ZZZ 3.1 Preview — Remielle Debut & Aria Rerun Coming July 29

The ZZZ 3.1 preview every Proxy has been waiting for is here: Zenless Zone Zero Version 3.1 "The Long Goodbye" goes live on July 29, 2026, headlining the game's second anniversary with the debut of new S-Rank Agent Remielle and the return of fan-favorite Aria. Picture New Eridu lit up for a birthday it almost didn't live to see — a first-generation Void Hunter stepping out of legend as the anniversary fireworks go off. This preview is layered for both newcomers deciding whether now is the time to start and veterans budgeting every Polychrome, so everyone knows exactly what is coming and how to prepare before July 29.

Pre-release note: details below reflect the official 3.1 Special Program and current community testing. Kit numbers and dates may be tuned before launch, so verify in-game on release day before committing your pulls.

📅 ZZZ 3.1 Timeline & Phases

In plain terms: a ZZZ version runs about six weeks and is split into two banner phases. Here is when everything opens.

• Version 3.1 live: July 29, 2026 — the second-anniversary update.
• Phase 1 (July 29 – Aug 19+): Remielle's debut banner "Paradise Regained" and Aria's rerun banner "Neon Angel" run together.
• Remielle's banner window: July 29 through September 8.
• Aria's rerun window: July 29 through August 19.
• Anniversary rewards: distributed across the patch through login events and in-game mail.

✨ Remielle — First-Ever Lumiflux Agent

The headline debut is Remielle, a legendary first-generation Void Hunter arriving as an S-Rank Ether Attack Agent — and the very first character to use the brand-new Lumiflux attribute.

In plain terms: "Attack" Agents are your main damage dealers, and "Ether" is one of ZZZ's damage elements. Lumiflux is a new twist on the Anomaly system that makes Remielle's damage element flexible instead of fixed. That flexibility is the whole story: most carries in ZZZ are locked to a single element, so you need a different specialist for each enemy weakness. Remielle promises to collapse several of those roster slots into one Agent by simply reconfiguring her team, which is exactly the kind of "future-proof" design that holds value patch after patch. If the mechanic performs as previewed, she is less a single character purchase and more a long-term investment in team-building convenience.

• Attribute Flux mechanic: Remielle synchronizes her damage output's element with the attribute of the next Agent in your squad. Slot a Fire teammate and she deals Fire; slot an Electric one and she pivots — letting you match enemy weaknesses on the fly.
• Ranged and melee stances: she switches between ranged and melee combat mid-fight, unleashing powerful attacks in both.
• Team-flexible carry: because her element bends to your lineup, she fits into a huge range of teams rather than demanding a rigid comp — a rare and powerful trait for a DPS.

If Attribute Flux lands as previewed, Remielle could be one of the most roster-flexible carries in the game — an Attack Agent who slots into almost any weakness setup you need. For where she may land against current damage dealers, keep our ZZZ 3.0 DPS tier list handy for launch-day comparisons.

👼 Aria Rerun — Neon Angel Banner

Alongside Remielle, Aria returns on her Neon Angel rerun banner from July 29 to August 19. Reruns are the game's way of giving players who missed a limited Agent a second window, and pairing a rerun with an anniversary debut is a deliberately generous move.

• Second chance: if you missed Aria the first time and she fits your teams, this rerun is your window before she vanishes again.
• Shorter window than Remielle: her banner closes August 19, three weeks before Remielle's — so if you want both, plan your pull order around the earlier deadline.
• Anniversary timing: with free pulls raining down (see below), a rerun during the anniversary is far easier to justify than a normal patch.

🗡️ Sigrid — The Other New S-Rank

Version 3.1 actually introduces two new S-Rank Agents. Beyond Remielle, Sigrid — an Airspace Patrol deputy — arrives as an S-Rank Physical Stun Agent who fights with a lance and specializes in disrupting enemies to open damage windows for her team.

In plain terms: "Stun" Agents build up an enemy's daze bar to trigger a stun state, during which your carry does bonus damage. Sigrid is a support-flavored disruptor rather than a raw DPS, making her a strong partner for damage dealers who need reliable stun uptime. Expect her banner details to firm up as the patch progresses.

📈 Why 3.1 Is a Landmark Anniversary Update

Version 3.1 is not just another six-week patch — it is the celebration HoYoverse has been building toward for two years, and it shows in the scope. A brand-new attribute (Lumiflux) is a genuine rarity; ZZZ rarely adds an entirely new damage type, and doing so on the anniversary signals how central Remielle is meant to be to the game's future. Pair that with a second new S-Rank in Sigrid, an Aria rerun, a new permanent game mode, a teased crossover collab, and the most generous free-reward package in the game's history, and 3.1 stacks up as one of the most feature-dense updates ZZZ has ever shipped.

In plain terms: most patches give you one headliner and a few events. This one gives you a new mechanic, two new characters, a rerun, a new mode, and a pile of free pulls — which is why it is worth planning around carefully rather than pulling on impulse.

🎁 Second-Anniversary Rewards — The Generous Part

This is the update's biggest selling point for every player, spender or not. The 3.1 anniversary hands out an exceptional haul.

• 30 free pulls through anniversary login events.
• One free S-Rank Agent of your choice — plus that Agent's signature S-Rank W-Engine (weapon).
• Roughly 1,600 Polychromes and 20 Signal Searches in total rewards across the patch.

In plain terms: Polychromes and Signal Searches are the currencies you spend to pull, and a free S-Rank pick lets you grab a top character outright. Between the login pulls and the free selector, even a lapsed or brand-new account can walk away from 3.1 dramatically stronger. If you are F2P, our Polychrome saving guide shows how to stretch these rewards even further.

💫 Anniversary Login & Events to Watch

Beyond the headline pull rewards, the anniversary patch typically layers in a run of limited-time events worth clearing for extra currency and materials. Expect the usual celebration structure, and prioritize accordingly.

• Anniversary login track: the 30 free pulls arrive across daily logins — set a reminder so you do not miss a day of the celebration window.
• Free S-Rank selector: claimed in-game once the event opens; this is the single most valuable reward, so decide your pick before it goes live.
• Combat and story events: anniversary patches usually bundle a themed event stage or two with Polychrome and W-Engine upgrade material payouts — clear them early before they expire.
• Web and check-in bonuses: HoYoverse often runs companion browser events during anniversaries; keep an eye out for extra Polychromes outside the client.

In plain terms: the free pulls are not a single lump — they trickle in through logins and events, so treat the whole 3.1 window as a claim-everything period rather than a one-day grab.

🎮 New Mode — Enigma of the Labyrinth: Operation Bagel

Version 3.1 also debuts a brand-new game mode: Enigma of the Labyrinth: Operation Bagel, an extraction-style mode that sends Proxies deep into the Papago Hollow.

• Risk-reward loop: instead of simply clearing enemies and leaving, you venture in hunting increasingly valuable loot, then decide when to extract before greed costs you the run.
• Fresh reward stream: extraction modes reward smart decision-making over raw power, giving newer accounts a way to earn without a maxed roster.
• Something to do post-story: a new repeatable mode adds endgame variety beyond Shiyu Defense — brush up team building with our Shiyu Defense team guide to prep your rosters.

🔗 HSR Collaboration Teased

The 3.1 Special Program also teased an upcoming crossover collaboration — a first for the franchise's growing anniversary tradition. Details are still light, but it is worth banking a few extra pulls beyond your 3.1 targets if collab characters are something you chase. Treat this as a heads-up, not a confirmed banner, and watch for the official reveal.

⚙️ Building Around Remielle — Early Team Theory

Because Remielle's element bends to her teammates, team-building for her is a genuinely new puzzle. Her Attribute Flux rewards deliberate squad construction rather than a fixed "best team," so keep these principles in mind for launch day.

• Pick the second slot for its element. Since Remielle mirrors the next Agent's attribute, that teammate effectively chooses her damage type — pair her with an Agent whose element hits the current enemy's weakness.
• Bring a Stunner for uptime. Like most Attack carries, she wants a reliable stun window; a disruptor such as the new Sigrid could be a natural partner.
• Round out with an Anomaly or support that keeps her ranged-and-melee rotation flowing and her energy topped up.
• Hold judgment on her W-Engine until release — a flexible carry often gains the most from her signature weapon, but confirm the numbers before spending.

In plain terms: think of Remielle as a chameleon DPS whose color you set by choosing her second teammate. That flexibility is exactly what makes her worth planning a team around rather than forcing her into an existing comp.

🎯 Should You Pull? Prep Priorities

In plain terms: we count pulls and value, not money. With free rewards this heavy, the question is where to point them.

• Remielle first if you want a flexible carry. An Attack Agent whose element bends to your team is a long-term investment that fits almost any future roster.
• Aria if you missed her and she suits your comps — but mind her earlier August 19 deadline.
• Use the free S-Rank selector wisely. Pick a character that fills your biggest role gap (a carry, stunner, or anomaly unit you lack), not just a favorite.
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