miHoYo’s next update for Zenless Zone Zero, Version 1.5 “Astra-nomical Moment,” launches on January 22nd. As teased in previous weeks’ marketing, the update adds Astra Yao as a new playable character. Her bodyguard, Evelyn Chevalier, will debut in the second featured banner. Check out the trailer below.
Alongside a new story quest focused on New Year and Astra’s performance at Starloop, it adds two new gameplay modes – Endless Tower: The Last Stand and Perpetrator Battle. A new Arcade game, Mach 25, will also be available, and there’s even fishing. As for Astra, she’s an S-Rank Support who deals Ether damage. She can also heal her teammates, a first for the action title.
Other new features include the ability to equip alternate outfits for characters. Astra, Ellen, and Nicole are the first recipients, while a new dress-up mini-game will also be available. Stay tuned for more details when the update goes live in the coming weeks.
Zenless Zone Zero is available for PS5, PC, iOS, and Android. Check out our review.
