▍1. New Characters & Factions
Yixuan (Leader of Yun Kui Summit)
Element: Cryo
Role: ImbalanceSpecialized Striker
Kit: Yixuan wields Taoist talismans to stack "Heavenly Energy" via normal attacks, dealing AoE Cryo damage when consumed. Her ultimate summons a giant talisman array, granting 300% crit damage bonus against imbalanced enemies .
Synergy: Works best with Yun Kui Summit’s (Mysterious Arts buffs, boosting team imbalance efficiency by 15%.
Ju Fufu (Yixuan’s Apprentice)
Element: Pyro
Role: Support/SubDPS
Kit: Uses a fortune prop to deploy traps or provide AoE Pyro damage. Her design blends traditional Taoist motifs with a playful mermaid tail, appealing to players seeking cute yet tactical characters .
Obol Squad Expansion
Seed: A cybernetic construct with battlefield analysis skills, potentially providing shields or tactical buffs.
Orpheus: The squad’s enigmatic leader, specializing in highdamage closerange combat with a whiplike weapon .
Angels of Delusion (Virtual Idol Group)
Three members debuting as playable characters, combining pop idol aesthetics with combat skills. Their role remains speculative but may involve crowd control or healing .
▍2. New Maps & Exploration
Cheng Hui Ping (New Main City)
Design: A Chineseinspired hub featuring tea houses, pharmacies, and the Suibian Temple, where players can manage a Taoist shrine through a new simulation gameplay .
Optimizations: Reduced loading screens and a revamped map system with interactive markers for collectibles .
Aerospace City & Lemnian Hollow
Features: Larger explorable zones with destructible environments and hidden secrets tied to the old capital’s fall. BOSS battles here introduce counterattack mechanics (e.g., parrying) for enhanced player interaction .
▍3. Story & Lore
Narrative Shift: ZZZ Season 2 delves into darker themes, exploring character backstories and unresolved plotlines from Season 1, such as the protagonist’s origins and the Celestial Hymn Society’s true motives .
Faction Conflicts: Yun Kui Summit and Obol Squad’s stories intersect with the main plot, with Yixuan guiding the protagonist to unlock new abilities .
▍4. Gameplay Updates
Old Character Buffs:
Fanfavorite Ailian (Shark Girl) is rumored to receive a kit overhaul, potentially addressing her underwhelming damage output. Other candidates include Seth and Qingyi .
Energy System Overhaul: Background characters gain more utility through additional attack mechanics, allowing offfield damage contributions .
Event Previews:
Mystic Arts Festival: A cultural event tied to Yun Kui Summit, offering themed rewards.
Obol Squad Missions: Coop challenges featuring Seed and Orpheus .
▍5. Community Feedback & Anticipation
Pros: Players praise the Chinesestyle aesthetics and deeper character writing.
Cons: Concerns remain about skill complexity for new players and potential imbalance in highdifficulty content .
▍6. Conclusion
Season 2 ushers in a more mature narrative and combat experience for Zenless Zone Zero through new characters, maps, and mechanic innovations. Players should focus on Yixuan's burst potential, exploration optimizations in Cheng Hui Ping, and revamp plans for old characters, planning resources rationally to prepare for the version update.
