Zenless Zone Zero's 1.4 update, featuring the alluring new S-rank heroine Hoshimi Miyabi, has yielded spectacular results. MiHoYo's (HoYoverse) latest banner has not only boosted revenue significantly, but has propelled the game to unprecedented heights. AppMagic data reveals a staggering 22-fold increase in daily revenue following the update's release. On December 18th, the game raked in approximately $6.06 million, a dramatic surge from the previous day's $275.9k. The popularity of Miyabi, a member of the 'Section 6' faction, clearly drove this impressive financial performance.
Prior to the update, reviewers predicted Zenless Zone Zero's potential to become miHoYo's next major success. The game's compelling action gameplay, coupled with the developers' responsiveness to player feedback, positions it well for continued growth.
The game's engaging structure, featuring diverse activities between missions that enrich the narrative, also contributed to its positive reception. Reviewers consistently praised the well-written dialogue and memorable characters.
The substantial revenue increase now serves as concrete evidence of the update's success.