HoYoverse has announced that Zenless Zone Zero Version 3.3, titled Journey to the Sky, launches on October 21, 2026. The update introduces S-Rank agents Phoenix and Severian across two Signal Search phases, adds pilotable mech combat to the main story and delivers a full calendar of seasonal events with free pulls for every Proxy.
The patch follows the September update Version 3.2 and centers on the sky island of Roscaelifer, where a lockdown across Booastrum forces Judge Phoenix and Commissioner Severian to travel together through the occupied skyport of Quietude Isle. The Proxy lands on the island alongside Lindverne and moves closer to the truth behind the three Sunbringers and the Karma Cores within them.
Phoenix and Severian headline the new Signal Searches
S-Rank Fire Anomaly agent Phoenix serves as the second-in-command for combat within the Krampus Compliance Authority, according to the official announcement. Her Core Skill, Nirvana, sears enemies afflicted by an Anomaly so that later Anomaly damage against them can land critical hits. Phoenix also refuses to stay down. If she takes a fatal blow, her Rebirth ability restores her to full health on the spot so she can rejoin the fight at once. She debuts in the first half of the version alongside the S-Rank W-Engine Plume of Rebirth.
The second half belongs to S-Rank Wind Attack agent Severian, a senior commissioner with New Eridu Public Security who uses force when order demands it. His Core Skill, Endless Breeze, automatically dodges an incoming attack and turns that momentum into a counterattack. A clean dodge or a hit with a specific skill builds Energy that powers stronger continuous slashes. Severian arrives with the S-Rank W-Engine Incarcerating Grip. Players who miss the new agents can still pull for reruns, with S-Rank agent Velina and the W-Engine Joyau Dore returning in the first half while Norma and the W-Engine Chief Sidekick return in the second half.
Mech combat changes how story missions play
Lindverne shapes the new story around a different way to fight. Using her Karma Core power Genesis Reconstruction, she builds combat mechs based on High Ambitions Corp. designs that Proxies can pilot while slipping into enemy bases in disguise. Each mech swaps freely between melee and ranged attack modes, and landing an EX Special Attack or dodging enemy fire charges a stronger laser strike. Mechs can also shoot explosives in the environment or hurl heavy objects to clear a path, which helps with puzzle solving as much as combat. HoYoverse says this mech gameplay will remain available in future versions instead of ending with Version 3.3.
Events, outfits and system upgrades fill out the patch
Shops across Lumina Square are hosting the Night of Supernatural Tricks event while the HIA Club opens a VR game called Spooky Funhouse Tales. Proxies drive different Trickmobile styles to scare off uninvited funhouse guests and earn an Angels of Delusion outfit, a new A-Rank W-Engine and fresh Proxy accessories. Three more events round out the calendar. Cyber Miracle Healer, on Duty tasks Proxies with repairing Bangboo that malfunctioned after eating tainted chips. Trails of the Hobbling Crow sends Proxies after the culprit who attacked Crowe. Repair! Drifting Art asks players to reassemble painting fragments lost at sea. The familiar Area Patrol and Combat Simulation double-drop events return as well.
On the fashion side, Phoenix receives two outfits sold as a bundle at a limited-time 30 percent discount, while Severian everyday uniform Solemnly Impeccable reaches the store with his Signal Search channel in the second half. Both agents also gain avatars, dynamic wallpapers and trust events, and a new sidebar theme plus a pendant can be claimed through the New Eridu City Fund. System upgrades include Fairy team recommendations that suggest lineups and tactics based on owned agents, tutorial videos for select agents, challenge tips during squad setup and clearer Inter-Knot Reputation progress tracking.
HoYoverse keeps a busy release slate beyond New Eridu, including the HoYoverse co-op action game Nodusfall.
Release date, platforms and free pull rewards
Version 3.3 launches on October 21, 2026 for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 5 Pro, Xbox Series X and S, Xbox Cloud Gaming, PC, iOS and Android, with Steam launching the same day. Starting October 21, players can link an account to sync game activity to a Discord profile. The game carries a Teen rating from the ESRB and a PEGI 12 classification. A Honkai: Star Rail collaboration trailer is also live now, and HoYoverse points players to the official Zenless Zone Zero site for full details. Check-in events during the version grant 10 Encrypted Master Tapes and 10 Boopons in total.
When does Zenless Zone Zero Version 3.3 launch?
Journey to the Sky launches on October 21, 2026 across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, PC, iOS, Android and Steam, with Xbox Cloud Gaming supported as well. Phoenix headlines the first-half Signal Search and Severian follows in the second half.
Who are the new S-Rank agents in ZZZ 3.3?
Phoenix is a Fire Anomaly agent who debuts in the first half with the Plume of Rebirth W-Engine, while Severian is a Wind Attack agent who arrives in the second half with Incarcerating Grip. Velina and Norma return as reruns in the first and second halves respectively.
How does mech combat work in Journey to the Sky?
Lindverne creates pilotable High Ambitions Corp. mechs that swap between melee and ranged modes. EX Special Attacks and dodges charge a laser strike, and mechs can detonate explosives or throw heavy objects to solve puzzles. The mode stays available after Version 3.3.
What free rewards can players claim in Version 3.3?
Check-in events grant 10 Encrypted Master Tapes and 10 Boopons. Event play adds an Angels of Delusion outfit, an A-Rank W-Engine, Proxy accessories, a sidebar theme and a pendant through the New Eridu City Fund.
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