Hold onto your Bangboos, Proxies! Zenless Zone Zero is shaking things up in its 2.5 update with a groundbreaking new event: Joint Investigation: The Divine Maze. Forget the solo grind; this is where teamwork makes the dream work. For the first time ever, players can team up with two others to dive into a mysterious hollow, each controlling a single Agent in a chaotic, simultaneous three-person assault. It's a limited-time prototype, a taste of what future co-op adventures might hold, and honestly? It's a total game-changer.

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How It Works: Your Guide to the Chaos

The Divine Maze isn't your average hollow run. It's split into three distinct sections, each offering both co-op and solo options. But let's be real, the co-op is where the magic happens. Here's the lowdown on how this wild new mode operates:

  • The Team Setup: You and your two partners each pick one Agent from a curated roster. No need to worry if you don't own them—trial versions are available! You'll all be on the field at the same time, acting independently. Talk about a party!

  • New Rules, New Game: This isn't just three solo players mashed together. The mechanics get a complete overhaul for team play.

    • Assist Skills? Gone. You can only use your chosen Agent's on-field skills. This means you'll be dodging and weaving a lot more, but hey, your personal parry and dodge moves are still your best friends for countering those nasty boss mechanics.

    • Revive System, Activated! If you go down, you're not out. Teammates can rush over and revive you, though it takes precious seconds. But beware—if all three Agents fall, it's game over. Keep an eye on your buddies!

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The Secret Sauce: Chain Attacks & Reworked Kits

This is where things get spicy. Since all three of you are unleashing hell simultaneously, the game introduces a brilliant new system: The Chain Meter.

  1. Each time an Agent uses energy or activates their Ultimate, the meter fills.

  2. Get three Ultimates off in quick succession? That meter's gonna skyrocket.

  3. Once it's full... BOOM. Unleash a devastating Chain Attack that deals absolutely monstrous damage to the enemy. The catch? All three Agents need to be alive and kicking to trigger it. Coordination is key!

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Some Agents have even received special co-op makeovers. Take Astra Yao, for example. Her usual support mode leaves her stationary, which would be a snooze-fest in co-op. So, her kit has been tweaked to be more dynamic, inspired by her Hollow Zero gameplay, letting her heal and support while staying in the action. Neat, right?

What You NEED to Know Before Jumping In

Before you grab your friends and queue up, here are some crucial pointers:

Thing to Note Why It Matters
Limited-Time Event This is a prototype! Play it while it's hot to earn sweet upgrade materials and currency. It's a test for future, more permanent co-op features.
Roster Restrictions You can't just bring anyone. Only a select group of Agents is available for this event. The list will likely grow later, but for now, choose from what's offered.
Ping is King A smooth co-op experience lives and dies by your internet connection. Laggy dodges mean a quick trip to the floor. Get that connection sorted!
Read the Fine Print Agents have special co-op-only buffs and skill effects. Do yourself a favor and check out their modified kits before hopping into a match. You can use your own built Agents too, so level them up!

The Co-op All-Stars: Who to Bring

With a limited roster, some Agents truly shine in this three-player frenzy. Here are the community's top picks for a smooth (and explosive) clear:

🔥 Lighter - The Debuff King

Oh, honey. If you thought one Lighter was good, wait until you see three. His ability to reduce enemy Ice and Fire resistance stacks with each Lighter on the field. Three of them? You're basically turning the boss into a walking vulnerability. Plus, as a Stun Agent, he fills the Daze gauge insanely fast. A team of Lighters can stunlock a boss into oblivion. It's... a thing of beauty.

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💚 Astra Yao - The Hybrid Heroine

Every team needs sustain, and Astra Yao is the queen. In this mode, she's been reworked to heal allies while actively fighting on the field. She also provides a juicy team-wide damage buff. Perfect for players who want to support without just standing in the back. She's the ultimate safety net.

❄️ Miyabi - The Ice-Cold Carry

As one of the game's powerhouse DPS characters, Miyabi's inclusion is a no-brainer. In co-op, she can focus purely on dealing massive Ice damage and applying her Attribute Anomaly without swapping out. Paired with other anomaly-focused teammates? The damage numbers will be absolutely silly.

⚔️ Ye Shunguang - The Ultimate Spam Machine

The new face from the 2.5 update is an absolute beast here. Her kit is powerful and straightforward. But the real magic happens with multiple Ye Shunguangs. Her passive grants her sword stacks whenever anyone activates an Ether Veil (often tied to Ultimates). Time your Ultimates with your teammates, and you can create a loop of near-constant Ultimate uptime. It feels like cheating, and it's glorious.

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The Divine Maze event is a bold, chaotic, and incredibly fun first step into co-op for Zenless Zone Zero. It's a chance to experience the frantic combat in a whole new way, relying on strangers or friends to pull off epic Chain Attacks and revive each other from the brink. It's messy, it's loud, and it's an absolute blast. Just remember to communicate, watch your ping, and maybe, just maybe, consider building that Lighter everyone's talking about. The hollow won't investigate itself!