Zenless Zone Zero: Version 1.7 Special Program Schedule and Where to Watch

Zenless Zone Zero 1.7 Special Program
Credit: miHoYo

It's always exciting to see new updates for HoYoverse games, as this means new content, playable characters, and events. Zenless Zone Zero will soon have its version 1.7 update, "Bury Your Tears With the Past," which will be released on April 23, 2025.

A Special Program was announced for version 1.7 that will introduce the new character banners for Phases 1 and 2, along with new events for more rewards, such as Polychromes and the new parts of the story.

Proxies may catch the version 1.7 Special Program livestream on the following schedules for each region:

  • Asia: April 11 at 7:30 PM (UTC+8)
  • Europe: April 11 at 12:30 PM (UTC-5)
  • North America: April 11 at 6:30 AM (UTC+1)
  • TW, HK, MO: April 11 at 7:30 PM (UTC+8)

The Special Program will be broadcast on the game's official livestream channels, which include YouTube and Twitch. There will be a mysterious visitor accompanying them during the program as well. As a routine, there will be redemption codes that give out Polychromes and other rewards that Proxies can claim, so make sure to stay tuned!

You may watch the Special Program through these official Zenless Zone Zero channels:

Zenless Zone Zero, Hugo and Vivian
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Credit: miHoYo

The S-rank characters that may be featured in Zenless Zone Zero version 1.7 are Vivian (Ether, Anomaly) and a rerun for Jane Doe (Physical, Anomaly) for Phase 1. For Phase 2, it will most likely feature Hugo Vlad (Ice, Attack) and a rerun for Lighter (Fire, Stun).

Along with their character banners, their respective Signature W-Engines will also be available. There's no information yet on the A-rank characters that will be accompanying them.

Make sure to save up on your Polychromes and pulls if you want to have Hugo or Vivian, or try for Jane and Lighter if you missed their first banners. Check out the Special Program for more information!

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