Plan your Zenless Zone Zero 1.7 downtime: global maintenance schedule, compensation guide, and pre-update checklist.
Version 1.7 Update Overview & Maintenance Announcement
HoYoverse is preparing to deploy the next major chapter for Zenless Zone Zero. The version 1.7 update, formally titled “Bury Your Tears With the Past,” is officially scheduled for release on April 23, 2025. As with all major updates, this launch will be preceded by a scheduled server maintenance period. During this essential downtime, which is projected to last for five hours, all players will be temporarily unable to access the game. The developer has shared the complete maintenance and compensation protocol through their official HoYoLAB community platform.
According to the detailed announcement posted by HoYoverse, the maintenance window for the Zenless Zone Zero 1.7 update is set to commence precisely on April 23, 2025, at 6:00 am (UTC+8). The development team estimates that the entire process of deploying the new patch, applying backend changes, and verifying stability will take approximately five hours to complete. If the procedure follows the planned timeline without unexpected complications, servers running the updated ZZZ 1.7 client should be back online and accessible by 11:00 am (UTC+8) on the same day.
Global Maintenance Schedule & Time Zone Conversion
The start of the maintenance period will be a different clock time for every player depending on their geographical region. To help Proxies worldwide coordinate, here is a universal countdown timer (to be embedded) and a detailed conversion for major time zones.
Proxies logging in from various global locations should reference the following server downtime schedule, converted to their local times. This list accounts for Daylight Saving Time where applicable.
- Pacific Daylight Time (PDT): 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm (April 22)
- Mountain Daylight Time (MDT): 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm (April 22)
- Central Daylight Time (CDT): 5:00 pm to组件 10:00 pm (April 22)
- Eastern Daylight Time (EDT): 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm (April 22)
- Western European Summer Time (WEST): 11:00 pm to 4:00 am (April 23)
- Central European Summer Time (CEST): 12:00 am to 5:00 am (April 23)
- Eastern European Summer Time (EEST): 1:00 am to 6:00 am (April 23)
- India Standard Time (IST): 3:30 am to 8:30 am (April 23)
- China Standard Time (CST): 6:00 am to 11:00 am (April 23)
- Philippine Standard Time (PHT): 6:00 am to 11:00 am (April 23)
- Japanese Standard Time (JST): 7:00 am to 12:00 pm (April 23)
- Korea Standard Time (KST): 7:00 am to 12:00 pm (April 23)
Pro Tip: Players in the Americas (PDT, MDT, CDT, EDT) will experience the maintenance during evening hours on April 22, making it crucial to plan your last gaming session accordingly. European players will be affected overnight, while players in Asia will face downtime during their morning or early afternoon.
Compensation Details & Eligibility Requirements
Because Zenless Zone Zero prohibits access during mandatory maintenance, HoYoverse provides standard compensation to all eligible players for the inconvenience. Once the update is live and stable, the in-game mailing system will automatically distribute 600 Polychromes to qualifying accounts. This premium currency is vital for acquiring new characters (via Signal Searches) and other valuable resources.
However, there is a critical eligibility requirement to receive this compensation. Players must have achieved Inter-Knot Level 4 or higher before the maintenance period begins. This requirement ensures that the rewards are granted to active players who have progressed beyond the initial tutorial phases. If you haven’t reached this level yet, use the time before April 23 to complete main story missions and commissions to qualify.
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Common Mistake: Players often assume compensation is instant. There is typically a short delay (up to a few hours) after servers come online before the mail containing the 600 Polychromes arrives. Do not panic if it’s not immediately in your inbox; check again later.
Pre-Maintenance Player Checklist & Common Pitfalls
To ensure a smooth transition into version 1.7 and maximize your post-update experience, follow this actionable checklist before the servers go offline.
Optimization Tip for Advanced Players: Use any remaining Stamina (Battery Charge) before maintenance. Stamina does not overflow, so any charge at the cap when maintenance starts is wasted regeneration time. Run resource stages or farm character/weapon materials to empty your gauge.
Practical Strategy: Complete any ongoing time-limited events or missions. Progress in permanent content will be saved, but event progress may be lost if the event concludes with the update. Also, avoid starting a long, multi-stage Hollow exploration or story mission in the final hour before downtime, as you may not have time to finish it.
Common Pitfall to Avoid: Do not make last-minute in-game purchases right before maintenance. While rare, transaction reconciliation errors can occur during the server cutover. It’s safer to make any purchases well in advance or wait until after the servers are stable.
Post-Maintenance Action: Once servers are live, log in promptly. There’s often a rush, and sometimes login queues can form. After claiming your 600 Polychrome compensation, check the official patch notes for new redemption codes that typically go live with a new version, offering additional free resources.
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