Is Zenless Zone Zero Multiplayer Or Single Player?

HoYoverse's latest game is an exciting action-RPG that takes place in the bustling, intriguing city of New Eridu. With over tens of millions of preregistered players, it looks set to be the next breakout hit for the developer — but is multiplayer or single player? HoYoverse games have different takes on what that looks like, ranging between 's pure co-op gameplay and 's significantly more restrictive friendlist team-building. The answer for co-op is that it lands somewhere in the middle.

It's important to note that this could all change the producer, Zhenyu Li, has said his team will be keeping an eye out for what the playerbase wants post-launch. If players are clamoring for more multiplayer, or they think that single player is the only mode that matters, that'll likely influence future content plans — though either way, there's still something in the game for either camp at launch.

Yes, multiplayer exists, but not in the sense that players can actively co-op with each other and explore the world of Hollows and New Eridu together. Rather, multiplayeris available through two forms: Reckless Challenge and Arcade, both of which are restricted co-op opportunities (and the latter of which is purely adjacent to the action-RPG combat that makes up the bulk of the game).

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To unlock co-op, players need to go to the Godfinger Arcade in New Eridu, located on Sixth Street. Talking to Billy Kid initates a quick questline that culminates in access to the location's arcade machines, where a few different games offer multiplayer. Reckless Challenge is unlocked through story progression and will naturally be available to players who get further into — it's also available as a single player option, since it's tied into unlocking character materials for advancement.

While multiplayer exists, it's a little hostile to those who want to engage