Work: Zenless Zone Zero Pipsi

At first glance, Pipsi appears to be nothing more than a minor collectible—a digital pet with wide, soulful eyes and a waddle that suggests it is constantly late for an appointment it cannot remember. But to dismiss Pipsi as mere decoration is to misunderstand the beating heart of Zenless Zone Zero’s world-building. Pipsi is not just a pet; it is a mirror, a morale officer, and a quiet rebellion against the apocalypse.

Lore enthusiasts have pieced together that Pipsi belongs to a pre-disaster line of bio-synthetic companion creatures, colloquially known as "Puffs." While other Puffs were designed for combat data or utility tasks, Pipsi was manufactured for one singular purpose: . Its creators theorized that even in a crumbling city, people needed something to care for that wouldn’t die, betray them, or turn into a screaming Hollow monster. zenless zone zero pipsi

Found by the protagonist (Wise or Belle) in a discarded shipping crate behind a noodle shop, Pipsi was barely functional—its internal light flickering, its synthetic fur matted with Hollow dust. The repair process, a series of minigames that feel surprisingly intimate, is the player’s first true test of patience. Unlike the high-octane combat of Hollow raiding, fixing Pipsi requires gentle taps, careful calibration, and a quiet room. The game is teaching you something: not all victories involve a sword. At first glance, Pipsi appears to be nothing

"Stay safe out there, Proxies. And don’t forget to feed your Pipsi." — In-game loading screen tip #47 Lore enthusiasts have pieced together that Pipsi belongs