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Zenless Zone Zero: Seasonal Events & Future Holiday Updates

Last Updated: October 29, 2025

Zenless Zone Zero characters in a stylized New Eridu scene.

As an evolving live-service action RPG, Zenless Zone Zero keeps the streets of New Eridu fresh with a steady cadence of updates. While early speculation once pointed toward grand, themed holiday events like a Halloween patch featuring a "Spook Shack" faction, the reality of HoYoverse's post-launch strategy has proven to be more focused on expanding its unique urban fantasy world.

This guide breaks down how Zenless Zone Zero has handled its seasonal updates since its global launch in July 2024 and what that tells us about future events, including potential Halloween festivities.

The Reality of New Eridu's First Autumn

Contrary to old rumors about a "Version 2.3" Halloween event, Zenless Zone Zero’s initial updates prioritized deep narrative expansion over direct holiday tie-ins. The first major patch, Version 1.1, "A Rhapsody of Gold and Noir," arrived in August 2024. It introduced players to the opulent yet treacherous new district of Auroar Row and brought the S-Rank Agent Zhu Yuan of the Household Service faction into the playable roster.

The autumn season continued not with spooky ghosts but with gritty detective work. Version 1.2, "Tales of the Mourning Act," launched in October 2024. This update centered on a compelling mystery storyline and introduced Ellen, a new member of the Victoria Housekeeping Co. The theme was less about festive frights and more aligned with the game's core noir and sci-fi aesthetic, proving that HoYoverse's primary goal is to build upon the established lore and character-driven stories of New Eridu.

HoYoverse's Event Philosophy: World-Building Over Holiday Parades

The developer's approach with Zenless Zone Zero's early patches highlights a clear strategy: seasonal shifts are used as a backdrop to introduce permanent new content, rather than self-contained, temporary events. By alternating between different districts, factions, and character stories, the game maintains a dynamic rhythm that keeps players engaged with the world itself.

This focus on in-universe storytelling means that while we may not get a straightforward "Halloween" or "Christmas" event, we are more likely to see future updates with themes that echo the spirit of these holidays, reinterpreted through the lens of New Eridu's unique culture. Instead of a simple pumpkin-carving mini-game, players might get a Hollow-focused investigation with a horror tinge or a gift-giving storyline centered on the Cunning Hares.

What Could a Future ZZZ Halloween Event Look Like?

While a faction named "Spook Shack" remains pure speculation, the core ideas of a seasonal event are still highly relevant for what players can expect in the future. Based on HoYoverse's established patterns in its other flagship titles and ZZZ's own structure, a future holiday-themed update will likely include:

  • Limited-Time Story Quests: A dedicated event storyline, separate from the main plot, that could introduce unique event NPCs or feature established characters in new scenarios.
  • New Event-Exclusive Activities: Special combat modes like the "Hollow Deep Dive" or "Shummite Tour," but with unique modifiers, enemies, and rewards tailored to a seasonal theme.
  • Themed Cosmetics and Rewards: The potential for new outfits for existing Agents is high, along with themed Bangboo designs, decorations for the video store, and exclusive W-Engines or Disc Drives.
  • Generous Login Campaigns: Special events are almost always accompanied by daily login rewards, offering valuable resources like Film, Master Tapes, and Dennies to incentivize participation.

The transition from the intense main story to more focused, thematic side stories allows the game to cater to different player interests and prevent burnout. These events provide the perfect opportunity for Proxies to take a break from the high stakes of the main narrative, collect exclusive loot, and see their favorite Agents in a new light.

For the most accurate information, players should always tune into the official Zenless Zone Zero Special Program livestreams that precede each new version. It's there that HoYoverse will reveal the full details of all the tricks and treats coming to New Eridu.