Zenless Zone Zero 1.2: What to expect from the upcoming update

HoYoverse is once again venturing into the desert, but this time, it’s not in Genshin Impact’s Sumeru region. The Zenless Zone Zero 1.2 update, titled Tour de Inferno, takes players beyond New Eridu and into the barren region of the Outer Ring. Along with new characters like Caesar and Burnice, the game also adds the ability to ride motorcycles in the game.

Here’s a breakdown of what to look forward to in this update.

Release date for Zenless Zone Zero 1.2

The Tour de Inferno update will be available starting Wednesday, September 25, 2024 (UTC +8).

What’s new in Zenless Zone Zero 1.2

One of the biggest highlights of this update for me is the introduction of a new area (and the ability to ride a bike there, of course). Up until now, Zenless Zone Zero has primarily focused on New Eridu. The Outer Ring, a desert region beyond the city, is filled with fuel resources and serves as a battleground for competing factions.

You can ride a motorcycle!

This update introduces motorcycles to the game. Fast-travelling vehicles/mounts are a heavily requested feature, so this was a long-awaited addition to a HoYoverse title. Players can ride a bike to explore the Outer Ring faster, although this feature is limited to that specific area. Given HoYoverse’s love for desert themes, it’ll be interesting to see how they approach this one for the second time.

New characters and a look into the Sons of Calydon faction

The Sons of Calydon biker gang, led by Caesar King, will be the focus for the patch’s story. This faction rules the Outer Ring and carries a Mad Max-like vibe.

New characters include Caesar, an S-Rank Physical Defense Agent, brings shielding buffs and can debuff enemies. Burnice White, another new S-Rank addition, deals fire damage with dual flamethrowers and can Burn enemies with accumulated Anomaly Buildup.

The Bangboo Red Moccus will also be introduced in this patch, who rides a custom motorcycle.

Banner details

Here’s a look at the characters and weapons available in the update’s Signal Search:

Phase 1:

• Caesar King (S-Rank, Physical, Defense)
• Anton (A-Rank)
• Piper (A-Rank)
• Tusks of Fury (S-Rank W-Engine for Caesar)
• Drill Rig – Red Axis (A-Rank)
• Roaring Ride (A-Rank)

Phase 2:

• Burnice White (S-Rank, Fire, Anomaly)
• Lucy (A-Rank)
• Nicole (A-Rank)
• Flamemaker Shaker (S-Rank W-Engine for Burnice)
• Kaboom the Cannon (A-Rank)
• The Vault (A-Rank)

The other stuff

The main event for this patch is the Overlord’s Feast. Additionally, a new roguelike survival game called Bizarre Brigade will also be introduced.

Other events to watch out for include:

• Roaming the Ether
• Ridu for You
• 141 Friendship Fair
• Phantom Hunt
• Investigator Training Course

A new Challenge Mode, Blitz, will be added to Withering Garden. Players can face off against elite enemies and earn Resonia, with the final challenge being Nineveh.

Two new Disc Drive series, Chaos Jazz and Proto Punk, will also launch. Additionally, new enemies such as Notorious Hunt and Expert Challenge will appear, along with optimizations to TV mode, Board performance, and Proxy’s Battery Charge.

With so much packed into this update, Zenless Zone Zero fans have plenty to look forward to as the game expands beyond New Eridu.

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