Okay, Proxies, gather around because my gaming SSD just asked for a wellness check. Version 2.3 is knocking on New Eridu's door, and the official pre-download window is live. If you want to skip the waiting room after maintenance, preloading these files now is the smartest move since hoarding Polychrome before a banner you definitely shouldn't pull on but will anyway.

The first thing I need to say is: check your storage. Not casually. Actually open your settings, stare at the free space, and accept reality. The pre-download file requirements are not shy, and your voice packs can make the final size even bigger. Download over Wi-Fi unless you enjoy watching your mobile data dissolve.

Here is the chunky size menu:

Platform	Approx. Pre-Download Size	Can You Keep Playing During Pre-Download?
PC	8 GB	Yes
Mobile (Android & iOS)	3 GB	No
PS5™ / PS5™ Pro	14 GB	Yes
Xbox Series X	S	22 GB

Yes, Xbox players, that 22 GB is not a typo. My condolences to your drive.

Now let's get into the 'how do I actually do this' part, because every platform has its own little personality.

PC

Open the HoYoPlay Launcher. Next to the 'Start Game' button, you will see a 'Pre-Download' icon. Click it, let the data flow, and you can even keep playing while it downloads. This is the peaceful PC life.

Mobile

Open the game and tap the 'Pre-Download Resources' icon in the bottom-right corner. Important warning: mobile Proxies cannot play while downloading. So don't start this five minutes before your daily reset. Plan the preload for when you're asleep, eating noodles, or pretending to work.

PS5™ / PS5™ Pro

Launch Zenless Zone Zero. If your console has enough reserved space, the pre-download will start automatically after a short while. You can keep playing, so your DualSense won't feel abandoned.

Xbox Series X|S

After launching the game, the pre-download can also begin automatically. If you want to do it manually, head to the Xbox home screen, then My games & apps > Manage > Updates. You can also pre-download from that updates page.

The official pre-download window runs from October 13, 12:00 to October 15, 05:50 (UTC+8), but double-check your region. I would not wait until the last minute because servers get grumpy.

Then comes the actual version update maintenance. The dev team estimates it will take five hours, starting at October 15, 06:00 (UTC+8). During that window, you won't be able to log in. Go touch grass, hydrate, or organize your Agent loadouts in your head.

Compensation details:

• Reward: Polychrome ×300

• Eligibility: Reach Inter-Knot Lv. 4 before the maintenance start time

• Delivery: In-game mail after the update

• Claim deadline: Before the end of Version 2.3

So if you slacked and are below Inter-Knot Lv. 4, maybe squeeze in a few commissions. Three hundred Polychrome is 300 Polychrome, and the gacha gods are watching.

Once maintenance starts, you'll need to update the client. Here's the cheat sheet:

• PC: Exit, restart, then select update.

• Android: Enter the game and follow the in-game pop-up.

• iOS: Go to the App Store and select update.

• PS5™ / PS5™ Pro: Home screen > highlight Zenless Zone Zero > hold the Options button > Check for updates.

• Xbox Series X|S: Dashboard > My games & apps > Manage > Updates > select Zenless Zone Zero and confirm.

My final hot tip: clear space before the download, don't panic if your voice pack makes the numbers climb, and absolutely do not uninstall the game in frustration right before maintenance. The real enemy is not the Hollow, it's a full storage bar.

That's it, Proxies. Preload smart, update fast, and may your first pull in Version 2.3 be a shiny new Agent instead of another dupe.