The streets of New Eridu have never been louder, and for good reason. MiHoYo has officially pulled back the curtain on Zenless Zone Zero version 2.7, titled “Champions Never Fall to the Past,” and it’s set to drop on March 24, 2026. Proxy, the Cunning Hares, and a parade of new faces are about to dive headfirst into the Hollow Champion competition—a citywide tournament where glory, rare rewards, and a healthy dose of chaos await. After all, who needs a quiet Tuesday when you can have Anomaly-blasting, Ether-veiled dancers and a giant hotpot-themed party right in the middle of Lumina Square?
Let’s be real: the update’s battlefield isn’t just about punching a few Ethereals. With the Hollow Champion competition kicking off under TOPS’s supervision, the stakes have skyrocketed. The big prize? A rare Porcelloy W-Engine, not to mention the bragging rights that will echo across both the Inner City and the Outer Ring. And casual observers might roll their eyes and think, “Same old Proxy and their crew.” But here’s the twist—the tournament has attracted some seriously unexpected contenders. The Public Security’s Metropolitan Order Division is stepping in, and whispers suggest that even the former Calydon’s Sweepers are crawling out of the woodwork. One name in particular sends shivers down the spine: Black Wolf Romeul. This shadowy combatant can activate a Corruptive Barrier, sharply upping his CRIT Damage Resistance and Interrupt Resistance while causing your squad to hemorrhage HP just by standing near him. What’s the key to breaking through? Sustained Anomaly damage. So if your team can’t keep those Disorder triggers coming, prepare for a world of pain. Romeul is basically asking, “Do you even elemental reaction, bro?”—and you’d better have an answer.
But don’t worry, Proxies won’t be facing these threats alone. The agent roster is getting a serious injection of style and sparks. Meet Cissia, the new S-Rank Electric Attack agent from the Metropolitan Order Division. She’s not just tossing tasers around; she strides into battle with three stacks of Venom that deal periodic Electric damage while temporarily boosting her own CRIT Rate. Venom does fade over time, so she needs to replenish stacks with her EX Special Attack, then unload with Basic Attack: Serpent’s Kiss. It’s a dance of risk and reward—let the poison drip too long without striking, and you lose momentum, but if you time it right, enemies melt in a cascade of lightning and venomous flair. Anyone who’s ever shouted “Now kiss me, you electrifying fool!” at their screen should feel right at home.
Then there’s the captain and lead dancer of the Angels of Delusion: Nangong Yu, an S-Rank Ether Stun agent who seems to have waltzed straight out of a music video and onto the battlefield. She amplifies the squad’s Anomaly Buildup Rate against stunned enemies, and she automatically regenerates “Downbeat” over time. When any squad member inflicts an Anomaly on an enemy, that Downbeat gets a bonus refill. Once the beat drops with enough Downbeat, Nangong Yu unleashes charged attacks that not only extend the enemy’s Stun duration but also accelerate her own Stun and Anomaly buildup. It’s as if she’s conducting a symphony of destruction, setting up the perfect stage for her allies to unleash their most devastating combos. And her Ultimate? That’s when she activates Ether Veil: Delusion Reprise, giving the whole team an Attack buff that could make even the tankiest foes feel a little insecure. Fittingly, a brand-new outfit for Nangong Yu is also ready, so she’ll look like a million Polychromes while she pummels opponents. Plus, collect all Angels of Delusion members and a faction-exclusive wallpaper becomes yours—because your base menu deserves to be photogenic too.
Speaking of all this new talent sitting in your squad, don’t forget that some familiar powerhouses are returning in version 2.7 as well. S-Rank Ice Rupture agent Yidhari and Electric Attack agent Seed get their banner reruns, offering a chance to fill those rosters gaps that have been haunting your Hollow explorations. Who knew January 2026’s foresight would pay off so handsomely now?
But wait, there’s more than fisticuffs. After all, even Proxies need to eat. The Simmer Hot Pot Restaurant at Lumina Square stars in a themed event that’s positively simmering with charm. Blaze, the fiery owner, has encountered new troubles, and you get to assist while savoring a playful hotpot-themed activity. Will there be spicy challenges? Meat-slicing minigames? Whatever it is, the thought of juggling broth levels and Abyss-fish ingredients already has half the community drooling. Meanwhile, a special mission from HSOS 6 throws players into a relay-style combat gauntlet, forcing you to field three two-member squads in an all-out tag battle. That’s right—you’ll need to build not one, not two, but three micro-teams, testing your entire barracks. The Simulated Battle Trial also gets a hefty revision, with new enemy lineups and bonus mechanics that let Proxies chase higher scores and scramble for those shiny leaderboard positions. You’ll be able to earn Polychromes, an exclusive namecard, and titles that scream “I survived the Hollow Champion madness and all I got was this awesome title.”
Now, for those who like their victories tangible, there’s a physical Collector’s Edition launching for Xbox and PlayStation, priced at $59.99. The centerpiece is an NFC-enabled Acrylic Modular Standee Stage—with an Anby Edition standee, no less—that doubles as a nerdy display piece. It also packs a PS5 physical game disc with premium cover art, a 7-card character photo set, a Proxy acrylic avatar card, a collector’s badge, and a PS5-exclusive postcard. Digital bonuses come via a redemption code that unlocks in-game items, so your shelf and your proxy will both get a makeover. Honestly, can you really call yourself an enthusiast if you don’t have Anby glowing on your desk via NFC?
With all this in store, version 2.7 isn’t just an update—it’s a full-blown spectacle that blends cooking chaos, tournament-level showdowns, and electrifying new combat mechanics. March 24 can’t come soon enough for anyone keen on seeing whether Romeul finally gets his barrier smashed, whether Cissia’s venom stacks to catastrophic heights, and whether Nangong Yu can make every fight feel like the grand finale of a sold-out concert. So grab your favorite W-Engine, polish those drive discs, and ask yourself: are you ready to let the whole city know that champions, indeed, never fall to the past?