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‘Gooner 9/11’ averted as Zenless Zone Zero’s butt-obfuscation technology is rolled back in the face of horny outrage
December 19, 2024
A recent update to Zenless Zone Zero has sparked a whirlwind of reactions from its dedicated player base, leading developer MiHoYo to swiftly reverse a controversial change. The situation unfolded following the release of patch 1.4, which included a seemingly benign adjustment: “Adjusts the Agents’ display for certain angles: When viewed from specific angles, the Agent will appear faded.” However, this adjustment inadvertently introduced what players have dubbed a “butt filter,” causing characters to vanish when players attempted to zoom in for a closer look at their avatars.
Community Outcry
What might appear trivial to some has ignited a passionate debate within the Zenless Zone Zero community. The subreddit became a hotbed of frustration, with users expressing their discontent over the perceived censorship. One user lamented, “Why is hoyo trying to stop me from seeing Lycaon and Lighter’s dump trucks? This gotta be some kinda crime.” Another contributor voiced skepticism about the motivations behind the change, questioning the rationale of drawing in players with highly sexualized characters only to impose restrictions once the most anticipated character was released.
Amidst the uproar, speculation arose regarding potential external pressures, with some users pointing fingers at the Chinese government. Comments like, “It is quite unfortunate that they put so much dev effort into making good jiggles but CCP cucked them,” highlighted the mix of humor and frustration permeating the discussions.
Swift Developer Response
In a remarkable turn of events, less than 24 hours after the update went live, MiHoYo responded to the backlash. The studio took to X to assure players that they were “closely monitoring feedback and suggestions from Proxies, striving to provide everyone with the best possible gaming experience.” They announced a hotfix addressing multiple issues, including the fading effect that had caused such discontent among players.
While the patch notes suggested that the fadeout was a bug rather than an intentional act of censorship, players quickly confirmed that the characters’ appearances had returned to normal. The community celebrated as the “cake” became visible once again, marking a moment of collective relief and amusement.
As the dust settles on this peculiar episode, the implications of the incident remain somewhat ambiguous. The motivations behind the initial change and the rapid reversal are still unclear, prompting further inquiries into MiHoYo’s decision-making process. As I await a response from the developer for additional clarity, the story serves as a reminder of the passionate engagement that gaming communities can exhibit, even over the most unexpected of issues.
‘Gooner 9/11’ averted as Zenless Zone Zero’s butt-obfuscation technology is rolled back in the face of horny outrage
A recent update to Zenless Zone Zero has sparked a whirlwind of reactions from its dedicated player base, leading developer MiHoYo to swiftly reverse a controversial change. The situation unfolded following the release of patch 1.4, which included a seemingly benign adjustment: “Adjusts the Agents’ display for certain angles: When viewed from specific angles, the Agent will appear faded.” However, this adjustment inadvertently introduced what players have dubbed a “butt filter,” causing characters to vanish when players attempted to zoom in for a closer look at their avatars.
Community Outcry
What might appear trivial to some has ignited a passionate debate within the Zenless Zone Zero community. The subreddit became a hotbed of frustration, with users expressing their discontent over the perceived censorship. One user lamented, “Why is hoyo trying to stop me from seeing Lycaon and Lighter’s dump trucks? This gotta be some kinda crime.” Another contributor voiced skepticism about the motivations behind the change, questioning the rationale of drawing in players with highly sexualized characters only to impose restrictions once the most anticipated character was released.
Amidst the uproar, speculation arose regarding potential external pressures, with some users pointing fingers at the Chinese government. Comments like, “It is quite unfortunate that they put so much dev effort into making good jiggles but CCP cucked them,” highlighted the mix of humor and frustration permeating the discussions.
Swift Developer Response
In a remarkable turn of events, less than 24 hours after the update went live, MiHoYo responded to the backlash. The studio took to X to assure players that they were “closely monitoring feedback and suggestions from Proxies, striving to provide everyone with the best possible gaming experience.” They announced a hotfix addressing multiple issues, including the fading effect that had caused such discontent among players.
While the patch notes suggested that the fadeout was a bug rather than an intentional act of censorship, players quickly confirmed that the characters’ appearances had returned to normal. The community celebrated as the “cake” became visible once again, marking a moment of collective relief and amusement.
As the dust settles on this peculiar episode, the implications of the incident remain somewhat ambiguous. The motivations behind the initial change and the rapid reversal are still unclear, prompting further inquiries into MiHoYo’s decision-making process. As I await a response from the developer for additional clarity, the story serves as a reminder of the passionate engagement that gaming communities can exhibit, even over the most unexpected of issues.