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 catapulted the game to a new level of success. 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 character from the 'Section 6' faction, clearly drove this impressive financial performance.
Pre-release reviews highlighted Zenless Zone Zero's potential to become miHoYo's next major hit, praising its compelling gameplay and vibrant cast of characters. The developers' responsiveness to player feedback also contributed to positive anticipation.
The game's engaging structure, featuring supplementary activities between missions to enrich the narrative, further enhances its appeal. Critics lauded the well-written dialogues and memorable characters. The substantial revenue increase now serves as concrete evidence of the game's success.