Zenless Zone Zero 1.1 Leaks Reveal New Character That Isn't Burnice Or Caesar

continues to grow steadily and while fans are already awaiting several new playable characters, the roster of NPCs is also about to expand. When it comes to introducing new faces, HoYoverse has landed on a solid formula, successfully leveraging the gacha monetization model in a variety of video game genres to provide players with a plethora of unique experiences. Given the excitement generated by new characters and their various abilities, leaks have become commonplace as the community constantly tries to anticipate who will next join 's ranks.

Over on Reddit, user mayonakanosasayaki postedan image of an in-development NPC named Lucius.

The picture originated from reputable HoYoverse leaker BabyTeamLeaks who has a track record of sharing correct information regarding the future of. While Lucius' role has yet to be confirmed, it's worth noting that he bears a striking resemblance to 's own Aventurine; it's doubtful that the two are connected but HoYoverse has previously dabbled in crossovers between its various video game brands.

Two new playable characters join Zenless Zone Zero's Sons of Calydon faction, including one highly anticipated character shown in the launch trailer.

Despite the fact that little is currently known about Lucius and his role in, that hasn't stopped the player base from speculating on the NPC's future. Many believe there's a good chance that Lucius could become a playable character in his own right, something that has previously occurred in other HoYoverse products. Others are hoping that he simply stays an NPC, citing the fact that lacks unique non-playable characters so having some more variety in the mix could help freshen up the experience.

As for whether or not Lucius could evolve into a playable character, there's certainly a precedent for such a move. HoYoverse's wildly popular open-world adventure gacha gamehas a history of taking NPCs introduced in early versions and making them playable through a seasonal update or patch. Some of