Zenless Zone Zero unveils a new spotlight on Astra Yao, delving into her backstory. MiHoYo (HoYoverse) continues to expand the game's roster, this time focusing on Astra Yao, the singer and part-time broadcast personality.

A new animated short reveals Astra Yao's past, showing her participation in a benefit concert following a devastating cavern collapse. Following a tense encounter with a reporter, the story shifts to dramatic events from her past.

Astra Yao is featured in the first character banner of Zenless Zone Zero 1.5, while Evelyn Chevalier is the focus of the second banner.

The 1.5 update includes the customary miHoYo (HoYoverse) polychrome compensation. Players receive 300 polychromes for bug fixes and another 300 for technical improvements related to the update. These are distributed via in-game mail.

Agent Astra Yao (Air, Support), a new S-rank agent, joins the fray. Beyond her singing career, Astra Yao is a potent support agent. She heals allies and significantly boosts their damage output. Her skills enhance attack chain initiation and quick assists, enabling devastating team attacks.