Zenless Zone Zero shines a spotlight on Astra Yao with a new story focused on her past. MiHoYo (HoYoverse) offers players a glimpse into the life of this popular singer and part-time on-air support through a new animated short.
The short depicts Astra Yao participating in a benefit concert commemorating a devastating cavernous disaster. A brief, tense interaction with a journalist precedes a flashback revealing dramatic events from her past. This adds depth to her character, making her more relatable and intriguing.
Astra Yao is featured in the first character banner of Zenless Zone Zero 1.5, while Evelyn Chevalier is featured in the second. The 1.5 update also includes the customary miHoYo (HoYoverse) Polychrome compensation. Players receive 300 Polychromes for bug fixes and another 300 for technical improvements related to the update. This compensation is delivered directly to in-game mail.
The update introduces Agent Astra Yao, a powerful new S-rank Air Support agent. Beyond her singing career, Astra Yao excels at supporting her allies, restoring HP and significantly boosting damage output. Her abilities facilitate more frequent attack chains and quick assists, enabling devastating team combos.