Free Zenless Zone Zero Character Asaba Harumasa’s Secret Teased in Trailer 

HoYoVerse shared a new Zenless Zone Zero trailer for Asaba Harumasa, the free S-rank character, and it hints at a big secret for the Agent. The almost four minute video is a primarily an animated segment, with some gameplay interspersed, as it teases his background. 

Editor’s Note: The HoYoVerse Zenless Zone Zero Asaba Harumasa Character Demo  “When the Crows Perch” features spoilers for the character.

Prior to Asaba being added to the game, early trailers and impressions suggested he was a casual, perhaps even somewhat lazy, member of Section 6. He wears his formal work clothing, is an archer with a bow that can turn into blades, and is always wearing a choker with an X on it. The start of his Character Demo video features a more terrified version of the character experiencing flashbacks to his childhood. We see medication on his nightstand and a report with information crossed out. 

After getting an assignment, Asaba heads out to work. As he looks in the mirror, we see a moment when instead of his reflection, we see an Ethereal enemy. When he’s outside, people are staring at him, taking pictures, asking what he is, suggesting he’s a monster who hurt people. From there, it shifts to gameplay footage of him facing Hollow enemies. However, as it does, we also see a flashback of a younger version of Asaba being injected with something and possibly transforming into an Ethereal.  From there, we see him head on another assignment, again experiencing flashbacks and sensations that suggest a darker path. When he rescues a child in the Hollow, the kid sees an Ethereal in his place.

Here’s the full “When the Crows Perch” Zenless Zone Zero trailer.

Every Zenless Zone Zero player gets Asaba Harumasa for free once the 1.4 update arrives. While he’ll also be on the banner, HoYoVerse announced the character will temporarily be sent to everyone’s inbox as well. When he’s doled out, people will also get all of the necessary items needed to get him to level 40.  

Zenless Zone Zero is available for the PS5, PC, and mobile devices, and Asaba Harumasa joins alongside the 1.4 update on December 18, 2024.