[1.0] Beginner's Lore Guide to Zenless Zone Zero - Spoiler Free!

Ashikai
3 Jun 202414:43

Summary

TLDRZenless Zone Zero offers a thrilling combat experience set in a world ravaged by supernatural Hollows. Unlike typical action games, it boasts rich storytelling and deep lore. The video serves as a spoiler-free guide to the game's intricate world, detailing the history of the Hollow Disaster, the last city of New Eridu, and the resourceful characters fighting for survival. With insights into the mysterious Ether energy and future plot speculations, this guide is essential for new players eager to dive into the game's story ahead of its July 4, 2024 release.

Takeaways

  • ๐ŸŽฎ 'Zenless Zone Zero' is a high-energy combat game with a compelling story and unique setting.
  • ๐Ÿ“– The game features the best writing of any HoYoverse game to date, with a complex lore and foreshadowing.
  • ๐ŸŒ Set on a planet ravaged by the supernatural 'Hollow Disaster', the game world is filled with alien monsters and apocalyptic events.
  • ๐Ÿ™๏ธ New Eridu is the last livable city, inhabited by humans, sentient robots, and Therians, and is the central location of the game.
  • ๐Ÿ” The 'Founders' discovered a way to harness the energy of the Hollows, preventing their expansion and providing power for New Eridu.
  • ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Technology in the game is a mix of old analogue tech resistant to Ether corruption and new tech blending the two.
  • ๐Ÿ•ณ๏ธ Hollows are chaotic, ever-changing labyrinths filled with Ether energy and monsters known as Ethereals.
  • ๐Ÿ‘พ Ethereals are violent monsters that can be created from Ether corruption of sentient beings or manifesting directly from Ether.
  • ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Prolonged exposure to Ether can cause corruption, necessitating protective measures for those who venture into the Hollows.
  • ๐Ÿ”ฎ The Hollow Investigative Association (HIA) is a crucial organization in New Eridu, handling Hollow-related missions and tasks.
  • ๐Ÿค– Proxies, like the unique siblings Wise and Belle, assist investigators in navigating the Hollows using a special system called the H.D.D.
  • ๐Ÿงฉ The game includes deep mythological references, tying into concepts of souls, curses, and forbidden knowledge.

Q & A

  • What makes Zenless Zone Zero's story different from other HoYoverse games?

    -Zenless Zone Zero is said to have the best writing out of any HoYoverse game thus far, with a complex and engaging story that includes subtle nods and foreshadowing, making it worth paying attention to.

  • What is the Hollow Disaster in Zenless Zone Zero?

    -The Hollow Disaster is a supernatural phenomenon that caused an apocalyptic event, swallowing cities and nearly destroying the world. The most recent and devastating disaster occurred about 10 years ago when Hollow Zero consumed the old capital city of Eridu.

  • How did humanity manage to survive after the Hollow Disaster?

    -A group known as the Founders discovered how to prevent Hollows from expanding and how to extract a unique resource from them, which could be used as a power source. This allowed them to establish the city of New Eridu, the last known livable city on the planet.

  • What are Ethereals and how do they relate to Hollows?

    -Ethereals are violent monsters with limited cognitive abilities that exist within the Hollows. They can manifest from Ether directly or through Ether corruption of sentient life-forms. Destroying Ethereals can shrink Hollows, preventing them from growing too large.

  • What role do Proxies play in Zenless Zone Zero?

    -Proxies are essential for navigating Hollows safely. They collect Hollow data to create 'Carrots,' which are time-sensitive maps predicting the Hollow's exit points. Proxies can be hired through the online Proxy Network, known as the Inter-Knot.

  • Who are Wise and Belle in the context of the game?

    -Wise and Belle are the player Proxies who use a special computer called the Hollow Deep Dive System (H.D.D.) to mind-sync with a Bangboo named Eos. This allows them to navigate the Hollows in real time and communicate with raiders and investigators.

  • What is Ether and how does it affect the world of Zenless Zone Zero?

    -Ether is a resource that can be harvested from Hollows and used as a power source. However, prolonged exposure to Ether causes corruption, which can mutate organic life-forms and sentient machinery into Ethereals. Special precautions are necessary to avoid Ether corruption.

  • What are some of the key myths and references in Zenless Zone Zero?

    -The game includes references to Japanese, Greek, and Mesopotamian mythology. For instance, the city of New Eridu is named after the ancient Mesopotamian city, and the player Proxies operate under the code name Phaethon, a reference to Greek mythology.

  • What is the significance of the character Fairy in the game's story?

    -Fairy is a powerful AI with unique abilities, integral to the plot. She signs a contract with the Proxy siblings and provides auxiliary support for Hollow investigations. Her design resembles a Nazar amulet, suggesting she may protect against curses related to Ether corruption.

  • What future plot points or mysteries are hinted at in the game?

    -The Proxy siblings, Wise and Belle, are investigating a mystery related to Hollow Zero and an event that occurred in their past. The Helios Research Institute, which created the H.D.D., may be connected to these events. The story hints at deeper connections between Ether, specific metals, and the possession of a soul.

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