Beyond the Abyss: What ZZZ 2.4 Really Reveals About New Eridu (Full Story Breakdown Explained)

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Zenless Zone Zero’s Version 2.4 update, “On the Precipice of the Abyss,” isn’t just another chapter—it’s a seismic narrative event that rewrites what we think we know about New Eridu, the Hollows, and our own proxy siblings.

The explosive finale of the Phaethon Saga drops twist after twist:

  • The truth about The Creator’s real nature

  • The collapse of the Exaltists

  • Ye Shunguang’s shocking connection

  • Belle and Wise’s true past

  • New forces rising behind the scenes

If you thought ZZZ’s story was predictable, 2.4 blows that assumption out of the water.

This guide breaks down every single revelation, every character shift, and every lore bombshell—all while keeping the experience fun, digestible, and easy to search.

Let’s dive beneath the surface and unpack everything HoYoverse just changed.

📘 Chapter Walkthrough: “On the Precipice of the Abyss” Story Breakdown

What ZZZ 2.4 Really Reveals About New Eridu

1. The Investigation Begins

The story kicks off with “Gentle Words and Quiet Rest” and three major new characters:

  • Dialyn (Krampus Compliance Authority)

  • Banyue (Krampus Compliance Authority)

  • Ye Shunguang (sister of Ye Shiyuan)

With the Miasma pulling back from Timesworn Hill, the team enters the Lemnian Hollow, uncovering clues that push the narrative into darker territory.

2. Uncovering Buried Secrets

The tension escalates across several missions:

🔍 “Tracking Down Clues”

An ancient tome sheds light on strange Hollow phenomena.

⛏ “Undercurrent Beneath the Rock”

A deserted mining site exposes chilling experimental evidence.

🩸 “Old Ground, Fresh Scars”

The team encounters an entity known only as “the Sacrifice,” hinting at a wider conspiracy.

3. Emotional Turning Points

🔐 “True Name Like a Lock”

Ye Shunguang’s identity and the meaning behind her sword are revealed—solidifying her as one of ZZZ’s most complex characters.

🔥 “A Short Warm Night’s Rest”

A peaceful fireside moment allows characters to reflect before everything collapses into chaos.

4. The Final Confrontation

The climax, “Cast a Stone into the Abyss,” delivers:

  • A showdown with Sara

  • The first appearance of the terrifying proto-Creator

This battle doesn’t simply conclude the arc—it reshapes the entire world’s foundation.

💥 Major Lore Bombshells: What 2.4 Changes Forever

1. The Creator’s True Nature

The Creator is not a god-like being—
👉 It's a “convergence of countless logics,” a conceptual force shaped by belief.

This explains:
✔ Conflicting views of the Creator
✔ Why the Exaltists’ doctrine never aligned
✔ Why it can’t be simply destroyed

This revelation pushes ZZZ into deeper philosophical territory.

2. The Fall of the Exaltists

With Isolde gone, Version 2.4 confirms:
⚠️ The Exaltists have fully collapsed.

Only Sara remains—now driven by obsession rather than faith, making her a wildcard threat.

3. Ye Shunguang’s Hollow-Touched Sword

The Qingming Sword comes from the Lemnian Hollow, directly tying her lineage to:

  • The origins of the Yunkui Summit

  • Ancient Hollow forces

This cements her role as more than a side character—she’s central to ZZZ’s mythos.

4. Belle and Wise’s Shocking Past

Version 2.4 confirms:

  • They have a “special characteristic”

  • They were students at Helios Academy (like Seed)

  • They were “incomplete test subjects” in a larger plan

This revelation reframes the player proxies as chosen pieces in a much bigger story, not ordinary survivors.

🔮 Future Story Implications: What 2.4 Sets Up

1. Return to Janus Quarter

After Season 2, the narrative heads back to Janus Quarter with new PubSec and Krampus members.

2. The Four Great AIs

Only Fairy is currently active.
The remaining three AIs will debut in future versions—each likely tied to gameplay systems or faction politics.

3. First-Generation Void Hunters

Future chapters will introduce the original Void Hunters, revealing humanity’s first contact with the Hollows.

🧬 Character Spotlight: New Faces, Deeper Ties

Dialyn & Banyue — The Krampus Compliance Enforcers

They represent a faction balancing TOPS’ profit-driven structure.
Their arrival adds:

  • Corporate tension

  • Internal politics

  • A new layer of moral conflict

Ye Shunguang — More Than a Sister

Her search for Ye Shiyuan becomes a lens for exploring:

  • Legacy

  • Sacrifice

  • Knowledge buried by the Hollows

She’s positioned as a future central character alongside the proxies.

🎁 Rewards & Exploration Unlocks

Completing the chapter grants:

  • Echo of the Stone in the Abyss (Achievement)

  • Access to Yum Cha Sin Banquet Hall, now a permanent exploration zone

🧠 Final Analysis: The Turning Point of ZZZ’s Storytelling

Version 2.4 is where Zenless Zone Zero’s narrative evolves.
By blending personal stories, conceptual threats, and world-shifting twists, it dramatically raises the stakes.

The revelations about Belle and Wise and The Creator reshape everything.

The story’s future now feels more mysterious—and more dangerous—than ever before.    

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