Zenless Zone Zero is a 3D action ARPG that blends combo combat with team-based exploration.
Zenless Zone Zero's Version 2.8, titled "New: Eridan Sunset," lands on May 6, 2026, at around 11:00 AM UTC+8, wrapping up Season 2 with two new S‑Rank Agents, refreshed banners, and a hefty new story chapter. Maintenance typically begins the day before, so players should expect a short downtime window ahead of the global rollout.
Release date
Version 2.8 is scheduled for a global release on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, following a roughly five‑hour maintenance on May 5, in line with the usual 42‑day patch cycle. The update will also double as Zenless Zone Zero's Steam launch window, marking a major platform expansion for the title.
New main story chapter
The 2.8 update adds a new main‑story episode titled "New: Eridan Sunset (B)", continuing the narrative threads from Version 2.7 and closing out the current season's arc. Expect polished cutscenes, new dialogue, and expanded lore that ties into the upcoming Version 3.0 anniversary arc, which has already begun teasing a new Wind‑element direction.
New characters: Promeia and Starlight Billy
Version 2.8 introduces two S‑Rank Agents that will reshape how many teams are built around Ice Anomaly and Physical Rupture, giving players fresh combo options and end‑game power spikes. Both characters are central to the 2.8 banner cycle, with dedicated Signal Search windows and full signature kits.
Promeia ---
S‑Rank | Ice Anomaly Specialist
She excels at applying Frozen states, increasing enemy vulnerability to follow‑up attacks, and stacking Ice‑based debuffs such as slow or resistance reduction. In team fights, she pairs well with:
- Any Ice support (such as Cryo disorder‑builders or Anomaly boosters).
- Physical damage dealers that benefit from frozen or staggered enemies.
- Burn elemental units that can follow up on her debuffs and disordered states.
Promeia will also arrive with her signature W‑Engine and outfit, which are teased in the 2.8 drip‑marketing and stream as central to her visual and gameplay identity.
Starlight Billy
S‑Rank | Physical Rupture Duelist
Starlight Billy makes waves as the first S‑Rank Physical Rupture unit in the game's roster. This makes him a landmark addition for players who prefer Physical damage and Rupture‑based stagger mechanics over element‑centric builds. Billy is positioned as a front‑line brawler or DPS anchor in a squad team. He works best with:
- Rupture supports that reduce enemy resistance or increase Rupture buildup speed.
- Anomaly or crowd‑control units that keep enemies stunned or staggered, giving Billy more time to combo freely.
- Physical‑oriented teams that lack a true S‑Rank Rupture DPS before his arrival.
Like Promeia, Starlight Billy comes with his own signature W‑Engine and outfit, which are highlighted in the 2.8 stream and banner materials as essential tools for maximizing his Rupture and Physical damage output.
Banner schedule and reruns
The 2.8 banner cycle splits into two main phases:
- Phase 1: Promeia as the featured S‑Rank Agent on the first 2.8 Signal Search banner, running for the initial half of the patch.
- Phase 2: Starlight – Billy as the S‑Rank focuses on the second 2.8 banner, usually overlapping with the tail end of Promeia's run and the usual support‑Agent pool.
Rerun banners for previous S‑Rank Agents, such as Nangong Yu and Yidhari, are also expected to appear in later windows, giving players a chance to fill out Season‑2 teams before the 3.0 overhaul.
Gameplay and system additions
Beyond characters and story, 2.8 brings a handful of quality‑of‑life and meta tweaks:
- A new "Tier List Maker" and "Co‑Op Board"‑style feature, letting players share and compare team‑building setups and gear choices more easily.
- Minor buffs, tuning, and UI polish for W‑Engines, Bangboos, and team‑comp tools, streamlining the build‑crafting side of the game.
- Free‑play events and limited‑time rewards are also likely, including Polychrome‑granting login events and co‑op missions to help players chase the new banners comfortably.
How to prepare for 2.8
- Save up Polychromes if you plan to pull heavily for Promeia, Starlight – Billy, or late‑game reruns.
- Clear any existing power‑leveling or W‑Engine domains before the update, since the 2.8 patch will shift the progression ceiling.
- Watch the official 2.8 livestream (held around April 24 at 19:30 UTC+8) for confirmed kit previews, banner exact dates, and anniversary‑teaser footage.
Zenless Zone Zero is a 3D action ARPG that blends combo combat with team-based exploration.