Zenless Zone Zero remains a remarkable success for miHoYo, with its popularity increasing steadily with each major update. The latest release, titled “Among the Forgotten Ruins, ” has elevated the game to version 1.6. Players are advised to utilize the unified HoYoPlay launcher for the necessary updates.
Although miHoYo has made strides to improve functionality, many users have found the launcher to have persistent bugs, leading to reliability issues. To assist you in this matter, we’ve compiled a guide on how to manually update Zenless Zone Zero to version 1.6.
Manual Update for Zenless Zone Zero Version 1.6
Begin the process by downloading the patch files for version 1.6. It is highly recommended to use a third-party download manager to enhance the reliability of your download over a standard browser.
- Ensure you obtain the audio pack that matches your Windows default language.
- This guide is based on the assumption that you are currently on version 1.5.
- All links provided mirror those used by the HoYoPlay launcher to access miHoYo’s servers.
- To prevent file corruption, download one file at a time from the miHoYo servers.
- Using a third-party download manager can ease the downloading process.
- It is essential to have both the patch file and at least one audio file pack.
| Patch File | File Size |
|---|---|
| Zenless Zone Zero 1.5 to 1.6 | 6.4 GB |
| Chinese Audio Pack | 194 MB |
| English Audio Pack | 362 MB |
| Japanese Audio Pack | 356 MB |
| Korean Audio Pack | 315 MB |
Step 1: Start and Pause the Update in the Launcher
- Launch the HoYoPlay application. It will automatically update to the latest version.
- Begin the pre-installation update or simply update, depending on the timing of your access to this guide.
- Pause the updating process after about 5-10 seconds by clicking on the icon.
Step 2: Exit the Launcher
- After pausing the update, exit the launcher completely. Ensure it is not running in the background.
- Use the Task Manager on Windows or the taskbar to confirm it has closed entirely.
Step 3: Remove Temporary Download Files
Navigate to the installation folder for Zenless Zone Zero. The default path is:
C:\Program Files\HoYoPlay\games\ZenlessZoneZeroGame
- Within the ZenlessZoneZeroGame directory, delete any temporary zip files.
- Look for files with the “ZIP_TMP” extension.
- Sorting by “date modified” can help you easily identify the most recently created files.
Step 4: Transfer Zip Files to the Games Folder
- Once the temporary files are removed, copy the downloaded zip files (the patch and audio files) and paste them into the installation folder.
- Again, the default location is:
C:\Program Files\HoYoPlay\games\ZenlessZoneZeroGame
Step 5: Resume Download on the Launcher
- Reopen the launcher after ensuring the patch files are in place..
- HoYoPlay will detect the patch files automatically, and you can click “Resume” to continue the installation.
- Manual extraction of files is possible but generally unnecessary.
For complete details, you can read the full patch notes for version 1.6 here.
After completing the update, it is likely that Zenless Zone Zero will require additional file downloads within the game itself.
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