Even though the summer vacation is over, Vivian is about to make a splash, literally! Leaks for Zenless Zone Zero 2.3 suggest she is getting a swimsuit skin, joining Yuzuha and Alice‘s summer looks. Most swimsuit cosmetics usually arrive in the middle of summer, but this one seems to be dropping after the season has already ended, making it a bit of an odd release window.
You can check out the leak here:
Fans Wanted Halloween Instead
Because Vivian is a member of Mockingbird alongside Hugo, many players felt this patch would have been the perfect time for a Halloween release.
A banshee-inspired vampire or gothic skin for Vivian (and Hugo to match) was a fan-favorite suggestion. Instead, we are apparently getting a bikini.
A lot of players feel like this one is a missed opportunity from HoYoverse to make something cool and original for once.
What the Community Is Saying
The Reddit thread blew up as soon as the leak appeared. Here are some of the most funny reactions:
- “But summer is finished what would be the context for this skin?” – u/Shisukoo
- “Vivian is pretty much a walking Halloween skin as it is…” – u/Bad_Doto_Playa
- “A banshee-themed Vivian would’ve slayed way harder than just a swimsuit.” – u/Still-Discount-3979
- “How is this gonna work with her ult? You can’t exactly hide rockets under a bikini.” – u/Harvey-The-Nerd
Some players did note that not every skin has context anyway, pointing at Nicole, Astra, and Yixuan’s cosmetics as just “because” releases. Still, the Halloween missed opportunity was a common feeling.
Possible Design Ideas
Players are already imagining ways HoYoverse might make this swimsuit fit Vivian’s thruster-heavy design. Since we do not have any visual yet for her skin, theories are flying:
- A sundress or frilly swimsuit to cover the rockets.
- A straw hat and parasol for her “elegant banshee” vibe.
- Or going full comedic with “bubble propulsion” or a swim tube rocket mount.
If the leak is real, Vivian’s swimsuit skin will arrive in Version 2.3, making her the next character to join the growing pool of Agents with alternate outfits. It is definitely exciting to see more cosmetics, but a bit sad that it is always the same old themes coming back!
