When is the ZZZ 1.5 release date? Now that ZZZ 1.4 is here, it’s time to start looking ahead to future updates. HoYoverse has already begun drip-marketing new characters and teasing how the story might continue following the previous update. If you’re already saving up your Polychrome, we’ve got a full itinerary of everything coming to HoYoverse’s urban fantasy in the next update.
ZZZ 1.5 is the fifth major update to hit the gacha game following the Zenless Zone Zero release date, and starlet Astra Yao is set to take to the Starloop stage to help us celebrate the new year. Otherwise known as “Astra-nomical Moment,” Zenless Zone Zero 1.5 includes the Urban Video Game Festival and Angler Championship, plus brand-new characters for our Zenless Zone tier list, banners, and more.
Zenless Zone Zero 1.5 release date
The Zenless Zone Zero 1.5 release date is Wednesday, January 22, 2025. This update is expected to go live at 7pm PT / 10pm ET / 3am GMT / 4am CET / 2pm AEDT.
ZZZ’s servers go offline for scheduled maintenance for approximately five hours before the update goes live. HoYoverse usually compensates players with free banner currency for every hour the servers are down, so remember to check your mailbox for ZZZ Polychrome now the 1.5 update is live.
HoYoverse’s gacha games run on a six-week rotation, and we expect the 1.5 update to conclude on Tuesday, March 11, 2025.
Zenless Zone Zero 1.5 livestream
The Zenless Zone Zero 1.5 livestream aired on Friday, January 10, 2025 at 3:30am PT / 6:30am ET / 11:30am GMT / 12:30pm CET / 10:30pm AEDT.
This pre-release special program included Zenless Zone Zero codes for players to redeem for a limited time following the broadcast.
Zenless Zone Zero 1.5 banners
ZZZ banners are split into two phases, and we’ve included a list of all the S-Ranks available to pull in version 1.5 below. For a full breakdown of all the A-Rank characters, Bangboo, and W-Engines with increased drop rates, our Zenless Zone Zero banners guide should be your next stop.
The Zenless Zone Zero 1.5 banners include:
- Astra Yao (Ether, Support)
- Evelyn Chevalier (Fire, Attack)
Their signature S-Rank Zenless Zone Zero W-Engines are available to pull from the accompanying weapon banner. Snap, the Stars of Lyra faction’s Zenless Zone Zero Bangboo, will also debut.
Zenless Zone Zero 1.5 characters
Zenless Zone Zero 1.5 is set to debut the Stars of Lyra, a musical group that currently comprises the New Eridu’s resident songbird and her personal bodyguard.
The Zenless Zone Zero 1.5 characters are:
- Astra Yao
- Evelyn Chevalier
Astra Yao
Astra Yao is the queen of ZZZ 1.5 in more ways than one, serving as the headline character in both the story and banners. She is the first healer to debut in the action game, and her Idyllic Cadenza state makes her a formidable damage buffer. Astra’s musical disposition transforms the battlefield into her private concert stage, and her nimble dodge keeps her out of harm’s way.
Evelyn
Evelyn is Astra Yao’s bodyguard, manager, and friend, so it should come as no surprise that this solemn and spartan fighter is committed to quashing the threats and conspiracy that swirl around the starlet in version 1.5. She uses her Lunalux Garrote to tether and bind enemies in place, ramping her crit rate for an explosive finish. While she’s not a natural performer, Evelyn is the perfect duet partner for Astra Yao.
Zenless Zone Zero 1.5 story
Version 1.5 kicks off the second story arc in ZZZ, and its star-studded cast already promises a descent into the dark side of celebrity gossip. Songstress Astra Yao is in town to put on a new year performance at the extravagant Starloop Tower, and Belle and Wise have scored tickets just for the occasion.
However, this celebration isn’t without its dangers. A sudden interruption of the night’s proceedings reveal the singer is in grave danger. As dark forces close in on Astra Yao, it’s up to our favorite Proxies to help defend her from these unseen threats.
Zenless Zone Zero 1.5 events
Zenless Zone Zero events are limited-time commissions, scenarios, and alternate game modes that allow Proxies to pick up rare and unique rewards. Some events have been announced in name only, so watch out for them as and when they appear in the RPG game.
Here are the ZZZ 1.5 events:
- Before the Curtain Rises check-in event
- “En-Nah” Into Your Lap check-in event
- The Day of Brilliant Wishes
- Elpis Ultimate Angler Championship
- Click Click Hollow Reporter
- Endless Tower: The Last Stand
- Hollow Zero: Cleanse Calamity
- Today’s Recommended Film
- 141 Going Green For Everyone
- A Dream Come True At Last
- Data Bounty: Combat Simulation
- Advanced Bounty: Routine Cleanup
- Godfinger Ultimate Showdown
Now you’re all prepped for Zenless Zone Zero 1.5, catch up on the ZZZ 1.4 free Polychrome up for grabs before the end of the update. We’ve also got a handy list of all the upcoming PC games to check out between ZZZ updates, and our Zenless Zone Zero review includes our verdict of this latest iteration of HoYoverse’s gacha formula.