The devs are back—Chrollo and Tatlis have returned—but it looks like they’ve called a truce! While there are no direct balance changes to their fighting styles this time around, this Basketball Zero Chrollo & Tatlis Returns update brings back fan-favorite cosmetics, game improvements, physics overhauls, and a special holiday message from the developers.
Chrollo & Tatlis Styles Are Back (Limited Time)
- Both styles are available again until Monday.
- No gameplay reworks or balance changes have been applied yet.
- This is the perfect time to pick up either of these limited styles before they go back into the vault.
Act fast — availability ends Monday!
Cosmetics Rotation (Runs for 2 Weeks)
Due to the team’s upcoming holiday and RDC schedule, this cosmetics rotation will last for two full weeks instead of the usual duration.
Featured Cosmetics:
- Goal Effect: WE DID IT! Cutscene Emote
- Cape Cosmetic: Designer Card
Gameplay Changes & QoL Improvements
Free Spin Burst Preview
- Every player now gets a free spin burst sample.
- This is to help new players test the mechanic before committing.
- The Spin Burst price has been increased to 149.
Ball Physics Overhaul (In Progress)
- A rework of the entire ball physics system has started.
- Goal: improve consistency and performance across all modes.
- Expect more updates on this over the next few patches.
Balance Changes
- Tendril Snatch: Now counterable via dribbling – a big nerf to overly aggressive playstyles.
- Gold’s Defensive Ability: Finally restored!
- Name Correction: It’s no longer “Off-the-Ball Needle Pass” — it’s back to Pressure.
Lewi’s hilarious dev log comment:
“Someone sold and forgot to change the name!”
Bug Fixes & Technical Improvements
- Cutscenes: Several have been fixed as they’re being ported to the new cutscene system.
- General Optimizations:
- Game should now run smoother, especially on lower-end devices.
- These back-end improvements will likely improve FPS and input lag.
- Ball Rotation Logic:
- Added to 2v2 and 3v3 based on community feedback.
Dev Holiday Notice (Sept 1–7)
“This is a smaller update as we’re preparing for RDC and taking a short break.”
- No new update next week.
- BBZ team will be on holiday from September 1st to 7th.
- Regular updates will resume after that.
Working BBZ Codes – August 2025
No new codes were announced with this update, but here are currently active/working codes for Basketball: Zero
- 5.5MLIKES – good spins
- FRIENDLYEVENT – more spins hooray
If you spot new codes on the official BBZ Discord or Twitter, let me know and I’ll update this list immediately!
While this is a technical-focused patch, it’s an important one. The Spin Burst rework, Tendril Snatch counter, and early work on ball physics rewrites are setting the foundation for bigger gameplay improvements. Meanwhile, returning styles and cutscene cosmetics give players a fun reason to log in now—especially before the devs head off for RDC.