ZZZ 3.2 update release date, stream, and more

Learn all about the current next ZZZ update, including livestreams, release dates, characters, skins, optimizations, events, and more.

ZZZ update - Claret leaning forward with her hammer slung over her shoulder

Every Zenless Zone Zero update is set to add fresh content to the world of New Eridu, introducing new characters and banners, exciting events, quality quests, and more.

So, if you want to keep track of every ZZZ livestream and all the enticing expansions coming to Hoyoverse's urban fantasy ARPG, you're in the right place. Of course, we've also got an up-to-date guide to all the new Zenless Zone Zero codes to help you save up for the next version!

Here's everything you need to know about the current and next Zenless Zone Zero update.

When is the next Zenless Zone Zero update?

The ZZZ 3.2 update is due to go live on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 with maintenance taking place the day before on Tuesday, September 8.

Before each new update, the game goes into maintenance for a few hours. If you've reached level four or higher by the time a maintenance period concludes, you receive a minimum of 300 polychrome in your in-game mailbox as compensation for the game's downtime.

As for the current version, the ZZZ 3.1 update went live on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 with maintenance taking place the day before on Tuesday, July 28.

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When was the Zenless Zone Zero 3.2 livestream?

The ZZZ 3.2 livestream went live on Friday, August 28, at 19:30 (UTC+8). You can watch it on the official Zenless Zone Zero Twitch and YouTube channels.

Here's the livestream start time for different time zones:

  • PDT: 4:30
  • CST: 6:30
  • EDT: 7:30
  • BST: 12:30
  • CEST: 13:30
  • AEST: 21:30

What are the banners in the ZZZ 3.2 update?

Hoyoverse has now confirmed that the following characters will appear on the ZZZ 3.2 banners:

Bloodmoon Rising - phase one

Axiom of Captivation - phase one

Cindernight Respite - phase two

Cold Rain Wanes in the Night - phase two

Alongside these character banners, you can also pull for the featured characters' signature W-Engines on the limited W-Engine banners. If you want to know more about the current and upcoming banners including the featured W-Engines, be sure to keep an eye on our Zenless Zone Zero banner guide.

Are there any new quests in the ZZZ 3.2 update?

The ZZZ 3.2 update introduces a new main story quest, Season 3 Chapter 3: Their Secret Histories. During this quest, you set out to help Claret and Roxy track down the culprits behind Flint Workshop's missing procelloy, heading into heavily-guarded enemy territory to enact justice. Along the way, the three of you will also run into an old friend and uncover some information closely tied to Helios Academy.

Is there a new area in the ZZZ 3.2 update?

The ZZZ 3.2 update opens the doors to Roscaelifer's Flint Workshop, the world's only Prcelloy production site. Throughout the new main story quest, you'll also be sneaking into a transfer station teeming with enemies.

Are there any ZZZ 3.2 events?

As always, there are a heap of exciting events in the next update, with a variety of fun minigames and challenges for you to enjoy and plenty of rewards to claim.

Here's a brief overview of the events in the ZZZ 3.2 update:

  • Surprise Screening Plan - a special 14-day check-in event. Rewards include one of the new Angels of Delusion outfits
  • Clink, Clank, Pinball Knight! - a pinball minigame
  • Diary of an Orbie Parent - a virtual pet minigame
  • Chronicles of the Hobbling Crow - a detective event where you must solve a cas
  • Shadow Chase Showdown - a new HIA combat challenge

To find out more and keep on top of all the current festivities, be sure to check out our Zenless Zone Zero events guide.

A picture of Howl the dog at the newsstand from the 1.2 Zenless Zone Zero update

What are the Zenless Zone Zero 3.2 optimizations and features?

Hoyoverse is listening to your feedback and preparing new optimizations for each update.

Here's a brief summary of some of the new features and optimizations coming in the 3.2 update:

  • New outfits for all three members of the Angels of Delusion
  • New accessories for the Proxies
  • Roxy and Claret join Operation Bagel, along with their tactical prism programs, fresh universal gear for the new armorer specialty, and a handy new item that summons a bangboo that will evacuate with some of your supplies
  • Operation Bagle's now offers an advanced challenge with a higher investment cap for high-risk mode, increasing difficulty and potential rewards. Boofee's store is also newly optimized and has new Proxy accessories
  • New enemies arrive in Shiyu Defense and Deadly Asaault
  • The new W-Engines Catty Luck (A-rank, armorer) and [Lunar] Semiluna (B-rank, armorer) are now available on the banners and in the gadget store
  • The battlepass rewards now include the new armorer W-Engine Bloodmarrow Coffer
  • The new version of Hollow Zero now includes the exclusive gear for the two new agents, Roxy and Claret
  • The VR Training Room now features stages for armorer materials
  • ZZZ's Jane, ZZZ's Hugo, and ZZZ's Anby - Soldier 0 join the beginner guide, allowing players who missed out in version 3.1 to claim one of the three agents and their signature W-Engine
  • ZZZ's Koleda gets a long-awaited upgrade, enhancing her kit to make her more powerful in battle
  • Now, when you trigger a Perfect Assist, a gold flash indicates that you can counter an attack with defensive assists, while a red flash indicates that you can't
  • When you obtain a drive disc, you can now immediately view recommendations. The drive disc recommendations for existing characters are now also updated
  • New tweaks arrive in the agent select menu and the Hollow Zero store to make your experience more smooth
  • …and more!

Be sure to keep an eye on the in-game announcements to learn about all of the optimizations as they roll out.