Enigma of the Labyrinth Infrastructure and Commissions Guide: Crafting, Progression, and Rewards
Enigma of the Labyrinth: Operation Bagel adds infrastructure, crafting, and commission systems to Zenless Zone Zero Version 3.1. The permanent mode became available after August 5, 2026, at 10:00 server time, and requires Inter-Knot Level 40 for access. These systems turn supplies collected inside the Hollow into longer-term progression, equipment, and rewards.
The infrastructure system focuses on developing the research station and producing useful equipment, while commissions provide structured objectives and additional rewards. This guide explains how these systems fit into the wider Enigma of the Labyrinth gameplay loop.
What Is Enigma of the Labyrinth in Version 3.1?
Enigma of the Labyrinth is a permanent game mode introduced in Version 3.1, “The Long Goodbye.” Players enter the Hollow, collect valuable supplies, and evacuate them safely instead of treating each run as a standard combat stage.
The resources brought back from the Hollow have a second purpose because they can be invested in the research station. They can also be used to craft equipment designed to improve Agent combat capabilities while exploring the Labyrinth.
Enigma of the Labyrinth at a Glance
| Gameplay Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Game | Zenless Zone Zero |
| Version | Version 3.1 “The Long Goodbye” |
| Game Mode | Enigma of the Labyrinth: Operation Bagel |
| Mode Type | Permanent gameplay mode |
| Availability | August 5, 2026, after 10:00 server time |
| Entry Requirement | Inter-Knot Level 40 |
| Main Activity | Explore the Hollow and collect supplies |
| Infrastructure Purpose | Repair and develop the research station |
| Crafting Purpose | Produce equipment for Hollow exploration |
| Commission Purpose | Provide additional objectives and rewards |
The mode also follows a seasonal progression structure, with exclusive rewards connected to its commissions and Store systems.
How the Infrastructure System Works
Infrastructure provides the long-term progression layer for Enigma of the Labyrinth. Instead of using collected supplies only during a single expedition, players can use them to improve the research station and unlock further benefits.
The research station is closely tied to the resources gathered during exploration. As players continue completing runs, the materials they extract can contribute to developing the infrastructure and supporting the mode’s crafting system.
Research Station Progression
Repairing and expanding the research station gives collected supplies a lasting purpose. This means that successful expeditions can contribute to future runs rather than ending when the player leaves the Hollow.
The infrastructure system is therefore connected directly to the main extraction loop:
Enter the Hollow.
Search for valuable supplies.
Evacuate with the resources you collect.
Use those supplies within the Labyrinth’s progression systems.
Develop infrastructure and craft useful equipment.
Return to the Hollow better prepared.
This structure gives Operation Bagel a progression system that extends beyond individual stages.
Crafting and Equipment in Operation Bagel
Crafting lets players turn resources gathered in the Labyrinth into equipment that supports Hollow exploration. HoYoverse describes the collected supplies as resources that can be used either to build infrastructure or craft equipment that boosts Agents’ combat capabilities within the Hollow.
That distinction matters because the equipment system is tied directly to the Labyrinth experience. Players are not simply collecting materials for ordinary Zenless Zone Zero upgrades.
Why Crafting Matters
Crafted equipment can improve how Agents handle encounters inside the Hollow. Since Operation Bagel combines exploration with combat and extraction, the resources you invest in equipment can become part of your preparation for future expeditions.
The mode also introduces tactical items that provide additional effects during exploration. For example, the Etheric Phantom: Mutant Formicarrier can provide a Stealth-related skill that helps an Agent avoid detection and escape combat situations.
As a result, crafting should be part of the broader expedition system, not a separate menu feature.
Understanding the Commission System
Commissions give players structured objectives that guide progression through Enigma of the Labyrinth. The mode includes Investigation Commissions, Weekly Commissions, and Season Commissions, each serving a different purpose.
Investigation Commissions are connected to the mode’s core progression. Weekly Commissions provide recurring objectives, while Season Commissions form a larger progression track with rewards that become available as players advance.
| Commission Type | Main Purpose | Progression / Rewards |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation Commissions | Advance through the Labyrinth's content | Unlock additional content and provide progression rewards |
| Weekly Commissions | Provide recurring objectives | Bounty points and weekly progression |
| Season Commissions | Track seasonal progress | Polychromes, Twilight Afterimage, Proxy accessories, and other rewards |
Weekly Commissions provide up to 8,000 points per week, according to guides covering the implemented system. They also share the broader Hollow Zero commission structure.
Investigation Commissions
Investigation Commissions act as the main progression path through the Labyrinth. Completing these objectives helps players unlock more of the mode and continue exploring its systems.
These commissions are particularly useful when first learning Operation Bagel because they give players specific goals instead of requiring them to discover every progression feature independently.
Weekly Commissions
Weekly Commissions add a recurring reason to return to the Labyrinth. These tasks reset weekly and contribute toward Bounty points.
The weekly system is also connected to the wider Hollow Zero commission structure. Players who already interact with other Hollow Zero content may therefore notice some overlap in commission progression.
Season Commissions
Season Commissions connect Enigma of the Labyrinth to its seasonal reward progression. Players advance through multiple phases, with later phases becoming available after meeting earlier requirements.
The official Version 3.1 announcement specifically lists Twilight Afterimage, Belle: Chipi-Meow, Wise: Dubi-Meow, and Polychromes among the rewards available through Season Commissions.
What Rewards Can You Get?
Enigma of the Labyrinth offers both standard progression materials and mode-specific rewards. These include Polychromes, Proxy accessories, Pyrois-related rewards, and other upgrade resources.
Official Version 3.1 information confirms that completing commissions lets players redeem Agent Focus: Pyrois and other Store rewards. Season Commissions add further exclusive rewards.
The implemented reward structure also includes Pyrois Mindscapes and a Pyrois W-Engine overclock material through the mode’s Store progression.
Notable Operation Bagel Rewards
The Store and commission systems provide several rewards tied directly to Operation Bagel progression. These include character progression items and cosmetic rewards.
Among the documented rewards are:
Agent Focus: Pyrois
Pyrois Mindscapes
Pyrois W-Engine overclock material
Twilight Afterimage
Belle: Chipi-Meow
Wise: Dubi-Meow
Polychromes
Senior Investigator Logs
W-Engine Energy Modules
Bangboo System Widgets
Denny
Gear Coins
The exact availability of individual rewards can depend on whether they belong to permanent progression or a specific seasonal reward period.
How Infrastructure and Commissions Work Together
Infrastructure and commissions form two connected parts of the same progression cycle. Exploration provides supplies, infrastructure turns resources into improvements and equipment, while commissions give players additional objectives and rewards for continuing to engage with the mode.
A simple way to understand the relationship is:
Explore → Collect Supplies → Extract → Develop Infrastructure → Craft Equipment → Complete Commissions → Earn Rewards → Explore Again
This structure keeps players moving between exploration and progression, rather than completing isolated missions with no connection to future runs.
Gear Coins and the Store
Gear Coins are an important currency for the Labyrinth’s Store progression. Players can obtain them while exploring and use them with Boojee’s Store to obtain equipment and other useful items.
This adds another incentive to explore because resources collected during a run can eventually help players get useful items outside that expedition.
What Should Players Focus on First?
New players should first understand how exploration, infrastructure, and commissions relate. Treating each system separately can make the mode seem more complicated than it is.
Start by learning the basic exploration loop and collecting supplies. Once you understand extraction, focus on infrastructure development and available crafting options.
After that, check the Commission menu regularly. Investigation Commissions help with progression, Weekly Commissions provide recurring objectives, and Season Commissions track larger reward milestones.
For players who follow Zenless Zone Zero beyond gameplay, Animon Life also covers franchise-related official merchandise and character releases, which are separate from the in-game rewards and progression systems discussed here.
Is Enigma of the Labyrinth Permanent?
The core Enigma of the Labyrinth mode is permanent, but some rewards are tied to seasonal or limited progression periods. HoYoverse introduced Operation Bagel as a permanent Version 3.1 game mode, while its seasonal structure provides additional rewards over time.
This distinction matters because players do not need to treat the entire game mode as a one-time event. However, they should check the current Season Commission schedule for limited rewards.
Summary
Enigma of the Labyrinth’s infrastructure and commission systems turn Hollow exploration into a longer-term progression loop. Supplies collected during expeditions can be used to develop the research station and craft equipment for use within the Hollow.
The commission system then adds structured progression through Investigation, Weekly, and Season Commissions. These activities can provide Polychromes, Agent Focus: Pyrois, Twilight Afterimage, Proxy accessories, and other materials and items.
The most important systems to remember are:
Infrastructure: Develops the research station.
Crafting: Converts collected resources into useful equipment.
Investigation Commissions: Drive core mode progression.
Weekly Commissions: Provide recurring objectives and Bounty points.
Season Commissions: Provide seasonal progression and exclusive rewards.
Boojee’s Store: Uses Gear Coins for equipment and other items.
Pyrois Rewards: Include Agent Focus and Mindscapes through the mode’s progression.
FAQs
What is the Infrastructure system in Enigma of the Labyrinth?
Infrastructure is the research station progression system in Operation Bagel. You can invest supplies extracted from the Hollow to develop the station and support equipment-related progression.
What are the different types of Commissions?
Enigma of the Labyrinth has Investigation, Weekly, and Season Commissions. Investigation Commissions support core progression, Weekly Commissions provide recurring objectives, and Season Commissions track seasonal rewards.
What rewards can be obtained from the Commissions?
Commission-related rewards include Polychromes, Agent Focus: Pyrois, Twilight Afterimage, and Proxy accessories. Additional progression can provide Pyrois Mindscapes and other materials through the mode’s Store.
Is Enigma of the Labyrinth a permanent game mode?
Yes, Operation Bagel was introduced as a permanent game mode in Version 3.1. Its seasonal commissions and some associated rewards can have separate availability periods.
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