Yo guys! As a hardcore gamer who's been following miHoYo since Genshin Impact blew up, I nearly spat out my milk tea when I saw their cryptic tweet about Zenless Zone Zero (ZZZ). That retro CRT TV teaser site? Absolute fire! Let me break down why this could be their next big move – or a potential stumble.

The 90s Vibe Teaser Site Got Me Hooked

When I first clicked into ZZZ's teaser website, the nostalgia hit me like a truck! That chunky TV with analog knobs? Posters that scream cyberpunk-meets-vaporwave? And don't get me started on those VHS tapes labeled 『Top Secret』. The interactive elements are genius:

  • 🔘 Top Knob Twist: Creepy voice message about 『doomsday』 and 『you're part of this』 (chills!)

  • 🔘 Bottom Knob Twist: Breaking news showing a city getting swallowed by purple energy (hello, new apocalyptic lore!)

  • 📅 Calendar Click: Countdown to May 13 reveal (mark your calendars, gang!)

Leaks Say It's a Shooter – But Why?

Industry insider Daniel Ahmad dropped a bombshell: ZZZ is allegedly a shooter 🎯 that miHoYo's been cooking for years. Now, I'm torn:

✅ Pros:

  • Fresh genre for miHoYo (no more 『Genshin clone』 accusations)

  • Potential for slick combat like Honkai Impact 3rd but with guns

❌ Cons:

  • Shooters are SUPER competitive (Apex, Valorant, Overwatch...)

  • Will gacha mechanics work here? Imagine pulling for limited-edition rifles 😅

Community Reactions: Hype vs. Anxiety

Scrolling through Twitter, I saw two camps:

🔥 Hype Squad 😰 Worry Warts
"New IP = more lore to obsess over!" "Switch version of Genshin when??"
"Shooter + anime aesthetics? Take my money!" "Don't pull a Cyberpunk 2077, pls"
"Finally, something without Paimon's voice!" "Star Rail hasn't even launched yet!"

FAQ Time!

  1. Q: Is ZZZ connected to Genshin or Honkai?

A: Nope! Total clean slate – no elemental reactions or Herrschers here.

  1. Q: Will this delay Genshin updates?

A: miHoYo's got 4,000+ employees now, but... nervously checks 2.7 update delay rumors

  1. Q: What platforms?

A: Teaser site works on mobile/PC, but no official confirm. Switch version copium? 💨

  1. Q: Release date?

A: With Star Rail still MIA? Maybe 2023-2024. My wallet isn't ready anyway.

Whether ZZZ becomes the next big thing or a cautionary tale, May 13 can't come soon enough! What do you guys think – hype train or disaster incoming? Drop your theories below! 👇