Zenless Zone Zero Summer Waves Roll In Event Guide
Summer Waves Roll In: Quick Summary
Summer Waves Roll In is the main summer-themed event in Zenless Zone Zero Version 3.1. The event takes Proxies to Fantasy Resort for a beachside storyline featuring Sigrid, Lucy, and Remielle. Players can manage a seaside souvenir shop, collect materials through beachcombing, and complete event missions for limited rewards.
The event runs from the Version 3.1 update until September 7, 2026, at 03:59 server time. Players need Inter-Knot Level 20 and must complete Main Story Chapter 1 - Intermission to participate.
| Event Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Event Name | Summer Waves Roll In |
| Version | Zenless Zone Zero Version 3.1 |
| Event Location | Fantasy Resort |
| Start Date | After the Version 3.1 update |
| End Date | September 7, 2026, at 03:59 server time |
| Inter-Knot Requirement | Level 20 |
| Story Requirement | Complete Main Story Chapter 1 - Intermission |
| Main Characters | Sigrid, Lucy, and Remielle |
| Main Activities | Souvenir shop management and beachcombing |
| Major Reward | Lucy: Princess on Holiday |
What Is Summer Waves Roll In in ZZZ Version 3.1?
Summer Waves Roll In is a limited-time summer event built around a trip to Fantasy Resort. The event combines story content with shop management and a beachcombing activity, rather than focusing only on traditional combat stages.
The story centers on preparing for a bonfire party while running a seaside souvenir shop. Sigrid, Lucy, and Remielle join the player during the vacation storyline, giving the event a lighter setting than the usual Hollow-focused missions.
Players can begin the event after meeting the required story and Inter-Knot conditions. The official requirements are Inter-Knot Level 20 and completion of Main Story Chapter 1 - Intermission. HoYoverse also recommends completing Season 3 Chapter 1, “A Sleepwalker’s Confession,” before playing the event for the best experience.
Where Does the Summer Event Take Place?
Fantasy Resort is the main setting for Summer Waves Roll In. The event begins with an invitation to visit the resort, where the vacation storyline introduces the activities and characters involved.
The opening sequence also leads players toward Lucy’s seaside souvenir shop. From there, the event shifts into its main gameplay loop of fulfilling orders and collecting materials.
How the Summer Waves Roll In Gameplay Works
The event has two main gameplay activities: running the souvenir shop and beachcombing. Both activities use event-specific mechanics and contribute to the overall summer event progression.
Seaside Souvenir Shop
The souvenir shop activity asks players to complete customer orders using collected sea materials. Players select orders, review their requirements, and choose materials that help meet the required score.
Order selection matters because different orders can provide different buffs. Players can choose the options that make later orders easier, then use their available materials to complete the selected requests.
The shop also has a Business Target system. The goal is to complete as many suitable orders as possible with the materials available during each business session. Better management can lead to higher revenue and stronger progress.
VIP Orders can make later orders more valuable. These orders can turn subsequent requests into Three-Color Orders, which offer more points when completed successfully.
Seaside Beachcombing
Beachcombing turns the event into a timed collection activity. Players move their selected Agent around the beach and collect sea materials before the timer expires.
Different characters can provide different buffs during beachcombing. Players can choose a suitable character and then select an available tool before starting the activity.
The beach also contains obstacles and temporary buffs. Wooden boxes can block movement, while floating buffs can improve movement speed or increase the collection area.
Players unlock additional tools as they progress through the activity. This adds variety to beachcombing mode instead of keeping the same collection setup throughout the event.
Summer Waves Roll In Rewards
The biggest event reward is Lucy’s new outfit, Princess on Holiday. Players can obtain the outfit by completing the limited-time event missions during Summer Waves Roll In. HoYoverse also lists the Summer Blaze Eternal namecard, Hamster Cage Pass, Polychromes, and upgrade materials among the event rewards.
The event also provides both permanent and time-limited rewards. This distinction matters because some rewards remain accessible through the event’s Ridu Chronicles content after the main event period, while limited rewards disappear when the event ends.
| Reward Type | Rewards |
|---|---|
| Permanent Rewards | 150 Polychrome, 4 W-Engine Energy Modules, 9 Bangboo System Widgets, 50 Original Chips, 150,000 Denny |
| Limited Rewards | 900 Polychrome, 29 Senior Investigator Logs, 11 W-Engine Energy Modules, 36 Original Chips, 190,000 Denny, Hamster Cage Pass, Summer Blaze Eternal namecard |
| Special Outfit | Lucy: Princess on Holiday |
| Reward Availability | Limited rewards must be claimed during the event period |
Lucy: Princess on Holiday is the event-exclusive outfit players should prioritize. It is tied directly to Summer Waves Roll In rather than being sold as a standard Store outfit.
The reward pool also includes useful progression materials. Players can pick up Polychromes, Investigator Logs, W-Engine materials, Original Chips, Denny, and other development resources while completing the event.
Are the Summer Waves Roll In Rewards Permanent?
Not every Summer Waves Roll In reward disappears after September 7. The event belongs to the Ridu Chronicles category, which means players can access its gameplay through the Polychrome Guide after the main event period.
Limited-time rewards are the exception. Once the event period ends, players can no longer claim rewards that were specifically marked as limited.
This makes the September 7 deadline important for reward collection. Players who want Lucy’s outfit, the event namecard, and the limited reward materials should finish the required missions before the event closes.
Summer-Themed Outfits in Version 3.1
Summer Waves Roll In is also connected to the wider summer outfit lineup in Version 3.1. Lucy’s Princess on Holiday outfit is the free event reward, while other summer-themed outfits are available separately through the Store.
Sigrid’s Majestic Wavechaser outfit and Remielle’s summer outfits are separate Store offerings. This means players do not need to purchase those outfits to complete Summer Waves Roll In or claim Lucy’s event outfit.
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| Version 3.1 Summer Outfit | How to Obtain | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Lucy: Princess on Holiday | Complete Summer Waves Roll In event missions | Event reward |
| Sigrid: Majestic Wavechaser | Store | Limited-time Store availability |
| Remielle: Seashade Pas Seul | Store | Limited-time Store availability |
| Remielle: Moonlight Whispers | Store | Limited-time Store availability |
| Remielle: Moonlight Whispers (Veil) | Included with Moonlight Whispers | Switchable outfit variation |
When Does Summer Waves Roll In End?
Summer Waves Roll In ends on September 7, 2026, at 03:59 server time. This is earlier than the overall Version 3.1 end date, so players should not assume they have the entire patch cycle to claim its limited rewards.
Version 3.1 itself continues beyond the event’s September 7 deadline. The update is scheduled to run for 42 days and ends on September 9, 2026, at 06:00 UTC+8.
What Should Players Complete First?
Players should prioritize the limited reward missions before exploring the permanent event content. This approach reduces the risk of missing the outfit, namecard, and other rewards that leave when the event period ends.
The Lucy outfit is the most notable exclusive reward. Players who want to collect character cosmetics should prioritize it before the September 7 deadline.
Final Takeaway
Summer Waves Roll In gives Zenless Zone Zero Version 3.1 a dedicated summer event with story, collection gameplay, and cosmetic rewards. Its main activities revolve around running a seaside souvenir shop and collecting materials through beachcombing.
The most important deadline is September 7, 2026, at 03:59 server time. Players should complete the limited missions before then to secure Lucy’s Princess on Holiday outfit, the Summer Blaze Eternal namecard, and other time-limited rewards.
The event also offers useful progression materials alongside its summer-themed content. That makes it worth completing even for players who are less interested in the cosmetic rewards.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Summer Waves Roll In in Zenless Zone Zero?
Summer Waves Roll In is a Version 3.1 summer event set at Fantasy Resort. It combines a seaside story with souvenir shop management and beachcombing activities.
How do you unlock Summer Waves Roll In?
You need Inter-Knot Level 20 and completion of Main Story Chapter 1 - Intermission. HoYoverse recommends completing Season 3 Chapter 1, “A Sleepwalker’s Confession,” first.
What outfit can you get from Summer Waves Roll In?
You can obtain Lucy’s Princess on Holiday outfit through the event. It is a free event reward rather than a Store purchase.
Can you play Summer Waves Roll In after it ends?
The event’s Ridu Chronicles content can remain playable after the main event period. However, players can't claim limited-time rewards after the September 7 deadline.
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