Zenless Zone Zero Version 3.1 The Long Goodbye Update Guide

Version 3.1 The Long Goodbye: Quick Summary

Zenless Zone Zero Version 3.1, “The Long Goodbye,” launches on July 29, 2026, at 06:00 (UTC+8). The update requires around five hours of maintenance and adds new Agents, W-Engines, Bangboo, story content, areas, events, gameplay systems, and balance changes.

The update runs for 42 days and ends on September 9, 2026, at 06:00 (UTC+8). Players can also claim up to 600 Polychromes through the update and issue-fix compensation if they meet the eligibility requirements.

Version 3.1 also introduces a permanent game mode called Enigma of the Labyrinth: Operation Bagel. The mode focuses on exploration, resource collection, infrastructure upgrades, equipment crafting, and Hollow expeditions.

Version 3.1 Detail	Information
Update Name	The Long Goodbye
Update Start	July 29, 2026, at 06:00 (UTC+8)
Maintenance	Approximately 5 hours
Version Duration	42 days
Version End	September 9, 2026, at 06:00 (UTC+8)
Server Update Compensation	Polychrome ×300
Issue Fix Compensation	Polychrome ×300
Total Compensation	Polychrome ×600
New S-Rank Agents	Remielle and Sigrid
New S-Rank W-Engines	Ode of Resurrected Wings and Knight's Extolment
New S-Rank Bangboo	Ariel
New Main Story	Season 3 Chapter 2: The Long Goodbye
New Permanent Mode	Enigma of the Labyrinth: Operation Bagel

Version 3.1 Release Time and Compensation

Version 3.1 begins maintenance on July 29, 2026, at 06:00 (UTC+8). HoYoverse expects the maintenance to last about five hours before the update becomes playable.

Eligible players can receive 600 Polychromes from two separate compensation mails. Both compensation types require players to reach Inter-Knot Level 4 before the update begins.

Server Update Compensation

The server maintenance compensation gives 300 Polychromes. Players who reach Inter-Knot Level 4 before July 29 at 06:00 (UTC+8) qualify for this reward.

This compensation remains claimable until Version 3.1 ends. The update ends on September 9, 2026, at 06:00 (UTC+8).

Issue Fix Compensation

The issue-fix compensation also provides 300 Polychromes. Eligible players must meet the same Inter-Knot Level 4 requirement.

Players must claim this compensation before August 28, 2026, at 23:59 (UTC+8). The reward arrives through in-game mail after the update finishes, and the mail expires after 30 days.

New Agents, W-Engines, and Bangboo

Version 3.1 adds two new S-Rank Agents, two S-Rank W-Engines, and one S-Rank Bangboo. These additions expand the available Anomaly, Attack, and support options for team building.

Remielle is the new Lumiflux Anomaly Agent available through Paradise Regained. Sigrid joins as an Ice Attack Agent through the “‘Till the Ends of the Sky” Signal Search.

Ariel becomes the new S-Rank Bangboo in the Bangboo Signal Search system. Players can select an S-Rank Bangboo before searching, and the selected target is guaranteed when an S-Rank Bangboo is obtained.

New Content	Rank	Type	How to Obtain
Remielle	S-Rank	Lumiflux / Anomaly	Paradise Regained Signal Search
Sigrid	S-Rank	Ice / Attack	’Till the Ends of the Sky Signal Search
Ode of Resurrected Wings	S-Rank	Anomaly W-Engine	Ode of Resurrected Wings Signal Search
Knight's Extolment	S-Rank	Attack W-Engine	Knight's Extolment Signal Search
Ariel	S-Rank	Bangboo	An Outstanding Partner Signal Search

New Story Content in Version 3.1

Season 3 Chapter 2, “The Long Goodbye,” becomes permanently available after the Version 3.1 update. Players must first complete Season 3 Chapter 1, “A Sleepwalker’s Confession.”

The Advance Screening feature allows eligible players to experience Season 3 content earlier. Players can access it after ranking up in Season 1 Chapter 1 - Intermission.

Remielle and Sigrid also receive new Agent Trust and Quality Time content. These activities become permanently available after the update once players obtain the relevant Agents and complete the required stories.

New Area: Roscaelifer - Booastrum - Gear Street

Version 3.1 expands the world with Roscaelifer - Booastrum - Gear Street. Players must first unlock the Booastrum district before accessing this new area.

The update also adds several smaller locations. These include Intelligence Shack, Divination Parlor, Cap Shop, Meridian Hall, Core Danger Zone, and Banquet Venue.

New Version 3.1 Outfits

Version 3.1 adds summer-themed outfits for Remielle, Sigrid, and Lucy. The three characters have different acquisition methods, with Lucy’s outfit tied to the Summer Waves Roll In event.

Remielle’s two outfits cost 1,350 Monochrome during their individual discount periods. After the discount ends, each outfit returns to its regular price of 1,680 Monochrome.

The Moonlit Shore bundle combines both Remielle outfits for 2,350 Monochrome during its 30% limited-time discount. You cannot combine the bundle promotion and individual outfit discounts.

Lucy: Princess on Holiday is obtained through the Summer Waves Roll In event. Sigrid’s Majestic Wavechaser is sold separately in the Store from August 19, 2026, at 12:00 server time, until September 9 at 05:59 (UTC+8).

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Major Events Coming With Version 3.1

Version 3.1 includes a large event lineup spread across the entire update period. Several events provide Polychromes, Encrypted Master Tapes, outfits, upgrade materials, and other rewards.

Marcel Anniversary Gift is one of the biggest early reward events. Eligible players can claim one limited S-Rank Agent, one limited S-Rank W-Engine, 1,600 Polychromes, and anniversary rewards.

Gift From the Clouds rewards seven days of total login progress with 10 Encrypted Master Tapes. The event remains available until September 8, 2026, at 03:59 server time.

Summer Waves Roll In offers Lucy’s Princess on Holiday outfit. It runs until September 7, 2026, at 03:59 server time and requires Inter-Knot Level 20 plus Main Story Chapter 1 - Intermission.

Other Important Events

Potential Hypothesis: Hunting Game focuses on Agent gameplay before and after Potential Activation. Players need to unlock Ridu Weekly in Main Story Chapter 1.

Phaethon’s Grand Reveal of the Year also runs throughout Version 3.1. It requires Inter-Knot Level 20 and completion of Chapter 1 - Intermission.

The Great En-Nah Giveaway provides 10 Encrypted Master Tapes and 10 Boopons after seven total login days. It runs from August 19 to September 8, 2026.

Combat Training: Triple Bounty triples Combat Simulation rewards from September 2 to September 7. Players need access to Combat Simulation through Chapter 1, “Cat’s Lost & Found.”

Ding-Dong! Delivery Training in Progress continues beyond Version 3.1’s scheduled end date. It runs from August 28 until September 14, 2026, at 03:59 server time.

New Permanent Gameplay: Enigma of the Labyrinth

Enigma of the Labyrinth: Operation Bagel is the biggest new permanent gameplay addition in Version 3.1. It becomes available after August 5, 2026, at 10:00 server time.

Players must reach Inter-Knot Level 40 to enter the new mode. The gameplay sends Proxies into the Hollow to gather supplies before safely evacuating.

Players can use collected supplies to repair the research station and craft equipment. These upgrades improve Agent combat capabilities while exploring the Hollow.

Players also earn rewards by completing commissions, collecting items, and expanding their catalog. The mode includes Polychromes and other progression rewards.

Season Commissions add another layer of rewards. Players can redeem items such as Twilight Afterimage and new Proxy accessories, including Belle: Chipi-Meow and Wise: Dubi-Meow.

New Systems and Quality-of-Life Changes

Version 3.1 adds a Beginner Guide that reorganizes early progression help. The previous Compendium - Primer - Proxy Legend content moves into the new system.

The Beginner Guide contains an Enhancement Guide and Handbook Missions. Completing these missions can provide Polychromes, Master Tapes, Tuning Calibrators, Drive Disc sets, and upgrade materials.

Players can now batch lock and unlock A-Rank W-Engines. A new setting also lets players keep a chosen number of copies locked for maximum Overclocking while automatically unlocking excess copies.

A new High-Mobility Enhanced Robot improves exploration. The robot can transform into a ball, roll into obstacles, solve puzzles, and clear paths.

Area Patrol receives the Swiftspine and Splitclaw challenge. It also introduces the Feathered Fate and Thorned Rose Drive Discs.

Combat Simulation gains Light Tuning Test stages. These stages provide Specialized Lumiflux Chips, Advanced Lumiflux Chips, and Basic Lumiflux Chips.

Players also get new Potential Archive rewards. The store adds Reel Projector, Marcato Desire, and Overtimeboo.

Deadly Assault Changes

Deadly Assault gains Adversity Mode after players earn nine Stars in the current Trial Mode season. Completing Adversity Mode challenges can reward an animated avatar, title, namecard, and Investigation Certificates.

The Association Supplies Store receives an Exclusive Showcase for these certificates. Rewards include Remielle’s exclusive action, camera frames, Graffiti Marks, and emoticons.

Two new badge sets are also added for Adversity Mode. They are Deadly Assault: Purge and Deadly Assault: Annihilator.

Shiyu Defense and Combat Changes

Shiyu Defense receives new Critical Node effects designed around Anomaly, Ether, Ice, and Electric teams. The Phase I, II, and III effects each favor different team compositions and combat strategies.

Phase I heavily rewards teams with two or three Anomaly Agents. It can increase Attribute Anomaly DMG by 10% or 60% and grant 500 or 1,500 starting Decibels.

Phase II strengthens Ether and Ice-focused combat options. It includes DEF and All-Attribute RES reductions after enemies receive Attribute Anomalies.

Phase III increases Ether and Ice DMG while adding CRIT DMG bonuses. Attack Agents can also reduce enemy DEF after hitting Stunned targets.

Deadly Assault also receives a new enemy lineup. The three phases feature different combinations involving Girtablullu, Dead End Butcher, Ye Shiyuan the Thrall, Miasma Priest, and Primordial Nightmare - “The Creator.”

Agent Skill and Text Updates

Several Agent Additional Ability descriptions are updated to reflect broader team requirements. These changes affect Hoshimi Miyabi, Aria, and Piper.

Miyabi’s Additional Ability now activates when another squad member is a Support or Anomaly Agent or shares her faction. This replaces the previous Support-or-faction wording.

Aria’s Additional Ability now includes Anomaly Agents alongside Stun and Support Agents. The faction condition remains part of the activation requirement.

Piper’s Additional Ability now includes Anomaly teammates. The updated condition activates when another character is an Anomaly Agent or shares Piper’s Attribute or Faction.

Other Version 3.1 Improvements

Version 3.1 also improves storage, graphics, exploration, controllers, and progression systems. These changes are separate from the headline story and character additions but can affect everyday gameplay.

Players on supported AMD graphics cards gain DX12 support. The first DX12 launch performs a one-time shader compilation to improve stability later.

A new Crowd Density option can reduce device performance pressure. Players can find it under Options → Graphics → Crowd Density.

DualSense controllers receive new dynamic light bar effects. The update also adjusts graphics settings for certain iPhone models, including iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 devices.

The update improves W-Engine recommendation logic and reduces leveling requirements between Levels 20 and 50. These changes aim to speed up character progression and equipment management.

Booastrum and Fantasy Resort also receive visual improvements. Several teleport, interface, notification, Drive Disc, and red-dot systems receive additional adjustments.

Version 3.1 Issue Fixes

The update fixes problems affecting Agents, enemies, systems, audio, environments, and interfaces. Several fixes specifically target Hollow Zero, Deadly Assault, and Agent skill interactions.

Deadly Assault receives a fix for Girtablullu’s abnormal Stun DMG Multiplier recovery. Other fixes address Agent Soldier 0 - Anby, Pyrois, Rina, Evelyn, Cissia, and several visual model issues.

DX12 players receive a fix for first-launch stuttering. The game now performs a one-time shader compilation after the update.

Several Hollow Zero interactions involving Auxiliary Agent Manato are also corrected. These fixes address abnormal Ultimate behavior involving Pyrois and other Agents.

Text, punctuation, voice-over, music, environmental visuals, and localization also receive corrections. English, Japanese, and Korean voice-overs receive optimization for selected older story and combat scenes.

How to Update Zenless Zone Zero Version 3.1

PC players need to restart the game and select the update option. Android players should follow the update prompt after launching the game.

iOS players can update through the App Store. PS5 and PS5 Pro users can select Zenless Zone Zero from the home screen, press Options, and choose Check for Updates.

Xbox Series X|S players can update through My Games & Apps → Manage → Updates. Select Zenless Zone Zero from the list to start the update process.

Final Takeaway

Version 3.1 “The Long Goodbye” is a major content update built around new characters, story progression, exploration, and long-term gameplay. Remielle, Sigrid, Ariel, new W-Engines, new outfits, and Season 3 Chapter 2 form the headline additions.

The update also gives players several reasons to return throughout its 42-day duration. Events such as Summer Waves Roll In, Gift From the Clouds, Potential Hypothesis, and the Great En-Nah Giveaway spread rewards across the patch.

The most important permanent addition is Enigma of the Labyrinth: Operation Bagel. Its exploration and upgrade systems give Version 3.1 a new activity beyond regular combat and story content.

Players should also track individual event deadlines instead of relying only on the September 9 patch-end date. Several major rewards disappear before the update itself concludes.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does Zenless Zone Zero Version 3.1 release?

Version 3.1 releases on July 29, 2026, at 06:00 (UTC+8). Maintenance is expected to take approximately five hours.

How much compensation does Version 3.1 provide?

Eligible players can receive 600 Polychromes in total. This includes 300 Polychromes for server maintenance and another 300 for issue fixes.

What is the biggest new feature in Version 3.1?

Enigma of the Labyrinth: Operation Bagel is the major permanent gameplay addition. It unlocks after August 5, 2026, and requires Inter-Knot Level 40.

When does Version 3.1 end?

Version 3.1 ends on September 9, 2026, at 06:00 (UTC+8). Some individual events end earlier, so players should check each event’s separate deadline.

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