Zenless Zone Zero expands roster with Pulchra and alternate Anby character

HoYoverse unveils two new Agents joining the roster, including a surprising character variation.

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Zenless Zone Zero expands roster with Pulchra and alternate Anby character

HoYoverse has announced two new additions to the Zenless Zone Zero roster for Version 1.6: Pulchra and Silver Soldier Anby. The reveal comes shortly after the successful launch of Version 1.5, which introduced the highly anticipated Astra Yao to the game.

Pulchra, a Physical Stun unit from the Sons of Calydon faction, made her first appearance in Version 1.2 during a confrontation with Burnice. This Thiren character showcases feline traits and exceptional marksmanship abilities. Initially introduced as an enemy NPC from The Vanquishers, Pulchra’s allegiance has shifted to the Sons of Calydon, suggesting expanded content for this faction in upcoming updates.

The second addition, Silver Soldier Anby, brings an intriguing twist as an Electric Attack unit. This version stands apart from the existing A-Rank Anby Demara of the Cunning Hares. According to her sister Nicole Demara’s statement, this new iteration of Anby appears to connect to her previously unexplored background, hinting at possible ties to another faction.

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  • Silver Soldier Anby: Electric, Attack. Potentially an S-Rank unit.
  • Pulchra: Physical, Stun. Potentially an A-Rank unit.

Community speculation about character rarities has emerged based on promotional materials. Pulchra’s static illustration mirrors the presentation style of A-Rank character Seth Lowell, while Silver Soldier Anby’s animated reveal aligns with typical S-Rank character presentations.

The introduction of an alternate version of Anby may signal HoYoverse’s adoption of a character variation system similar to Honkai: Star Rail, where characters like Dan Heng and Fugue exist in both 4-Star and 5-Star variants. This could pave the way for more A-Rank characters to receive S-Rank iterations in future updates.

Version 1.5 continues to offer rewards for players until its conclusion in mid-March, providing opportunities to gather Polychromes before the arrival of these new Agents.