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Zenless Zone Zero Steam Version Launches Today

The Steam launch expands Zenless Zone Zero's reach to a major PC storefront, potentially drawing players who prefer Steam's ecosystem and community features, while the simultaneous Version 3.0 update keeps content consistent across all platforms.

Key Facts

  • HoYoverse released the Steam version of Zenless Zone Zero on June 17, 2026, as a free-to-play game with item-based monetization.
  • The Steam version supports cross-play and cross-save, allowing players to transfer existing account data from other platforms.
  • The launch coincides with Version 3.0, 'Confessions of a Dream Player,' which adds two new S-rank agents: wind-element Verina and fire-element Normu.
  • The PC version received a visual upgrade including ray tracing, DLSS super resolution, and frame generation.

Reporting from 4 sources: 4Gamer.net, GAME Watch (Impress), Automaton, Game Spark.

Zenless Zone Zero Steam Version Launches Today

HoYoverse released the Steam version of its urban fantasy action RPG Zenless Zone Zero on June 17, 2026. The game is free-to-play with item-based monetization. It was previously available on PlayStation 5, PC via HoYoPlay and Epic Games Store, Xbox Series X|S, Android, and iOS. The Steam version supports cross-play and cross-save, allowing players to transfer their existing account data. The launch coincides with Version 3.0, titled "Confessions of a Dream Player," which introduces two new S-rank agents: wind-element Verina and fire-element Normu. The PC version received a visual upgrade including ray tracing, DLSS super resolution, and frame generation. Shortly after release, the Steam version recorded a peak concurrent player count of approximately 13,000, according to SteamDB. User reviews on Steam are "Very Positive" with about 900 reviews and 90% positive rating. Many reviews come from players who previously played on other platforms and expressed satisfaction with the Steam release.

Version 3.0, "Confessions of a Dream Player," introduces a new area called "Los Califa," a mysterious sky island that marks the start of Season 3. The update adds two new S-rank agents: Verina, a wind-element agent who accumulates wind-element anomaly values and transitions enemies to a winded state, and Normu, a fire-element agent who combines with other anomaly states to trigger a unique "turbulence" effect that deals area damage of the corresponding element. The PC version's visual upgrade includes ray tracing, DLSS super resolution, and frame generation functions.

HoYoverse, the developer behind "Honkai Impact 3rd," "Genshin Impact," and "Honkai: Star Rail," first released the game in 2024 for PlayStation 5, PC (via HoYoPlay and Epic Games Store), Android, and iOS, with an Xbox Series X|S version following in 2025. The Steam version shares account data with existing platforms, and content updates will be simultaneous across all versions. A Q&A is posted on the Steam news page addressing common questions about the Steam release. The game also has a cloud version that does not require high-end hardware.

Synthesized by Yomimono from the 4 cited sources below, including Japanese-language reporting where cited, then editorially reviewed before publishing.

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