Zenless Zone Zero gets rid of its divisive ‘TV mode’ for story missions starting with update 1.2

HoYoverse announced that it will no longer use the divisive “TV mode” in Zenless Zone Zero story missions starting with update 1.2, which is set to be released on September 25, 2024. Instead, a series of story stages in 3D will be used to present the events of major storylines. The debate around the “TV mode” in ZZZ has been going on for months, pretty much starting the moment parts of the public got their hands on the game with the first couple of playtests. Many players found the “TV mode” – an in-game representation of the Proxy navigating the Hollows – not engaging enough, thinking it too distracting from the core combat gameplay. It looks like that faction can claim victory in the debate, as the developers have caved to their opinion. As stated in my ZZZ review, I actually enjoyed the “TV mode” sections in the main story, as they brimmed with creativity and gave me an immersive experience, allowing me to connect to Belle and Wise and really see things from their perspective. Personally, I’m saddened to