2.5 Release Date and Banners Guide
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Zenless Zone Zero 2.5 releases on December 30, 2025. See the 2.5 characters, banners, and Zenless Zone Zero (ZZZ)'s 2.5 release time and countdown!
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Zenless Zone Zero 2.5 Release Date
Releases on December 30, 2025
| Zenless Zone Zero 2.5 Release Date | |
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| Release Date | December 30, 2025 |
Zenless Zone Zero 2.5 will release on December 30, 2025, and it will likely feature the release of Zhao!
Version 2.5 Release Time and Countdown
ZZZ 2.5 Countdown to December 30, 2025
| ZZZ Version 2.5 Release Date Countdown |
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The update is expected to release around 11 AM (UTC+8), following the release time of the previous version update.
If Version 2.5 lasts 50 Days
| Phase 1 | December 30, 2025 - January 21, 2026 |
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| Phase 2 | January 21, 2026 - February 17, 2026 |
This version schedule could be similar to Version 1.5, which was around the same month last year.
If Version 2.5 lasts Six Weeks
| Phase 1 | December 30, 2025 - January 21, 2026 |
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| Phase 2 | January 21, 2026 - February 11, 2026 |
If it follows the usual six-week schedule, the version will start on December 30, 2025, and will end on February 11, 2026.
Zenless Zone Zero 2.5 Characters
Confirmed Release of Ye Shunguang and Zhao
Ye Shunguang and Zhao are going to release in Version 2.5 as confirmed by the 2.5 Livestream!
Both are going to run at the same time for the duration of the patch. Zhao is also free for a limited-time from Version 2.5 to Version 2.7!
2.5 Agent Enhancements
| 2.5 Agent Enhancements | ||
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 Soldier 11
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 Grace
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 Burnice
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 Ellen
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 Soldier 0 Anby
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Soldier 11, Grace, Burnice, Ellen, and Soldier 0 Anby are getting buffed through the Potential Vision system in 2.5.
Unlock 6 Levels of Potential Vision
There will be 6 levels buffs the characters can unlock. You can get them by getting Potential Vision of that specific agent. For proxies who have already have Ellen and Soldier 0 Anby's initial enhancements, the first level will be automatically unlocked!
Exchange Daily Performance
Which can be obtained in the Potential Vision Shop by exchanging Daily Performance. You can get Daily Performance via the Ridu Weekly goals and the Scott Outpost Shop!
Zenless Zone Zero 2.5 Banners
Ye Shunguang Banner
| Ye Shunguang Banner Release | ||
|---|---|---|
 Dec. 30, 2025 - Feb. 17, 2026* |
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 Ye Shunguang
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 Nicole
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 Lucy
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| S Rank | A Rank | A Rank |
The end date is an estimate and will be confirmed!
Ye Shunguang's banner will run at the same time as Zhao's debut on December 30, 2025! The banner will run until the end of Version 2.5, which is likely to be on February 17, 2025.
Nicole and Lucy are Ye Shunguang's A Rank rateups!
Ye Shunguang Banner Release Date
Zhao Banner 2.5
| Zhao Banner Release | ||
|---|---|---|
 Dec. 30, 2025 - Feb. 17, 2026* |
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 Zhao
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 Anby
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 Ben
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| S Rank | A Rank | A Rank |
The end date is an estimate and will be confirmed!
Zhao's banner will run alongside Ye Shunguang on December 30, 2025. The end date has yet to be confirmed; however, if it follows the duration of Version 1.5, it's likely to end on February 17, 2025!
Anby and Ben are the A Rank featured agents!
Exclusive Rescreening 2.5 Rerun Banner
| 2.5 Rerun Banners | ||
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 Jan. 21, 2025 - Feb. 17, 2026* |
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 Alice
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Soldier 0 Anby
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 Astra
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The end date is an estimate and will be confirmed!
Astra Yao, Alice, and Soldier 0 Anby will rerun starting on January 21, 2025 and will likely run until February 17, 2025!
Exclusive Rescreening Release Date
2.5 W-Engine Banners
| Banner | Dates and Content |
|---|---|
| Dissonant Sonata W-Engine Debut |
Patch (Dec. 30 - Feb. 17): |
| Dazzling Choir W-Engine Debut |
Patch (Dec. 30 - Feb. 17): |
| W-Engine Reverberation W-Engine Reruns |
Phase 2 (Jan. 21 - Feb. 17): |
The Vault
Kaboom the Cannon
Demara Battery Mark II
Big Cylinder
Practiced Perfection
Severed Innocence
Elegant VanityYe Shunguang and Zhao's Signature W-Engines will run at the same time from December 30, 2025 to the likely end date of February 17, 2025, if it's similar to Version 1.5.
For the W-Engine reruns for Alice, Soldier 0 Anby, and Astra's W-Engine, respectively, you must choose one of them to pull from January 21 until the end of the patch!
New Addition in Bangboo Banner - Sprout
Ye Shunguang's Bangboo, Sprout, will be added to the Bangboo pool once the patch goes live!
An Outstanding Partner Banner Guide
Zenless Zone Zero 2.5 Equipment
2.5 W-Engines
| How to Get | W-Engine |
|---|---|
| Gacha | |
| Event |
Cauldron of ClarityThe S-Rank W-Engines set for Version 2.5 are the Signature W-Engines for Ye Shunguang and Zhao!
Couldron of Clarity is a free A Rank W-Engine that can be obtained from the Sword Seeker Chronicles event!
All W-Engines (Weapons) and Guides
2.5 Bangboo
| 2.5 Bangboo |
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 Sprout
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Ye Shunguang's solo bangboo, Sprout, will be available in Version 2.5!
2.5 Drive Discs
| Disc | Drive Disc Effects |
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 White Water Ballad
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2-Piece: Physical DMG +10%
4-Piece: When the equipper is within any Ether Veil, their CRIT Rate increases by 10%. After leaving the Ether Veil, this bonus remains for 15s. If the equipper is an Attack character, activating an Ether Veil or extending an Ether Veil grants an additional 10% CRIT Rate and 10% ATK for 30s. Repeated triggers reset the duration. |
 Shining Aria
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2-Piece: Ether DMG +10%
4-Piece: When the equipper's Basic Attack hits an enemy, their Anomaly Proficiency increases by 36, lasting 8s. Repeated triggers reset the duration. When any enemy on the field is Stunned, the equipper's DMG increases by 25% for 18s. Repeated triggers reset the duration. |
These are the new discs that will be available upon the release of 2.5, along with their new Area Patrol combat stage!
Zenless Zone Zero 2.5 Outfits
Ye Shunguang Paid Skin
Ye Shunguang's Skin will be available at a discounted price in the store for the duration of Version 2.5!
Jane Doe Free Skin
Jane Doe's skin will be available for free for a limited-time. After 2.5, the skin will be available for purchase in the shop!
Zenless Zone Zero 2.5 Quests
Season 2 Chapter 6
The final battle will be in Season 2 Chapter 6 - To Be Fuel for the Night Main Story. We'll likely fight Sarah and discover more about Ye Shunguang!
Zenless Zone Zero 2.5 New Systems
Antique Store - Buyan
Collect items from the new area and send them Ginger's way for rewards and more! You can also complete sandbox missions from here.
Proxy Outpost System
Proxies can form Guilds, officially termed as Outposts. You can post a combat section you find difficult and have your friends do it for you!
Zenless Zone Zero 2.5 Combat
Shiyu Defense Updates
Shiyu Defense Critical Node stages has been cut short to only five frontiers with the fifth stage being a special one.
Deadly Assault Updates
Deadly Assault will now have team suggestions built upon the release of 2.5.
Zenless Zone Zero 2.5 Events
All Upcoming 2.5 Events
| Events | Event Details |
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| Sword Seeker Chronicles | Enter the Qingming Realm and face the trials of the Qingming Sword! |
| Joint Investigation: The Divine Maze | Join other Proxies and fight together in combat! |
| Shadow Riptide Clash | Take on a new set of VR challenges at the HIA! |
| Angels and Delusions of Muse | Accompany the Angels of Delusion around New Eridu while taking photos! |
| Wish Filing Station | Log in daily and spend Battery to earn rewards! |
 Coronation of the Void Hunter |
Pre-register for Version 2.5 and log in daily to claim rewards! |
| Filmgoer Thank You | Purchase Monochromes and receive ticket stubs to unlock various rewards! |
| Special Visitor | Login to claim a free copy of the limited S-Rank Agent, Zhao! |
| All-New Program | Login daily to claim Encrypted Master Tapes! |
| En-Nah Into Your Lap | Login daily to claim Boopons! |
 Data Bounty: Combat Simulation |
A Double drop rate event where you can get double Materials for W-Engines and Agents in HIA! |
 Advanced Bounty: Area Patrol |
Double drop rate event where you can get double Drive Discs in Routine Cleanup! |
Zenless Zone Zero 2.5 Optimizations
Damage Numbers Compilation Updates
Reduces the amount of damage numbers on the screen by turning on the damage numbers complication on the options menu.
Function Menu Navigation
Changes the main interface shortcut bar into the Function Menu. It will contain frequently used functions and some shops for easy access.
Suibian Temple Management Optimization
The rate of earning Omnicoins is boosted, and the bi-weekly limit of 5,000 will be changed to a weekly limit instead. There will also be new accessories from Devon Pawnshop!
Devon Pawnshop's weekly refresh shop sections will be removed.
Upgrade Materials Changes
Ether Batteries can be used to sweep through Combat Simulation and Area Patrol.
Ether Batteries can be crafted using Battery Charge and Prepaid Power Cards.Victoria Housekeeping Coupons will be converted to Ether Batteries.
Drive Disc Optimizations
You can now choose your disc sub-stats in Advanced Tuning. Area Patrol will also automatically dismantle Drive Discs based on player-set conditions.
Zenless Zone Zero Related Guides
2.5 Release Date and Banners Guide
| ZZZ 2.5 News | |
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| 2.5 Release Date | 2.5 Livestream |
| 2.5 Livestream Code | Ye Shunguang Banner |
| Zhao Banner | Exclusive Rescreening |
| W-Engine Reverberation | Dissonant Sonata |
| Dazzling Choir | Bangboo Banner |
| ZZZ 2.5 Agents | |
 Ye Shunguang NEW |
Zhao NEW |
| Alice UP |
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| Astra UP |
- | ZZZ 2.5 W-Engines |
 Cloudcleave Radiance NEW |
 Half-Sugar BunnyNEW |
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| ZZZ 2.5 Bangboo | |
| Sprout |
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| ZZZ 2.5 Quests | |
| Season 2 Chapter 6 - To Be Fuel for the Night | |
| ZZZ 2.5 Maps | |
| Lumite Mine | |
| ZZZ 2.5 Drive Discs | |
| ZZZ 2.5 Events | |
| Sword Seeker Chronicles | Joint Investigation: The Divine Maze |
| Shadow Riptide Clash | Angels and Delusions of Muse |
| Wish Filing Station | Coronation of the Void Hunter |
| Filmgoer Thank You | Special Visitor |
| Advanced Bounty: Area Patrol | Data Bounty: Combat Simulation |
| All-New Program | En-Nah Into Your Lap |
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