Astra Yao of Zenless Zone Zero 1.5 has been given a dramatic narrative short film

Zenless Zone Zero unveils a new story arc centered on Astra Yao, delving into her past. miHoYo (HoYoverse) continues to expand the game's lore with this new animated short.

The short depicts Astra Yao performing at a benefit concert commemorating a devastating cavern collapse. A tense encounter with a reporter precedes a flashback revealing pivotal moments from her history.

Astra Yao is featured in the first character banner of Zenless Zone Zero 1.5, with Evelyn Chevalier appearing 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. These are distributed via in-game mail.

A new S-rank agent, Astra Yao (Air, Support), joins the roster. Beyond her singing career, Astra Yao is a formidable support agent. Her abilities focus on restoring ally HP and significantly boosting damage output. Strategic use of her skills enhances attack chains and quick assists, maximizing damage against enemies.