Zenless Zone Zero 3.1 Second Anniversary Guide: Free S-Rank, Rewards, Polychrome and Top-Up Planning

What changes when ZZZ 3.1 arrives on July 29

Zenless Zone Zero Version 3.1, The Long Goodbye, is scheduled to arrive on July 29, 2026. That date matters because Version 3.0 is expected to end at 06:00 UTC+8 on the same day, so the practical window is tight: finish what is still sitting in 3.0, then move into the anniversary update with a clean plan instead of spending Polychrome in the rush.

For most players, the important question is not simply whether 3.1 gives free second anniversary rewards. It does. The real question is how those rewards change your pulling and top-up plan. A free S-Rank Agent selector, a free W-Engine selector, 1,600 Polychrome, 20 Encrypted Master Tapes and 10 Boopons can meaningfully reduce the amount of Monochrome you need, especially if your account is already close to pity.

Anniversary rewards to claim before you decide on banners

The anniversary package is strong enough that you should claim and count it before making any paid decision. The free limited S-Rank Agent selector and matching W-Engine selector are the headline items, but the smaller resources also matter because 1,600 Polychrome equals 10 pulls, and the 20 Encrypted Master Tapes can move a banner plan from risky to comfortable.

Do not treat the selector as a decoration. If your account lacks a reliable damage dealer, a flexible support, or a key engine for a character you already use every day, the free pick can solve a real account problem. If you already have a stable roster, waiting a little can be smarter than selecting on day one, because early community testing usually clarifies which choice has the longest value.

Remielle, Sigrid and who should save Polychrome

Version 3.1 introduces Remielle and Sigrid as the update's featured new Agents. Until you have the final in-game banner details and proper testing, avoid building your entire budget around early hype. A better approach is to decide what your account needs first, then decide whether the new Agent, the selector, or a future banner answers that need.

If you are free-to-play or low-spend, save your Polychrome until you know your guarantee status and the exact banner order. If you are planning to pull both a new Agent and a W-Engine, separate those budgets. Character pity and W-Engine pity are different decisions, and anniversary rewards should not be counted twice.

How to calculate Polychrome, pulls and Monochrome before topping up

Start with your current Polychrome, Encrypted Master Tapes, pity count and guarantee status. Then add the 3.1 anniversary rewards you can realistically claim. After that, estimate how many pulls you still need for the banner target. This gives you the real gap, and only that gap should influence whether you buy Monochrome.

A simple rule works well: free selector first, free pulls second, paid top-up last. If the gap is small, wait for daily rewards, event missions and any livestream or update codes. If the gap is large and you already know your target, use a reliable ZZZ top-up page such as Treabar's Zenless Zone Zero page: https://treabar.com/en/gameZone/zenless-zone-zero.

What to do before 3.1 goes live

Before the update, clear limited-time 3.0 tasks, claim mail, redeem valid codes, finish weekly rewards and screenshot your Signal Search pity. That screenshot is not glamorous, but it prevents the most common budgeting mistake: forgetting whether you are close to the next S-Rank or starting from a low count.

Also choose your selector criteria in advance. Do you want the character with the best long-term account value, the W-Engine that completes an existing build, or the Agent you enjoy most? All three can be valid. The key is to make the decision deliberately rather than spending every resource in the first hour of 3.1.

Safe ZZZ top-up planning with Treabar

If you decide to top up, check the region, product name, UID or account information required on the payment page before confirming the order. Never share your password or verification code. A normal top-up should only require the delivery information shown by the service, not full account control.

Treabar is most useful when you already know your target amount. For example, if anniversary rewards leave you 10 or 20 pulls short of a guaranteed Agent, buying only the missing amount keeps the plan controlled. The goal is not to spend early; the goal is to avoid missing the banner you have already chosen.

How to choose the free S-Rank Agent without wasting the selector

The free limited S-Rank selector is the most valuable reward in the 2nd anniversary package, but it is also the easiest one to waste if you treat it as a popularity vote. Start with your account, not the character list. Ask what your roster fails to do consistently: clear single-target bosses, handle waves, trigger anomalies, protect uptime, or build a second team for endgame modes. The best selector pick is the one that fixes a problem you can feel in play.

If you already own one of the available Agents, do not automatically choose a duplicate. A Mindscape can be powerful, but a new role can be more valuable for a small roster. For low-spend players, a new flexible Agent is often better than chasing a narrow upgrade. For established accounts, the answer can be different: a duplicate or a matching W-Engine may create more value if your teams are already stable.

How to think about the W-Engine selector

The W-Engine selector should be judged after the Agent selector, not before it. A signature or corresponding W-Engine is most useful when you already know which Agent will stay in your active teams for months. If the Agent is a bench pick, the W-Engine can become a luxury. If the Agent is the center of your account plan, the W-Engine may be the difference between a fun pull and a complete build.

Do not spend extra Polychrome on a W-Engine banner just because a free W-Engine selector exists. The selector reduces pressure; it does not create a reason to over-invest. A practical order is: choose the Agent role, confirm whether your existing W-Engines are good enough, then decide whether the selector should complete that character or support another long-term unit.

Banner scenarios: Remielle, Sigrid, reruns and Custom Search

Version 3.1 brings Remielle and Sigrid into the spotlight, and the official anniversary page also says Tsukishiro Yanagi, Caesar and Zhu Yuan will be added to Custom Search with their exclusive W-Engines. That means players are not choosing between only one new banner and nothing else. The update creates several competing paths: new 3.1 Agents, Custom Search targets, free selector picks, W-Engine decisions and saved resources for later.

For most accounts, the cleanest method is to write three labels before the patch: must-pull, nice-to-have and skip unless lucky. Remielle or Sigrid may be must-pull if their role matches your account and you like their gameplay. A Custom Search Agent may be better if you missed an older role your account still needs. The free selector should not be used to justify every banner; it should reduce the number of paid decisions you need to make.

3.0 last-minute checklist before July 29

Because Version 3.0 ends on July 29 at 06:00 UTC+8, the final day before 3.1 is not just waiting time. Claim any remaining mail, finish limited-time event rewards, check whether temporary Polychrome missions are still open, redeem valid codes, and record your Signal Search pity. If you play on multiple platforms, make sure your client and account login are ready before the maintenance window.

Also check resources that are easy to forget: Boopons, upgrade materials, Battery Charge, weekly rewards, store exchange items and unfinished event tasks. These do not always look exciting, but they affect how quickly you can build a new Agent after pulling. A player who prepares materials before 3.1 will feel the benefit faster than a player who only prepares Polychrome.

Monochrome double bonus reset: useful, but not a spending plan by itself

The official rewards overview states that the first-purchase double bonus in the Monochrome Market will reset when Version 3.1 launches. This is important for spenders, but it should not be treated as a command to buy immediately. The reset improves value only if you already have a clear target and a real pull gap after counting anniversary rewards.

A sensible spender should wait until the banner order, selector choice and free resources are clear. If the reset helps you secure a target you already planned for, it can be worth using. If it pushes you into buying because the offer looks temporary, step back. Anniversary rewards are designed to give breathing room, and the best top-up is still the smallest one that completes your plan.

Common mistakes to avoid during the anniversary rush

The first mistake is using every free resource in the first hour. ZZZ 3.1 has enough moving pieces that early decisions can age badly: selector details, banner testing, Custom Search targets, W-Engine value and event reward timing all interact. Waiting one or two days does not make you less prepared; it often gives you better information.

The second mistake is treating Polychrome, Encrypted Master Tapes and Monochrome as one identical pile. They all help you pull, but they do not have the same flexibility. Tapes may already be tied to a banner type, Polychrome can be saved, and Monochrome is paid currency. A good anniversary plan keeps these resources separated until the final calculation.

Best plan by account type

New players should use the anniversary to build a stable foundation. Prioritize a selector choice that helps clear content and makes daily play smoother. Do not chase every banner at once. Returning players should first check what changed since they left, then compare free selectors with the teams they already built. A returning account often needs updated synergy more than a flashy one-day pull.

Collectors can safely put character preference higher, but they should still protect a reserve because the update includes multiple attractive targets. Competitive or endgame-focused players should wait for reliable testing before choosing the selector or W-Engine. Low-spend players should make the strictest plan of all: free rewards first, one priority banner, top-up only after the gap is confirmed.

Final recommendation

For ZZZ 3.1, the best plan is patient and simple. Claim the anniversary rewards, evaluate the free S-Rank and W-Engine selectors, wait for stable Remielle and Sigrid information, then top up only if your calculated pull gap still requires it. The update is generous, so let the free resources do their job before spending.

FAQ

When does ZZZ 3.1 launch? Version 3.1 is scheduled for July 29, 2026, with Version 3.0 ending at 06:00 UTC+8 on the same date.

What are the main ZZZ 3.1 anniversary rewards? The official rewards include a free limited S-Rank Agent selector, a free W-Engine selector, 1,600 Polychrome, 20 Encrypted Master Tapes and 10 Boopons.

Should I use the free S-Rank selector immediately? Only if it clearly solves your account's biggest need. Otherwise, wait for testing and compare the selector value with your planned banners.

Should I top up before 3.1 starts? It is safer to count your anniversary rewards first, then top up only for the remaining gap.