Zenless Zone Zero V3.0 Limited-Time Channels Phase II: Norma, Sunna, and W-Engines
Zenless Zone Zero V3.0 Phase II introduces four limited-time Signal Searches featuring Norma, Sunna, and four featured W-Engines. The Phase II Signal Search period runs from July 8, 2026, at 12:00 server time, through July 28, 2026, at 14:59 server time.
The update also adds The Final Callback – Audition Stage, allowing eligible Proxies to test four featured Agents and claim first-clear rewards. The audition event follows the same July 8–28 schedule as the Phase II Signal Searches.
V3.0 Phase II Signal Search Overview
Phase II gives players separate Agent and W-Engine channels, with boosted rates for specific S-Rank and A-Rank signals. The four channels are divided into two Exclusive Channels for Agents and two W-Engine Channels.
| Channel | Featured S-Rank | Featured A-Rank | Channel Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outlier of Prodigies | Norma — Fire / Stun | Corin — Physical / Attack; Pulchra — Physical / Stun | Exclusive Channel |
| Chief Sidekick | Chief Sidekick — Stun | Housekeeper — Attack; Box Cutter — Stun | W-Engine Channel |
| Whimsy in Triple Meter | Sunna — Physical / Support | Corin — Physical / Attack; Pulchra — Physical / Stun | Exclusive Channel |
| Thoughtbop | Thoughtbop — Support | Housekeeper — Attack; Box Cutter — Stun | W-Engine Channel |
All four Signal Searches are limited-time channels, and the featured limited S-Rank Agents and W-Engines will not move into the Star-Studded Cast Stable Channel. This means players should treat these featured signals as separate from the game’s permanent Stable Channel pool.
Outlier of Prodigies: Norma Signal Search
Outlier of Prodigies is the Phase II Exclusive Channel featuring Norma as its limited S-Rank Agent. Norma has the Fire attribute and Stun specialty, making her the featured high-rarity Agent for this channel.
The boosted A-Rank Agents are Corin and Pulchra. Corin uses the Physical attribute and Attack specialty, while Pulchra uses Physical and Stun.
This channel is therefore particularly relevant to players looking for Norma or the two featured A-Rank Agents.
Norma’s Featured Role
Norma fills the Fire-Stun role in the Phase II Agent lineup. Her inclusion gives players another limited S-Rank option for teams that rely on building Daze and creating opportunities to Stun enemies.
The announcement does not state that Norma becomes permanently available after Phase II. Instead, it specifically identifies her as a limited S-Rank Agent and confirms that limited S-Rank Agents from these channels will not enter the Star-Studded Cast Stable Channel.
Chief Sidekick: W-Engine Signal Search
Chief Sidekick is the featured limited S-Rank W-Engine in the Chief Sidekick channel. Its specialty is Stun, matching the role highlighted by Norma’s Agent channel.
The channel also boosts two A-Rank W-Engines: Housekeeper, which is associated with Attack, and Box Cutter, which is associated with Stun.
Because this is a W-Engine Channel, its guaranteed-signal counter follows the rules for W-Engine searches rather than the counter used by Exclusive Agent Channels.
Whimsy in Triple Meter: Sunna Signal Search
Whimsy in Triple Meter is the second Phase II Exclusive Channel and features Sunna as its limited S-Rank Agent. Sunna is a Physical Support Agent, giving this channel a different team role from Norma’s Fire-Stun setup.
Corin and Pulchra return as the featured A-Rank Agents. Both therefore appear as boosted A-Rank options in the two Phase II Exclusive Channels.
The shared A-Rank lineup chooses between the two Agent channels, which is more significant for players targeting a particular S-Rank character.
Thoughtbop: W-Engine Signal Search
Thoughtbop is the limited S-Rank W-Engine featured in the second W-Engine Channel. It has the Support specialty and is paired with Housekeeper and Box Cutter as the boosted A-Rank W-Engines.
Like Chief Sidekick, Thoughtbop remains part of the limited W-Engine pool rather than becoming available through the Star-Studded Cast Stable Channel.
Agent Channels vs W-Engine Channels
The most important distinction is that Agent and W-Engine Signal Searches use separate guaranteed-signal counters. Searches made on the two Exclusive Channels share one cumulative counter, while searches on the two W-Engine Channels share another.
| Signal Search Type | Channels Included | Guaranteed-Signal Count | Affected by Other Channel Types? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exclusive Agent Channels | Outlier of Prodigies + Whimsy in Triple Meter | Shared and cumulative | No |
| W-Engine Channels | Chief Sidekick + Thoughtbop | Shared and cumulative | No |
| Other channel types | Other Signal Searches | Separate | Independent |
For example, a player’s search progress on Outlier of Prodigies carries over to Whimsy in Triple Meter, because both are Exclusive Channels. However, that progress does not transfer to Chief Sidekick or Thoughtbop.
Likewise, search progress on Chief Sidekick carries across to Thoughtbop, because both belong to the W-Engine Channel category.
Players should check the in-game Details button at the bottom-left of the Signal Search screen for the full rules before spending search resources.
The Final Callback – Audition Stage
The Final Callback gives eligible Proxies a chance to test Norma, Sunna, Corin, and Pulchra during the same July 8–28 Phase II period. The audition stages are designed to let players experience the featured Agents before deciding which characters they want to pursue.
The event begins at 12:00 server time on July 8, 2026, and ends at 14:59:59 server time on July 28, 2026.
Audition Stage Requirements
Players must reach Inter-Knot Level 8 and unlock the relevant Event feature through Main Story Prologue – Intermission. These requirements are lower than the requirements for many later-game activities, allowing newer players to access the trial content once the required story progression is complete.
The four available test Agents are:
Norma — Fire / Stun
Sunna — Physical / Support
Corin — Physical / Attack
Pulchra — Physical / Stun
How the Trial Rewards Work
First-time completion of an audition stage allows players to claim its associated rewards on the results screen. This means the trial stages offer more than a preview of each Agent.
There is also a shortcut for players who have already completed a Cooperation Exercise stage for one of the featured A-Rank Agents. If you previously completed the applicable Cooperation Exercise, you can directly claim the corresponding test-stage rewards through the event interface.
The supplied announcement does not list the exact reward quantities, so specific Polychrome or material amounts should not be assumed.
V3.0 Phase II Event Timeline
Both the limited Signal Searches and The Final Callback run for most of July’s second half, from July 8 through July 28. Players should note the different end-time formatting between the Signal Search period and the audition event.
The Signal Search period ends at 14:59 server time on July 28, while the audition event ends at 14:59:59 server time on the same date.
Key Dates
July 8, 2026, at 12:00 server time marks the start of all four Phase II Signal Searches and the Final Callback. The limited channels remain available until July 28.
July 28, 2026, at 14:59 server time marks the Signal Search cutoff. The audition stages close one second later, at 14:59:59 server time.
Players should therefore avoid waiting until the final minute if they intend to complete trials or make Signal Searches.
Which Phase II Channel Should You Choose?
Players should choose their channel based on the specific Agent or W-Engine they want because Agent and W-Engine search progress is tracked separately. There is no single shared guarantee counter across all four banners.
Players targeting Norma should look at Outlier of Prodigies, while those interested in Sunna should choose Whimsy in Triple Meter.
For W-Engines, Chief Sidekick is the relevant channel for the limited Stun W-Engine, while Thoughtbop is the option for the limited Support W-Engine.
The shared A-Rank selections also mean Corin and Pulchra are available as boosted A-Rank Agents on both Exclusive Channels, while Housekeeper and Box Cutter appear on both W-Engine Channels.
Why The Final Callback Matters
The audition stages give players a practical way to evaluate the four featured Agents before committing Signal Search resources. This is especially useful when players are deciding between a Stun-focused Agent, such as Norma, and a Support-focused Agent, such as Sunna.
Testing Corin and Pulchra also provides a direct opportunity to compare the two featured A-Rank characters within the same event window.
For North American players who follow official Zenless Zone Zero character releases, sources such as Animon Life can also help track how limited Agent and W-Engine releases fit into the wider merchandise and character-release cycle.
Final Takeaway
Zenless Zone Zero V3.0 Phase II brings four limited Signal Searches and a four-Agent audition event from July 8 to July 28, 2026. Norma and Sunna headline the Exclusive Agent Channels, while Chief Sidekick and Thoughtbop headline the W-Engine Channels.
The most important banner rule is the separation between Agent and W-Engine guarantee counters. Agent searches share progress across the two Exclusive Channels, while W-Engine searches share progress across the two W-Engine Channels.
The Final Callback adds another useful feature: it lets eligible players test Norma, Sunna, Corin, and Pulchra. First-time audition clears provide rewards, while players who already completed the relevant Cooperation Exercise for an A-Rank Agent can claim the corresponding rewards directly through the event interface.
Animon Life continues to follow and update official Zenless Zone Zero releases and merchandise-related announcements for North American customers.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Zenless Zone Zero V3.0 Phase II start?
The V3.0 Phase II limited Signal Searches start on July 8, 2026, at 12:00 server time. The Final Callback – Audition Stage starts at the same time.
Which S-Rank Agents are featured in Phase II?
Norma and Sunna are the two featured limited S-Rank Agents. Norma appears in Outlier of Prodigies, while Sunna appears in Whimsy in Triple Meter.
Do the two Agent channels share pity or guaranteed-signal progress?
Yes. Outlier of Prodigies and Whimsy in Triple Meter are both Exclusive Channels, so their guaranteed-signal search count is cumulative between them. Their count remains independent of other channel types.
What level is required for The Final Callback?
You need Inter-Knot Level 8 and must unlock the Event feature through Main Story Prologue – Intermission. After meeting these requirements, you can access the audition stages for Norma, Sunna, Corin, and Pulchra.
