This Week In Mobile Gaming: Zenless Zone Zero Launch, Genshin Impact 4.8 & Pokémon GO Fest 2024!

This week in mobile gaming HoYoverse finally launches Zenless Zone Zero , Genshin Impact launches its awaited version 4.8 update and Pokémon GO Fest 2024 takes over NYC this weekend!

It has been yet another busy week for mobile gaming, as the 8th-anniversary event has just begun for FINAL FANTASY BRAVE EXVIUS , gamers have DRAGON BALL Z DOKKAN BATTLE celebrating its massive 9th Anniversary Campaign to contend with right on top. But in other mobile gaming news, HoYoverse touches down with the exciting launch of Zenless Zone Zero and the release of the anticipated Genshin Impact Version 4.8, plus, while not billed as an anniversary celebration, Pokémon GO Fest 2024 launches this weekend in NYC during what would have been its original anniversary date on July 6.

This Week In Mobile Gaming For July 6

Zenless Zone Zero launches a new character trailer & Is OUT NOW!

As fans have finally made it to the official launch of Zenless Zone Zero , HoYoverse has one last surprise in store and it’s a new trailer that can be seen below.

New Eridu has finally opened its gates two years after Zenless Zone Zero ‘s initial announcement, and to mark the occasion, HoYoverse has given fans yet another character to fawn over for in response to the exciting launch. Introducing Ellen Joe, a new character part of the Victoria Housekeeping Co. who has a no-nonsense attitude regarding menial tasks. She wields a vicious pair of enormous gardening shears (a massive weapon for a small maid) and makes short work of opponents with her acrobatic abilities.

The launch of Zenless Zone Zero has also provided numerous bonuses for players with up to 1600 Polychromes, 70 Master Tapes, 20 Encrypted Master Tapes, and 80 Boopons available by logging in for the first time. Fans looking for more information regarding the exciting mobile gaming launch can head to the official website .

Genshin Impact Version 4.8 Brings a New Location & A New 5-Star Character!

Genshin Impact Version 4.8 is all about the new Summer location, Simulanka, which brings a few new biomes to the world of Teyvat, and with it, comes new stories, seasonal events, rewards, as well as new outfits of Nilou (available to earn for free) and Kirara (available now from the shop at a discount).

The new version launch brings a brand new 5-star character for summoning as well, as part of the new banner to commemorate the occasion. The new 5-star Dendro polearm user, Emilie can now join your party, and her abilities allow her to deal extra damage to ignited enemies! This means she can synergize well with other characters that set enemies ablaze such as fan-favourites Lyney, Diluc, and the powerful Hu Tao.

Genshin Impact Version 4.8 launches for mobile gaming on July 17, and fans hungry for more information ahead of the launch can swing over to the official Genshin Impact website for other news.

Pokémon GO Fest 2024 Kicks Off This Weekend!

For those heading into NYC for Pokémon GO Fest 2024, it takes place over the whole weekend. From July 5 until July 7 (7:00 p.m. EST), fans can journey into NYC and join in on the Pokémon GO Festivities. There are two timeframes fans should take note of: the morning sessions run from 9:00 a.m. EST until 1:00 p.m. EST on Randall’s Island Park, and the evening event moves into NYC for a second event-exclusive gameplay experience. On the contrary fans can do the event in reverse, start in the greater NYC region and move into Randall’s Island Park for a mobile gaming adventure as the sun sets.

Both event tickets can be purchased directly on the Pokémon GO app or can be purchased from the official event website . Over 70 Pokémon will appear during the event, plus special costumed Pokémon, and even shiny variants will be available for aspiring trainers to acquire. Niantic has provided a list of all the available Pokémon to catch (including some starter Pokémon), and the four habitats they dwell in (the habitats will rotate every hour during the event time) including which will be available in their shiny variants.

With Pokémon GO Fest 2024, this week in mobile gaming comes to a close. Fans who have missed out on last week can catch up on mobile gaming news here , or check out the rest of our mobile gaming coverage on the CGMagazine website.