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GameBanana mod browser

ZZAR includes a built-in GameBanana mod browser that lets you discover, browse, and install audio mods for Zenless Zone Zero without leaving the application.
The GameBanana browser connects to the official GameBanana API to fetch mod listings for Zenless Zone Zero (Game ID: 19567).

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Features

Browse mods

View all available audio mods from the GameBanana community

Search and filter

Search by name, filter by category, and sort by popularity or date

Preview mods

View screenshots, descriptions, and author information before downloading

One-click install

Download and install mods directly from the browser

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Using the GameBanana browser

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Open the GameBanana tab

Launch ZZAR and click the GameBanana tab at the top of the window. This is the first tab in the main interface.
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Browse available mods

The browser will automatically load the latest audio mods for Zenless Zone Zero. You’ll see:
  • Mod thumbnail images
  • Mod titles and descriptions
  • Author names
  • Download counts and ratings
  • Last updated dates
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Filter and search

Use the search bar and filters to find specific mods:
  • Search: Enter keywords to search mod titles and descriptions
  • Category filter: Filter by mod type (character voices, sound effects, music, etc.)
  • Sort options: Sort by newest, most popular, most downloaded, or highest rated
4

View mod details

Click on any mod to see more information:
  • Full description
  • Screenshots and preview images
  • Download statistics
  • Author profile link
  • File information and compatibility
5

Download and install

To install a mod from GameBanana:
  1. Click the Download button on the mod you want
  2. ZZAR will download the mod file to your system
  3. The mod is automatically added to your Mod Manager
  4. Enable the mod and click Apply Mods to use it
If the mod is not in .zzar format, you may need to convert it using the Import Wizard. See Creating Mods for details.

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Search and filtering

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Search functionality

The search bar supports:
  • Mod name matching: Find mods by title
  • Description matching: Search in mod descriptions
  • Author matching: Find mods by creator name

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Filter options

Available filters include:
  • All: Show all audio mods
  • Character Voices: Voice line replacements for specific characters
  • Sound Effects: UI sounds, combat effects, environmental audio
  • Music: Background music, battle themes, menu music
  • Sound Packs: Complete audio overhauls or themed collections
  • Default: GameBanana’s recommended sorting
  • Newest: Most recently uploaded mods first
  • Most Popular: Highest view counts
  • Most Downloaded: Most downloaded mods
  • Highest Rated: Best community ratings

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Pagination

The GameBanana browser loads mods in pages (20 mods per page by default):
  • Use the Next and Previous buttons to navigate between pages
  • Page numbers are displayed at the bottom of the mod list
  • Jump to a specific page using the page number input

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Mod compatibility

Not all GameBanana mods are in ZZAR’s native .zzar format. Some mods may be:
  • Loose WEM files
  • PCK archives
  • Legacy mod formats
Use the Import Wizard to convert these mods to .zzar format before installation.
When you click Download on a mod, ZZAR:
  1. Fetches the download URL from the GameBanana API
  2. Downloads the file to your system’s temporary directory
  3. Validates the file format
  4. Imports it into your mod library
Downloaded files are stored in ZZAR’s cache directory and can be managed from the Mod Manager.

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Mod details view

Clicking on a mod opens a detailed view showing:

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Basic information

  • Mod name: The title of the mod
  • Author: Creator’s GameBanana username (clickable to view profile)
  • Category: The type of mod (voices, SFX, music, etc.)
  • Views: Number of times the mod page was viewed
  • Downloads: Total download count
  • Likes: Community likes/favorites

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Description and media

  • Full description: Complete mod description with formatting
  • Screenshots: Preview images from the mod page
  • Featured image: Main thumbnail or cover image

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File information

  • File size: Total size of the downloadable file
  • Last updated: When the mod was last modified
  • Game version: Compatible Zenless Zone Zero version (if specified)
  • View on GameBanana: Opens the full mod page in your browser
  • Author profile: View the creator’s GameBanana profile
  • Download: Direct download button

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Troubleshooting

If the GameBanana browser shows an error:
  • Check your internet connection
  • Verify that gamebanana.com is accessible
  • Try refreshing the page (close and reopen the tab)
  • Check if your firewall is blocking ZZAR’s network access
If downloads fail:
  • Check available disk space
  • Try downloading again (network errors can be temporary)
  • Verify the mod still exists on GameBanana
  • Download manually from GameBanana and use the Import Wizard
If a mod downloads but won’t install:
  • The mod may not be in .zzar format
  • Use the Import Wizard to convert the mod
  • Check the mod’s description for special installation instructions
  • Verify the mod is for Zenless Zone Zero (not another game)
If search isn’t working:
  • Try broader search terms
  • Check your spelling
  • Clear the search and apply category filters instead
  • Refresh the mod list by switching tabs and back

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API details

The GameBanana browser uses the GameBanana API v11: 
# API endpoint used by ZZAR
GAMEBANANA_API_BASE = "https://gamebanana.com/apiv11"
ZENLESS_ZONE_ZERO_GAME_ID = 19567

# Example request
GET /Sound/Index?_aFilters[Generic_Game]=19567&_nPage=1&_nPerpage=20
ZZAR identifies itself as ZZAR/1.1.0 in the User-Agent header when making API requests.

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Privacy and data

The GameBanana browser:
  • Only fetches publicly available mod data from GameBanana
  • Does not send your personal information to GameBanana
  • Does not track your browsing or download history
  • Uses HTTPS for all API requests
Your GameBanana username (if you have one) is not required or used by ZZAR.

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Limitations

The GameBanana browser currently shows mods from the “Sound” category for Zenless Zone Zero. Other mod types (graphics, gameplay, etc.) are not displayed as they are not audio-related.

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Next steps

Mod Manager

Manage your downloaded mods

Import Wizard

Convert non-ZZAR mods

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