Zenless Zone Zero Cutscene Archive and Story Guide

To review main story moments from updates 1.0 through 2.5 in Zenless Zone Zero, use the in-game archive system to replay unlocked cinematic cutscenes directly. This allows you to catch up on narrative arcs and character interactions without having to replay entire combat missions or clear stage objectives again.

Primary Story Arcs (Versions 1.0–2.5)

The cutscene collection organizes key cinematic sequences by narrative chapter and side scenario. Key early updates and storylines featured in the archive index include:

Business, Anomalies, and Morality: The opening narrative arc establishing early Proxy contracts, professional relationships, and foundational operations within New Eridu.
The Cat's Lost Item: A character-driven side story focusing on personal client requests and localized stakes.
"Zero" Strange Incidents / Zero-Event Anomalies: Narrative sequences exploring Hollow phenomena and mysterious entities encountered during investigations.
Video Store Daily Life: Downtime vignettes centered on life at the video store between high-stakes Hollow runs.

Arc / Scene Title	Content Focus	Primary Utility
Business, Anomalies, and Morality	Faction introductions and initial Proxy operations	Context for early faction dynamics and world rules
The Cat's Lost Item	Character-focused side story	Background on specific agent personalities
Zero-Event Anomalies	Hollow mysteries and anomaly encounters	Overview of core plot developments
Video Store Daily Life	Interpersonal interactions between missions	Context for character relationships and downtime lore

How to Use the Archive Efficiently

Revisiting key cutscenes is the fastest way to prepare for new version updates or reacquaint yourself with returning characters:

Review Prior to New Content Drops: Before starting a new chapter update, rewatch cutscenes involving featured agents to remember past plot points and character dynamic setups.
Track Character Relationships: Pay attention to early dialogue sequences to understand character motivations, contract obligations, and faction rivalries.
Supplement Main Playthroughs: Use the archive for rapid narrative review, but rely on active stage play for full environmental context.

Archive Limitations

While the archive efficiently replays major cinematic cutscenes, it does not record all narrative details. Interactive dialogue choices, stage-specific environmental storytelling, and hidden text logs scattered throughout combat levels require playing the original stages directly. Treat the archive as a targeted cutscene recap tool alongside regular exploration.