Overview of Zenless Zone Zero Update Controversy
- The recent Update 1.4 has eliminated the ability for players to view characters’ skirts in Zenless Zone Zero.
- This modification has ignited discussions among fans, with many labeling it “censorship.”
- Future content, particularly Update 1.5, is anticipated to launch on January 21, 2025.
The latest patch, Update 1.4, for Zenless Zone Zero has stirred controversy among players, particularly due to the removal of a feature allowing players to look up their characters’ skirts. Although the update introduced exciting new characters and expanded the main storyline, the community seems more focused on this specific change, which many are deeming as censorship.
Since its launch by HoYoverse earlier in 2024, Zenless Zone Zero has quickly emerged as a massive success, surpassing 50 million downloads, propelled partly by the popularity of HoYoverse’s other titles, including Genshin Impact and Honkai: Star Rail.
Community Reaction to Update 1.4
welp censorship got to us. by u/chirikomori in ZenlessZoneZero
As detailed in the patch notes, this update states that characters will appear faded when viewed from certain angles, effectively obstructing players’ ability to peek under their skirts. This decision has resulted in significant backlash from sections of the player base, many of whom express frustration, especially considering that they invested real money into the game’s gacha system to unlock specific characters.
Despite the uproar, HoYoverse has remained silent about this modification, leaving players to speculate about whether this change was influenced by the game’s age rating or general community feedback. The ambiguity has led many fans to hope for a re-evaluation of this decision in future updates.
Aside from the contentious alteration regarding character views, Update 1.4 has also introduced several enhancements. Notably, the game will now feature ray-tracing support for the PS5 and PS5 Pro versions, alongside the introduction of two new S-Rank agents: Hoshimi Miyabi and Asaba Harumasa.
Looking ahead, anticipation builds for Update 1.5, which is set to introduce a new S-Rank agent named Astro Yao. Scheduled for release on January 21, 2025, Astro Yao will belong to the “Stars of Lyra” faction and is already confirmed to function as an Ether Support character, sparking the interest of the community for future gameplay dynamics.
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