HIA Club

HIA Club is an Area in Zenless Zone Zero.

Overview

The HIA Club is a video game club run by the Hollow Investigative Association. Its purpose is to use sophisticated VR technology to recruit promising new Hollow Investigators, and to train existing ones.

Features

Activities

Other

HIA Club

Map

Game Interfaces

Combat Simulation

Combat Simulation is a game mode that allows the player to acquire Items such as Agent Promotion Materials, Tactical Chips, and more.

Expert Challenge

Expert Challenge is a game mode where players can acquire Higher Dimensional Data necessary to enhance Core Skills.

Investigator Training Course

Investigator Training Course is a series of practical lessons where players can spend Focus to unlock course nodes and obtain rewards.

Simulated Battle Trial

Simulated Battle Trial is a game mode where players fight through multiple floors of enemies to obtain rewards.

Possible NPCs

There are 18 HIA Club:

Idle Quotes

Kylie, at the entrance of the HIA Club: Kylie: We've added new VR levels! Give them a try!; Kylie: Achieve high scores on the levels to win exclusive HIA souvenirs!; Kylie: Mini Cargo Truck models and replica Investigator jackets are waiting for you!

Murray, near the HIA Mini Cargo Truck Model: Murray: We've used 20 pairs of special lenses for VR devices this month...; Murray: And 32 sets of special screws this month...; Murray: Has Kiki actually been munching on those screws like UFO Chips?

Leona and Tully, opposite to Lyla: Leona: Hey, how did I end up as an "external staff member"?; Tully: En-nah-ehn... Ehn-ne! (Miss Lyla has been busy these days... Please lend us a hand, Miss Leona!); Leona: Alright, fine... I just can't resist those Bangboo puppy eyes...

Kim, at the entrance of the VR area: Kim: Can we make sure people actually read instructions properly before starting their VR experience?; Kim: There are always those people who think this is some arcade where you can just show up and munch on snacks and chill with your friends on weekends.

Arken, near the HIA Mini Cargo Truck Model: Arken: I need some exciting news...; Arken: Where can I find some juicy news that everyone will talk about...?

Kiki, near the exit of the VR area: Kiki: Why isn't this level working again? Master already went over this glitch twice...; Kiki: Will I get scolded if I ask again...? Or maybe I should ask Jo instead...?

Bubbly Girl, Smiling Girl, and Shark-Tailed Girl during Chapter 1 Intermission: Bubbly Girl: Tried the new challenge yet? How was it?; Shark-Tailed Girl: ...That's it...?; Shark-Tailed Girl: Let's hit the teamilk shop instead.

Interaction with "Shocked Boy" and "Impressed Boy": Shocked Boy: How many floors did you just say? Ten thousand??; Impressed Boy: Yes, ten thousand floors...

Interactions

(This interaction is only available during Chapter 1)‍^{[verification needed]}
(After finishing Combat Simulation - 12AM): This new VR system is insane, making me totally lose track of time. Good thing the club has overnight rooms. I'll crash here tonight.; Hopefully, we won't be woken up by the people downstairs still immersed in playing VR.; The club's service is awesome. They even serve breakfast!

(This interaction is only available during Chapter 1)
(Talk to Easy-going Female Student - 6AM): Easy-Going Female Student: I really don't get why you guys are getting so excited about a VR game.; Easy-Going Female Student: Aren't all the enemies just fake?; Well they could hardly be real...; Easy-Going Female Student: ...True. I guess fake ones are safer, so I'll give it a try too.

(This interaction is only available during Chapter 1)
(Talk to Excited Young Man - 6AM): Excited Young Man: Hey, judging by that relaxed demeanor, I'm guessing it's your first time here? Just letting you know, it's best to grab a coffee before getting on the machine.; I've had one.; Excited Young Man: Oh? So you're a pro then? ...Doesn't matter. I'll still win!

(This interaction is only available during Chapter 1)
(Talk to Young Man Who Can't Stand Bitterness - 6AM): Man Who Can't Stand Bitterness: Are you planning to take on that super cool cloaked monster too?; What cloaked monster?; Man Who Can't Stand Bitterness: You'll know it when you see it! Come find me if you wanna learn a high-score strategy.

(Talk to "Shocked Boy" - 12PM): Shocked Boy: "Simulated Battle Trial"? Ten thousand floors??; Shocked Boy: Are you speaking New Eridu language? I'm having trouble following...; Impressed Boy: Look, the official HIA account posted a congratulatory message...; Impressed Boy: "Congratulations to players '101****318', '375****990', and '150****251' on being the first to clear Floor 10000 of the 'Simulated Battle Trial'!"; Impressed Boy: And word has it that one of them cleared it using just one hand...; Shocked Boy: ...Wow, how long would that take!!; Shocked Boy: With this kind of determination and skill, you could even become a Void Hunter if you wanted to...; Shocked Boy: Right, that explains why HIA had that emergency update to expand the display digits for the "Simulated Battle Trial" badges.; Impressed Boy: So, that time was just trying to display these players' super long trial records in full?; Impressed Boy: How did you even notice such a tiny change?; Shocked Boy: ...because I only cleared 1 floor.; Shocked Boy: After the update, my "1" looked kinda... way too lonely in there.
Witness: Peak of Ten Thousand Floors Achievement Complete

Achievements

There are 3 Achievements related to HIA Club:

Achievement	Description
Witness: Peak of Ten Thousand Floors	At the HIA Club, hear discussions about those who cleared all floors of the Simulated Battle Trial.	5
Witness: A Hero's Heel	At the HIA Club, hear about the retired investigator's experience with the Simulated Battle Trial.	5
Fierce Office Politics	At the HIA Club, you witnessed two Overtimeboo elbowing each other while debating Hoshimi Miyabi and Yixuan's combat prowess.	5

Trivia

Before unlocking Lumina Square, exiting HIA Club via the door will take the player to Sixth Street.

Other Languages

Language	Official Name
English	HIA Club
Chinese (Simplified)	HIA俱乐部 HIA Jùlèbù
Chinese (Traditional)	HIA俱樂部 HIA Jùlèbù
Japanese	HIAセンター HIA Sentā
Korean	HIA 클럽 HIA Keulleop
Spanish	Agencia de Reclutamiento de la Asociación
French	Agence de l'AIN
Russian	Клуб АИК Klub AIK
Thai	ชมรม H.I.A.
Vietnamese	Câu lạc bộ HIA
German	HIA-Club
Indonesian	Klub HIA
Portuguese	Clube da AIEN