Zenless Zone Zero unveils a new story arc centered on Astra Yao, delving into her past. miHoYo (HoYoverse) continues its character introductions, this time focusing on Astra Yao, the singer and part-time broadcast personality.

A new animated short reveals Astra Yao's participation in a benefit concert commemorating a devastating cavern collapse. Following a tense exchange with a reporter, the story flashes back to pivotal moments in her past.

Astra Yao is featured in the first character banner of Zenless Zone Zero 1.5, while Evelyn Chevalier headlines the second.

The 1.5 update includes the customary miHoYo (HoYoverse) Polychrome compensation. Players receive 300 Polychromes for bug fixes and another 300 for technical improvements related to the ZZZ 1.5 update. These are delivered via in-game mail.

Agent Astra Yao (Air, Support), a new S-rank agent, joins the roster. Beyond her singing career, Astra Yao is a formidable support agent. She provides substantial HP restoration and damage boosts to allies. Her abilities facilitate more frequent attack chains and quick assists, significantly increasing team damage output.