The Zenless Zone Zero (ZZZ) 2.6 livestream, dubbed the "Angels of Delusion Press Conference" Special Program, aired on January 30, 2026. Hosted with idol flair, it unveiled the long-teased Angels of Delusion (AOD) group making their playable debut alongside festive New Year-themed content for Gilded Carrot Day. Version 2.6 launches on February 6, 2026, promising new story, agents, events, massive free rewards (including a free monthly pass equivalent worth 3,300 Polychromes), endgame updates, and QOL improvements. HoYoverse went all-out on generosity, with a 4 billion Polychrome prize pool and more.
New Story: Season 2 Interlude - Encore for an Old Dream
The patch serves as a Season 2 interlude, set during New Eridu's Gilded Carrot Day celebrations. Players join the Phaethon siblings on a mission involving an illegal intelligent entity, crossing paths with Jane Doe and helping the AOD prepare their debut performance at the new 404 Livehouse on Sixth Street. Expect idol training, Yearlight Ceremony antics, and teases for future lore ties (e.g., mysterious male-voiced characters and yokai hints).
New Agents and Bangboo
Spotlight on the Angels of Delusion idols:
| Agent | Rank | Specialty | Key Kit Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunna (Phase 1 Debut) | S-Rank | Physical Support | Summons Bubblegum companion to mark enemies for detonation (AoE damage + squad buffs). Excels with Attack/Anomaly teams like Yixuan/Zhao. Signature W-Engine: Thoughtbop. |
| Aria (Phase 2 Debut) | S-Rank | Ether Anomaly DPS | Dual-form (construct + idol projection) for charged ground pounds and burst on anomalied foes. Signature W-Engine: Angel in the Shell. Pairs with Sunna/Yuzuha. |
| Biggest Fan | S-Rank Bangboo | Support | Joins standard pool. Heals over time + ATK buffs with 2+ AOD agents. |
AOD Combo Ult: Special synced ultimate like Koleda/Ben.
Banners
- Phase 1 (Feb 6 - Mar 4): Sunna + Yixuan Rerun. 10-pull discounts.
- Phase 2 (Mar 4 - Mar 23): Aria + Yuzuha Rerun. 10-pull discounts.
- Free: 10 Limited Summons + 10 Bangboo Tickets.
Agent Enhancements
- Von Lycaon: Off-field daze (stays post-switch for coordinated attacks).
- Asaba Harumasa: New EX Special Attack, stat/damage buffs, combo optimizations.
Free Claims (Ongoing): Limited-time S-Rank Zhao + Jane new outfit.
Events and Rewards
A packed lineup with New Year vibes (Bangboo Fall Guys return, rhythm games, OSU/Tetris-likes):
| Event | Details | Key Rewards |
|---|---|---|
| A Harmony of Delusions (Main) | Manage AOD training/social media; rhythm battles + expanded Marcel Adventure. | Free Pan Yinhu "Culinary Jewel" outfit; cosmetics. |
| Inter-Knot Membership Surprise Supply (Starts Jan 30) | Tasks for points → Weaver's Gilded Gift (300 Poly + 30-day Festival Edition Membership: 90 Poly/day = 3,300 total). Stackable! Inter-Knot Lv. 5+. | Polychromes + membership rewards |
| Gilded Surprise, Wonderful Boo-ns (Feb 14-23) | Daily logins/draws for Bangboo Badges → share 4 BILLION Polychromes (~20 pulls/player est.). | Polychromes |
| Stacking Fortune | Gifts from New Eridu friends. | Polychromes, items |
| Gravitational Storytime | Movie nights with agents/NPCs. | Polychromes |
| Snap! Hollow Realm Showdown | In-combat photos w/ Mr. Click + new effects. | Rewards |
| High Score Card Collector | Stamp seals/dailies. | Polychromes |
| Angel's Invitation (Permanent?) | Recruit AOD for Function Menu Theme, Pendant, Dynamic Wallpaper (pull-based unlocks). | Cosmetics |
Login Freebies: Auspicious Golden Carrot (Feb 16, Angel's Gift); horse headwear, panda skin.
Livestream Code: DREAMINGANGEL (300 Poly, 2 Senior Logs, 3 W-Engine Modules, 30k Dennies). Expires Feb 1, 23:59:59 UTC+8. Redeem: zenless.hoyoverse.com/redemption
Gameplay & Endgame Updates
- Hollow Zero: Operation Matrix → Weekly rotating buffs/modifiers; Assist Agent system (off-field ults); new Tactical Prisms, gears; Deep Cleaning Service Card (sweep stages/collections); Investigation cap to Lv. 260.
- Threshold Simulation: Myriad → Reset; shortened (2 nodes vs. 3); new enemies/endings; UI polish; timely clears for extra Poly.
- Hollow Zero Skip + wipeout animation speed control.
QOL Improvements
- Photo Mode: Gilded Carrot Day frames/filters/stickers.
- HDD: Area progress % on main screen.
- Compendium: Improved Training Tab (material previews, targeted stamina).
- Combat: Stamina targeting (HSR-style).
Skins & Cosmetics
- Sunna: Afternoon Tea Break (maid; shop, discounted initially).
- Aria: Discordant Note (dark idol; applies to both forms; shop).
- Pan Yinhu: Culinary Jewel (free event).
- AOD accessories (homescreen, toy) on pulls; full set → special wallpaper.
Other Announcements
- Zenless Zone Zero Cloud Version: Launches in Japan post-2.6 (high FPS, instant start, no download).
- AOD Livestream Debut: March 6 on official accounts (X/YouTube/TikTok).
- Teased: New tall white-haired Thiren male + NEPS blonde girl (2.7?). Nangong Yu skin incoming.
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