HoYoverse's Zenless Zone Zero (ZZZ) Ver. 2.3 Update Unveils New S-Rank Agent Lucia, Igniting Social Media Buzz

HoYoverse's urban fantasy action RPG *Zenless Zone Zero (ZZZ)* has announced the arrival of a new S-rank Agent, Lucia, in its Ver. 2.3 update, generating significant buzz on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter). It was simultaneously revealed that Rio Tsuchiya will be providing Lucia's voice.

Many Proxies (players) have been eagerly awaiting Lucia's debut, with numerous comments like "I want her" and "I must pull her." Expectations for her support capabilities are particularly high, driven by keywords such as "healing-focused" and "support," leading some to even declare, "It's no exaggeration to say that HoYoverse's limited support characters are infrastructure." Posts speculating on new party compositions by combining Lucia with existing characters like Idoly, Furfur, and Komano-kun have also been observed.

However, Lucia's character design has sparked some debate. Compared to pre-release information and past visuals, comments such as "Lucia somehow... got bigger," "It's fine to make her chest bigger, but isn't changing her outfit too far?", "Disappointed that the underbust was removed," and "The 3D model's enlarged chest is unforgivable" have been circulating. Particularly, the depiction of her chest has been a hot topic of discussion on social media, receiving both praise and criticism. Furthermore, some players expressed surprise regarding Rio Tsuchiya's voice acting, with comments like "Her voice is so different from what I imagined, it's driving me crazy" and "Her voice isn't what I expected."

Proxies are not only grappling with Lucia's arrival but also with how to spend their limited in-game currency, "Dennies" and "Dins," given the simultaneous rerun of S-rank Agent Vivian, the newly announced Idoly, and the hinted future appearances of appealing characters like Yashunko and Zhao. Amidst cries resembling screams, such as "Don't put Vivian and Lucia together at the same time!", some players aiming for multiple characters offered a more resigned outlook, commenting, "If I pull Lucia and Idoly, then that much (Vivian's swimsuit) will also be within reach." HoYoverse continues to capture the hearts of Proxies with new characters, while simultaneously forcing them to make difficult choices.

The context

Zenless Zone Zero (ZZZ) is an upcoming urban fantasy action RPG developed by HoYoverse, the renowned Chinese game developer behind global hits like *Genshin Impact* and *Honkai: Star Rail*. Known for their high-quality character designs, intricate lore, and gacha-based monetization systems, HoYoverse games frequently generate immense hype around new character releases and updates. Players, often referred to as 'Proxies' in ZZZ, typically engage in a 'gacha' system to obtain new characters and weapons, leading to strategic decisions about how to allocate limited in-game currency. Character design changes and voice actor choices are common points of discussion within the passionate fan communities surrounding HoYoverse titles.