When Zenless Zone Zero released Version 1.4, players were greeted with a plethora of exciting features and numerous minor fixes. Yet, amidst all the excitement, a bit of controversy emerged. It appeared that the update subtly restricted camera angles that previously allowed players to capture ‘intimate shots’ of their avatars.
As soon as this change came to light, the Zenless community took to social media and Reddit to share their frustration. Players from all over, united in their disappointment, lamented the inability to zoom in on certain visual elements. It was a surprising revelation that this minor detail had such a unifying effect on the otherwise diverse player base.
Some speculated that censorship was to blame, because naturally, theories abound in these situations. Reddit was aflame with guidance on how to lodge grievances with app stores over this significant alteration. Meanwhile, some crafty users exchanged tips on achieving those coveted angles without resorting to third-party mods. The situation escalated quickly into a full-blown uproar.
The adjustment, according to the developers, was mainly to address how character models interact with the game environment. Smaller characters typically fit seamlessly within these spaces, but for larger models like Ben, it got a bit tricky. This was meant to be a beneficial tweak, yet it stirred quite the hornet’s nest.
In light of the uproar, HoYoverse later issued a clarification, acknowledging certain bugs that needed attention. Among the items on their list was the camera angle modification. They explained, “Fixes an issue in Version 1.4 where the fading effect of the ‘Agent appears faded when viewed from specific angles’ adjustment did not display correctly under certain circumstances.”
So, it turns out that this was indeed a bug, at least according to HoYoverse. Imagine the community’s collective relief and joy, reminiscent of a jubilant Star Wars celebration, as fans returned to their beloved habits without apprehension of prying eyes.
While the camera system hasn’t fully reverted, it seems to have found a comfortable compromise between the preferences of detail-loving players and the intended functionality improvements. As a peace offering, developers are gifting the community some in-game currency––a thoughtful apology that’s sure to appease.
And there you have it. The dust has settled, and tranquility returns to Zenless Zone Zero, with players now free to view their avatars from preferred angles. What are your thoughts on this whole saga? We’d love to hear from you in the comments below!