Zenless Zone Zero Version History & Patch Notes
The complete Zenless Zone Zero version history — release dates, banner phases and debut characters, all auto-updated each patch.
As of the latest update, Zenless Zone Zero is on version 3.1. Each Zenless Zone Zero version lasts roughly six weeks and introduces new characters, Light Cones, and limited-time banner phases. Below is the complete version history — every patch with its release date, codename, and featured banners, kept up to date automatically.
Current version: v3.1 — The Long Goodbye
Each update has ~5 hours of maintenance. Reach Inter-Knot Level 5+ before maintenance to receive 300 Polychrome as compensation afterwards.
Each version normally lasts 6 weeks (42 days).
Roughly 15 days left (~09/09/2026) in the standard 6-week cycle of v3.1 — this is a self-calculated estimate based on the usual cadence; HoYoverse only confirms the exact date closer to the update.
Version timeline
v3.1 — The Long Goodbye · from Jul 29, 2026 (released)
2 new characters · 0 new light cones
Remielle
Sigridv3.0 — A Sleepwalker's Confession · from Jun 17, 2026 (released)
2 new characters · 2 new light cones
- Character banner
Jul 8, 2026 (released) · phase 2
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Norma - Character banner
Jul 8, 2026 (released) · phase 2
—
Sunna - Gear banner
Jul 8, 2026 (released) · phase 2
— Norma
- Character banner
Jun 17, 2026 (released) · phase 1
—
Velina - Character banner
Jun 17, 2026 (released) · phase 1
—
Ye Shunguang - Gear banner
Jun 17, 2026 (released) · phase 1
— Velina
v2.8 — New: Eridan Sunset · from May 6, 2026 (released)
2 new characters · 2 new light cones
New characters:
Starlight - Billy 
Promeia
- Character banner
May 27, 2026 (released) · phase 2
— Starlight - Billy
- Character banner
May 27, 2026 (released) · phase 2
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Orphie & Magus - Gear banner
May 27, 2026 (released) · phase 2
— Starlight - Billy
- Character banner
May 6, 2026 (released) · phase 1
— Promeia
- Character banner
May 6, 2026 (released) · phase 1
—
Lucia - Gear banner
May 6, 2026 (released) · phase 1
— Promeia
v2.7 — Champions Never Fall to the Past · from Mar 24, 2026 (released)
2 new characters · 2 new light cones
New characters:
Cissia 
Nangong Yu
- Character banner
Apr 15, 2026 (released) · phase 2
— Cissia
- Character banner
Apr 15, 2026 (released) · phase 2
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Seed - Gear banner
Apr 15, 2026 (released) · phase 2
— Cissia
- Character banner
Mar 24, 2026 (released) · phase 1
— Nangong Yu
- Character banner
Mar 24, 2026 (released) · phase 1
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Yidhari - Gear banner
Mar 24, 2026 (released) · phase 1
— Nangong Yu
v2.6 — Encore for an Old Dream · from Feb 6, 2026 (released)
2 new characters · 2 new light cones
- Character banner
Mar 4, 2026 (released) · phase 2
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Aria - Character banner
Mar 4, 2026 (released) · phase 2
—
Yuzuha - Gear banner
Mar 4, 2026 (released) · phase 2
— Aria
- Character banner
Feb 6, 2026 (released) · phase 1
— Sunna
- Character banner
Feb 6, 2026 (released) · phase 1
—
Yixuan - Gear banner
Feb 6, 2026 (released) · phase 1
— Sunna
v2.5 — To Be Fuel for the Night · from Dec 30, 2025 (released)
2 new characters · 2 new light cones
New characters:
Ye Shunguang 
Zhao
- Character banner
Jan 21, 2026 (released) · phase 2
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Alice - Character banner
Jan 21, 2026 (released) · phase 2
—
Soldier 0 - Anby - Character banner
Jan 21, 2026 (released) · phase 2
—
Astra Yao - Character banner
Dec 30, 2025 (released) · phase 1
— Ye Shunguang
- Character banner
Dec 30, 2025 (released) · phase 1
— Zhao
- Gear banner
Dec 30, 2025 (released) · phase 1
— Ye Shunguang
- Gear banner
Dec 30, 2025 (released) · phase 1
— Zhao
v2.4 — On the Precipice of the Abyss · from Nov 26, 2025 (released)
2 new characters · 2 new light cones
- Character banner
Dec 17, 2025 (released) · phase 2
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Banyue - Character banner Dec 17, 2025 (released) · phase 2 — Ellen Joe
- Gear banner
Dec 17, 2025 (released) · phase 2
— Banyue
- Character banner
Nov 26, 2025 (released) · phase 1
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Dialyn - Character banner Nov 26, 2025 (released) · phase 1 — Hugo Vlad
- Gear banner
Nov 26, 2025 (released) · phase 1
— Dialyn
v2.3 — Memories of Dreams Bygone · from Oct 15, 2025 (released)
2 new characters · 2 new light cones
- Character banner
Nov 5, 2025 (released) · phase 2
— Yidhari
- Character banner
Nov 5, 2025 (released) · phase 2
—
Ju Fufu - Gear banner
Nov 5, 2025 (released) · phase 2
— Yidhari
- Character banner
Oct 15, 2025 (released) · phase 1
— Lucia
- Character banner Oct 15, 2025 (released) · phase 1 — Vivian Banshee
- Gear banner
Oct 15, 2025 (released) · phase 1
— Lucia
v2.2 — Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night · from Sep 4, 2025 (released)
2 new characters · 2 new light cones
New characters:
Orphie & Magus Seed
- Character banner
Sep 24, 2025 (released) · phase 2
— Orphie & Magus
- Character banner Sep 24, 2025 (released) · phase 2 — Evelyn Chevalier
- Gear banner
Sep 24, 2025 (released) · phase 2
— Orphie & Magus
- Character banner
Sep 4, 2025 (released) · phase 1
— Seed
- Character banner
Sep 4, 2025 (released) · phase 1
—
Trigger - Gear banner
Sep 4, 2025 (released) · phase 1
— Seed
v2.1 — The Impending Crash of Waves · from Jul 16, 2025 (released)
2 new characters · 2 new light cones
- Character banner
Aug 6, 2025 (released) · phase 2
— Alice
- Character banner Aug 6, 2025 (released) · phase 2 — Tsukishiro Yanagi
- Gear banner
Aug 6, 2025 (released) · phase 2
— Alice
- Character banner
Jul 16, 2025 (released) · phase 1
— Yuzuha
- Character banner Jul 16, 2025 (released) · phase 1 — Hoshimi Miyabi
- Gear banner
Jul 16, 2025 (released) · phase 1
— Yuzuha
v2.0 — Where Clouds Embrace the Dawn · from Jun 6, 2025 (released)
2 new characters · 2 new light cones
New characters:
Ju Fufu Yixuan
- Character banner
Jun 25, 2025 (released) · phase 2
— Ju Fufu
- Character banner
Jun 25, 2025 (released) · phase 2
—
Caesar - Gear banner
Jun 25, 2025 (released) · phase 2
— Ju Fufu
- Character banner
Jun 6, 2025 (released) · phase 1
— Yixuan
- Character banner
Jun 6, 2025 (released) · phase 1
— Astra Yao
- Gear banner
Jun 6, 2025 (released) · phase 1
— Yixuan
v1.7 — Bury Your Tears With the Past · from Apr 23, 2025 (released)
0 new characters · 2 new light cones
- Character banner May 14, 2025 (released) · phase 2 — Hugo Vlad
- Character banner
May 14, 2025 (released) · phase 2
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Lighter - Gear banner May 14, 2025 (released) · phase 2 — Hugo Vlad
- Character banner Apr 23, 2025 (released) · phase 1 — Vivian Banshee
- Character banner Apr 23, 2025 (released) · phase 1 — Jane Doe
- Gear banner Apr 23, 2025 (released) · phase 1 — Vivian Banshee
v1.6 — Among the Forgotten Ruins · from Mar 12, 2025 (released)
2 new characters · 2 new light cones
New characters:
Trigger Soldier 0 - Anby
- Character banner
Apr 2, 2025 (released) · phase 2
— Trigger
- Character banner
Apr 2, 2025 (released) · phase 2
—
Zhu Yuan - Gear banner
Apr 2, 2025 (released) · phase 2
— Trigger
- Character banner
Mar 12, 2025 (released) · phase 1
— Soldier 0 - Anby
- Character banner Mar 12, 2025 (released) · phase 1 — Burnice White
- Gear banner
Mar 12, 2025 (released) · phase 1
— Soldier 0 - Anby
v1.5 — Astra-nomical Moment · from Jan 22, 2025 (released)
1 new characters · 2 new light cones
New characters:
Astra Yao
- Character banner Feb 12, 2025 (released) · phase 2 — Evelyn Chevalier
- Character banner
Feb 12, 2025 (released) · phase 2
—
Qingyi - Gear banner Feb 12, 2025 (released) · phase 2 — Evelyn Chevalier
- Character banner
Jan 22, 2025 (released) · phase 1
— Astra Yao
- Character banner Jan 22, 2025 (released) · phase 1 — Ellen Joe
- Gear banner
Jan 22, 2025 (released) · phase 1
— Astra Yao
v1.4 — A Storm of Falling Stars · from Dec 18, 2024 (released)
0 new characters · 2 new light cones
- Character banner Dec 18, 2024 (released) · phase 1 — Hoshimi Miyabi
- Character banner Dec 18, 2024 (released) · phase 1 — Asaba Harumasa
- Gear banner Dec 18, 2024 (released) · phase 1 — Hoshimi Miyabi
- Gear banner Dec 18, 2024 (released) · phase 1 — Asaba Harumasa
v1.3 — Virtual Revenge · from Nov 6, 2024 (released)
1 new characters · 2 new light cones
New characters:
Lighter
v1.2 — Tour de Inferno · from Sep 25, 2024 (released)
1 new characters · 2 new light cones
New characters:
Caesar
v1.1 — Undercover R&B · from Aug 14, 2024 (released)
1 new characters · 2 new light cones
New characters:
Qingyi
v1.0 — Welcome To New Eridu · from Jul 4, 2024 (released)
1 new characters · 2 new light cones
New characters:
Zhu Yuan
Frequently asked questions
What is the current Zenless Zone Zero version?
The latest live version is v3.1. Each new version brings fresh banners, characters and events.
How long does each Zenless Zone Zero version last?
Each version normally lasts 6 weeks (42 days).
What compensation do you get for server maintenance?
Each update has ~5 hours of maintenance. Reach Inter-Knot Level 5+ before maintenance to receive 300 Polychrome as compensation afterwards.
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