Zenless Zone Zero (ZZZ), a new title from HoYoverse, breaks away from the traditional live service game model by reducing the grind and embracing a more flexible gameplay approach. This action RPG allows players to take breaks without the fear of missing out on essential content. ZZZ's producer, Zhenyu Li, emphasizes an urban living experience where daily login missions are lighter and more integrated into your character's daily life, such as activities like having coffee. Li also encourages a model where players can step away and come back to new content, without the need to catch up on missed missions.

How does Zenless Zone Zero differ from other HoYoverse games?n

Zenless Zone Zero differentiates itself by focusing on urban living activities instead of heavy daily combat missions, making the daily grind less intensive and allowing players the freedom to take breaks and return to new content without feeling left behind.

Zenless Zone Zero is set to launch on July 4, marking HoYoverse's fifth active live service game. Unlike other HoYoverse titles like Honkai: Star Rail, which require constant play to stay up-to-date, ZZZ offers a more casual and flexible gaming experience. This approach could appeal to fans of games like Persona 5, though interestingly, ZZZ's influences are said to include Digimon more than traditional action RPGs.