Summary
Zenless Zone Zerocontinues to grow steadily and whilefans are already awaiting several new playable characters, the roster of NPCs is also about to expand. When it comes to introducing new faces, HoYoverse has landed on a solid formula, successfully leveraging the gacha monetization model in a variety of video game genres to provide players with a plethora of unique experiences. Given the excitement generated by new characters and their various abilities, leaks have become commonplace as the community constantly tries to anticipate who will next joinZenless Zone Zero’s ranks.
Over on Reddit, usermayonakanosasayakipostedan image of an in-development NPC named Lucius.
The picture originated from reputable HoYoverse leaker BabyTeamLeaks who has a track record of sharing correct information regarding the future ofZenless Zone Zero. While Lucius' role has yet to be confirmed, it’s worth noting thathe bears a striking resemblance toHonkai Star Rail’s own Aventurine; it’s doubtful that the two are connected but HoYoverse has previously dabbled in crossovers between its various video game brands.
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Could Lucius Be More Than An NPC?
Depends On His Popularity Amongst Players
Despite the fact that little is currently known about Lucius and his role inZenless Zone Zero, that hasn’t stopped the player base from speculating on the NPC’s future.Many believe there’s a good chance that Lucius could become a playable characterin his own right, something that has previously occurred in other HoYoverse products. Others are hoping that he simply stays an NPC, citing the fact thatZenless Zone Zerolacks unique non-playable characters so having some more variety in the mix couldhelp freshen up the experience.
As for whether or not Lucius could evolve into a playable character, there’s certainly a precedent for such a move.HoYoverse’s wildly popular open-world adventure gacha gameGenshin Impacthas a history of taking NPCs introduced in early versions and making them playablethrough a seasonal update or patch. Some of the most popular characters in the game started as NPCs, including Zhongli, Baizhu, Yae Miko, and Rosaria.
As theZenless Zone Zerocommunity waits patiently for the arrival of Version 1.1, HoYoverse has been ramping up the excitement byrevealing even more new agents. Most recently,the developer unveiled Qingyi, an Electric Stun character who uses the Dazeto grant her an edge in combat. Version 1.1 is slated to arrive on August 14, so fans won’t need to wait too much longer.
