The livestream will showcase new characters’ abilities with gameplay footage and cover banners, events, and other Version 2.8 content.

Version 2.8 introduces major new characters and mechanics, with Promeia making her debut as an Ice Anomaly featuring Abloom-triggering and defensive Perfect Dodges, while Starlight – Billy returns as a reworked Physical Rupture agent focusing on motorcycle combat, self-healing, and a high-damage signature kick.

A new Wind attribute enemy and a Vortex combat mechanic expand tactics by increasing area-of-effect damage when Wind-based anomalies pair with other attributes.

The patch’s gacha content is split: the first half features Promeia and Lucia, the second half highlights Starlight – Billy and Orphie, building toward Version 3.0.

HoYoverse confirmed an eventual Steam launch for Zenless Zone Zero, with a wishlist call and cross-save across all platforms.

Steam release will include cross-save across platforms and the Steam wishlist is now live.

Version 2.8 debuts Eridan Sunset on May 6, 2026, with a livestream code offering limited-time rewards tied to Promeia.

The update provides regional start times for America, Europe, and Asia to coordinate the patch rollout.

Livestream viewing details are provided on the game’s official YouTube and Twitch channels.

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A new Hoshimi Miyabi outfit, Dignified Blossom, will be sold in the shop, and a Polychrome Guide feature will streamline rewards tracking and resource management, including an auto-delete option.

In addition to the Miyabi skin, the update introduces a Polychrome Guide to optimize rewards tracking and resource management.