Urgent Broadcast: HoYoverse Confirms Zenless Zone Zero Version 2.3 Special Program Livestream Details

Zenless Zone Zero Version 2.3 “Memories of Dreams Bygone” Special Program Date and Time Locked In

The urban fantasy action RPG Zenless Zone Zero (ZZZ) is gearing up for its next major content drop, and developer HoYoverse has officially announced the details for the highly anticipated Version 2.3 Special Program. Proxies worldwide should mark their calendars, as the broadcast promises an in-depth look at all the new content, banners, and system upgrades coming in the update titled “Memories of Dreams Bygone”.

The official announcement confirms the following key details:

• Special Program Title: Zenless Zone Zero Version 2.3 “Memories of Dreams Bygone”
• Official Air Date: Monday, September 29
• Official Air Time: 19:30 (UTC+8)

For players in major Western time zones, here is a quick conversion:

• Pacific Daylight Time (PDT): 4:30 a.m.
• Eastern Daylight Time (EDT): 7:30 a.m.
• Greenwich Mean Time (GMT/UTC): 11:30 a.m.

The livestream will be broadcast across all official Zenless Zone Zero channels, including YouTube and Twitch, ensuring global accessibility for the dedicated gaming community. As is tradition with HoYoverse special programs, viewers are strongly advised to tune in live, as the broadcast will feature limited-time redemption codes offering valuable in-game resources like Polychromes and other essential rewards.

Anticipated Version 2.3 New Agents and Banner Lineup

Version 2.3 is already shaping up to be one of the most exciting updates yet, focusing heavily on new Agent debuts and strategic rerun opportunities. Leaks and official drip marketing have confirmed the introduction of three new Agents from the intriguing Spook Shack organization, all of whom are set to significantly impact the current Zenless Zone Zero meta and team composition strategies.

The New S-Rank Agent Debuts:

• Lucia (S-Rank, Ether, Support): Lucia is anticipated to be a game-changing support Agent, specializing in enhancing Anomaly-type characters. Her kit reportedly focuses on generating ‘Dream Value’ to enter a powerful ‘Dream’ state, which grants allies increased maximum HP and the ‘Fierce Attack’ status for massive damage boosts. She is a crucial acquisition for players looking to optimize their Rapture team compositions.
• Yidhari (S-Rank, Ice, Rupture): Yidhari introduces a high-risk, high-reward playstyle. As an Ice-attribute Rupture DPS, her damage output dramatically scales with low HP—reportedly gaining up to 80% increased damage and 25% damage reduction when her health drops below a certain threshold. Her unique passive self-regeneration mechanic while off-field makes her a fascinating new option for high-damage output builds.

New A-Rank Agent and Expected Reruns:

• Komano Manato (A-Rank, Fire, Rupture): Manato is the new A-Rank Agent for Version 2.3, described as a Fire-attribute Rapture character. His mechanics involve accumulating ‘Flame’ points to enter an ‘Ignited’ state, which enhances his basic and special attacks. He is expected to be a highly sought-after 4-star unit for Fire teams.

The Version 2.3 banners are tentatively structured in two phases. Phase 1 is expected to feature Lucia alongside a rerun of a veteran S-Rank Agent, potentially Soldier 0 – Anby, who has recently received significant attention due to rumored buffs and kit adjustments. Phase 2 is projected to feature Yidhari with another S-Rank rerun, likely Ellen. This lineup offers both new collection goals and essential pulls for Agents whose relevance is surging due to system changes.

Major System Overhauls and Quality of Life Upgrades

Beyond the new characters, the “Memories of Dreams Bygone” update is poised to deliver significant technical and gameplay improvements that could define the next phase of the game’s life cycle. These changes are crucial for the long-term game longevity and player experience.

Introduction of a New Permanent Endgame Mode: Critical Simulation

One of the most exciting announcements relates to the introduction of a new permanent endgame mode named Critical Simulation. Details suggest this will be a high-difficulty challenge designed to test the limits of player’s roster depth and strategic mastery. The rewards are expected to be substantial, with leaks suggesting over 1,000 Polychromes may be earnable upon full completion, offering a new, consistent path for free-to-play investment and premium currency acquisition.

Cutting-Edge PC Graphics Enhancements: DLSS and Ray Tracing

For PC players, Version 2.3 marks a massive leap in technical performance and visual fidelity. The update is confirmed to officially add Ray Tracing and Super Resolution support, which includes the integration of NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling) technology. This is a crucial quality of life (QoL) improvement for a graphics-intensive, fast-paced action game like ZZZ:

• DLSS Advantage: DLSS allows the game to render at a lower resolution and use AI to intelligently upscale the image to a higher resolution (e.g., 4K). The result is a substantial increase in FPS (Frames Per Second), smoother gameplay, and a significant reduction in performance-related stutters, making the high-octane combat experience far more fluid and enjoyable.
• Ray Tracing: The addition of Ray Tracing will enhance environmental realism through more accurate reflections, shadows, and global illumination, pushing the game’s visual presentation to new heights.

This commitment to AAA gaming performance and cutting-edge graphics technology is a major win for the PC player base.

New Story Content, Events, and Exclusive Rewards

The Zenless Zone Zero storyline and world are set for expansion with the new update, continuing the narrative of Season 2. The core story update is expected to be Chapter IV, titled “Do You Still Recall the Dream?”, which will further explore the lore and mysteries of the Hollows and New Eridu.

Featured New Events:

• Agent Story: Lucia: A dedicated narrative focus on the new S-Rank Agent, Lucia, providing a deep dive into her background and motivations.
• While Dreams Still Linger: A unique ‘Pokémon’-style event is rumored, where players control monsters in a semi-real-time, turn-based combat mode, offering a completely fresh gameplay loop.
• Snap! Glitz ‘n’ Gamble & Xiqiu Exploration Handbook: These events will introduce new combat challenges, exploration content in the rumored Xiqiu cubicle/map, and substantial rewards, including the coveted Polychromes and Boomboo Vouchers.

The livestream will undoubtedly confirm all these details, alongside a reveal of the new W-Engines, a challenging new boss—the Wandering Hunter—and potentially a new Agent skin for Vivian, rumored to be a summer-themed outfit.

Final Analysis: The Must-Watch Broadcast for All Proxies

The “Memories of Dreams Bygone” Special Program on September 29 is not just an announcement; it is the official confirmation of a pivotal content and system update. From the introduction of powerful new S-Rank Agents like Lucia and Yidhari to the essential DLSS integration that boosts gaming performance, Version 2.3 is a landmark moment for Zenless Zone Zero.

Proxies must tune in to secure the valuable livestream redemption codes and get the definitive strategic overview of the upcoming banners and game modes. This update solidifies HoYoverse’s dedication to providing a high-quality, evolving gacha experience with continuous investment in game optimization and compelling narrative content. Prepare your Polychromes and optimize your W-Engines—the new era of Zenless Zone Zero is almost here.

Source: Zenless Zone Zero Official Site, HoYoLAB, ZZZ Official Livestream Channels (YouTube, Twitch)