area. The story eventually does lead players here, and one will begin to run it as another side business. Think of it somewhat like the Video Store from the start – albeit more involved.

    While appearing run-down arrival – with no one doing anything – players will secure help getting everything running again. From there, they can secure a “somewhat” passive income if they keep visiting every now and again.

    Somewhat is important – because one still needs to craft items to sell. The Temple has three main functions: crafting items, discovering new items, and selling the items.

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    The selling part is passive; just list the items, and in time customers will come to buy. Doing so nets another new currency that can be used to upgrade the Temple or buy materials to craft more items.

    To discover new items to sell, players will send out Bangboos out to do exploration nearby. One can choose which one goes where, along with what area they explore and how long they are out for.

    As one levels up their Temple in Zenless Zone Zero, they will gain access to new areas and can thereby send out more Bangboos.

    Once a new area is cleared, a new recipe is unlocked and one can make that item to sell at your stand. One then repeats that cycle to keep upgrading the Temple and get new quests and items.

    Once you have the Temple back up and running, one can start getting commissions from the local citizens via the Neighborhood Wishes board.

    Most asks require players to craft certain items, but on occasion one will get a mission to kill enemies or solve a puzzle. The whole area synergizes very well, and will easily become another part of one’s daily Zenless Zone Zero routine.

    Small bugs did rear their head during our Zenless Zone Zero 2.0 playtime, with trouble interacting wtih quest objectives and boxes, along with missing scenes failing to load. That being said, we expect this to be fixed come its widespread launch.

    Zenless Zone Zero 2.0 is an excellent excuse to pay another visit to New Eridu this summer season – or at the very least claim some amazing rewards.

    Zenless Zone Zero 2.0 Review

    Reviewed On: PC (A digital code was provided)
    Release Date: June 5, 2025
    Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S,
    Developer: HoYoverse
    Publisher: HoYoverse

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