Summary
- A Zenless Zone Zero leak suggests a new event with a platformer game mode for Version 1.5.
- The leak hints at a temporary Grand Marcel event with a multiplayer platformer akin to Fall Guys.
A new leak for Zenless Zone Zero has sparked excitement by revealing an upcoming event featuring a platformer-like game mode set to debut in Version 1.5. Scheduled for a late January release, this update will introduce new characters Astra Yao and Evelyn, alongside a variety of fresh content.
Following the launch of Version 1.4 in December, which introduced two new playable characters and an S-Rank Bangboo, Zenless Zone Zero continues to expand its gameplay offerings. Version 1.4 added two permanent battle-focused modes, but the game is also known for its temporary events that introduce unique gameplay experiences. The recent "Bangboo vs Ethereal" event, for instance, brought a tower defense mode centered around Bangboo. Now, according to the latest leak, Version 1.5 will bring another innovative gameplay mode to the game.
Community leaker Palito has shared details about a multiplayer platformer game mode expected to arrive with Version 1.5. Accompanying screenshots showcase stages reminiscent of popular titles like Fall Guys. This mode, reportedly part of the "Grand Marcel" event, may not be a permanent addition but rather a special, time-limited feature. It remains uncertain whether players will navigate these platform stages as their chosen characters or as Bangboo. Participants can look forward to earning rewards such as Polychromes, in addition to the rumored extra free pulls for Zenless Zone Zero Version 1.5.
Zenless Zone Zero Leak Reveals Platformer Game Mode Event
While this platformer mode is a novel addition to Zenless Zone Zero, developer HoYoverse has a history of incorporating similar gameplay elements in other titles. For example, Honkai Impact 3rd's 6.1 update in 2022 featured the "Midnight Chronicle" event, where players competed in stages akin to Fall Guys using chibi versions of the game's characters. This precedent suggests that Zenless Zone Zero might adopt a similar approach, possibly allowing players to control chibi versions of their characters or the beloved Bangboo, which have already been playable in specific modes like Hollow Zero.
Zenless Zone Zero Version 1.5 is slated for release on January 22. Alongside the new platformer event, the update will introduce Astra Yao and her bodyguard Evelyn to the playable roster. Leaks have also hinted at the game's first character skin for Nicole, a fan-favorite since launch, and a new Agent Story for day-one character Ellen in the upcoming patch.
