Is Zenless Zone Zero a free-to-play & gacha game?

Zenless Zone Zero is HoYoverse’s upcoming RPG, and here’s whether it will be a free-to-play and gacha game like Genshin Impact and Honkai Star Rail.

Following months of anticipation, Zenless Zone Zero will finally be available on PC, mobile, and the PS5 on July 4, 2024. While HoYoverse’s existing gacha titles like Genshin Impact and Honkai Star Rail are still going to get regular updates, tons of fans are more than ready to jump into ZZZ’s brand-new world and explore its unique combat.

Gacha games can be quite heavy on the wallet though, and here’s everything to know about Zenless Zone Zero being free-to-play as well as gacha like its counterparts.

Is Zenless Zone Zero free-to-play?

Yes, Zenless Zone Zero will be released as a free-to-play title on July 4, 2024. This isn’t surprising at all, as HoYoverse has a history of releasing F2P games like Genshin Impact and HSR and still making a fortune through micro-transactions.

Zenless Zone Zero has a roster of playable characters as well and unlocking them will require players to either grind tirelessly for hours or simply purchase the game’s currency through money. Over 10 playable characters from different factions have been confirmed so far, and the developers will most likely release many more through post-launch updates.

Is Zenless Zone Zero a gacha game?

Yes, Zenless Zone Zero is a gacha game in which you’ll spend currency on banners that grant high-rarity items based on your luck. Of course, there is a pity system heavily inspired by Genshin Impact and HSR to keep things fair.

Well, this was everything to know about the free-to-play and gacha status of Zenless Zone Zero. Ahead of the release, you can check out the game’s PC requirements, list of voice actors, and all confirmed characters.