Zenless Zone Zero General Q & A Guide

Hello Proxies! Welcome to Lootbar’s Zenless Zone Zero General Q&A Guide. This article covers common gameplay questions and core systems, including Video Tapes, story progression, Observation Data, Agent upgrades, and other essential mechanics. Each section provides clear, practical explanations to help Proxies understand how these systems work and how to progress efficiently in Zenless Zone Zero.

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How to Get More Video Tapes in ZZZ?

Video Tapes in Zenless Zone Zero are collectible items used in the Random Play video store to expand the Proxies' tape catalog. Each tape represents a specific genre and can be assigned to shelves to increase store revenue and meet customer demand. Collecting more video tapes also contributes to Video Store progression, unlocking higher store levels and additional gameplay features. Finding videotapes in ZZZ isn't too hard since they are all separated by the Video Store Level. Proxies should also monitor their video store level and their Inter Knot level, as some tapes are acquired through exploration or quests.

Default Video Store Video Tapes

Video Store Level 2 Video Tapes

Video Store Level 3 Video Tapes

Video Store Level 4 Video Tapes

Video Store Level 5 Video Tapes

Video Store Level 6 Video Tapes

Quest Locked Video Tapes

	Video Tape / Genre	How to Unlock
	First Piece of Soil Documentary Lvl. 1	Proxies can obtain this by interacting with Asha during the Prologue - Intermission quest.
	Dimensional Musketeer Trendy Lvl. 2	Finish the Dimensional Musketeer commission to unlock it.
	Disappearing Elevator Suspense Lvl. 2	Find and open the Missing Mini Cargo Truck in the alley behind Officer Mewmew at Lumina Square.
	Family Action Lvl. 2	Open the Missing Mini Cargo Truck near the Gravity Theater at Lumina Square.
	Glorious Guardian Interview Lvl. 2	Open the Missing Mini Cargo Truck beside Eve’s News Stand at Lumina Square.
	Back 2 Life Interview Lvl. 3	Complete Soldier 11’s Agent Story to unlock it.
	Best Bid Trendy Lvl. 3	Search Lumina Square for the missing mini cargo truck. It can be found near Coff Café
	Black Tales Tragic Lvl. 3	After clearing Black Dance Shoes/Battle Waltz, talk to Anna.
	Never Overtime Fantasy Lvl. 3	Finish Nekomata’s Agent Story to progress.
	Sunset Plaza Urban Lvl. 3	Visit Lumina Square at night and open the missing mini cargo truck near the Public Security Bureau building.
	Rookie’s Guide to the Hollow Disaster Lvl. 3	Finish Grace’s Agent Story to progress
	This is How I am Documentary Lvl. 3	Make your way to Lumina Square and open the missing mini cargo truck hidden at the playground behind the News Stand.
	TreCarls Family Lvl. 3	Clear the Family Dispute and Family Education commissions, including the Family Education - Epilogue.

How Many Chapters are in ZZZ?

ZZZ currently features 11 main story chapters across two seasons. The game’s main story is divided into seasons. Season 1 includes the Prologue and Chapters 1 through 5. Season 2 continues the story with another six main chapters. ZZZ generally introduces one new main story chapter every one to two patches.

Season 1 - Main Chapters

• Prologue: Business × Strangeness × Justness

• Chapter 1: Cat’s Lost and Found

• Chapter 2: A Call from the Hollow’s Heart

• Chapter 3: The Midnight Pursuit

• Chapter 4: Tour de Inferno

• Chapter 5: A Storm of Falling Stars

Season 2 - Main Chapters

• Chapter 1: Where Clouds Embrace the Dawn

• Chapter 2: The Impending Crash of Waves

• Chapter 3: Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night

• Chapter 4: Memories of Dreams Bygone

• Chapter 5: On the Precipice of the Abyss

• Chapter 6: To be Fuel for the Night

How to Leave Immersive Mode in ZZZ?

Immersive Mode is primarily exited by progressing through and completing the story event that activated it. Once Proxies finish the relevant story commissions or narrative events, the mode will automatically end and return Proxies to normal gameplay without requiring any manual action.

During Agent Stories, Proxies can manually pause Immersive Storytelling by selecting the Pause Story button. However, a new Story cannot be started while a story is paused. Proxies must first resume and complete the current story before beginning another one.

Where is Sān-Z Studio in ZZZ?

Sān-Z Studio is a specialty shop that sells decorative items for Proxies' room Display Stand. These are purely cosmetic and allow Proxies to customize their living space. New options are becoming available as the shop is unlocked through story progress.

Sān-Z Studio Location

Sān-Z Studio's location is at Lumina Square, just behind the Sage in the Barrel. Players here can purchase things to put in the Display Stand in their room. But this shop only opens after players have completed these two tasks: Greta's Choice & The Store That Doesn't Charge Dennies

How to Check Observation Data in ZZZ?

Observation Data are important progression materials collected while exploring the Hollows. These data track your combat and exploration completion within Hollow Deep Dive content and are used to measure how thoroughly you clear each area.

To check your Observation Data, open Hollow Deep Dive and enter Hollow Exploration. From there, you can view your current progress and completion status for each Hollow, including both combat and exploration-related objectives.

Types of Observation Data

There are two types of Observation Data. Combat Observation Data is earned by fighting enemies in Hollow Deep Dive, with progress gained from defeating all enemy types and clearing elite or special combat nodes. This data reflects how completely you have cleared combat encounters within a Hollow.

Exploration Observation Data, on the other hand, is obtained by thoroughly exploring Hollows. Progress increases by interacting with events and special tiles, as well as by discovering all available paths and hidden routes. This data measures overall map exploration and event discovery.

How to use Hamster Cage Pass in ZZZ?

Hamster Cage Pass is an extremely rare (S Rank) item. It's a component for upgrading Agent skill levels. Proxies can upgrade an Agent's skills, such as Basic Attack, Dodge, Assist, Special Attack, and Chain Attack, up to level 12 using a Hamster Cage Pass. According to the game's lore, the ring is a ticket that allows the holder to gain entry to a special training facility called Hamster Cage.

To use a Hamster Cage Pass. Open the Agent menu and navigate to Skill, then select a combat skill that has already reached Level 11. Confirm the upgrade to consume the Hamster Cage Pass and unlock the skill’s final tier at Level 12. Before upgrading, ensure the Agent is at the maximum level (Lv. 60) and that you have the required upgrade materials and enough Dennies, as the upgrade cannot be completed without meeting these conditions.

How to Add Friends in ZZZ?

The latest update to ZZZ introduced major changes to the user interface. One notable update affects the menu system options, such as Add Friend, which have been relocated. Instead of appearing in the Profile (Inter-Knot) section. FindBbservation Data friends is now accessed through the top-right corner of the menu screen.

Here's the step-by-step guide on how to add friends in ZZZ:

1. Select the small, circular icon in the top-right corner of the screen to open the Functions menu.
2. Under the community category, locate and select Friends
3. In this section, select Add Friend or Find Friend (to add random Proxies), then enter the UID of the player you want to add.

How to Build Trust with Agents in ZZZ?

Trust in ZZZ represents your relationship level with each Agent and reflects how familiar and bonded you are with them. Increasing Trust not only strengthens Agents as allies in combat but also unlocks additional interactions, rewards, and character-related content throughout New Eridu City.

Trust levels are raised by completing activities such as commissions, tasks, and Agent Invitations involving the Agent. Actively engaging with Agents both during missions and within the city is essential for building these relationships. As Trust increases, Agents become more reliable partners and grant access to unique Trust Rewards. Currently, each Agent has four Trust levels, with every level unlocking different bonuses or content.

How to Unlock Expert Challenge in ZZZ?

Expert Challenge is a repeatable combat mode in ZZZ that allows players to face powerful, specialized enemy encounters. Each challenge focuses on a specific enemy type and rewards materials used to upgrade Agents’ Core Skills.

The Expert Challenge unlocks during Chapter 2: A Call from Hollow’s Heart (A) in Phaethon’s Story. Once this chapter is reached, the mode becomes available and can be accessed to begin tackling higher-difficulty combat content.

Conclusion

Zenless Zone Zero includes many systems that directly affect us Proxies progression, from Video Tapes and story chapters to Agent upgrades and endgame modes. Understanding how these mechanics work helps Proxies progress more efficiently and make better gameplay decisions. This guide provides quick, reliable answers to common questions, making it a useful reference throughout your time in New Eridu. For players planning to top up affordable and secure Polychromes and Monochromes, go to Lootbar.gg now and head straight to the Zenless Zone Zero top-up page.