Zenless Zone Zero Hollow Exploration guide: All icons explained

Rather than walking around the map, Zenless Zone Zero utilizes a unique Hollow Exploration feature, showcasing a board game-like structure. Various events are scattered around this dimension, either leading to valuables or dangerous showdowns. We're here to guide you through ZZZ's Hollow Exploration, including each icon's meaning on the map.What is ZZZ Hollow Exploration?You'll typically enter ZZZ's Hollow Exploration mode when starting a Story, Exploration, or Combat mission. Players must move their Bangboo across monitors to reach specific spots in the dimension. Some events trigger boss fights, but there are a few helpful blocks, like Observation Data and Supply Boxes. These materials will provide you with rewards, which can be helpful for Agent upgrades.Screenshot by DestructoidSome Hollow locations present higher Pressure levels, hindering your party's performance. Keep track of this gauge to ensure the team is in good shape. Additionally, if you want to fast-track things, use the Accelerated Playback Mode to speed up those long, drawn-out texts.All Zenless Zone Zero Hollow Exploration icons There are a variety of events you can encounter in the Hollow. While some can benefit you, others can inflict damage on your team. Thus, knowing what each icon means is crucial before stepping on top of it. To better understand this, we'll break down all the Hollow Exploration icons in Zenless Zone Zero. However, we're still working our way through this list, so stay tuned for more updates.MarkEventsDescriptionIconsStartThis will be your starting point when entering a HollowTargetThe target point of your current objectiveEnvironmentEventsDescriptionIconsUnknownUncharted territoryFissure Leading DeeperA point-of-no-return location leading you deeper into the HollowDownward PassageA passage that allows you to return to it at any timeFissure Leading OutsideA fissure that leads to the upper floor of a Hollow (acts as another point of no return)Upward PassageA portal that takes you back to the previous floor (you can return to it at any time)Secret PathEnter a hidden area that typically requires a certain priceSurprise Box AreaGo to a random place in the HollowNo Loitering ZoneSpecial area exitDeviceEvents DescriptionIconsObservationsDiscover the next route through this eventTrigger SwitchActivate a mechanism or equipmentButton SwitchMust be held down to activate it (place an item on top of it)Reset ButtonIf you've placed an item the wrong way during a puzzle, you can use this button to reset its positionTracksStep on top of this item to get to the end of the tracks quicklyClosed Gate - WealthExchange a certain number of Gear Coins to unlock this gateClosed Gate - PuzzleA blocked gate that needs to be unlocked by a specific mechanismOpened GateA previous closed gate that is now openResourceEventsDescriptionIconsAssetsDennies blockGear Coin CaseGear Coins block (used to open blocked gates)Safety Zones Reduce your PressureRest AreasRecover HPDisconnectionIncreases your PressureCorruptionDecreases HPSwift Supply Get a random itemGachaObtain a Resonator, a short-term allyBangboo MerchantTrade with the Bangboo MerchantEther DewdropsA rest area that revitalizes incapacitated AgentsObservation SiteCollect Hollow Observation DataDeserted Observation SiteCollected the Hollow Observation DataElite Investigator's Supply BoxChest with the most advanced Agent upgrade resourcesSenior Investigator's Supply BoxChest with advanced Agent upgrade resourcesOpened Supply BoxAn open chestThreatEventsDescriptionIconsCrisisNormal enemy battlePerilA fight against a tough opponentImpasseThe Hollow's toughest enemyGate KeeperDefeat an enemy here to progress further in the HollowFinal BattleBattle against the final foeEncounterEventsDescriptionIconsInvestigatorPioneers of the Hollow who may serve as your temporary allyHollow RaiderA raider who can be friendly, but that's not always the caseThe BehemothA steel beast that has been wrecked in the HollowsGold Excavation PointA buried point that holds DenniesDefense Force Logistics HubLogistics Site where a group of fully armed soldiers and military vehicles are stationedHollow VisitorEventsDescriptionIconsNormal EnemyOpponent in low-threat level zoneCompanionsFriendly unitDead End ButcherAn area where a formidable enemy awaits youObstacleA block that can be pushed asideMovable ObstacleA pushable block that can switch places with the Bangboo when up against the wallTrainMoving trainHollow ZeroEventDescriptionIconCall for SupportRecruit a new Agent to your partyThe icons shown here are the ones we've encountered so far in Zenless Zone Zero, but there are sure to be more to come. For now, be on the lookout for these events, especially the more challenging enemies.The post Zenless Zone Zero Hollow Exploration guide: All icons explained appeared first on Destructoid.