The wait for the New Eridu Proxies is almost over. HoYoverse has announced officially that version 2.7 of Zenless Zone Zerotitled “Champions Never Succumb to the Past,” will be available next March 24, 2026. This massive update revolves around the “Champions of the Cavity” competition, a high-level event organized by TOPS that will bring together both familiar faces and dangerous new figures in the sector. With the arrival of two new agents, a challenging boss, and themed events in Plaza Luciente, the city prepares for a fight for honor that promises to shake the foundations of the Periphery and the urban center alike.
The debut of Nangong Yu and Cissia
Nangong Yu (S Grade Agent)
The authority of this version lies in the tactical diversification that the new agents bring to the players' teams. On the one hand, Nangong Yu She arrives as an S-grade agent (Stun, Ethereal) capable of boosting the entire team's Anomaly against stunned enemies. His “strong beat” mechanic allows him to launch charged attacks that prolong the Stun status. While his definitive technique, Ethereal veil: encore of delusionoffers a global attack bonus.
Cissya (S Grade Agent)
On the other hand, Cissia (Attacker, Electric) introduces a risk and reward mechanic based on “poison points.” When entering combat, these points increase your Critical Chance and deal constant electrical damage, although they are consumed over time. His normal attack, snake kissallows you to actively consume this poison to unleash explosive damage. Forcing the player to carefully manage the pace of combat.
Tactical challenges and the return of favorites
The gaming experience will be challenged by the appearance of Romeulthe Black Wolf. A wanted boss that deploys a corrupting barrier capable of increasing your resistance to Critical Damage and interruption. The key to defeating him will be the use of continuous anomalous attribute damage. Which validates the importance of characters like Nangong Yu in the current lineup.
In addition, version 2.7 recovers agents very loved by the community: Yidhari (Glacial, Disruptive) and Spores (Attacker, Electric) will be back on the tuning channels. For collectors, gather all members of the collectors' affiliation Angels of Delusion will unlock an exclusive wallpaper. An additional incentive to explore the stories of these characters during the competition.
Cross-platform launch and events
The reliability of this deployment is supported by a simultaneous launch on a wide range of systems. Zenless Zone Zero Version 2.7 can be played on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 5 Pro, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox Cloud Gaming, PC, iOS and Android.
For those looking for a respite between combats, the restaurant “La Olla Ardiente” in Plaza Luciente will activate a themed event where the Proxies will be able to help their owner, Blaze, in cooking activities. Additionally, the Anti-Cavity Operations Department will introduce new simulated combat training with generous leaderboards and rewards such as Movies and exclusive titles, ensuring that there is always a goal to compete for in New Eridu.
A necessary evolution for tactical combat
Version 2.7 of Zenless Zone Zero manages to balance the competitive narrative with combat mechanics that require greater specialization in anomalous states.
The introduction of Cissia and her poison mechanic is exactly what the game needed to freshen up the electric attacker role. The synergy that Nangong Yu offers with Anomaly teams seems to be the missing piece to make Ethereal damage shine in the endgame. Additionally, the fact that Romeul directly punishes teams based purely on crit forces players to step out of their comfort zone and experiment with new compositions. It's a solid update that rewards tactical intelligence over brute force.
Do you think the Anomaly damage meta will displace classic Critical comps with the arrival of Romeul, or will it just be a situational challenge? We want to read your opinion in the comments!
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