Zenless Zone Zero 2.6: Golden Carps Event — Rewards, Dates,
Zenless Zone Zero’s Golden Carps event in Version 2.6 offers Polychromes and exclusive rewards until the end of the patch. F2P optimization tips and a
Lumine Lee Veteran's Take: A Systemic Leap for F2P in Zenless Zone Zero
Zenless Zone Zero seldom rolls out events that redefine progression pathways the way the Little Golden Carps event in Version 2.6 appears poised to do. For Proxy veterans familiar with rationing premium currency for optimal banner pulls, this event is particularly notable: it combines a new event currency, structured access to Polychromes, and a time-limited membership. The resulting flow of rewards marks a significant shift in how both dedicated and casual players can roadmap their pulls for upcoming banners.
At a Glance: Golden Carps Event Key Facts
- Event Name: Little Golden Carps
- Duration: 2026-01-30 20:30 (UTC+8) – End of Version 2.6
- Eligibility: Reach Inter-Knot Lv. 5 + unlock event via Main Story Prologue ("The Hare and the Proxy")
- Core Rewards: Polychrome, Weaver's Gilded Gift, 30-day Inter-Knot Membership: Festival Edition
- Claim Period: Weaver’s Gilded Gift only available post-Version 2.6 update; unclaimed rewards are forfeited after event end
Banner Schedule: Not Stated in Official Materials
As of the current announcement, no new banner schedules or rerun information has been provided for this event. For historical parallels, Genshin Impact often couples event reward pacing with major character or light cone banners, but ZZZ’s specifics remain Not stated in official materials.
Events & Rewards: Deep Dive
Event Currency and Tasks
Throughout the event period, players complete unique missions to earn Little Golden Carps. These accumulate towards staged milestones:
– Exchange Little Golden Carps for Polychromes (the game’s gacha-pull premium currency)
– Upon meeting set thresholds, players unlock the Weaver’s Gilded Gift
– Weaver’s Gilded Gift comes alive after Version 2.6, providing immediate Polychrome ×300 and activating 30 days of Inter-Knot Membership: Festival Edition
Biased for the Active: Daily Polychrome Intake
- With Festival Edition active, daily logins net Polychrome ×90, but only on login days — missed days grant nothing, and no compensation is possible. This mirrors models in titles like Arknights or Genshin Impact’s Welkin, driving daily engagement but subtly penalizing lapses.
- Time-tracking: The daily reward window resets at 04:00 server time; the membership’s timer is independent from standard Inter-Knot Memberships, crucial for players double-dipping rewards.
| Benefit | Details |
|---|---|
| Free Polychrome | 300 for first claim, 90 per day (for 30 days) |
| Event currency | Little Golden Carps via mission completion |
| Membership duration | 30-day Festival Edition (not stacking with regular) |
| Event loss policy | Unclaimed Polychrome & Gifts are lost on expiry |
Preparation Checklist
- Daily Login Habits: Maximize Polychrome by ensuring daily logins for all 30 days — set reminders to avoid missing out.
- Mission Planning: Review the event board early; some missions may require story progression, specific battles, or side content.
- Resource Stacking: Pre-farm materials for anticipated banners — there are no stated concurrent banners, but expect overlaps with anticipated reruns or debuts in late Version 2.6.
For the Min-Maxers: Currency Value & Decisionmaking
- Total Polychrome Yield: If every daily reward is claimed, players earn 300 (instant) + 2700 (daily) = 3000 Polychrome (almost two 10-pulls).
- Membership Maximization: Ensure Festivals Edition activation; regular membership days don’t overlap — time your activations if already a subscriber.
- F2P/Low-Spend Strategy: This event is one of the most generous for gacha currency since ZZZ’s launch; prioritize completing all missions and don’t sleep on dailies. Consider using the influx for limited banners or saving for confirmed high-value reruns expected in the next version cycle.
Community Chatter: Player Reception and Trends
On major platforms and theorycrafting forums, ZZZ’s community is abuzz over the event’s value proposition. The structure recalls Genshin’s Welkin Moon, but with higher stakes due to the uncompensated daily model. Vocal F2P advocates praise the event’s low barrier (Inter-Knot Lv. 5), but warn newcomers to unlock story gates early. There’s simmering debate on whether the festival membership implies an increased frequency of such events heading into ZZZ’s second year — a trend Genshin and Honkai players have seen escalate as player populations stabilize.
Hidden Details: Event Art, Lore, and Design Cues
The promotional art for this event, with its stylized depiction of golden koi, is a clear homage to motifs from past Hoyoverse projects — notably the "fortune koi" seen in Lantern Rite festivals within Genshin Impact. Historically, such motifs signal either a new luck-based mechanic, or thematic content expansion. Seasoned lore enthusiasts question whether the Weaver’s Gilded Gift may hint at future shop changes or introduce new systems beyond cosmetics — Unconfirmed, subject to change.
Suggested Visual: A comprehensive calendar infographic highlighting event start/end dates, daily reward windows, and claiming rules. Alt text: A clean table/calendar with "Little Golden Carps" icons for each available day, showing which Polychromes are claimable per day.
Conclusion: Don’t Leave Polychrome on the Table
Zenless Zone Zero’s Little Golden Carps event is not just another login festival — it’s a distinct step up in how the game treats daily engagement and reward pacing. For every Proxy, this is an unmissable chance to load up on Polychrome ahead of future banners. But with strict daily claim rules, disciplined login habits are a must. Watch for possible mid-patch updates or rerun banners that could pair perfectly with this windfall.
For more detailed guidance as Version 2.6 rolls out — including optimal team builds and tier lists — check out our dedicated Zenless Zone Zero guides on EarlyGG.