Coming forth following closed beta registrations for another one of their upcoming games, Honkai: Star Rail, Hoyoverse (Formerly MiHoYo) has commenced initial beta test registrations for their upcoming urban fantasy game, Zenless Zone Hero. Designed as a game attempting to “further explore action-oriented gameplay”, Hoyoverse seeks to “invite players to discover [New Eridu], the last shelter for urban civilization due to the calamity [Hollows]”.
Zenless Zone Hero is a brand new IP, set in a post-apocalyptic metropolitan city. Players will play the role of a “Proxy” and embark on an adventure with a diverse group of partners to conquer the unknown enemies and unravel the mysteries in New Eridu —the last shelter for urban civilization.
Fancy being one of the first to step into this new world? You can register your interest via the game’s official website. As of writing, Zenless Zone Hero is confirmed for PC and iOS, although this is only the initial closed beta, and may be expanded at a later time.
Contemporary civilization has been destroyed by a supernatural disaster known as the “Hollows”. They grow exponentially out of thin air, creating disordered dimensions where mysterious monsters dubbed the “Ethereal” roam. New Eridu, the last urban civilization that survived the apocalypse, managed to thrive by acquiring the technology to extract valuable resources out of the Hollows.
As New Eridu became the city of miracle and attracted more resettled residents, it also started the massive exploration of the Hollows for its perpetual expansion. The Hollows then became industrialized and monetized under the city’s administration, which gradually led to the increasing tension between monopolistic enterprises, gangs, conspirators and fanatics.
Players in the game take on the role of a “Proxy” —a special professional who guides people in their exploration of Hollows. A great many people want to enter the Hollows for their own various reasons, and the “Proxies” are their indispensable partners. Players will help them explore the Hollows, battle their enemies, achieve their goals, and in the process learn more about their story
