The update adds two new S-Rank agents: Seed, an Electric Attack specialist with powerful mecha combat capabilities, and Orphie & Magus, a Fire Attack captain who excels in coordinated team laser combat. The Obol Squad investigates Exaltist remnants while uncovering hidden dangers beneath Waifei Peninsula’s surface.
New content includes the Band of Brave Bangboo tower defense event featuring fresh maps and mechanics, plus the Rhythm Rave music challenge. Players can earn the A-Rank Excaliboo and other rewards. S-Rank agents Trigger and Evelyn return, while Mercury Bangboo joins as combat support.
The update also brings quality-of-life improvements, including the ability to choose between Belle or Wise for companion events. Version 2.2 continues the power struggle storyline in New Eridu while expanding the game’s faction roster.
Here is an overview of the update, via HoYoverse:
Zenless Zone Zero’s new version “Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night” introduces Seed and Orphie & Magus from the Defense Force’s elite unit, as they investigate the Exaltist remnants while hidden dangers lurk beneath Waifei Peninsula’s surface.
Global interactive entertainment brand HoYoverse announced today that the urban fantasy ARPG Zenless Zone Zero’s Version 2.2 “Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night” will launch on September 4th. After thwarting the Exaltists’ conspiracy previously, the Defense Force dispatches the Obol Squad to join the conflict, introducing the new agents Seed and Orphie & Magus. With trustworthy allies and various in-game events, Proxies will get to delve deeper into the power struggles in New Eridu and uncover the past of the familiar yet fresh faction, the Obol Squad.
The Defense Force’s intervention — spearheaded by Major General Lorenz and commanded by Colonel Isolde — throws Waifei Peninsula’s power struggles into even more turbulent waters. Beyond eliminating the Exaltists’ remnants, the Obol Squad will also uncover long-buried truths and reveal the hidden stories behind team member Seed’s mysterious past and inner world.
As a genius mechanic, the S-Rank Electric Attack Agent Seed has transformed the Seed Sr. mecha into a formidable partner with overwhelming firepower and suppression capabilities. Seed excels in synergizing with other Attack agents to enhance the team’s sustained damage output. Orphie & Magus, the S-Rank Fire Attack Agent and Obol Squad’s captain, excels in coordinated team combat using powerful lasers. Through EX Special Attack that assists allies, Orphie can accumulate Bottled Heat, and place all squad members into the Zeroed In state upon hitting enemies, boosting Attack and allowing Aftershocks to ignore a portion of the enemy’s Defense. Joining the stellar lineup is Mercury, the outstanding S-Rank Bangboo who operates a tank as combat support on the battlefield. S-Rank Electric Stun Agent Trigger and S-Rank Fire Attack Agent Evelyn will return in Version 2.2. Additionally, Soldier 0 – Anby is currently undergoing intensive training, and Proxies can expect her to return even stronger with her activated potential in future versions.
As for events, the Bangboo tower defense event Band of Brave Bangboo will come with new maps, enemies, and mechanics, including bushes and Miasmic environment. Successfully clearing stages will reward Proxies with the A-Rank Excaliboo. This Bangboo will attempt to draw his holy sword before attacking — success results in powerful sword strikes, while failure leads to determined hammer attacks against opponents. For lighter entertainment, the Rhythm Rave event challenges Proxies to sync beats with classic tracks and earn abundant in-game rewards.
Continuous optimizations has also been implemented to further improve player experience. For example, Proxies can now choose between Belle or Wise before starting companion events such as Quality Time invites.
