ZZZ Version 3.3 is live on October 21, 2026
Zenless Zone Zero Version 3.3, titled Journey to the Sky, drops on October 21, 2026. The patch runs in two phases and brings two new S-Rank Agents, a brand-new mech combat system, a seasonal update to Enigma of the Labyrinth, and a full slate of events. Here's everything confirmed so far, organized so you can plan your Polychrome and not miss a single free reward.
Phoenix debuts in Phase 1
What are the ZZZ 3.3 banner dates?
Version 3.3 splits across two phases. Each phase runs roughly three weeks.
| Phase | Dates | New Agent | Rerun Agent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Oct. 21 – Nov. 11, 2026 | Phoenix | Velina |
| Phase 2 | Nov. 11 – Dec. 1, 2026 | Severian | Norma |
Phase 1 banner is called Into the Flames of Life for Phoenix, with Velina's Graceful Gale rerun running alongside it. Phase 2 switches to Answers in the Wind for Severian, paired with Norma's Outlier of Prodigies rerun.
Who are Phoenix and Severian?
Phoenix Reffaella (S-Rank Fire Anomaly)
Phoenix is the Krampus Compliance Authority's second-in-command in combat. Her kit is built around surviving punishment and punishing back. Her Core Skill, Nirvana, lets her sear enemies already afflicted by an Anomaly, making subsequent Anomaly damage on those targets trigger critical hits. The more resistance she faces, the harder she fights.
The standout mechanic is Rebirth: if Phoenix takes a fatal hit, she revives on the spot at full health instead of going down. For players who struggle with tougher Annihilation Simulacrum content, that alone makes her worth a close look. Her signature S-Rank W-Engine is Plume of Rebirth, available on the Phase 1 W-Engine banner.
Severian Lowell (S-Rank Wind Attack)
Severian is a senior commissioner at New Eridu Public Security, and his kit matches the no-nonsense enforcement angle. His Core Skill, Endless Breeze, triggers an automatic dodge when an attack would connect, then immediately launches a counterattack off that momentum. Landing specific skills or successful dodges builds Energy toward continuous slashes that hit harder the more you chain them.
His signature W-Engine is Incarcerating Grip, available on the Phase 2 W-Engine banner. Severian's story context puts him at the occupied Quietude Isle skyport while Booastrum is under armed lockdown, which is where a chunk of the 3.3 main story plays out.
What W-Engines are available in 3.3?
| W-Engine | Rarity | Phase | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plume of Rebirth | S-Rank | Phase 1 | Phoenix W-Engine banner |
| Incarcerating Grip | S-Rank | Phase 2 | Severian W-Engine banner |
| Joyau Dore | S-Rank | Phase 1 | Velina W-Engine rerun |
| Chief Sidekick | S-Rank | Phase 2 | Norma W-Engine rerun |
| Candlelit Scheme | A-Rank | Both | Spooky Funhouse Tales event (free) |
The Candlelit Scheme is the most important line in that table for free-to-play players. It's a free A-Rank W-Engine locked behind the Spooky Funhouse Tales event, so do not skip that event.
What's the Version 3.3 main story?
Season 3 Chapter 4 is titled Journey to the Sky. The Roscaelifer conflict hits a peak: all traffic to Booastrum has been locked down under an armed TOPS blockade, and the only way back in is through the occupied Quietude Isle skyport. Phoenix travels to Vyrium to work alongside Phaethon and Lindervene, while Severian operates inside Roscaelifer under the lockdown. The story continues unraveling the mystery behind the three Sunbringers and their Karma Cores.
A new explorable area, Quietude Isle, serves as an airship docking location for supply transport in Booastrum.
What is the new mech combat system?
This is the biggest gameplay addition in 3.3. During the main story, Lindervene uses her Karma Core power, Genesis Reconstruction, to create High Ambitions Corp. combat mechs that you can pilot directly. The mechs switch freely between melee and ranged attack modes mid-combat.
After landing an EX Special Attack or dodging an enemy attack, you can follow up with a laser attack for extra damage. Interacting with the environment also opens up options: shooting explosive objects or hurling heavy items at enemies handles both combat and puzzle sections more efficiently. This mech gameplay carries forward into future versions, so it's not a one-patch gimmick.
Mech mode switches freely in combat
What events are running in 3.3?
Spooky Funhouse Tales
The flagship event for 3.3. Head to the HIA Club, pilot Trickmobiles, and scare off uninvited funhouse guests. Completing event missions rewards the free Candlelit Scheme A-Rank W-Engine, an Angels of Delusion outfit, and Proxy accessories.
Enigma of the Labyrinth: Spooky Trial
The seasonal update to the permanent Enigma of the Labyrinth mode. A Devilboo instructor called Master Devil runs a three-round progressive challenge. Candle Cores earned during trials can be sold at the best price by comparing offers across friends' shops or Outpost group members' shops, which is the new trading mechanic introduced this patch.
Annihilation Simulacrum update
Three new enemy types arrive: Integrated - Haytor, Integrated - Infernal Revenant, and Integrated Sacrifice - Heretic Jester. Each brings unique mechanics, so expect to adjust your team composition rather than running the same setup that cleared previous Simulacrum content.
Other events running in 3.3
| Event | What you do |
|---|---|
| Cyber Miracle Healer, On Duty! | Repair Bangboo at the Fuzzy Wrench with Zeppelin |
| Trails of the Hobbling Crow | Track down who attacked Crowe in a Roscaelifer mystery |
| Repair! Drifting Art | Piece together a Bangboo's lost painting fragments via tile puzzles |
| All-New Program | Daily login for Encrypted Master Tapes |
| En-Nah Into Your Lap | Daily login for Boopons |
| Data Bounty: Combat Simulation | Double drop rate for W-Engine and Agent materials in HIA |
| Advanced Bounty: Area Patrol | Double drop rate for Drive Discs in Routine Cleanup |
The daily login events alone give 10 Encrypted Master Tapes and 10 Boopons across the patch. Log in every day.
What outfits are available in 3.3?
Phoenix gets two new outfits this patch: The Illness Called Life (paid, alternative outfit) and Daydream Complex (paid, summer outfit). Both are available separately, but the Empty Daydreams bundle lets you grab both at a limited-time 30% discount. Severian's work uniform, Solemnly Impeccable, hits the store when his Phase 2 banner goes live.
The 30% bundle discount on Phoenix's outfits is time-limited to the patch window, so if you want both skins, the bundle is the smarter purchase.
What quality-of-life changes are in 3.3?
| Change | What it does |
|---|---|
| Agent Guide menu | Accessible from multiple menus; Fairy recommends team lineups and strategies based on your roster, saveable as presets |
| Pre-Combat tips | Shows readiness indicators before combat challenges based on squad size, enhancement progress, and team composition |
| Profile Rank-Up | System actively guides you toward the most efficient missions and challenges for your current Inter-Knot level |
The Fairy team recommendation feature is genuinely useful for players still figuring out which Agents work together. Trust me on this one, especially for newer players hitting Annihilation Simulacrum for the first time.
ZZZ x Honkai: Star Rail collaboration confirmed
Robin and Kafka from Honkai: Star Rail have been confirmed as the characters for the upcoming ZZZ x HSR crossover event. No release date within 3.3 has been confirmed yet, but both characters are officially announced for the collaboration.
Free rewards summary for 3.3
- 10 Encrypted Master Tapes from All-New Program daily login
- 10 Boopons from En-Nah Into Your Lap daily login
- 1 free A-Rank W-Engine (Candlelit Scheme) from Spooky Funhouse Tales
- New sidebar theme and pendant via the New Eridu City Fund
- Double drop rates from Combat Simulation and Area Patrol events
For more free Polychrome to put toward Phoenix or Severian's banners, check the active ZZZ codes for March 2026 and the full ZZZ 2.7 complete guide for Polychrome sources that still apply this patch.
FAQ
When does ZZZ 3.3 release? October 21, 2026, at approximately 11 AM UTC+8.
What type of Agent is Phoenix? S-Rank Fire Anomaly. Her Core Skill Nirvana makes Anomaly damage on affected enemies trigger critical hits, and Rebirth lets her survive a fatal hit and revive at full health.
What type of Agent is Severian? S-Rank Wind Attack. His Core Skill Endless Breeze auto-dodges attacks and counters immediately, with Energy building toward continuous slash combos.
Is the Candlelit Scheme W-Engine free? Yes, but only through the Spooky Funhouse Tales event. It's not available from banners.
Are Phoenix's outfits permanent? Both outfits are paid. The 30% bundle discount via the Empty Daydreams set is limited to the 3.3 patch window.
What's new in Enigma of the Labyrinth? The Spooky Trial seasonal update adds a three-round progressive challenge from a Devilboo instructor, plus a new shop-comparison mechanic for selling Candle Cores.
For the full breakdown of every pull decision and Polychrome source this patch, the ZZZ 2.7 banners and pull guide covers the resource planning fundamentals that carry into 3.3. Find more ZZZ strategy in the complete Zenless Zone Zero guides collection.
