How to Fix Zenless Zone Zero Lag

Zenless Zone Zero has once again sparked a craze with its new version; players and fans around the world updated and went online immediately, embarking on new exploration and adventures. However, with more multiplayer co-op added, some players have reported relatively severe lag issues that make combat extremely unresponsive, and even town exploration experiences lag. So is Zenless Zone Zero demanding strict hardware requirements, or is the lag caused by network connections? This article will explore that in depth and provide solutions.

Two Types of Zenless Zone Zero Lag

If you have a basic understanding of how game lag works, you should know that lag usually stems from two types of causes:

One is network connection issues, typically manifested as action delays — for example, you click and it takes one second or even several seconds to respond, or an attack registers but no damage is shown. This problem mainly comes from:

• abnormal connection nodes
• network bandwidth being occupied
• poor signal

The other is hardware performance issues, manifested as frame rate drops, stuttering, and slow asset loading. This is mainly because:

• the hardware itself is not powerful enough
• hardware performance is limited
• hardware performance is being used by other processes

You can distinguish the cause based on the actual behavior in the game; in some cases the symptoms may look similar. Now let’s look at the solutions for each.

Tricky Network Lag?

Network connection problems are hard to solve because players cannot directly intervene in node selection; the ISP does not necessarily provide the best nodes and they may be interfered with, so you need professional tools.

GearUP Is the Best Choice

Although you cannot manually intervene, GearUP can help optimize nodes. It uses intelligent multi-line technology and will allocate the best nodes based on the server you connect to. Backed by 7,500 self-owned nodes worldwide, GearUP can significantly reduce Zenless Zone Zero ping and provide a more stable connection during network jitter through real-time node switching.

1. Search for Zenless Zone Zero.
   
2. Select a server — try to choose the closest server possible.
   
3. Start the boost; you’ll see real‑time ping and other network info, then launch the game and let GearUP run silently in the background.
   

GearUP’s strength is not only in its automation — no player network configuration is required — but also in its cross-platform support:

If you play Zenless Zone Zero Mobile, GearUP Mobile likewise provides a one-tap boost service for your mobile device, with effects as excellent as the PC version.

If you play Zenless Zone Zero on PS5, GearUP’s gaming router HYPEREV can also help. It adheres to the same simple-to-use philosophy: plug-and-play, with phone App control.

So solving network lag is not difficult.

Pay Attention to Network Usage

Many players may not notice whether their network is being used. They often like to watch streams, use streaming media, or download files while gaming. Believe me, these are your local network killers; even if they run in the background, they still consume network bandwidth. If you find your ping fluctuating, please close these background programs.

Use a Stable Connection

Players using Wi‑Fi to play Zenless Zone Zero, especially mobile players, should choose a more stable frequency band:

• If you are very close to the router with no obstructions, choose 5 GHz or 6 GHz
• If there are obstructions between you and the router, choose 2.4 GHz

Focus more on connection stability than on raw speed.

Of course, we still recommend you use a wired connection whenever possible, because that is the most stable and reliable method.

Solving Hardware Issues

Confirm Your System Requirements

It may surprise many players that Zenless Zone Zero has relatively high system requirements, especially on mobile devices. If you want sufficiently smooth performance, we recommend using hardware at or above the recommended requirements; this ensures enough performance headroom:

Lower Graphics Settings

If you do not want to upgrade hardware, you can consider lowering graphic settings to achieve more stable performance. Consider changing the following settings:

• Resolution / Render Scale (biggest impact) — lower resolution or render scale first.
• Texture Quality — drop to medium/low to reduce VRAM use.
• Shadow Quality — significantly reduces GPU load when lowered.
• Effects / Particles Quality — lowers spell/explosion strain and stutter.
• Anti-Aliasing — turn off or use a cheaper option (FXAA/TAA low).
• Draw Distance / Level of Detail (LOD) — shorten view distance to save CPU/GPU.
• Post-processing (motion blur, depth of field, ambient occlusion) — disable or set low.
• V‑Sync / Frame Cap — disable V‑Sync and use a sensible frame cap if input lag is an issue.

Close Background Programs

Like network lag, background programs may not only occupy network bandwidth but also consume hardware resources, especially CPU and memory. Please close software that you do not need but that runs and computes continuously in the background. Keep tools like GearUP, which optimize the network but use almost no performance.

Quick Q&A about Zenless Zone Zero Lag

Q1: Can Zenless Zone Zero be played offline?

Unfortunately, no. Zenless Zone Zero is an online game; to ensure real-time data synchronization and game security it requires a constant online connection, similar to Genshin Impact and Honkai: Star Rail.

Q2: Will connecting to a more distant Zenless Zone Zero server make lag worse?

Yes. Increased distance means data transmission takes longer, your ping will rise, and the chance of encountering network jitter will also increase.

Q3: How should I upgrade hardware to reduce lag?

If you are a PC player, prioritize upgrading the GPU and memory. If you are a mobile player, prioritize a device with a stronger CPU.

Final words

Do not regard Zenless Zone Zero lag as an unsolvable problem — its principles are actually quite simple. If it bothers you, follow the steps in this article to address issues one by one. Solutions like GearUP provide a quick and stable experience and can easily help you resolve the problem. You can try it now.