Official 2.1 Update Notes — Duration, Compensation & Events
The Version 2.1 update for Zenless Zone Zero is here, packed with fresh content, balance adjustments, and generous rewards for all players. Running from July 16 to September 3, 2025, this patch brings two exciting banner phases, new events, and a wave of quality-of-life improvements.
Whether you’re here for the new Resonators, the thrilling limited-time events, or the compensation goodies, 2.1 delivers plenty of reasons to log in and explore.
Update Schedule & Maintenance Compensation
- Update Duration: July 16 – September 3, 2025
- Maintenance Time: July 16, 2025 (UTC+8) — Approx. 5 hours
- Compensation: 300 Astrite for maintenance + 300 Astrite for bug fixes (delivered via in-game mail)
- Eligibility: Players who have reached Trailblaze Level 5 or above before maintenance begins
Banner Phases
- Phase 1: Yuzuha (July 16 – August 6) — A high-mobility melee specialist with precision burst damage.
- Phase 2: Alice (August 6 – September 3) — A control-focused Resonator with versatile crowd control and AoE potential.
- Signature weapons for each featured Resonator will also appear on the corresponding weapon banners.
Limited-Time Events
- Crash of Waves Challenge: Defeat powerful bosses under unique conditions to earn rare upgrade materials and limited cosmetics.
- Exploration Sprint: Timed scavenger hunts across newly unlocked zones with Astrite and Echo rewards.
- Double Drop Weekends: Increased resource drops from Domains and Bosses every weekend during the patch.
Additional Improvements
- Adjusted skill cooldowns and energy regeneration rates for several underperforming Resonators.
- Added customizable minimap markers for better navigation.
- Improved drop rate display transparency in the summoning interface.
- Fixed multiple bugs affecting co-op stability and UI responsiveness.
With a balanced mix of new content, valuable rewards, and meaningful improvements, Version 2.1 aims to keep both newcomers and veterans engaged throughout its cycle. Whether you’re summoning for Yuzuha, saving for Alice, or simply chasing every event reward, there’s something here for everyone.
Make sure to log in daily, take advantage of the boosted rewards, and prepare your team for the challenges ahead. The next chapter of Zenless Zone Zero’s story is unfolding — and you won’t want to miss a single moment.