Zenless Zone Zero Version 2.8 Heads to Steam on May 6

Zenless Zone Zero is getting a big Version 2.8 update, and HoYoverse used its latest Zenless Zone Zero Special Program to confirm something else players may care about even more: the action RPG is coming to Steam. Version 2.8, called New Eridan Sunset, is scheduled for May 6 on PC, while the Steam release still doesn’t have a date. That matters because HoYoverse has kept its PC games on its own site or Epic Games Store until now, so this marks a meaningful platform shift for a game that already lives on regular update cadence.

For players, the timing is doing a lot of work here. New Eridan Sunset isn’t just another patch name; it brings two new Agents, a new Wind attribute enemy, and the last chapter of Season 2. If you’ve been following Zenless Zone Zero’s story or building teams around anomaly setups, this update looks like one that could force you to rethink your lineup rather than just chase a few rewards.

About Zenless Zone Zero

HoYoverse develops and publishes Zenless Zone Zero, an action RPG currently on PC. The game’s Special Program framed Version 2.8 as the next major step for the live game, with New Eridan Sunset set to arrive on May 6. Steam support also changes how PC players can get in, since HoYoverse’s previous PC releases have gone through its own website or the Epic Games Store.

That Steam announcement is the kind of move that sounds small on paper and matters in practice. A Steam launch usually means easier access for players who keep their library in one place, fewer launcher headaches, and a much lower barrier for anyone who skipped the game at release. HoYoverse didn’t give a Steam date yet, so PC players still need to wait for that part of the rollout.

Version 2.8: New Eridan Sunset

Version 2.8, or New Eridan Sunset, brings the most substantial set of changes in the source material. The update adds two new Agents, a brand-new Wind attribute enemy, the Vortex mechanic, the Marcel Bootopia-themed event, the Booltergeist Bangboo reward, the Ultimate Verdict Trial event, and a new Hoshimi Miyabi outfit called Dignified Blossom. That’s a lot of moving parts for one patch, and it suggests HoYoverse wants Version 2.8 to feel like a proper seasonal shake-up rather than a routine content drop.

• Version 2.8 update
• New Eridan Sunset
• two new Agents
• brand-new Wind attribute enemy
• Vortex mechanic
• Marcel Bootopia-themed event
• Booltergeist Bangboo reward
• Ultimate Verdict Trial event
• new Hoshimi Miyabi outfit: Dignified Blossom

The story side also gets a clear endpoint. Version 2.8 serves as the last chapter of Season 2, with Ramiel becoming the main target of different factions in the Outer Ring. The two new arrivals, together with Proxies and Cissia, will head out to learn Ramiel’s new identity, so this patch isn’t just about combat toys and event rewards; it also closes a major story thread.

The New Agents, Enemy Type, and Vortex

Promeia leads the new roster additions. HoYoverse describes her as the executioner of Krampus, and she arrives as an S-Rank Ice Anomaly Agent. Her kit revolves around Trial by Cold, which she can consume to trigger Abloom on enemies by converting Corrosive Chill. In practical terms, that gives anomaly-focused teams a new way to stack pressure, and her value climbs even higher if you pair her with another Anomaly or Support Agent, since she can boost the whole squad’s Abloom damage.

Her EX Special Attack also gives her a defensive trick with real combat value. Promeia can enter Bound Absolution, a state that lets her automatically Perfect Dodge any attack aimed at her. That sounds like a strong safety net for players who struggle with timing, but it also means she can stay aggressive without constantly backing off to play it safe. HoYoverse is clearly pushing her as a high-control, high-reward pick.

Starlight - Billy takes a very different route. This upgraded form of Billy is also an S-Rank Agent, but he uses Physical Rupture instead and arrives on a combat motorcycle with his signature Starlight Knight. His damage profile leans hard into burst output, and the source says the higher his health, the more Sheer damage he deals. Even more unusually, all Physical damage he deals lands as Sheer damage, while his skills can also restore his own health, which should make him feel more like a bruiser than a glass cannon.

The new Wind attribute enemy ties directly into the Vortex mechanic. When an enemy gets inflicted with the Wind Attribute Anomaly, any other Anomaly attack type applied afterward triggers Vortex instead of Disorder. Vortex then deals AoE Anomaly damage of the matching element, which means teams built around anomaly chaining will need to pay close attention to order and timing rather than mashing out whatever effect comes off cooldown first.

Events, Rewards, and the New Outfit

Version 2.8 also adds a set of event rewards that should keep players busy between story missions. The Marcel Bootopia-themed event puts you in control of Eous and sends you to explore a Bangboo resort island that has been closed because of an outbreak of Hollows. Your job is to rescue Bangboos and find treasures, which is exactly the kind of side activity that turns a patch from “new banner day” into something players actually log in for.

Finish that event and you’ll earn Booltergeist and its Bangboo core. Booltergeist is an A-Rank Bangboo that can float around and fire lasers in combat, and its damage gets further boosted when certain teammates are present. That makes it more than just a collectible mascot; it sounds like a team piece with real combat use, especially for players who like squeezing value out of support units and companion slots.

The Ultimate Verdict Trial gives players another route through Version 2.8’s content. HoYoverse says you can fight alongside newcomer Promeia or take part in other mini-activities, and all of them reward Polychrome. On top of that, the store will carry a new Hoshimi Miyabi outfit, Dignified Blossom, which gives fashion-minded players a new reason to check the shop even if they’re not chasing every event objective.

Version 2.8 feels like a smart update because it mixes story closure, system changes, and reward-driven events instead of leaning on one pillar alone. The new Steam release is the bigger long-term news, though, because it opens Zenless Zone Zero to a much wider PC audience and removes one more barrier between curious players and the game itself. HoYoverse still hasn’t set a Steam date, so the next thing to watch is simple: whether the PC rollout lands cleanly alongside New Eridan Sunset on May 6, or whether Steam players have to wait a little longer for their turn.