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 2.8 update went live on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 with maintenance taking place the day before on Tuesday, May 5.
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.
When was the Zenless Zone Zero 2.8 livestream?
The ZZZ 2.8 livestream went live on Saturday, April 24, 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 2.8 update?
Hoyoverse has now confirmed that the following characters will appear on the ZZZ 2.8 banners:
Cold Rain Wanes in the Night - phase one
- ZZZ Promeia
Wandering Night Lantern - phase one
Starlight, Shine Bright! - phase two
Wrathborn Duo - phase two
- ZZZ Orphie & Magus
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 Zenless Zone Zero update 2.8?
The ZZZ 2.8 update introduces the new Main Story Season 2 - Epilogue quest, 'New: Eidan Sunset'. This quest is set wrap up the current storyline before we head of to the new area of Roscaelifer in ZZZ's 3.0 update.
Are there any ZZZ 2.8 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 2.8 update:
- Operation: Save Bootopia - control Eous and explore the Bootopia theme park, challenging ethereals and saving trapped bangboo
- "Spirit" Artist's Notebook - help a bangboo track down the "most vicious and wanted criminals" in New Eridu
- Ultimate Verdict Trial - a combat event where you can fight alongside Promeia across a variety of themed stages
- A Look Into Ridu's Legends - help the Spook Shack crew with their promo booth, uncovering the truth behind visitors' paranormal incidents
- Advanced Bounty: Area Patrol - double rewards from Area Patrol challenges
- Advanced Bounty: Combat Simulation - double rewards from Combat Simulation challenges
To find out more and keep on top of all the current festivities, be sure to check out our Zenless Zone Zero events guide.
What are the Zenless Zone Zero 2.8 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 2.8 update:
- New Dignified Blossom outfit for ZZZ's Miyabi
- New Polychrome Guide feature, which shows your progress in obtaining any permanent and limited-time polychromes. The guide also displays the approximate time required to complete certain events or gameplay, and allows you to teleport directly to the relevant gameplay or event
- Improvements to the game package management system, allowing you to minimize file size. This includes an auto-delete function that removes content you've already experienced next time you log in
- Zenless Zone Zero is coming to Steam soon, and will support cross-platform data sharing. You can wishlist it now by heading to the official Steam page
Be sure to keep an eye on the in-game announcements to learn about all of the optimizations as they roll out.