Version 2.6 “Encore for an Old Dream” Update Announcement

Dear Proxies,

Below is the updated content and compensation for Version 2.6 "Encore for an Old Dream."

[Update Start Time]

2026/02/06 06:00 (UTC+8)

It will take about five hours to complete.

[Compensation Details]

• Server Update Compensation

Compensation: Polychrome ×300

Requirements: Reach Inter-Knot Lv. 4 before 2026/02/06 06:00 (UTC+8)

※ Can be claimed until the end of Version 2.6. Please note that Version 2.6 will run for 46 days, ending on 2026/03/24 06:00 (UTC+8).

• Issue Fix Compensation

Compensation: Polychrome ×300

Requirements: Reach Inter-Knot Lv. 4 before 2026/02/06 06:00 (UTC+8)

Please log in to the game and claim the compensation before 2026/03/08 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.

[How to Update]

• 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.

[New Content]

1. New Agents

• S-Rank Agent Sunna (Physical - Support)

Sunna is an Agent who provides buffs to the whole squad. In combat, Sunna's EX Special Attack grants Angelic Chord-ination to all Agents in the squad and can activate Ether Veil: Delusion Reprise, boosting the ATK of all Agents in the squad. Additionally, Sunna can inflict Cat's Gaze on enemies, dealing extra DMG based on the specialty of the Agent who triggers the effect.

Can be obtained through the "Whimsy in Triple Meter" Signal Search.

• S-Rank Agent Aria (Ether - Anomaly)

Aria is an Anomaly DPS Agent who can charge her Basic Attack: Perfect Pitch to deal Ether DMG, as well as trigger Abloom to deal a substantial amount of additional Attribute Anomaly DMG. When an enemy is Stunned, Abloom's effect is further boosted.

Can be obtained through the "Neon Angel" Signal Search.

2. New W-Engines

• S-Rank W-Engine Thoughtbop (Support)

Can be obtained through the "Dissonant Sonata" Signal Search.

• S-Rank W-Engine Angel in the Shell (Anomaly)

Can be obtained through the "Dazzling Choir" Signal Search.

3. New Bangboo

• S-Rank Bangboo Biggest Fan

Can be obtained through An Outstanding Partner Signal Search.

4. New Story

• Season 2 Interlude "Encore for an Old Dream"

Once old dreams fade into the night, we'll reunite in the delusions of dawn.

Availability: Permanently available after the Version 2.6 update

Requirements: Complete Main Story Season 2 Chapter 6 "To Be Fuel for the Night"

※ You can experience Season 2 Chapter 6's content in advance via the Advance Screening function after ranking up in Season 1 Chapter 1 - Intermission.

• Side Missions "Dawn-Sent Whisper" and "Today's Weather is Unknown"

Availability: Permanently available after the Version 2.6 update

Requirements: Complete Season 2 Interlude "Encore for an Old Dream"

• Agent Trust Events, Quality Time Events

New Agent Trust Events and Quality Time Events for Sunna and Aria.

Availability: Permanently available after the Version 2.6 update

Requirements: Obtain the corresponding Agents and complete the required Stories (Please see Workbench > Partner Archive)

5. New Area

• Adds the new area, 404 Error Livehouse. This new area will be unlocked after the Version 2.6 update.

• Areas such as Sixth Street, Waifei Peninsula, and Lumina Square now feature festive decorations for Gilded Carrot Day.

6. New Outfits

• Sunna: Afternoon Tea Break

Freshly baked cake, rich and fragrant coffee, and the gentle warmth of the afternoon sun...

Wrapped in moments of softness, it's time to begin today's tea break.

※ After the Version 2.6 update – 2026/05/06 05:59 (UTC+8), Sunna's Afternoon Tea Break 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.

• Aria: Discordant Note

Aria's performance outfit for special shows, worn only a handful of times.

A pure-white "angel" clad in "demonic" wings. Take a deep breath, get ready... once the spotlight comes on, it's the Angels of Delusion's time to rebel.

※ From 2026/03/04 12:00 (server time) – 2026/05/06 05:59 (UTC+8), Aria's Discordant Note 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.

• Pan Yinhu: Culinary Jewel

Senior Yinhu once dreamed of becoming a renowned chef, but in this day and age, there's always some thug looking to smash your bowl.

—"Go on, try smashing one."

※ Complete the limited-time reward missions in the "A Harmony of Delusions" event to claim Pan Yinhu's outfit Culinary Jewel.

7. New Events

• A Harmony of Delusions

New Eridu's Rising Star has begun! Join the Angels of Delusion and witness...

All the possibilities for the future, starting with this single spotlight.

Event Duration: After the Version 2.6 update – 2026/03/23 03:59 (server time)

Requirements: Reach Inter-Knot Lv. 20 and complete Main Story Chapter 1 - Intermission to participate

• Angel's Invitation

Invite members of the Angels of Delusion to your squad and claim exclusive idol-themed rewards!

Obtaining Rewards: Permanently available. Even after the event page is closed, Proxies who meet the requirements can still claim the corresponding rewards.

Event Page Duration: After the Version 2.6 update – 2026/04/15 11:59 (server time)

• Delusion Special

During the event, log in for a total of 7 days to earn Encrypted Master Tape ×10!

Smiles ready, let the show begin!

Event Duration: After the Version 2.6 update – 2026/03/23 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

• Potential Hypothesis: Frosted Feathers

Fallen feathers gleam with cold light, old looks take on a fresh new sight.

Your trusted Agents, ready to serve you right!

Event Duration: After the Version 2.6 update – End of Version 2.6

Requirements: Unlock Ridu Weekly in Main Story Chapter 1 to participate

• Livestream for Fluttering Wings

"Idol Expert," "Pro Gamer," "Gentle Big Sis" — none are backing down?

Angels of Delusion behind-the-scenes stories, exposed live! Tune in to the stream to find out more!

Event Duration: After the Version 2.6 update – End of Version 2.6

Requirements: Reach Inter-Knot Lv. 20 and complete Main Story Chapter 1 - Intermission to unlock the "Livestream for Fluttering Wings" event in the Event menu

• Gilded Surprise, Wonderful Boo-ns

Draw Bangboo Badges and compete for a share of 4 billion Polychromes!

Event Duration: 2026/02/14 04:00 (server time) – 2026/02/25 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

• Stacking Fortune

Fireworks, lanterns, lucky carps, and the good fortune of the new year waiting to be unleashed—

Spend this golden festival with the people who matter most!

Event Duration: 2026/02/16 10:00 (server time) – 2026/02/24 03:59 (server time)

Requirements: Reach Inter-Knot Lv. 20 and complete Main Story Chapter 1 - Intermission to participate

• Advanced Bounty: Area Patrol

During the event, Area Patrol rewards will be doubled.

Event Duration: 2026/02/25 04:00 (server time) – 2026/03/02 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

• Gravitational Storytime

A great movie buddy — seeing what you see, feeling what you feel.

Event Duration: 2026/03/04 10:00 (server time) – 2026/03/23 03:59 (server time)

Requirements: Reach Inter-Knot Lv. 20 and complete Main Story Chapter 1 - Intermission to participate

• "En-Nah" Cheersquad Gift

Log in for a total of 7 days to earn Boopon ×10!

En-nah uhn-ne! (Match the rhythm!)

Event Duration: 2026/03/04 10:00 (server time) – 2026/03/23 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

• Snap! Hollow Realm Showdown

The king who makes even Ethereals tremble has finally arrived at the grand stage it's been waiting for.

A powerful enemy, the perfect shot — this is the ultimate opportunity to hit that shutter!

Event Duration: 2026/03/09 10:00 (server time) – 2026/03/23 03:59 (server time)

Requirements: Reach Inter-Knot Lv. 20 and complete Main Story Chapter 1 - Intermission to participate

• High Score Card Collector

Bring your Hollow combat techniques and a bit of luck—

The HIA Club special card flip event is now underway!

Event Duration: 2026/03/16 04:00 (server time) – 2026/03/23 03:59 (server time)

Requirements: Unlock Combat Simulation in Main Story Chapter 1 "Cat's Lost & Found."

8. Other New Content

▶ New Content

• Dynamic wallpapers for Agents Sunna and Aria have been added. Obtain the corresponding Agent and increase your Trust Level to a certain amount to unlock.

• Adds two forms for Agent Aria within the City. Proxies can freely switch between them in the Character Selection interface.

• Adds idle animations for Agents Sunna and Aria while in the City.

• Adds the dynamic wallpaper "Delusions in Progress." Recruit all three Angels of Delusion members to your squad to unlock it.

• Adds the new Proxy accessories: Wise: Happy Neigh Year and Belle: Neigh Year, Neigh Me. These accessories can be obtained by completing limited-time reward missions in the "A Harmony of Delusions" event.

• Adds a speed-up function for stage completion animations for daily training stages.

• Adds new achievements related to Phaethon's Story, Agent Trust, When Opportunities Converge, Inter-Knot Hot Topic, Janus Quarter, Throne Quarter, Lost Void, and Hostile Targets, including some hidden achievements.

• Adds the Threshold Simulation: Myriad Endgame badge set. Unlock Hard Mode in Threshold Simulation: Myriad Endgame to display this badge.

• Adds new titles related to Agent Trust, When Opportunities Converge, Threshold Simulation: Myriad Endgame, Gravitational Storytime, Lost Void, and Hostile Targets.

• Adds two new exchangeable accessories to Suibian Temple - Devon Pawnshop.

• Adds the Sweet Daydream pendant and Sweet Daydream theme menu decoration set.

• Adds new enemies Discordant Solo - Vesper, Miasmic - Rampant Brute, Wishful Finale, and A-H0L0 Type Intelligent Tactical Construct - Mirage Archer Unit.

• Adds "Sacrifice - Covenant Guardian" to Expert Challenge.

• A new Combat Data function has been added to the Challenge results screen for Shiyu Defense and Deadly Assault. Proxies can view their combat records and data using this function.

• Adds the Training Target tab to Compendium - Training, where Proxies can select a training target and view the corresponding Agent's Special Training Plan.

• Adds item type descriptions to the New Eridu City Fund reward selection screen and optimized general material descriptions.

• Adds new filters and frames to the Camera function.

• Adds the Sticker feature to the Camera function.

• Adds a progress percentage display to the main HDD interface, allowing Proxies to easily track commission completion at a glance.

• The HDD commission details screen's Restart button now includes Start Over and Retry Challenge functions. Proxies can choose to start the challenge from scratch or retry the current combat.

• The Function Menu's pendant now supports controller and mobile gyroscope.

• Adds a celebratory mail for Gilded Carrot Day with the Auspicious Golden Carrot item attached. Using this item grants 1 Ether Battery and 1 Auspicious Golden Carrot commemorative item.

▶ Shiyu Defense

Critical Node

After the Version 2.6 update, the buff effects of Critical Node are as follows:

Phase I

Agent CRIT DMG increases by 20%.

While in Ether Veil, Agent Physical DMG increases by 15%, and attacks ignore 10% of the enemy's DEF.

Agent Electric DMG increases by 15%.

Agent Basic Attack, EX Special Attack, and Ultimate deal 20% increased DMG and ignore 10% of enemy All-DMG RES on hit.

Agent Fire DMG increases by 20%, and ATK increases by 10%.

Agent gains an additional 40 Energy at the start, and CRIT DMG increases by 40%.

Phase II

While in an Ether Veil, the Agent's ATK increases by 25% and CRIT DMG increases by 20%.

When an Agent hits enemies, ignore 10% of their Physical RES.

Agent's Ice DMG increases by 20%, Basic Attack DMG increases by 40%.

After an Agent uses an EX Special Attack, the Agent's Ice DMG additionally increases by 20% for 15s. Repeated triggers reset the duration.

Agent Max HP increases by 15%, Fire DMG and Ether DMG increase by 20%.

After the Agent activates their Ultimate, Sheer DMG increases by 15% for 20s. Repeated triggers reset the duration.

Phase III

Agent Physical DMG and Electric DMG increase by 15%, CRIT DMG increases by 20%.

When an Agent with Attack specialty lands a critical hit on an enemy, enemy DEF is reduced by 10% for 5s. Repeated triggers reset the duration.

Agent Sheer DMG increases by 10%.

While in Ether Veil, Agent Sheer DMG further increases by 15%, and attacks ignore 15% of enemy All-DMG RES on hit.

Agent Ether DMG increases by 20%.

While in Ether Veil, Agent ATK increases by 30%, and attacks ignore 10% of enemy Ether DMG RES.

Phase IV

Agent ATK increases by 30%, CRIT DMG increases by 15%.

Enemies' Stun DMG Multiplier increases by 20%.

Agent Ether DMG increases by 20%.

After inflicting Attribute Anomaly on an enemy, the Agent restores 20 Energy and all squad members' ATK increases by 35% for 15s. Repeated triggers reset the duration. This effect can trigger once every 20s.

Agent Ice and Ether DMG increase by 15%.

While Agents are in an Ether Veil, CRIT DMG increases by 40% and Sheer DMG increases by 20%. These buffs are removed when exiting Ether Veil.

▶ Deadly Assault

• After the Version 2.6 update, the enemies featured in Deadly Assault are as follows:

Phase I:

Primordial Nightmare - "The Creator", Miasma Priest, Notorious - Dead End Butcher

Phase II:

Discordant Solo - Vesper, The Defiler, Wandering Hunter

Phase III:

Miasmic Fiend - Unfathomable, Miasma Ravager - Sobek, Notorious - Pompey

▶ Threshold Simulation

• Threshold Simulation: Myriad Endgame Hard Mode Gameplay Update: The Best Total Score is the best total battle score of the 3 BATTLE nodes' Final stages in a single challenge. The multiple endings of the LAST NODE will not be calculated multiple times. Resetting the challenge lineup will not reset the Best Total Score and Ranking. When the 3 BATTLE nodes' Final stages all have an S-Rank rating, the Best Total Score Rankings for the current season will be available. Only Hard Mode has Best Total Scores and Rankings.

• Adds exclusive avatars "Discovering Truths" and "Everburning Heart," as well as exclusive title "The Multifaceted Hollow Detective" for Threshold Simulation: Myriad Endgame.

▶ Hollow Zero

• Investigation Progress level cap is increased from 220 to 260. Additionally, new Exploration Collection, Achievements - Tactics - Lost Void entries and their corresponding rewards have been added.

• Adds the new "Operation Matrix" game mode. Proxies can explore Hollow Zero in different environments each week. In certain explorations, Proxies can obtain Initial Supplies.

• In Operation Matrix, a 4th Agent is now available. This 4th Agent is an Auxiliary Agent and won't participate in regular combat alongside your three Primary Agents. Proxies can summon Auxiliary Agents during Hollow exploration using Auxiliary Assist. Additionally, Auxiliary Gear has been added, with each Auxiliary Gear corresponding with a specific Auxiliary Agent.

• Adds a "Reward Progress" page, tracking Polychrome reward acquisition across gameplay modes and mission entries in Hollow Zero's Lost Void, Withered Domain, and The Mystery of Arpeggio Fault.

• Adds a "Quick Complete" function, which can consume "Deep Cleaning" Service Cards to quickly complete various gameplay activities and mission entries in Withered Domain and The Mystery of Arpeggio Fault. "Deep Cleaning" Service Cards can be obtained by completing Bounty Commissions (available after the season refresh on February 9th) or redeemed in Outpost Logistics.

• Adds new Tactical Prism Programs for Agents Sunna and Aria.

▶ Battle Trial: Glory

• Battle Trial: Glory will end on 2026/03/23 03:59 (server time) and a new mode will launch after the Version 2.7 update. Make sure to participate and claim your rewards in time, Proxies.

Adjustments & Optimizations

▶ Agents & Enemies

• Optimizes Agent Lycaon's model performance in the Outfit Preview interface.

• Optimizes the recommended skill enhancement order for some Agents.

▶ Systems

• Optimizes the UI layout for the Inter-Knot push notifications, and added the Fairy Picks feature. Fairy will now filter and present important update content to Proxies.

• Fixes an issue where the Intel Board notification would force the cursor to appear.

• Optimizes the default Challenge level on the Intel Board after completing commissions.

• Adjusts the Mission list in Compendium - Errands.

• Adjusts the Mission list in Compendium - Ridu Weekly.

• Adjusts the position of the Auto Dismantle button on the results screen for Area Patrol stages.

• Adjusts the buttons in the Potential Hypothesis interface: "Potential Archive" has been changed to "Obtain Silhouette" (This is a textual adjustment, and there are no functional changes). "Obtain Performance" has been changed to "Check Potential", allowing Proxies to directly access the Potential Vision interface through "Check Potential."

• Optimizes English, Japanese, and Korean voice-overs for story scenes and combat sequences of previous versions.

▶ Environments

• Optimizes the visual presentation of certain scenes.

▶ Others

• Adjusts and optimizes the mobile haptic feedback functionality:

Adds default vibration intensity settings for certain device models to reduce the gap between those models and standard values (only applies to devices that haven't been manually adjusted by the Proxies).

Issue Fixes

▶ Agents & Enemies

• Fixes an issue with Agent Banyue's Mindscape 01: Greed Burns Like Fire where, in solo combat, after using Basic Attack: Crushing Peaks for the first time on an enemy and increasing their Stun duration, when that enemy exits the Stunned state and the skill hits them again while Stunned, the Daze duration increase effect was not working correctly.

• Fixes an issue where Agent Yixuan's Basic Attack: Cirrus Strike could cause abnormal displacement effects when activated from a further distance away from enemies during combat.

• Fixes an issue where the weapon of Agent Hoshimi Miyabi could display visual abnormalities when performing attack skills in combat while equipped with the W-Engine Hailstorm Shrine.

• Fixes an issue where Agent Ye Shunguang's visual effects could appear abnormal in certain circumstances.

• Fixes an issue where, when Agent Ye Shunguang is equipped with the W-Engine Cannon Rotor, the DMG number color of the W-Engine Cannon Rotor's effect Oversized Barrel is mistakenly shown as the color of Honed Edge DMG in combat after Ye Shunguang enters the Enlightened Mind state.

• Fixes an issue where, after Agent Alice is defeated in combat, the Physical DMG number dealt to enemies by her Core Passive: Twin Rainbows of the Swordheart could display abnormally. This issue is a display issue and does not affect the actual skill effect.

• Fixes an issue where visual effects anomalies could occur after Agent Lucia activates Ultimate: Charge, Great Armor!.

• Fixes an issue where, under certain circumstances, Agent Soldier 11 might not properly execute the 5th hit of Basic Attack: Fire Suppression after awakening her Potential.

• Fixes an issue in combat where, when Agent Astra Yao activates her Special Attack Idyllic Cadenza, hits an enemy, and triggers a Quick Assist to switch to the next Agent, manually swapping in an off-field Agent in an Aftershock attacking state (such as Yuzuha) will result in the new on-field Agent being temporarily unable to properly block enemy attacks or take damage.

• Fixes an issue where, under certain circumstances, some Agent models, visual effects, and camera behavior would display abnormally.

• Fixes an issue in Hollow Zero where, after activating Potential Vision and equipping the Arctic Hunt Gear, Agent Ellen could potentially fail to trigger her EX Special Attack again when hitting enemies marked with Hunting during combat.

• Fixes an issue where controls could become unresponsive during combat in the Cooperation Exercise: Vivian stage.

• Fixes an issue where Agent models might display abnormally after switching Outfits in the Outfit Preview interface.

• Fixes an issue where some Agents' visual performance is abnormal during certain parts of the story.

▶ Systems

• Optimizes shader loading logic for iOS devices. After shaders are fully loaded, this will reduce stuttering and lagging on iOS devices in certain situations. Shader loading time during first-time installation and game version updates will increase based on device performance, with different devices requiring different amounts of time.

• Fixes an issue where interface display abnormalities could occur when jumping to the W-Engine selection screen from the Compendium.

▶ Gameplay

• Fixes display issues with certain icons in Hollow Zero.

• Fixes an issue in Hollow Zero where Agent Ye Shunguang's Special Attack icon could display incorrectly.

• Fixes an issue in Hollow Zero where Agents could spawn in abnormal positions after entering certain scenes.

• Fixes an issue in Investigation Zone mode where Agents could experience abnormal positioning when traveling on elevators.

▶ Environments

• Fixes visual issues affecting the models for some Agents and NPCs in certain scenes.

▶ Others

• Fixes an issue where music playback abnormalities could occur in Investigation Zone mode.

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

• Adjusts, improves, and fixes the in-game text for some languages. These changes will not affect gameplay or functions.