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The Zenless Zone Zero Version 2.6 livestream took place on January 30, 2026, offering a deep first look at the next major patch titled “Encore for an Old Dream.” The broadcast highlighted new agents, banner schedules, events, limited-time gifts, gameplay updates, and festive activities centered around the Angels of Delusion and the upcoming Gilded Carrot Day celebrations in New Eridu.

Livestream Overview and Release Timing

The 2.6 livestream, officially called the Angels of Delusion Press Conference Special Program, aired globally with specific start times for each region, including early morning for North America and later evening for Asia. It revealed the release schedule and content roadmap leading up to the Version 2.6 launch on February 6, 2026.

New Playable Agents and Banner Schedule

The biggest announcements from the stream were the new playable agents from the Angels of Delusion faction:

• Sunna will debut first in Phase 1 of Version 2.6. She is an S-Rank Physical Support agent with a unique companion named Bubblegum that marks enemies with a Cat’s Gaze effect. Allies who attack marked enemies can detonate the mark for extra damage and team buffs.
• Aria, featured in Phase 2, is an Ether Anomaly agent with a dual-form combat style that builds Fandom Power. Her fully charged heavy attacks deal massive burst damage, especially against Attribute Anomaly enemies.

Each agent will appear on their own phase banners with signature W-Engines and available rerun banners for returning fan favorites:

• Phase 1 (Feb 6 to Mar 4): Sunna and Yixuan rerun.
• Phase 2 (Mar 4 to Mar 23): Aria and Yuzuha rerun.
• The Bangboo “Biggest Fan” from the Angels of Delusion has also joined the Outstanding Partner Banner pool.

Freebie Events

In-game event announcements include:

• Inter-Knot Membership Surprise Supply: Players can earn up to 3,300 Polychromes by completing missions with a special Inter-Knot Membership edition.
• Gilded Surprise, Wonderful Boo-ns: A daily login event running from February 14 to February 23 includes lucky draws and a shared 4 billion Polychrome prize pool.
• Angel’s Invitation rewards: Proxies inviting Angels of Delusion to their roster will receive UI items like dynamic wallpapers and phone themes.

Additionally, an Auspicious Golden Carrot item will be available as a login reward on February 16.

New Events and Activities

Version 2.6 expands the game with several community and gameplay-oriented events:

• A Harmony of Delusions: A rhythm-based event that lets players step into the shoes of Angels of Delusion’s backstage staff. It features training schedules, social media tasks, and new maps in the Marcel Adventure mode.
• Idol Training Mini-Games and Movie Dates: Quick interactive activities that provide rewards and strengthen proxy bonds with agents like Jane, Yixuan, Billy, Seed, and Sweetie.
• Snap! Hollow Realm Showdown: Enhanced photo-taking challenges with new filters and rewards.
• Stacking Fortune: An event encouraging social interactions with New Eridu friends to collect envelopes with prizes.

Quality of Life and Gameplay Updates

The 2.6 livestream also confirmed several gameplay improvements:

• Optional combat result animation skip for quicker transitions.
• Enhanced HDD progress display to better guide players toward objectives.
• Agent Enhancements for longtime favorites Lycaon and Harumasa, giving them improved combat capabilities and new mechanics.

New Skins and Cosmetics

Cosmetic updates were part of the livestream reveal:

• Sunna receives the After Tea Break outfit, styling her as a maid café server.
• Aria gets the Discordant Note outfit, with a striking devilish theme.
• Pan Yinhu obtains the Culinary Jewel look, complete with an easter egg steamed bun accessory.

These new skins add flair and narrative flavor as part of the patch’s festive atmosphere.

Looking Ahead

The 2.6 livestream set expectations high for Zenless Zone Zero’s next chapter by combining idol themes, rhythm-based gameplay, fresh characters, major events, and significant quality-of-life improvements. With the Angels of Delusion poised to perform on Eridu’s stages, Version 2.6 offers both narrative depth and fun engagement for players.

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