THE GAME

Gameplay and this edition

A retrospective on the previous automated-racing design, using 2025 material and the later ending announcement. Horse information, breeding, augments, retirement and reforging address different decisions.

Reviewed editions: ZED Champions / previous game (final season ended). Unverified region, wallet and language conditions are marked in the entry section below.

Reviewed from official documentation and stores. No installation, login or gameplay was performed. Instructions are documented paths, not verified in-app completion.

02 / DETAILA closer look at the gameplay

Learn horse characteristics in historical automated racing

The April 15, 2025 overview describes the previous game: horse information, automated racing, breeding, augments, and retirement choices. This is not measured race performance or asset profitability.

ZED Champions: previous game design · · ZED and Clutch: ending and new-project FAQ ·

Learn from race results and consider retirement

Understanding horses, reading race results, and considering retirement or reforging are distinct decisions. The diagram explains the previous game whose ending was announced, not current admission or an investment recommendation.

ZED Champions: previous game design · · ZED and Clutch: ending and new-project FAQ ·

The May 2026 final-season ending announcement

The May 14, 2026 FAQ announced Season 7 as the final season, ending May 24. This is an announcement review, not verified shutdown processing, final reward delivery or withdrawals.

ZED Champions: previous game design · · ZED and Clutch: ending and new-project FAQ ·

Clutch is a different design without direct horse transfers

The same FAQ gives the new Clutch project a TBD launch date and says existing horses will not transfer directly. It describes prospective player perks, while current claims, deadlines, received benefits and Japanese eligibility remain unverified. Historical horses or balances are not treated as the new product’s entry conditions.

ZED and Clutch: ending and new-project FAQ ·

The play loop

  1. Read historical horse and development information.
  2. Separate interpretations of results.
  3. Separate the previous game and transition rules.

Entry conditions by edition

ZED Champions / previous game (final season ended)

Access
Inactive
Device
Not verified
Start cost
Not verified
Wallet at entry
Not verified
Languages
Supported language list not verified
Japan service eligibility
Not verified

Previous-version status based on the operator’s notice; brand termination, replacement access and actual withdrawals were not verified.

Evidence and scope

Assessed as of 2026-10-16

  • Access: Evidence checked / Within review window · 2026-10-02 · ZED Champions Support (Official site)
  • Device: Not verified / Not verified
  • Start cost: Not verified / Not verified
  • Wallet at entry: Not verified / Not verified
  • Japanese interface assessment: Not verified / Not verified
  • Japan service eligibility: Not verified / Not verified

Japanese-language evidence

    Entry needs review

    Review the documentation before starting

    References for understanding play

    These links explain the documentation; they are not registration or admission steps.

    1. Read historical horse information and automated racing

      What to check The 2025 overview links characteristics, race results and retirement.

      Conditions / limits Historical design, not measured racing performance or profit.

      Read the official reference ·
    2. Separate the final season and the new Clutch project

      What to check The May 2026 FAQ says launch TBD and no direct horse transfer.

      Conditions / limits Elapsed plans do not prove actual shutdown or successful new admission.

      Read the official reference ·
    3. Read perk announcements within their confirmed scope

      What to check Claim procedures, current deadlines and Japanese eligibility are unverified.

      Conditions / limits No withdrawal, migration, wagering or registration was performed.

      Read the official reference ·

    This guide is based on official documentation and store review, not our installation, sign-in, gameplay, purchases or wallet signatures.

    Who it suits and what to separate

    For readers interested in the previous game’s horse-development and racing design, and its distinction from the new project.

    The May 14, 2026 FAQ announced Season 7 as the final season, ending May 24. The ZED brand and new Clutch project are separate: launch is TBD and existing horses do not transfer directly. Actual withdrawals, current deadlines, received perks, and Japanese eligibility remain unverified.

    Explore official art and video (supporting media)

    Common entry questions

    Can I play now, for free, in Japanese?

    ZED Champions / previous game (final season ended) — Access: Inactive / Entry cost: Not verified / Japanese interface: Not verified

    Conditions from different devices, stores and editions are not combined. Unknown does not mean unsupported.

    Official evidence for these decisions

    Editorial update: 2026-10-17. Conditions vary by device, storefront and mode. Consult the individual sources for verification dates.

    Review coverage

    Written reviews and store ratings for a specific edition and region have not been recorded here. This is not a negative rating or evidence that no reviews exist.

    Reviews and official documentation

    Gameplay and entry guidance use official documentation. No editorial hands-on review is presented.