When Version 1.4 of Zenless Zone Zero dropped, it came packed with a mix of significant updates and tiny tweaks, much to the excitement of its eager player base. However, one change has sparked a bit of an uproar: the adjustment that subtly restricted certain camera angles, which had previously allowed players to snap close-ups of their avatars.
As soon as the Zenless community realized this shift, social media and Reddit lit up with complaints. A legion of players, united from all corners of the globe, voiced their annoyance over the inability to capture the once beloved angles of their characters. It’s fascinating to see how this has become a universal grievance among Zenless fans, regardless of their backgrounds.
In true internet fashion, some users speculated that censorship might be driving these changes. Reddit threads soon abounded with guides on how to lodge a formal complaint with the app store about this contentious update. Others shared tricks to achieve these sought-after angles without resorting to external mods. The uproar was quite the spectacle.
The change was initially explained as an effort to prevent character models from clipping through backgrounds. Typically, most characters are perfectly proportioned for the game’s environments, but larger ones, like Ben, often face issues. Thus, what was meant to enhance gameplay inadvertently stirred up controversy.
Earlier today, HoYoverse broke its silence with a statement about known bugs and forthcoming fixes. Among these was the issue with camera angles. HoYoverse clarified, “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.”
According to the developers, it was indeed a bug—a revelation that led to jubilant celebrations reminiscent of a Star Wars Episode 3 finale. Zenless fans rejoiced as they could return to their favorite activities without the feeling of being watched.
Although the camera changes haven’t been completely rolled back, they’ve struck a balance between player preferences and the intended quality of life enhancements. To sweeten the deal, developers are gifting players some in-game currency as an apology. With this gesture, tranquility has returned to the Zenless Zone Zero community.
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