No, it’s not a joke
By Zenless Zone Zero is set to arrive on Xbox.
The developer HoYoVerse hinted at this news on April 1, sharing an image of a Bangboo adorned with Xbox-themed branding. As expected given the date, the announcement was met with a fair share of skepticism.
In a tweet posted earlier today (April 5) – just a few days after April Fool’s Day – HoYo confirmed that an official livestream scheduled for next week will feature an “exclusive preview of [its] forthcoming Xbox release,” reassuring fans that the April 1 tweet was not a prank at all.
Zenless Zone Zero “Xbox Spotlight” Announcement
Dear Proxies, the Zenless Zone Zero Xbox Spotlight will commence on April 11 at 10:00am PDT (April 12, 01:00am UTC+8)!
Join our official livestream for an exclusive showcase of our upcoming Xbox release, along with exciting new updates… pic.twitter.com/E5NSqfGuVr— Zenless Zone Zero (@ZZZ_EN) April 5, 2025
For more details, tune into the Zenless Zone Zero Xbox Spotlight at 6pm on April 12 (UK/BST time), which is 1pm EDT / 7pm CET for essential updates.
Earlier this month, two prominent voices working on Zenless Zone Zero were unexpectedly recast due to the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike concerning AI exploitation, and the change was noted alongside the release of the game’s patch notes. In a statement shared on social media regarding this, the studio mentioned that its contracts provide “explicit AI protections, regardless of union affiliation” and it will continue to support its clients’ projects.