Zenless Zone Zero Version 2.8 Update, Steam Release Announced

HoYoverse announced its latest update for free-to-play action RPG Zenless Zone Zero. The Version 2.8 update, titled “New: Eridan Sunset”, will release on May 6, 2026. In addition to the update, HoYoverse announced that the PC version of the game will be made available via Steam. The Steam version is expected to release sometime in Q2 2026.

Version 2.8 sees the game’s approach the finale of its second season as Ramiel is pursued by various factions in the Outer Ring. It sees Promeia, the executioner of Krampus, and Starlight – Billy, the upgraded Cunning Hares member, added as new playable characters. Promeia is an S-Rank Ice Anomaly agent, while Starlight – Billy is an S-Rank Physical Rupture agent. The update will also include reruns of Lucia and Orphie & Magus.

Other additions in the update include a new attribute enemy and a new Vortex combat mechanic. If certain enemies are inflicted with the Wind Attribute Anomaly, then applying other Attribute Anomalies will trigger Vortex instead of Disorder which deals AoE Anomaly damage matching that element. New events include “Marcel Bootopia”, which lets Eous explore a temporarily closed Bangboo resort island and obtain a new A-Rank Bangboo. Meanwhile, the “Ultimate Verdict Trial” sees players fight alongside Promeia.

Zenless Zone Zero is an action RPG set in the post-apocalyptic metropolitan city of New Eridu and is currently available on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, iOS, and Android. The city is the only place to have survived a supernatural disaster in which gateways to perilous dimensions called Hollows appear and expand. Players control Proxies, those who guide others exploring the Hollows.

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