Rumor: Zenless Zone Zero Leak Teases New Permanent Mode Coming in Version 1.5

Summary

• Leaks suggest a new, potentially permanent dress-up event, a "Bangboo Beauty Contest," will arrive in Zenless Zone Zero Version 1.5.
• This event focuses on customizing outfits for the mascot, Eous.
• Version 1.5 is also expected to introduce new S-Rank characters.

Recent leaks hint at a significant addition to Zenless Zone Zero Version 1.5: a "Bangboo Beauty Contest" dress-up event potentially becoming a permanent game mode. While the update's official release is January 22nd, community speculation is already running rampant.

Version 1.4 delivered substantial content, including S-Rank units Hoshimi Miyabi and Asaba Harumasa (the latter being free), and two new permanent combat-focused game modes offering Polychrome and Boopon rewards. While primarily an action RPG, Zenless Zone Zero has previously incorporated non-combat events, such as the "Bangboo vs Ethereal" tower defense event. Leaks suggest a similar, potentially permanent, non-combat addition in Version 1.5.

Reliable leaker Flying Flame reports a new Bangboo dress-up mode, initially launched via the Beauty Contest, will become permanently available after the event concludes. This involves customizing Eous, the beloved mascot, with various clothing items. Leaked screenshots showcase numerous outfit options. While the mode itself will remain, event-specific rewards will be time-limited. Rumors suggest this event may also offer the long-awaited Nicole Demara skin.

Zenless Zone Zero Leaks Reveal New Permanent Bangboo Dress-Up Gameplay

Beyond the dress-up event, further leaks suggest a temporary platformer game mode. This aligns with HoYoverse's past additions of non-combat permanent game modes in other titles, such as Honkai: Star Rail's cocktail-making and Genshin Impact's Genius Invokation TCG.

HoYoverse has confirmed Version 1.5 will introduce S-Rank characters Astra Yao and Evelyn, a new area, and a new main story chapter. With the update imminent, further details are expected soon.