Zenless Zone Zero 2.5: Commemorative Ticket Stub Event Guide
Everything you need to know about ZZZ’s 2.5 commemorative ticket stub event: dates, optimal purchasing, and rewards—including a dynamic namecard and S
Lumine Lee Zenless Zone Zero 2.5 Event: Full Guide to Commemorative Ticket Stubs
The release of Zenless Zone Zero Version 2.5 ushers in a new milestone event centered on commemorative ticket stubs—a reward system tied to in-game purchases with unique, progression-based loot. For engaged gacha veterans, this provides both a windfall of resources and crucial timing questions: to spend now or strategize for future banners?
Below, we break down all official information, highlight the most valuable rewards, and offer practical tips for all player types, so you can make informed choices during this limited window.
At a Glance: Event Essentials
- Event Duration: Launch of Version 2.5 until its close (no firm end date/time stated; check in-game for server time)
- Currency: Commemorative ticket stubs, capped at 15,000 per event
- How to Earn: Purchases of Monochromes, New Eridu City Fund, Dawn Seeker's Ticket, Inter-Knot Memberships, and select paid Gifts
- Top Rewards: S-Rank Agent, S-Rank W-Engine, exclusive dynamic namecard, menu decorations, avatar, Proxy accessories
- Important: Bonus Monochromes, first-time double rewards, and bundle Monochromes do not count toward progress
Veteran’s Take: What the 2.5 Ticket Stub Event Means for ZZZ
HoYoverse is deepening its live-service meta with this event, echoing the progressive spend-milestone structures seen in Genshin Impact’s Genesis Crystal double bonuses and Honkai: Star Rail’s monthly packs. This time, ZZZ shifts the incentive from raw pulls to layered, collectible-driven unlocks—a significant move that marries FOMO cosmetics with practical high-value rewards for whales and mid-spenders alike.
Most noteworthy: the trickle of high-tier progression materials and the S-Rank Agent selection at 10,000 stubs, both of which will likely influence roster optimization and team depth for months ahead.
Official Breakdown: Commemorative Ticket Stub Sources
Only purchases made within the Version 2.5 event period count; log in after purchase to ensure delivery. Here’s a compact reference:
| Source | Amount Spent | Ticket Stubs Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Monochrome Market | 60 / 300 / 980 / 1,980 / 3,280 / 6,480 | 60 / 300 / 980 / 1,980 / 3,280 / 6,480 |
| New Eridu City Fund | Growth Plan / Premium Plan / Upgrade | 680 / 1,280 / 780 |
| Dawn Seeker’s Ticket | One-time purchase | 240 |
| Inter-Knot Membership | ×1 (max 179 days per acct) | 300 |
| Cash-Bought Gifts | See below | 60–980 ea. |
Key Exclusions: First-purchase double bonus Monochromes, free/bonus crystals, and gifts purchased with Monochromes do not contribute toward progress. External purchases (e.g., web payment center) require logging in during the event to count.
Event Reward Tiers: What’s Worth Chasing?
Here’s how your stub accumulation pays out:
| Ticket Stub Milestone | Reward |
|---|---|
| 300 | Ether Battery ×2 |
| 1,000 | Tuning Calibrator ×1 |
| 2,000 | Proxy Accessories: Wise – Scarlet Snowglow, Belle – Cloud-Perched Auspice, Inkdance Blossom, Verdant Blossom (require outfits) |
| 4,000 | Resonating Core ×2 |
| 7,000 | W-Engine Microcontroller Unit ×4 (redeem S-Rank W-Engine ×1 via Collectible Exchange) |
| 10,000 | Special Invitation Letter ×2 (redeem S-Rank Agent ×1 via Collectible Exchange) |
| 15,000 | Dynamic namecard “Sān-Z: Undying Spark,” menu decoration “Sān-Z: Style & Pendant,” avatar “Sān-Z: The Never-Ending Show” |
Note: Milestone rewards must be claimed on the event page; they aren’t delivered automatically.
For F2P, Low-Spend & Optimal Planners: Should You Go for 15k?
F2P: There is currently no free method to earn stubs—this event is a direct spend-to-progress feature. Consider skipping if you don’t spend, as milestone rewards require significant monetary input.
Low-Spend: Prioritize the value threshold that aligns with your regular spending. The S-Rank Agent (at 10,000 stubs) and S-Rank W-Engine (at 7,000 stubs) are the standout milestones for game progression. Opting for premium plans or the Inter-Knot Membership over raw Monochrome top-ups will stretch your dollars further, especially given the exclusion of bonus/double Monochromes from this event.
Optimal/Whale: For cosmetics collectors or those lining up for maximum efficiency, the 15,000 stub cap unlocks event-exclusives unlikely to rerun soon. Historically, HoYoverse event cosmetics have mixed rerun cadence: think Genshin’s Windblume Festival namecards (rarely repeated), so if aesthetics matter, this is the time to strike.
Preparation Checklist: How to Maximize Event Gains
- Evaluate needed rewards. Do you want power (S-Rank units/weapons) or just cosmetics?
- Plan purchases to avoid wasting stub potential. Buying Monochromes in the largest denominations maximizes returns.
- Claim rewards promptly on the event page following each qualifying milestone.
- For New Eridu City Fund or Inter-Knot Membership, upgrades and renewals count until the 179-day soft cap is reached. Further extensions won't add stubs.
- Ensure game login after any web/external payment during the event period to confirm delivery.
Community Reactions & Hidden Details
Initial reactions on the major ZZZ and gacha-focused subreddits center on the tiered progression model—a design reminiscent of Honkai: Star Rail’s Path of Star event but more explicitly tied to real-money spend. Theorycrafters are quick to calculate milestone cost-per-reward ratios, noting that the S-Rank Agent reward may be a more economical "soft-pity" for targeted roster upgrades than competing limited banners—if you already planned significant top-ups.
One subtle but important UX note: proxy accessory rewards at 2,000 stubs require owning the underlying outfits (Wise: Soaring Crane and Belle: Delicate Sunlight)—if you don’t already own those, those cosmetics are unavailable.
The event-exclusive visuals lean into the Sān-Z: Undying Spark motif, heavy on kinetic, neon-driven city branding—a motif that’s becoming ZZZ’s signature. Taking cues from Genshin’s event-based namecards, these cosmetics could become status symbols for regen-minded veterans.
Conclusion: Worthwhile or Wait?
The Version 2.5 commemorative ticket stub event is tailor-made for dedicated spenders, offering a blend of powerful progression, rare cosmetics, and roster depth. For low- and mid-spend players, careful planning allows efficient milestone targeting—particularly for the S-Rank Agent and W-Engine unlocks. As with any major limited-time system, F2P players may safely pass; rewards here skew hard toward paid engagement.
Watch for any future announcements on potential stub reruns or conversion mechanics—but as of now, this layered spend event marks an important precedent for ZZZ. If the past is any guide (see Genshin’s anniversary packs and select Honkai events), expect this new currency milestone model to return, possibly alongside anniversaries and major updates.
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For ongoing coverage, check EarlyGG’s concise Zenless Zone Zero guides.