PS5 gamers, rejoice! HoYoverse has finally thrown you a bone with the Zenless Zone Zero PS5 Technical Test, letting Sony loyalists dive into the studio's highly anticipated urban fantasy RPG. While PC, iOS, and Android players have been tinkering with the Amplifying Test for months, this marks the first time PlayStation fans can taste the chaos of New Eridu. Registration stays open until April 17, 2024—though the actual test dates remain under wraps. Rumor has it the gates to this neon-drenched world will crack open shortly after sign-ups close, so keep those DualSense controllers charged.

Let’s address the elephant in the room: no cross-progression for testers. It’s a bummer, sure, but HoYoverse promises seamless cross-play in the final release. For now, think of it as a sneak peek where your progress stays locked to your console—a small price to pay for early access to what’s shaping up to be another genre-defining hit from the minds behind Genshin Impact and Honkai: Star Rail.

Welcome to New Eridu: Where Chaos Meets Ramen

Zenless Zone Zero drops players into the shoes of a Proxy, a shadowy operative navigating a city swallowed by mysterious voids called Hollows. These glitchy, reality-warping zones are like hungry beasts—they’ve devoured chunks of the world, and it’s your job to tame them. How? By remote-controlling adorable yet deadly robot companions called Bangboos. Picture this: you’re sipping bubble tea at a neon-lit ramen stand while your Bangboo army loots a Hollow across town. Talk about multitasking!

"Bangboos are the real MVPs—they’re like if Roomba had a baby with a katana," laughs one beta tester. The combat? Frantic, flashy, and stupidly satisfying. Imagine chaining aerial combos while dodging laser grids, all set to a synthwave soundtrack. It’s the kind of gameplay that’ll make you forget to blink.

More Than Just Punching Portals

Beyond the Hollow raids, New Eridu feels alive. You’ll:

  • 🕹️ Lose hours at an arcade packed with retro minigames (yes, including a rhythm game that’s suspiciously addictive)

  • 🍜 Chow down at street vendors serving pixel-art ramen (no real calories, sadly)

  • 💬 Befriend NPCs with personalities quirkier than a TikTok algorithm—like a conspiracy theorist who thinks Bangboos are government spies

And let’s not forget the story. Without spoiling much, expect twists that’ll hit harder than a surprise tax audit. One moment you’re joking with a cyborg bartender; the next, you’re unraveling a corporate conspiracy that threatens to collapse the city. The writing walks a tightrope between humor and heartbreak—a signature HoYoverse move.

Personal Take: Why This Test Matters

Having sunk 20+ hours into the PC beta, I’ll say this: Zenless Zone Zero isn’t just Genshin in a leather jacket. It’s faster, grittier, and unapologetically weird. The PS5’s haptic feedback turns every Hollow raid into a sensory feast—you’ll feel the crunch of shattered robots through the controller. But be warned: the difficulty spikes like a caffeinated mountain goat. One wrong move in a Hollow, and poof—there goes your Bangboo squad.

Ready to Proxy Up?

If you’re itching to explore New Eridu’s lawless charm, sign up now. Just don’t expect to sleep much once you’re in. And hey, if you spot a Bangboo rocking a tiny cowboy hat? That’s my crew. Say hi before the Hollows swallow us whole.

🚨 CTA: Don’t miss your shot! Hit up HoYoverse’s official site before April 17 to register. Trust us—your future self will thank you. 🚨

P.S. To the devs: Add playable arcade games to the final build. My high score needs immortality.