As a semi-open world game, Zenless Zone Zero requires a lot of time to explore every corner of New Eridu, while also accomplishing various commissions in the Hollow. The sheer size of Zenless Zone Zero's exploration areas can be intimidating for some.

Zenless Zone Zero's universe is still growing, but just like any gacha game, players might easily feel left out if they don't invest a few hours in playing through the story and farming items for their characters. The FOMO hits hardest if they miss a limited banner character because they don't have enough Polychromes and Encrypted Master Tapes for Signal Searches. Fortunately, Zenless Zone Zero fans don't have to worry about working twice as hard in order to catch up thanks to the latest update.

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Zenless Zone Zero Has the Best Welcome Back Gift For Inactive Players

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Recently, Zenless Zone Zero announced that it's rolling out the "Back in Business" event for returning players who've been inactive for more than 14 days. The event will be active for 16 days, giving players enough time to claim log-in rewards, obtain double item drops, and more. Plus, Zenless Zone Zero protagonists Belle or Wise will have a special welcome back message for players once they log back on.

Back in Business Event Rewards

  • Reset Check-in: Log in for seven days to claim daily rewards.
  • Engagement Record: Complete tasks to earn Engagement Record Points and rewards. When players accumulate a certain amount, they can unlock additional rewards.
  • Double Drops: Drop rates for Combat Simulation, Routine Cleanup, and Expert Challenge are increased by 100% for a limited period of time.
  • Co-Star Agent: Players can appoint one of the six S-rank Agents from the standard banner as a Limited-Time Co-Star Agent, and they can be switched anytime. The Co-Star Agent can only be used in Combat Simulation, Routine Cleanup, Expert Challenge, Notorious Hunt, and Hollow Zero.
  • Brand New Signal Search: Returning players' Signal Search reception is significantly boosted for limited S-rank Agents.

As part of the latest update, Zenless Zone Zero has made exclusive story content permanently available for everyone. This will not only benefit inactive players, but even active ones who have yet to finish the main story and claim the rewards that come with it. Overall, Back in Business is a boon for every Zenless Zone Zero fan because it's now possible for them to enjoy the adventure at their own pace, and it also gives them opportunities to earn and save materials to pull for their next limited S-rank Agents and W-Engines.

Other HoYoverse Games With Welcome Back Gifts For Inactive Players

HoYoverse is known for its immersive storytelling and world-building across all of its titles, and even created a dedicated multiverse that allows for more crossovers. The developer also gives players, especially inactive ones, a chance to experience what the games have to offer through their respective welcome back perks.

In Honkai: Star Rail, fans who haven't played for more than 14 days can trigger the "Starlit Homecoming" event. It's similar to Zenless Zone Zero's event, wherein players can obtain special rewards for accomplishing certain tasks for the whole duration of the event.

  • A Gift For Returners: Obtain 100 Stellar Jades, 10 Traveler's Guides, 8 Refined Aethers, and 100,000 Credits upon logging in.
  • Path of Return: Complete missions to earn points for the Returning Trail, and receive rewards per stop.
  • 7-Day Check-in
  • Free 4-star Light Cone

Genshin Impact also has the "Stellar Reunion" event, where returning players can receive Intertwined Fate, Primogems, and even additional rewards for progressing their current Archon Quests.

  • Passage of Time (7-day check-in)
  • Reunion Gifts: Complete missions to receive 10 Intertwined Fates.
  • Reunion Blessing: Daily double drops from Domain, Blossoms of Wealth, and Blossoms of Revelation for a total of 28 times during the returnee event.
  • Returning Companions: Be able to unlock Story Quests or Hangout Events, as long as story prerequisites are met.
  • Homeward Path: Additional rewards when players progress in their current Archon Quests.
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Top Critic Avg: 75 /100 Critics Rec: 72%
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July 4, 2024
ESRB
T (Teen) - Suggestive Themes & Violence
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HoYoverse
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Unity
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Don't go into the Hollows.
I know, I know, there's Ether in the Hollows, bizarre creations, even heritage of the old civilization, all precious treasures. But don't forget, there's also spatial disorder, monsters and mutants running rampant, and ultimately, a disaster that could swallow the world. They are not a place where ordinary people should go.
So don't go into Hollows.
Or at least, don't go in alone.
If you insist on getting into danger, go to New Eridu first.
This city where the good and the bad mix has many people who need the Hollows: Powerful wealthy tycoons, gangs that stalk the streets, conspiracy nuts, and ruthless officials.
Make your preparations there, find strong allies, and most importantly—
Find a "Proxy".
Only they can guide people out of the maze-like Hollows.
Good luck!

Platform(s)
PlayStation 5, PC, Android, iOS
Genre(s)
Action RPG
OpenCritic Rating
Strong