Complete Breakout 2.2: New S-Rank Characters Orpheus and Cid Released, Costumes, Driver Disks, and Bomb Details

Hello fellow gamers! Following the release of the Breakout 2.1 preview, various leaks regarding Breakout 2.2 have been pouring in. From new characters and costumes to new Driver Disks and Bombs, this update is packed with content, making it crucial for players to plan their card draws and builds in advance. This article will provide a comprehensive overview of the latest information on Breakout 2.2, analyzing character skills and build strategies to help you plan your game strategy.

1. Breakout 2.2 Release Date

According to current leaks, Breakout 2.1 is expected to end on September 4, 2025, making it likely that Breakout 2.2 will launch on the same date. The 2.2 preview livestream is expected to begin on August 23, 2025. While the exact release date remains subject to official announcement, players can plan their card builds and save resources in advance to prepare for the new character draws.

II. 2.2 Card Pool Predictions

According to leaker Leifa, the 2.2 card pool is expected to be divided into two rounds: the upper half and the lower half.

Upper Half:

Zero Zero Cid (New Character)

Zero Zero Trigger (Reprint)

Zero Zero Lower Half:

Zero Zero Orpheus (New Character)

Zero Zero Evelynn (Reprint)

Overall, version 2.2 will introduce two new S-rank characters—Orpheus and Cid—while also retaining some reprinted characters, giving players more options and build options.

III. Zero Zero 2.2 New Characters

1. Orpheus

Orpheus is a key member of the elite defense force's Opoles squad. She appears alongside previously introduced Eleven and Trigger in the story, and will meet players in Season 2.

Character Attributes and Positioning:

Rarity: S

Weapon Type: Power Attack

Attribute: Fire

Orpheus is a Fire-type Power Attack character, positioned as a back-end DPS. Her core skill relies on "Additional Attack" for high damage. Her passive skill significantly increases the damage of this additional attack, making her a perfect front-end/back-end combination with Zero Ambi: Ambi provides front-end DPS and a bonus to pursuit burst damage, while Orpheus provides back-end additional damage and a boost to pursuit. Compared to Trigger, Orpheus is more valuable as a core member of a pursuit team.

Team Recommendation:

The combination of Orpheus, Ambi, and a pursuit character forms a stable core for a pursuit team. The three characters mutually enhance each other, making it ideal for players seeking high burst damage. Players are advised to stockpile Orpheus's materials in advance to ensure a complete lineup upon logging in.

2. Cid

Also part of Team Opoles, Cid is an Electric-type Power Attack character, consisting of a blue-haired girl and the mecha behind her. Sid's design continues the previous character's design of combining consciousness and mecha.

Character Attributes and Positioning:

Rarity: S

Weapon Type: Power Attack

Attribute: Electric

In combat, Sid primarily controls his mecha for artillery fire. His skills are unique, and using his ultimate switches him to a first-person perspective, providing an FPS-like experience. His current skill set positions him as a background pursuit character, but his additional attack power is limited. His skill mechanics may be adjusted in subsequent versions to better suit pursuit team lineups.

Team Building Recommendations:

Sid excels when paired with other background pursuit characters, especially when using the new driver disk, "Dawn Blossom," which significantly increases his normal attack and special attack damage. Players are advised to stockpile Sid's materials in advance to ensure a powerful lineup upon launch.

IV. Future Character Outlook - Komano Mato

Komano Mato is a long-awaited character from the community. Originally rank A, but due to his long absence, the community speculates he may be upgraded to S-rank.

Known Information:

Attribute: Fire

Character Type: Destruction-type Attack Character

Features: High-intensity frontline damage

Masato appears frequently in the story. His skill design and release schedule are still under official confirmation, but based on community speculation and plot clues, his power is expected to rival that of Orpheus and Cid, making him a key collectible target in subsequent versions.

V. 2.2 New Costumes

According to leaker Mero, new costumes will be released in version 2.2, likely simultaneously with the release of the new characters Orpheus and Cid. Looking back at the costume release strategies of 2.0 and 2.1, new costumes not only provide cosmetic benefits but often also provide attribute or skill bonuses, making them a crucial means of boosting character combat power.

VI. New Drivers

1. Dawn Blossom

2-Piece Set Effect: Increases Normal Attack Damage by 15%

4-Piece Set Effect: Increases Normal Attack Damage by 20%. When a Power Attack character uses a Special or Finishing Move, Normal Attack is increased by an additional 25% for 25 seconds, refreshable.

Applicable Character: Cid (Electric Power Attack). This significantly boosts DPS, making it ideal for pursuit team lineups.

2. Moonlight Knight's Ode

2-Piece Set Effect: Energy Auto-Recharge +20%

4-Piece Set Effect: When a Support character uses a Power Special or Finishing Move, the entire team's damage dealt is increased by 20% for 20 seconds.

Applicable Character: Support characters. This can be used to increase the team's sustained DPS, suitable for diverse team configurations.

VII. New Bombs

1. Mercury

Rarity: S

Critical Hit Rate: 50%

Critical Damage: 100%

Features: Fire damage, skills can summon a tank to spit fire or fire themselves as projectiles

Faction Buff: Requires two teammates from the same faction to trigger

2. Holy Blade (Event Bonus)

Rarity: A

Critical Hit Rate: 50%

Critical Damage: 100%

Features: Primarily physical damage, skills are tied to the sword draw action, triggering bonus damage

Team Buff: Triggered when a teammate has a life-destroying skill. Each sword draw will succeed, increasing damage by 30%

The two Bombs each have their own unique characteristics. Mercury favors fire-based area-of-effect damage, while Holy Blade provides precise physical bursts, suiting different tactical needs.

VIII. Top-up and Card Draw Recommendations

Before the release of Version 2.2, players can top up their cards at a discounted rate through the Treabar. Events like 15% off new player coupons and limited global top-up will help players stock up on film in advance to prepare for Orpheus and Cid's card draws. Players are advised to pay attention to top-up channels to ensure fund security and fast deposits.

IX. Summary and Strategic Recommendations

Stockpile resources in advance: Prepare film, materials, and driver disks in advance to ensure a complete lineup when new characters launch.

Character Combination Priority: Orpheus, Ambi, and a pursuit-type character form an efficient pursuit team; Cid maximizes damage with "Dawn Blossom."

Watch for future patches: Komano Manto has great potential; accumulating resources early will aid in his subsequent S-rank upgrade.

Utilize New Bangbu wisely: Choose Mercury or Holy Sword Bu based on your lineup type to improve overall damage and strategic diversity.

Collect both costumes and driver disks: Boost your character's combat power while also enhancing your appearance.

In short, version 2.2 of "Zone Zero" will bring a wealth of new characters, new costumes and equipment systems. Players need to make strategic plans and accumulate resources in advance to quickly seize the lineup advantage when the version is launched and easily create an efficient pursuit team and firepower combination.