Zenless Zone Zero PlayStation Gacha Success Signals HoYoverse’s Growing Influence

HoYoverse’s Newest IP Secures PlayStation’s Highest Financial Recognition

Zenless Zone Zero has officially become the most successful gacha title on PlayStation this year after securing the prestigious Grand Award at the PlayStation Partner Awards 2025.

The accolade reflects not only a strong critical reception but also the explosive financial performance of HoYoverse’s latest franchise across the global PlayStation ecosystem.

Gacha Spending Trends Continue To Propel Market Leaders

For many players, spending money on games is a careful decision, right up until a favourite gacha character appears in a limited banner. This cycle of anticipation and impulse drives some of the highest-earning titles in Japan and Asia each year. During the 2024 to 2025 evaluation period, Zenless Zone Zero emerged as the clear leader in PlayStation revenue among gacha releases.

Unlike traditional accolades that focus on creative quality, the PlayStation Partner Awards highlight commercial impact from partner studios across Japan and Asia. The 2025 awards were based on global performance data collected between 1 October 2024 and 30 September 2025. As a result, Zenless Zone Zero‘s Grand Award offers a straightforward snapshot of its market strength during the period. Although Sony did not share exact figures, the ranking is decisive.

Wuthering Waves Posts Strong Sales but Falls Short of the Top Tier

Kuro Games’ Wuthering Waves, another major gacha contender, received a Partner Award for its significant performance, though it ultimately trailed behind Zenless Zone Zero in total PlayStation revenue.

The gap highlights the momentum behind HoYoverse’s expanding portfolio as its newest IP achieves rapid global traction.

Full List of Winners: PlayStation Partner Awards 2025 Japan Asia

Grand Award

eFootball
Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero
Marvel Rivals
Monster Hunter Wilds
Zenless Zone Zero

Partner Award

Elden Ring Nightreign
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater
Path of Exile II
Silent Hill f
Wuthering Waves

Accessibility Award

Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii
Monster Hunter Wilds

PlayStation Indies Award

Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist
Nine Sols
Urban Myth Dissolution Center

Users’ Choice Award

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Dynasty Warriors: Origins
Monster Hunter Wilds
Silent Hill f
Wuthering Waves

With its Grand Award win and status as PlayStation’s most successful gacha title this year, Zenless Zone Zero reinforces HoYoverse’s dominance in live-service entertainment. As the game continues to expand its roster, events, and cross-platform audience, its trajectory shows no sign of slowing.