– HoYoverse is skipping ZZZ Version 2.9, going straight to Version 3.0 on June 17, 2026.
– Version 3.0 introduces Roscaelifer (Celestial Nexus), a floating city above New Eridu, as a playable region.
– Velina debuts as the first Wind attribute agent; Norma joins as a Fire Stun specialist.
– Pyrois is the Proxy’s awakened combat form, tied to the Roscaelifer story arc.
– The update launches simultaneously on PC, mobile, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Big Update Drops for Zenless Zone Zero
HoYoverse is skipping Zenless Zone Zero Version 2.9 entirely and going straight to 3.0, which arrives June 17, 2026. Version 3.0 opens Season 3 with a new floating city, the game’s first Wind attribute agent, and a narrative scope that goes well beyond a standard content patch. Players on PC, mobile, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S get the update simultaneously at 11:00 AM UTC+8. This is a major jump, skipping a whole version number, so theres alot of new content coming all at once.
Roscaelifer and the Celestial Nexus Revealed
Roscaelifer has been teased in background text since Version 1.0. Version 3.0 finally opens it as a playable region. Known officially as the Celestial Nexus, it is the floating city above New Eridu, an independent Restricted Zone founded and ruled by the Lady Sunbringer. It operates as a Bangboo utopia, a self-contained city where Bangboo and humans live in harmony, combining European architecture with flying cars and a level of serenity absent from New Eridu below. Few residents of New Eridu even know it exists.
Season 3 Story and World Building
The Season 3 teaser released April 30 confirmed that New Eridu’s prosperity is tied to a hidden data stream flowing from Roscaelifer, and that stream is connected to suffering rather than goodwill. Roscaelifer is described as standing on the brink of collapse, with the TOPS Three Pacts already maneuvering to claim the city for their own interests. Version 3.0 focuses on exploration and world-building in the new region, with Version 3.1 delivering the first major narrative escalation of Season 3. This means the plot will slowly unfold over multiple patches not just a single update.
New Agents in Version 3.0
Velina is the standout new agent for Version 3.0. She serves as the administrative director of Roscaelifer’s External Strategy Department and becomes the first Wind attribute agent in Zenless Zone Zero’s history. Wind was previewed during Version 2.8, where a boss entered a Wind Attribute Anomaly state; the full attribute debut arrives with Velina in 3.0. Norma joins in the same update as a Fire Stun specialist. HoYoverse has teased both Velina and Norma on official social media ahead of June 17, confirming their playable status without revealing full kit details ahead of the Special Program.
Unique Character Pyrois
Pyrois is the third addition and the most structurally distinct. It is the Proxy’s own awakened combat form rather than a standard banner agent. Its acquisition method has not been officially confirmed, though the story framing places it at the centre of the Roscaelifer arc’s main progression. This is a big deal for players who want to see the main character become more poweful in a unique way, but we still need to wait for official details on how to get it.
Official Info and Release Date
Zenless Zone Zero official sources have shared all theese details. The update goes live on June 17, 2026, at 11:00 AM UTC+8 for all platforms. Version 3.0 is set to be one of the biggest updates yet, with a whole new region, new story beats, and three new characters including the first Wind attribute agent. Fans should keep an eye out for the Special Program which will likely show full gameplay and more story details.