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To. Rope Riders

The following are the update and reward details for version 1.3 - "Virtual Revenge."

🔸Update Start Time

2024/11/06 07:00:00(KST)

Estimated time required: 5 hours

🔸Reward Details

● Server Maintenance Update Reward

Reward: Polychrome x300

Eligible Recipients: Rope Riders who have reached Rope Net Lv.≥4 before 2024/11/06 07:00 (KST)

Claim Period: Before the end of version 1.3

● Issue Fix Reward

Reward: Polychrome x300

Eligible Recipients: Rope Riders who have reached Rope Net Lv.≥4 before 2024/11/06 07:00 (KST)

Rewards can be claimed by logging in before 2024/12/06 24:59 (KST).

Rewards will be distributed via in-game mail after server maintenance is complete. The mail is valid for 30 days, so please claim your rewards in time.

🔸Update Method

● PC

Exit the game, restart the launcher, and click update to proceed

● Android

After accessing the game, proceed with the update according to the in-game pop-up instructions

● iOS

Update in the App Store

● PS5™

PS5 Main Screen > Select 〈Zenless Zone Zero〉 > Press the OPTIONS button on the controller > Select Check for Update

🔸New Version Content

1. New Characters

● S-Rank Agent [Tsukishiro Yanagi (Anomaly·Electric)]

Tsukishiro Yanagi is an agent who can quickly inflict the [Electrocuted] status on enemies. By switching stances, she can gain combat buffs and trigger a special [Polarized Chaos] effect, dealing massive damage to enemies afflicted with Anomaly.

● S-Rank Agent [Lycaon (Smash·Fire)]

Lycaon possesses Smash abilities and provides Ice and Fire Attribute buffs to party members. During combat, Lycaon's [Hype] gradually recovers over time and with the Energy consumption of any Agent in the party. After recovering to a certain level, Lycaon enters the [Hype Eruption] state when casting the fifth [Normal Attack], increasing the power of some skills and her Impact.

2. New W-Engines

● S-Rank W-Engine [Sage of the Tides (Anomaly)]

*The limited S-Rank W-Engine [Sage of the Tides (Anomaly)] can be obtained through Modulation in the "Dissonant Sonata" channel.

● S-Rank W-Engine [Laurel of Blaze (Smash)]

*The limited S-Rank W-Engine [Laurel of Blaze (Smash)] can be obtained through Modulation in subsequent channels.

3. New 「Bangboo」

● A-Rank 「Bangboo」 [Rogue Boo]

Can be obtained through Modulation in the "Outstanding Partner" channel.

● A-Rank 「Bangboo」 [Knight Boo]

Can be obtained from the "Riddle of the Rift" event.

4. New Story

● Special Episode: Virtual Revenge

Virtual trials, virtual streets. Real crisis... the real you.

Open Period: Permanently available after the 1.3 version update

Open Condition: Complete Main Story "Leisurely Interlude·Unexpected Guest" (Unlocked after completing Main Story Chapter 4)

※ This content can be previewed through the "Preview" function.

● Lycaon Agent Story: The Unapplauded Champion

Respect to the victory of one against many, and respect to the champion unknown to anyone.

Open Period: Permanently available after 2024/11/27 13:00 (KST)

Open Condition: Complete Main Story "Leisurely Interlude·Unexpected Guest" (Unlocked after completing Main Story Chapter 4)

※ This content can be previewed through the "Preview" function.

● Agent Trust Event

New additions to Tsukishiro Yanagi and Lycaon Agent Trust Events

Open Period: Permanently available after the 1.3 version update

Open Condition: Obtain the corresponding Agent and complete the preceding story (refer to the Workbench-Partner Files for details)

5. New Maps

● San-Z Design Studio: Unlocked after the 1.3 version update

San-Z Design Studio is the studio of the designer "Saeul" located in "Lumina Plaza."

● Display Case: Unlocked after the 1.3 version update

The Display Case is located in the room on the 2nd floor of "Random Play". Rope Riders can display "Saeul's" works exchanged from "San-Z Design Studio" in the "Display Case."

● H.A.N.D. Headquarters: Unlocked after the 1.3 version update

H.A.N.D. Headquarters is the core area for handling New Eridu joint disasters and is also the office area for Section 6 of the Hollow.

*Some areas will be open for a limited time during the Special Episode "Virtual Revenge" quest.

● Sandwich Food Truck: Open for a limited time during the "When the Sandwich Knocks" event

Magic on the palate with simple ingredients. New delicacies will soon be delivered to Lumina Plaza! The Sandwich Food Truck is located in "Lumina Plaza."

6. New Events

● New Program

Log in for 7 cumulative days to receive [Confidential Master Tape] x10!

Event Period: After the 1.3 version update ~ 2024/12/17 04:59 (KST)

Participation Condition: Rope Net Lv.≥8 and unlock the "Event" function in Main Story Prologue·Interlude to participate

● Traces of Flowing Moonlight

"Tsukishiro Yanagi" Special Broadcast Coming Soon!

Ms. Tsukishiro Yanagi, you are the one who will save Section 6 of the Hollow!——Huh? Me?

Event Period: After the 1.3 version update ~ 2024/12/16 04:59 (KST)

Participation Condition: Reach Rope Net Lv.≥20 to participate

● Riddle of the Rift

Wandering mysterious shadows, the riddles of yesterday.

This is the forbidden zone where the city's dreams were shattered——"Arpeggio Fault."

Event Period: After the 1.3 version update ~ 2024/12/17 04:59 (KST)

Participation Condition: Clear "Qualification Screening·Outskirts" in "Zero Hollow" to participate

* The "Arpeggio Fault" content will be added to the permanent content after the event ends.

● Cyber Warfare Rumble

Testing the latest VR machine? Smart structures in a coma?

Conspiracy or coincidence? All of this awaits the exploration of VR masters!

Event Period: 2024/11/11 11:00 (KST) ~ 2024/11/25 04:59 (KST)

Participation Condition: Rope Net Lv.≥15 and complete Agent Story "Joint Impossible (Part 1)" to participate

● 「Woona」 Training Project

No matter how excellent a 「Bangboo」 coach is, there are times when even having two bodies isn't enough.

Graduate visits, commemorative photo shoots, training supervision... So busy!

Event Period: 2024/11/16 11:00 (KST) ~ 2024/12/02 04:59 (KST)

Participation Condition: Complete Main Story Chapter 3 "Search in a Dangerous Building" to participate

● Data Bounty-Combat Simulation

Double the challenge rewards in the "Combat Simulation Room" during the event period!

"There are many things I want to ask of you. Of course, there is a reward to match~"

Event Period: 2024/11/22 05:00 (KST) ~ 2024/11/27 04:59 (KST)

Participation Condition: Unlock the "Combat Simulation Room" in Main Story Chapter 1 "The Cat's Lost Item" to participate

● 「Woona」 Training Project

Log in for 7 cumulative days to receive [Bangboo Ticket] x10!

Event Period: 2024/11/27 11:00 (KST) ~ 2024/12/17 04:59 (KST)

Participation Condition: Rope Net Lv.≥8 and unlock the "Event" function in Main Story Prologue·Interlude to participate

● Undefeated Champion

"Lycaon" Special Broadcast Coming Soon!

If you are a champion, you will never fall in front of people, even if you disappear in a place where no one is.

Event Period: 2024/11/27 13:00 (KST) ~ 2024/12/16 04:59 (KST)

Participation Condition: Reach Rope Net Lv.≥20 to participate

● Help Kai

Dear Investigator, the guild's Kai needs your help!

Others have ignored his 「Woona」 and left. Only you can do this!

Event Period: 2024/12/02 05:00 (KST) ~ 2024/12/16 04:59 (KST)

Participation Condition: Reach Rope Net Lv.≥20 to participate

● When the Sandwich Knocks

"Faith Sand" Food Truck Appears——

Magic on the palate with simple ingredients. New delicacies will soon be delivered to Lumina Plaza!

Event Period: 2024/12/04 11:00 (KST) ~ 2024/12/16 04:59 (KST)

Participation Condition: Rope Net Lv.≥30 and unlock in Main Story Chapter 2·Interlude to participate

● Advance Bounty-Regular Sweep

Double the challenge rewards for "Regular Sweep" during the event period!

"The situation is urgent! Don't worry, the Defense Force will definitely show their sincerity."

Event Period: 2024/12/11 05:00 (KST) ~ 2024/12/16 04:59 (KST)

Participation Condition: Unlock "Regular Sweep" in Chapter 2·Interlude to participate

7. New Content

● Arpeggio Fault

Wandering mysterious shadows, the riddles of yesterday.

This is the forbidden zone where the city's dreams were shattered——"Arpeggio Fault."

Open Period: Permanently available after the 1.3 version update

Participation Condition: Clear "Qualification Screening·Outskirts" in "Zero Hollow" to participate

● New HIA 「Virtual Melee Trial」 Added

A tower towering in virtual space. Endless battles and trials, information hidden at the top...

Don't let your guard down and face the survival battle in the next-generation system!

Open Period: Permanently available after the 1.3 version update

Participation Condition: Rope Net Lv.≥36 and complete Main Story Chapter 3 "Search in a Dangerous Building"

8. New System

● Quick Manual New Addition 「Weekly Redo」

We have added a new 「Weekly Redo」 system in version 1.3. If you complete the mission within the period, you can earn corresponding points, and accumulate points to earn rewards such as Rope Net Credit, Polychrome, Denny, and growth materials.

Supplementary explanation:

1. This system will be applied from the first Monday 5:00 (KST) after the version update. Missions are updated every Monday at 5:00 (KST) after the system is opened.

2. You can immediately earn points by completing missions such as family schedules, photo shoots, invitation events, and arcade games, and earn rewards such as Rope Net Credit, Polychrome, Denny, and growth materials according to accumulated points.

*「Weekly Schedule」 will end at the same time as the 「Weekly Redo」 system is opened.

● A new title system has been added. Rope Riders can check and use titles on the personal information screen. When using a title, it will be displayed in the Rope Net friend list.

● A new medal system has been added. Rope Riders can check the medals they have acquired on the personal information screen. Medals can be turned on or off in 「Social Settings」.

9. Other Update Details

1) New Quest Added

● A new combat quest 「Hector's Deathmatch」 has been added. You can accept the quest from Rope Net after completing Main Story Chapter 4.

2) New Content Added

● Added new live wallpapers for Agents 「Tsukishiro Yanagi」 and 「Lycaon」. You can unlock the live wallpaper of the corresponding Agent by acquiring the corresponding Agent and raising the Agent's Trust to a certain level.

● New 「Reunion」 events have been added to Zero Hollow for Agents 「Piper」, 「Lucy」, 「Lycaon」, and 「Tsukishiro Yanagi」.

● Added new enemies 「Autonomous Tactical Unit 『Shield Guard Ω-Type』」, 「Thracian」, and 「Javelin Thrower」.

● Added a new favorite function to the 「Agent」, 「Tuning Shop」, and 「『Bangboo』 Deployment」 screens. Favorited Agents or 「Bangboo」 will be pinned to the top of the list.

● Added a new function to directly synthesize and disassemble materials without having to synthesize them one step at a time.

● Added a new synthesis function to the disc tuning motherboard. You can now synthesize higher-grade motherboards with lower-grade motherboards.

● Added a new tutorial stage for the 「Quick Manual」-「Tactics」 series combat mechanism. You can earn rewards such as Polychrome by completing the stage.

● Added a new 「Move」 button to the remaining uncompleted missions after reaching the maximum activity in 「Quick Manual」-「Daily」. You can continue the daily mission by tapping the 「Move」 button.

● Changed the name of 「Quick Manual」-「Challenge」 to 「Quick Manual」-「Operation」.

● Added related Agent functions to 「Regular Sweep」, 「Expert Challenge Room」, and 「Notorious Hunt」 in 「Quick Manual」. Rope Riders can check the Agents related to the drop materials on the Quick Manual and the corresponding challenge details screen.

● Added a new function to move to 「Virtual Melee Trial」, 「Arpeggio Fault」, and 「Investigator Training Course」 on the 「Quick Manual」-「Operation」 screen.

● Added rewards and store entrances to the 「Expert Challenge Room」, 「Notorious Hunt」, 「Zero Hollow」, and 「Shallow Defense」 screens in 「Quick Manual」 and adjusted the UI.

● Added new achievements and some hidden achievements related to 「Redo Journey」, 「Agent Trust」, 「Special Episode」, 「Zero Hollow」, 「Combat Achievements」, 「Joint Exploration Guide」, and 「Zero Key」.

● Added a new achievement 「Joint Plunge Training」. Rope Riders who have achieved the achievement conditions can immediately acquire the achievement after the 1.3 version update.

● Added a new TV program 「『Bangboo』 Charging Station」.

3) Shallow Defense

「Turbulent Zone」

After the 1.3 version update is complete, the 「Turbulent Zone」 buff effects for this update are as follows.

Phase 1:

The Attribute Anomaly buildup accumulated by [Support Attack], [Enhanced Special Skill], and [Ultimate] is increased by 30%, and the damage dealt is increased by 20%.

When inflicting the [Chaos] effect on an enemy, additionally gain 400 Decibels, and the target's Defense is reduced by 20%. Duration: 20 seconds. The Decibel acquisition effect can be triggered up to 1 time every 10 seconds

Phase 2:

The Agent's Impact is increased by 20%. When an enemy is put into a Groggy state, all party members recover 20pt of Energy, and all party members' Attack is increased by 20%. Duration: 20 seconds. The Energy recovery effect can be triggered up to 1 time every 15 seconds

After putting an enemy into a Groggy state, the enemy's Groggy Weakening Rate increases over time. Increases by 10% per second, and can be increased up to 60% through this method

* 1.3 version Phase 2 「Turbulent Zone」 will end on 2024/12/17 04:59 (KST).

🔸Adjustments and Optimizations

1. Agent

● Improved some modeling expressions of Agent 「Hoshimi Miyabi」.

● Improved the hair transparency expression in the modeling of Agent 「Lucy」.

● Improved the hair expression in the modeling of Agent 「Lycaon」.

2. System

● Improved the stage order of 「Regular Sweep」, 「Expert Challenge Room」, and 「Notorious Hunt」 in 「Quick Manual」.

3. Content

● Optimized the unlock conditions for some dungeons in Zero Hollow 「Old City Train」, 「Construction Site Ruins」, and 「Remains of a Giant Building」, and they can be unlocked when the Rope Net level reaches the corresponding level.

● If you complete the high-difficulty dungeons in the three areas of Zero Hollow 「Old City Train」, 「Construction Site Ruins」, and 「Remains of a Giant Building」, you can simultaneously acquire the first clear rewards for the low-difficulty dungeons in the corresponding areas.

4. Keyboard & Mouse-Controller Optimization

● Improved controller operation and notifications on screens such as 「Preset Squad」, 「Tuning Shop」, 「『Bangboo』 Deployment」, and 「Mail」 in controller mode.

● Added a new controller-keyboard & mouse switching function to the 「Quick Manual」 and 「Zero Hollow」 screens.

● Expanded the function range of custom buttons in keyboard & mouse mode.

5. Other

● Improved the motion expression of 「Bel」 and 「Wise」 in certain situations.

● Improved the modeling expression of some NPCs.

● Improved some animation expressions of Arcade NPC Asha.

● Improved the skin lighting rendering effect of some characters.

● Improved the information layout of the Rope Net friend screen.

● Improved the filtering function of the disc disassembly screen and W-Engine recall in 「Record Store」, 「Toy Store」, and 「Warehouse」 and added a function description. In addition, the 「Select All」 function has been adjusted to 「Quick Select」, and you can quickly select items that meet the filtering conditions.

● Improved the 「Record Store」 track setting screen.

● Improved the screen movement function when the number of W-Engine and disc acquisitions reaches the warehouse maximum.

● Improved the display of the 「Redo Fund」 purchase button.

● Improved some Korean, English, and Japanese voices.

● Changed the Japanese voice actor for Agent 「Tsukishiro Yanagi」 and replaced the related voices.

● Changed the English voice actor for Agent 「Soukaku」 and replaced the related voices.

🔸Issue Fixes

1. Agent

● Fixed an issue where Agents could not perform normal operations with a certain probability when entering battle.

● Fixed an issue where the special effect would disappear abnormally with a certain probability when Agent 「Caesar」 acquired the [Shield of Glory] effect in some battles.

● Fixed an issue where the modeling display would be abnormal with a certain probability when Agent 「Caesar」 moved in some maps.

● Fixed an issue where, in certain situations, Agent 「Ellen」's Figure Cinema 06 「Time of the Banquet」 effect would not be correctly applied to the damage of the last stage of 「Charge Scissor」 with a low probability.

● Fixed an issue where NPC interaction would fail with a certain probability in Agent 「Lucy」's Trust Event.

● Fixed an issue where some damage from 「11」's [Normal Attack: Firepower Suppression]'s fourth attack would be missing when switching to another Agent when 「11」 cast the fourth attack of [Normal Attack: Firepower Suppression].

2. System

● Fixed an issue where the image display of some items was incorrect on the mail display screen.

● Fixed an issue where the new tab display of 「Phaeton Compendium」 would fail with a certain probability.

● Fixed an issue where the animation effect would be displayed abnormally with a certain probability on the 「Partner File」 screen.

● Fixed an issue where the game could not be played normally with a certain probability when moving or switching between some screens.

● Fixed an issue where the level of some trial 「Bangboo」 would not increase according to the Rope Net reputation when proceeding with stories such as the Main Story.

3. Content

● Fixed an issue where the screen would flicker abnormally with a certain probability in the arcade mini-game 「Strange Partner」.

● Fixed an issue where the character would be switched abnormally with a certain probability after interacting with 「Kami」 in some of 「Kami」's Trust Events.

4. Map

● Fixed an issue where the NPC modeling display would be abnormal with a certain probability in some maps.

5. Other

● Fixed an issue where the [Frostbite] effect caused by the Ice Attribute Anomaly was not correctly recognized as an Attribute Anomaly effect in certain situations.

● Fixed an issue where the animation effect was displayed abnormally in Main Story 「Foreign Exchange Line Trip」-「Savior Who Flew In」.

● Fixed an issue where the NPC name of the quest 「Bounty Hunter Agency」 was displayed incorrectly.

● Fixed the text on some character and 「Bangboo」 models.

● Fixed typos in some texts.

● Adjusted, improved, and corrected the in-game text in some languages. This adjustment does not affect the actual effects or system functions.