Version 3.1 "The Long Goodbye" Update Announcement

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Dear Proxies,
Below is the updated content and compensation for Version 3.1 "The Long Goodbye."

2026/07/29 06:00 (UTC+8)
It will take about five hours to complete.

• Server Update Compensation
Compensation: Polychrome ×300
Requirements: Reach Inter-Knot Lv. 4 before 2026/07/29 06:00 (UTC+8).
※ Can be claimed until the end of Version 3.1. Please note that Version 3.1 will run for 42 days, ending on 2026/09/09 06:00 (UTC+8).

• Issue Fix Compensation
Compensation: Polychrome ×300
Requirements: Reach Inter-Knot Lv. 4 before 2026/07/29 06:00 (UTC+8).
Please log in to the game and claim the compensation before 2026/08/28 23:59 (UTC+8).
The dev team will issue the compensation via in-game mail after the update has been completed. The mail will expire after 30 days, so don't forget to claim the attachments.

• PC
Exit the game, restart, then select update.
• Android
After entering the game, follow the in-game pop-up instructions to complete the update.
• iOS
Go to the App Store and select update.
• PS5™ or PS5™ Pro
Open the PS5 home screen > Highlight Zenless Zone Zero > Hold down the Options button on your controller > Check for updates.
• Xbox Series X|S
Open your Xbox dashboard > My games & apps > Manage > Select Zenless Zone Zero on the Updates page and confirm the update.

1. New Agents
• S-Rank Agent Remielle (Lumiflux - Anomaly)
Can be obtained through the "Paradise Regained" Signal Search.

• S-Rank Agent Sigrid (Ice - Attack)
Can be obtained through the "'Till the Ends of the Sky" Signal Search.

2. New W-Engines
• S-Rank W-Engine Ode of Resurrected Wings (Anomaly)
Can be obtained through the "Ode of Resurrected Wings" Signal Search.

• S-Rank W-Engine Knight's Extolment (Attack)
Can be obtained through "Knight's Extolment" Signal Search.

3. New Bangboo
• S-Rank Bangboo Ariel
Can be obtained through the "An Outstanding Partner" Signal Search.

4. New Story
• Main Story Season 3 Chapter 2 "The Long Goodbye"
Fate plucks the strings. Is this the prelude to tomorrow, or the finale of farewell?
Availability: Permanently available after the Version 3.1 update
Requirements: Complete Main Story Season 3 Chapter 1 "A Sleepwalker's Confession"

※ You can experience Season 3's content in advance via the Advance Screening function after ranking up in Season 1 Chapter 1 - Intermission.

• Agent Trust Events, Quality Time Events
New Agent Trust Events and Quality Time Events for Remielle and Sigrid.
Availability: Permanently available after the Version 3.1 update
How to Unlock: Obtain the corresponding Agents and complete the required Stories (Please see Workbench > Partner Archive)

5. New Area
• Adds a new area: Roscaelifer - Booastrum - Gear Street
Requirements: Available after the Version 3.1 update and after unlocking the Booastrum district.

6. New Outfits
• Remielle: Seashade Pas Seul
This was originally a solo dance, yet a ray of light has illuminated the secrecy and solitude shrouded in darkness. Now, would you care to join me for a pas de deux, my partner in crime?

※ After the Version 3.1 update – 2026/09/09 05:59 (UTC+8), Remielle's Seashade Pas Seul outfit will be on sale at a limited-time discount in Store - Today's Outfit. During the discount period, the price is Monochrome ×1,350. After the discount period ends, the price will revert to Monochrome ×1,680. Limited to one purchase during the sale period.

• Remielle: Moonlight Whispers
Since the sun has never shown mercy, let us embrace the fall alongside the moonlit night. You say it's difficult to differentiate between jokes and deception? Then let's have another round of our Q&A game, my dear partner in crime.

※ Upon obtaining the Moonlight Whispers outfit, Proxies will also receive the Moonlight Whispers (Veil) outfit and can freely switch between the two. The only difference between the two outfits is whether the veil is worn or not.
※ After the Version 3.1 update – 2026/09/09 05:59 (UTC+8), Remielle's Moonlight Whispers outfit will be on sale at a limited-time discount in Store - Today's Outfit. During the discount period, the price is Monochrome ×1,350. After the discount period ends, the price will revert to Monochrome ×1,680. Limited to one purchase during the sale period.

※ From after the Version 3.1 update – 2026/09/09 05:59 (UTC+8), the outfit bundle "Moonlit Shore" will be available for a limited time in the Shop. The bundle includes Remielle's outfits Seashade Pas Seul and Moonlight Whispers, and will be available with a limited-time discount of 30%, at a price of Monochrome ×2,350.
※ Outfit bundle deals and individual item discounts are separate promotions and cannot be stacked.

• Sigrid: Majestic Wavechaser
A knight accustomed to galloping through the skies must now face a new challenge from the waves and the sun!
※ From 2026/08/19 12:00 (server time) – 2026/09/09 05:59 (UTC+8), Sigrid's Majestic Wavechaser outfit will be on sale at a limited-time discount in Store - Today's Outfit. During the discount period, the price is Monochrome ×1,350. After the discount period ends, the price will revert to Monochrome ×1,680. Limited to one purchase during the sale period.

• Lucy: Princess on Holiday
A baseball bat obviously has no place in beach volleyball, but it can ensure no one disturbs the princess of the wildlands' holiday fun. Grassy, Woody, Bricky — time to enter vacation combat mode!
※ Participate in the limited-time event "Summer Waves Roll In" to obtain Lucy's new outfit, Princess on Holiday.

7. New Events
• Marcel Anniversary Gift
Claim a limited S-Rank Agent, S-Rank W-Engine, loads of Polychromes, and other rewards!
—A most sincere greeting. Good morning, good afternoon, and good night.
Event Duration: After the Version 3.1 update – End of Version 3.1
Requirements: Reach Inter-Knot Lv. 5, complete the Main Story Prologue "The Hare and the Proxy," and unlock the Event feature

• Phaethon's Grand Reveal of the Year
After working on this legendary story for another year, it's time to look through it again carefully.
The "Grand Reveal of the Year" Special Program starts now!
Event Duration: After the Version 3.1 update – End of Version 3.1
Requirements: Reach Inter-Knot Lv. 20 and complete Main Story Chapter 1 - Intermission to participate

• Potential Hypothesis: Hunting Game
Is toying with your prey a bad habit that should be admonished?
As long as you're willing, your old friends would be more than happy to indulge you in a new hunting game.
Event Duration: After the Version 3.1 update – End of Version 3.1
Requirements: Unlock Ridu Weekly in Main Story Chapter 1 to participate

• Gift From the Clouds
During the event, log in for a total of 7 days to obtain Encrypted Master Tape ×10!
—The city above the clouds is waiting for your arrival.
Event Duration: After the Version 3.1 update – 2026/09/08 03:59 (server time)
Requirements: Reach Inter-Knot Lv. 5, complete the Main Story Prologue "The Hare and the Proxy," and unlock the Event feature

• Summer Waves Roll In
The one who comes chasing the tides all the way from the skies will naturally receive the sea's blessings.
Under the glow of the bonfire lies the reflection of an unforgettable summer adventure.
Event Duration: After the Version 3.1 update – 2026/09/07 03:59 (server time)
Requirements: Reach Inter-Knot Lv. 20 and complete Main Story Chapter 1 - Intermission to participate

• Snap! Focus Showdown!
On the sides of the lens are the embers of daily life and the blaze of battle!
The moment you press the shutter, the two flames intertwine!
Event Duration: 2026/08/07 10:00 (server time) – 2026/08/24 03:59 (server time)
Requirements: Reach Inter-Knot Lv. 20 and complete Main Story Chapter 1 - Intermission to participate

• Return to Ridu: Feathers of Reunion
Invite friends to return or register for the game and earn up to Polychrome ×340!
Join the lucky draw for a chance to win a mobile phone, game console, merch, and Polychromes.
Event Period: 2026/07/17 20:30 (UTC+8) – 2026/09/09 05:59 (UTC+8)

• Extensive Patrol: Triple Bounty
During the event, Area Patrol rewards will be tripled!
"The Hollow lies ahead, and the situation is dire... The Defense Force is eager to fight alongside you."
Event Duration: 2026/08/12 04:00 (server time) – 2026/08/17 03:59 (server time)
Requirements: Reach Inter-Knot Lv. 21, complete the Reputation Rank-Up Mission "Path of the Proxy I," and unlock Area Patrol to participate

• The Great En-Nah Giveaway!
Log in for a total of 7 days to obtain Encrypted Master Tape ×10 and Boopon ×10!
"En-nah~ En-neh? (Are you ready for Roscaelifer's biggest and bestest giveaway yet?)"
Event Duration: 2026/08/19 10:00 (server time) – 2026/09/08 03:59 (server time)
Requirements: Reach Inter-Knot Lv. 5, complete the Main Story Prologue "The Hare and the Proxy," and unlock the Event feature

• Crispy Meal Deployment Plan
With our full sincerity, the best Delusions in business now!
The special cuisine operation is a go! See you at Lumina Square, Delulus!
Event Duration: 2026/08/19 10:00 (server time) – 2026/09/07 03:59 (server time)
Requirements: Reach Inter-Knot Lv. 20 and complete Main Story Chapter 1 - Intermission to participate

• Dangerous Fugitive's Leisurely Vacation
A first-generation Void Hunter who can't become a wanted fugitive is no good as a photography model—
Even if wanted posters are plastered all over Booastrum... strike a pose when the camera catches you!
Event Duration: 2026/08/24 10:00 (server time) – 2026/09/07 03:59 (server time)
Requirements: Reach Inter-Knot Lv. 20 and complete Main Story Chapter 1 - Intermission to participate

• Ding-Dong! Delivery Training in Progress
Starlight adorns the letters, miracles entwine with wishes...
The Wish Post Office is currently delivering dreams. First come, first served!
Event Duration: 2026/08/28 10:00 (server time) – 2026/09/14 03:59 (server time)
Requirements: Reach Inter-Knot Lv. 20 and complete Main Story Chapter 1 - Intermission to participate

• Combat Training: Triple Bounty
During the event, Combat Simulation rewards will be tripled!
"I hear you're preparing for new challenges — need a special training schedule?"
Event Duration: 2026/09/02 04:00 (server time) – 2026/09/07 03:59 (server time)
Requirements: Unlock Combat Simulation in Main Story Chapter 1 "Cat's Lost & Found"

8. New Gameplay
• Enigma of the Labyrinth: Operation Bagel
"Enigma of the Labyrinth" is a brand-new permanent game mode introduced in Version 3.1. Proxies need to venture into the depths of the Hollow to collect valuable supplies and evacuate in time. These supplies can be used to build infrastructure to repair the research station, or to craft equipment to boost the Agents' combat capabilities within the Hollow. Venturing into the Hollow to complete item collection, fulfilling commissions, and expanding your catalog will earn you generous Polychromes and other rewards.
Complete commissions to redeem Agent Focus: Pyrois and other rewards from the Store. Complete Season Commissions to redeem Twilight Afterimage, new Proxy accessories Belle: Chipi-Meow & Wise: Dubi-Meow, and more. There are also Polychrome rewards up for grabs.
Availability: Available after 2026/08/05 10:00 (server time)
Requirements: Reach Inter-Knot Lv. 40

9. Other New Content
▶ New Content
• After the Version 3.1 update, first-purchase double rewards will be reset in the Monochrome Market for all Monochrome tiers.
• After the Version 3.1 update, Vivian's Iris of the Shore outfit will be permanently available in Store - Today's Outfit for Monochrome ×1,680.
• Adds the new "Beginner Guide," accessible via the button on the right side of the main interface. Compendium - Primer - Proxy Legend will be moved into this system. The Beginner Guide is divided into two main interfaces: "Enhancement Guide" and "Handbook Missions." Complete the various phases of missions in the Beginner Guide to obtain Polychromes, Master Tapes, Tuning Calibrator, Drive Disc sets, and various upgrade material rewards.
※Adjusted some phase mission rewards for the Proxy Legend missions. If you have already completed the corresponding phase missions of the Proxy Legend trials before Version 3.1, the difference in the Polychrome rewards will be reissued based on the adjusted reward values. Please claim them via in-game mail, Proxies.
• Agent Pyrois's detail page will include a new display featuring Wise/Belle. When Wise or Belle's outfit accessories are changed in the city, the Agent detail page will be updated accordingly, and the outfit accessories will also be synced and displayed while in combat with Pyrois.
• Adds a function that enables batch locking and unlocking of A-Rank W-Engines in the Storage. Proxies can also set a target max-overclock quantity for each A-Rank W-Engine to remain locked, and any W-Engines exceeding that quantity will be automatically unlocked.
• Adds the High-Mobility Enhanced Robot, which can transform into a ball to roll and charge into obstacles during Main Story exploration, and can be used for solving puzzles and clearing paths.
• Adds 2 new Side Missions for hidden space exploration.
• Adds new areas: Intelligence Shack, Divination Parlor, Cap Shop, Meridian Hall, Core Danger Zone, and Banquet Venue.
• Adds the "Swiftspine and Splitclaw" challenge to Area Patrol, where the new Drive Discs, Feathered Fate and Thorned Rose, can be obtained.
• Adds the new Light Tuning Test stage to Combat Simulation, where completing the stage grants Specialized Lumiflux Chips, Advanced Lumiflux Chips, and Basic Lumiflux Chips.
• Adds new rewards to the Potential Archive store: Reel Projector, Marcato Desire, and Overtimeboo.
• New enemies, Girtablullu - Stagnant Aberrant, Infernal Revenant, Ulidim, Integrated - Girtablullu, and Metamorphosed - Hornet have been added.
• Adds new achievements related to Phaethon's Story, Agent Trust, When Opportunities Converge, Booastrum, Enigma of the Labyrinth, Combat Techniques, Hostile Targets, and Investigation Zone Adventures, including some hidden achievements.
• Adds Adversity Mode to Deadly Assault. This mode will be unlocked after earning 9 Stars in the current season's Trial Mode. Complete Adversity Mode challenges and reach designated scores to earn a limited-time animated avatar, title, namecard, and Investigation Certificates.
• The Association Supplies Store now features an Exclusive Showcase, stocked with Remielle's exclusive action, camera frames, Graffiti Marks, as well as emoticons. Spend the corresponding Investigation Certificates to redeem them.
• Adds badge sets "Deadly Assault: Purge" and "Deadly Assault: Annihilator" for Deadly Assault's Adversity Mode.
• Adds the "Labyrinth Fortune" badge group for "Enigma of the Labyrinth: Operation Bagel."
• Adds new titles related to Marcel Anniversary Gift, Agent Trust, Deadly Assault, and Enigma of the Labyrinth.
• Dynamic wallpapers for Agents Remielle and Sigrid have been added. Obtain the corresponding Agent and increase your Trust Level to a certain amount to unlock.
• Adds Dynamic Wallpaper: Summer of Soda Sea.
• Adds the "Options - Graphics - Crowd Density" setting. Proxies can adjust this option to reduce device performance pressure and improve game smoothness.
• Adds DX12 support for select AMD graphics cards. Please refer to the official FAQ for details.
• Adds dynamic light bar effects for the DualSense wireless controller.
• Adds several new menu decoration sets.
• Adds several new Proxy accessories.

▶ Shiyu Defense
After the Version 3.1 update, the buff effects of Critical Node are as follows:
Phase I:
• If there are 2/3 Agents with the Anomaly specialty in the squad, Attribute Anomaly DMG dealt by Agents increases by 10%/60%, and the whole squad initially gains 500/1,500 Decibels upon entering combat.
• Agent's Ultimate and Chain Attack DMG increase by 40%. When Chain Attack hits an enemy, the enemy's Stun DMG Multiplier increases by 20% and their Daze recovery slows down by 15%, lasting 15s. Repeated triggers reset the duration.
• Agent Ice DMG and Electric DMG increase by 30%. After an Attack specialty Agent uses an EX Special Attack, their CRIT DMG increases by 30% for 20s. Repeated triggers reset the duration.

Phase II:
• Attribute Anomaly DMG dealt by Agents increases by 15%. If there are 2/3 Agents in the squad with the Anomaly specialty, Agent Anomaly Proficiency increases by 40/120.
• Agent Ether DMG increases by 20%. When an enemy is inflicted with an Attribute Anomaly, their DEF is reduced by 15%, and All-Attribute RES is reduced by 15% for 10s. Repeated triggers reset the duration.
• When an Attack Agent lands Basic Attacks on an enemy, they ignore 30% of the enemy's Ice RES. After an Attack Agent uses a Chain Attack or EX Special Attack, their Ice DMG increases by 20%, and CRIT DMG increases by 40% for 15s. Repeated triggers reset the duration.

Phase III:
• Agent Ether DMG and Ice DMG increase by 35%, while their CRIT DMG increases by 25%. When an Attack Agent hits a Stunned enemy, the enemy's DEF decreases by 25% for 5s. Repeated triggers reset the duration.
• If there are 2/3 Agents with the Anomaly specialty in the squad, Attribute Anomaly DMG dealt by Agents increases by 10%/60%, and the whole squad initially gains 500/1,500 Decibels upon entering combat.
• On hit, Agent attacks ignore 20% of the enemy's Electric RES. After an Agent uses an EX Special Attack, their CRIT Rate increases by 5%, and CRIT DMG increases by 20% for 15s. Repeated triggers reset the duration.

▶ Deadly Assault
After the Version 3.1 update, the enemies featured in Deadly Assault are as follows:
Phase I:
Girtablullu - Stagnant Aberrant, Notorious - Dead End Butcher, Unknown Corruption Complex

Phase II:
Girtablullu - Stagnant Aberrant, Ye Shiyuan the Thrall, Miasma Priest

Phase III:
Dead End Butcher, Girtablullu, Primordial Nightmare - "The Creator"

▶ Hollow Zero
• Adds Tactical Prism Programs for Agents Remielle and Sigrid, along with their corresponding Task Force Missions.

Adjustments & Optimizations
• Optimizes the auto-selection logic for W-Engines in the Storage panel on the left side of the W-Engine recommendation interface. The corresponding W-Engine with a higher level and overclock phase will now be selected.
• Adjusts the EXP required to level up from Level 20 to Level 50, reducing overall leveling time for a smoother progression pace.
• Optimizes the control feel and transition timing of some of Agent Rina's skills.
• Reduces the ATK of all enemies at different HP thresholds in Deadly Assault's Trial Mode.
• Removes the "Events Calendar" entry from the Events tab. Proxies can still view it via the Announcements system.
• Adjusts the "Bangbang! The Genius and the Miracle Chip" gameplay: After the Collaboorator reaches max level, the Daily Quests rewards will be updated to Bangboo Module reconstruction items.
• Optimizes the display experience of some tips and tags in the "Bangbang! The Genius and the Miracle Chip" gameplay.
• Adjusts the crafting of Prepaid Power Cards using "Deep Cleaning" Service Cards to the Outpost Logistics interface. Proxies can now use "Deep Cleaning" Service Cards to exchange for Prepaid Power Cards.
• Optimizes the experience of certain red dot notifications in the Compendium.
• Optimizes the rules related to the Drive Disc's Smart Discard function.
• Optimizes the Teleport location at Booastrum City District - Video Store Branch to prevent accidental activation.
• Optimizes some visual effects and art presentation of Booastrum.
• Optimizes some visual effects and art presentation of Fantasy Resort.
• Adjusts the default graphics quality settings for certain iPhone models (iPhone 12, iPhone 13, etc.).
• Fixes some text typos.
• Adjusts, improves, and fixes the in-game text for some languages. These changes will not affect gameplay or functions.
• Optimizes English, Japanese, and Korean voice-overs for story scenes and combat sequences of previous versions.

Issue Fixes
▶ Agents & Enemies
• Fixes an issue where certain enemies had abnormal Anti-Interrupt levels.
• Fixes an issue in Hollow Zero: Operation Matrix where, under certain circumstances, using Auxiliary Agent Manato's Auxiliary Assist could cause subsequent Agent Ultimate activations to behave abnormally.
• Fixes an issue in Hollow Zero: Operation Matrix where Pyrois's Ultimate would trigger abnormally after using Auxiliary Agent Manato's Lv. 4 Auxiliary Assist.
• Fixes an issue in Hollow Zero: Operation Matrix where, after Agent Evelyn is equipped with the Gear Lethal Etiquette, hitting an enemy with any squad member's Quick Assist would fail to properly restore Burning Embers for Evelyn.
• Fixes an issue in Hollow Zero: Operation Matrix where, after Agent Cissia is equipped with the Gear Coiled Strike, the Chain Attack window would open abnormally when Cissia was not on-field.
• Fixes an issue during combat against Integrated: Shining Promise - Billy in Annihilation Simulacrum, where Agents within the Starlight Arena area might not correctly obtain Etch.
• Fixes an issue where Agent Pyrois's actions could appear abnormal on the Agent menu.
Fixes an issue on the Agent Selection screen where Agent Promeia's hair was displayed abnormally.
• Fixes an issue where some of Agent Norma's actions could appear abnormal.
• Fixes visual issues affecting the models for some Agents and NPCs.
• Fixes an issue in Deadly Assault where, during combat against the enemy Girtablullu, Girtablullu could recover from the Stunned state with an abnormal Stun DMG Multiplier.
• Fixes an issue where Agent Soldier 0 - Anby failed to properly hit enemies under certain circumstances after activating Ultimate: Voidstrike.

▶ Systems
• Fixes an issue where stuttering occurred when entering the game for the first time in DX12 mode. To ensure a smooth gameplay experience after this update, launching with DX12 will trigger a one-time shader compilation.
• Fixes an issue where progress for New Eridu City Fund's Expansion Tasks might not be correctly recorded after participating in Notorious Hunt.
• Fixes an issue where the title management interface could display abnormally or have errors when swapping titles.

▶ Music & SFX
• Fixes an issue where some voice lines in certain languages might be missing when using the 2x speed playback function during the story.
• Fixes an issue where music and sound effects could behave abnormal in certain circumstances.

▶ Environments
• Fixes an issue where scene visuals could appear abnormal in certain circumstances.

▶ Others
• Fixes text and punctuation errors in some missions, interfaces, and descriptions.

Agent Skills, W-Engine & Drive Disc Text Optimizations
▶ Agents
• Updates Agent Hoshimi Miyabi's Additional Ability: Bask in Frost effect.
Before update: When another character in your squad is a Support character or shares the same faction
After update: When another character in your squad is a Support or Anomaly character, or shares the same faction

• Updates Agent Aria's Additional Ability: Collaborative Stage effect.
Before update: When another character in your squad is a Stun or Support character or shares the same faction
After update: When another character in your squad is a Stun, Support, or Anomaly character, or shares the same faction

• Updates Agent Piper's Additional Ability: Synced Acceleration effect.
Before update: When another character in your squad shares the same Attribute or Faction
After update: When another character in your squad is an Anomaly character, or shares the same attribute or faction