Zenless Zone Zero Version 2.8 Banners and Update: Promia and Starcrest Billy Debut

Proxies, get ready for another exciting update! The upcoming Zenless Zone Zero Version 2.8 will introduce two brand-new limited character banners, with Promia and Starcrest Billy making their first appearances. Alongside new character reruns, a packed event schedule, and the long-awaited official announcement of Zenless Zone Zero launching on Steam, Version 2.8 is already drawing major attention. In this article, we’ll give you a complete breakdown of all the key information for Zenless Zone Zero Version 2.8, including banner dates, new characters, various events, and other details you won’t want to miss.

Zenless Zone Zero Version 2.8 Release Date

Zenless Zone Zero Version 2.8 will officially go live on May 6, 2026 (UTC+8)!

Zenless Zone Zero Version 2.8 Banners

Version 2.8 will bring two brand-new Special Ops Agents to New Eridu—Promia will debut in Phase 1, while Starcrest Billy will arrive in Phase 2. At the same time, two popular characters will return in reruns: Lucia and Orphie & Margus.

Version 2.8 Phase 1 will introduce the new character Promia, alongside a rerun of Lucia.

Zenless Zone Zero Phase 2

Version 2.8 Phase 2 will introduce Starcrest Billy, alongside a rerun of Orphie and Mage.

Zenless Zone Zero 2.8 New Characters

Promia (S-Rank)

Role and Core Mechanics

Promia is an S-Rank Ice Slash Agent positioned as an Anomaly main DPS. Her core gameplay revolves around resource management: by building up the special resource “Frost Erosion,” she can convert it into “Frost Penalty” points and trigger high “Aftershock” damage.

Frost Erosion Generation: Promia can restore Frost Erosion by landing Basic Attacks, triggering Freeze/Disorder/Turbulence effects, or when teammates trigger “Aftershock.”

Frost Penalty Conversion: When Frost Erosion reaches 50 points, it can be converted into 1 point of “Frost Penalty” (up to 2 points). This is the key resource for unleashing her powerful finishing techniques.

Combat Rotation and Skill Breakdown

Promia’s damage rotation heavily depends on linking Enhanced Special Attacks with her Ultimate. The process works as follows:

Opening and Resource Building: Use Basic Attacks or teammate synergy to build Frost Erosion, then convert it into Frost Penalty.

Enhanced Special Attack · Execution Style:

Execution Style · Absolute Judgment: This is her core burst tool. It consumes 1 point of Frost Penalty to trigger the “Aftershock” effect on enemies affected by Anomaly, dealing fixed-multiplier Attribute Anomaly damage.

Execution Style · Hidden Shadow: Under certain conditions (such as having the “Iron Law” effect), she can quickly flash behind the enemy for multi-hit attacks and follow up with a powerful plunging strike.

Ultimate · Bone-Chilling Punishment: Activating her Ultimate not only deals massive Ice damage, but also grants the “Frost Oath” effect. While under “Frost Oath,” after using an Enhanced Special Attack or Chain Attack, she can immediately follow up with the Special Attack “Heavy Frost,” seamlessly extending her damage window.

Core Passive and Buff Effects

Promia’s passive skills greatly strengthen her role as the centerpiece of an Anomaly team:

Core Passive · Steal Fire: This passive provides dual benefits. First, it converts excess Anomaly Control into Anomaly Proficiency and a teamwide Aftershock damage bonus. Second, it ensures that when Promia has high Anomaly Control stats, she can balance both personal damage and support utility.

Additional Ability · Drink Ice: When there are other Anomaly or Support characters in the team, Promia’s Enhanced Special Attack increases Ice Anomaly buildup efficiency and inflicts enemies with the “Presumption of Guilt” state. Enemies in this state will ignore 40% of their Defense when taking teamwide Aftershock damage, greatly raising the team’s overall burst ceiling.

Summary

Promia is a well-rounded Ice main DPS with a complete kit and a high skill ceiling. She can consistently deal Attribute damage through the “Aftershock” mechanic while also enabling frequent burst windows through her unique resource conversion system (Frost Erosion → Frost Penalty), making her a key character in the Version 2.8 Anomaly lineup.

Starcrest Billy (S-Rank)

Role and Core Mechanics

Starcrest Billy is an S-Rank Physical Slash Agent positioned as a main DPS. His core mechanic revolves around a unique type of “Assault Damage,” a special damage category that ignores enemy Defense. Billy’s damage output comes directly from his Max HP, converting HP into “Assault Value” through his Core Passive, making HP stacking the key path to increasing his damage.

Combat Rotation and Skill Breakdown

Billy’s combat loop trades HP for damage, using specific skill combinations to balance heavy output with self-sustain.

Special Attack · Power Suppression: This is the starting point of Billy’s damage rotation. He rides his motorcycle into a charge attack, consuming 16% of his Max HP. During the skill, Billy can trigger a Perfect Dodge, chain into a Dodge Counter, and automatically transition into his core skill, “Enhanced Special Attack · Cool Wheel Stunt.”

Enhanced Special Attack · Cool Wheel Stunt: This skill not only deals high Physical damage, but also restores “Resolve” and unlocks two branching finishing moves. These two follow-up skills restore 15% and 30% HP respectively, making them essential sustain tools for Billy’s HP-draining damage cycle.

Resource Management · Resolve: As a secondary resource, “Resolve” is gained through attacking, parrying, and core skills. When it reaches 100 stacks, Billy can unleash “Basic Attack · Full-Speed Starlight,” charging forward on his motorcycle and firing a laser beam to deal massive Assault Damage. In addition, every use of “Power Suppression” increases Critical Damage by 90%, encouraging players to use this skill frequently.

Core Passive and Buff Effects

Billy’s passive skills create his unique survival and damage framework.

Core Passive · Knight’s Resolve: This passive directly converts HP into damage and turns all Physical damage into Defense-ignoring Assault Damage. Even more uniquely, when his HP falls below 25%, he gains 50% damage reduction. This “low-HP comeback” mechanic adds both gameplay depth and strategic value.

Additional Ability · Blazing Starlight: This ability highlights the importance of teamwork. When the squad includes a Stun, Defense, or Support character, Billy gains the “Starlight” effect, significantly increasing the damage of Chain Attacks, Ultimates, Enhanced Special Attacks, and “Full-Speed Starlight.” This means he relies on specific teammates to maximize his damage potential.

Summary

Starcrest Billy is an innovative Physical main DPS with strong gameplay feel. He trades HP for massive Defense-ignoring damage while using a unique skill loop to sustain himself. His passive low-HP damage reduction design not only improves survivability, but also adds more variation and fun to combat. In Version 2.8, he will undoubtedly become a dazzling new star in the Physical Anomaly lineup.

Conclusion

Version 2.8 brings nonstop excitement to New Eridu. With two brand-new Agents, a brand-new Bangboo, Yixuan finally getting her highly anticipated outfit, and Zenless Zone Zero officially launching on Steam, this update is packed with content. Whether you’re planning to pull for Priscilla, save your resources for Starcrest Billy, or just grind events for free Encrypted Master Tapes, May 6, 2026 is a date worth marking down. If you want to get ready for Zenless Zone Zero Version 2.8 in advance, just head over to the Zenless Zone Zero top-up page on treabar now!