Zenless Zone Zero 2nd Anniversary Café Ends Aug 13

The countdown is on for Proxies in Europe. The Operation Yum × HoYoverse Café DE 2026 Special Pop-Up in Berlin, Germany is wrapping up on August 13, 2026, closing out a short but sweet stretch of Zenless Zone Zero's 2nd anniversary celebrations.

HoYoverse's café circuit has become a franchise ritual over the years, and this year's ZZZ edition brought a themed pop-up menu, photo spots, and a real-world taste of New Eridu's street-level charm. For anyone still on the fence, the next few days are the last window to experience it.

We've been tracking the latest Zenless Zone Zero updates across the game's patch cycle, and this anniversary café event stands out for how deliberately it leans into the game's agent-lifestyle side. Here's a practical breakdown before the pop-up closes.

At a Glance

• Event: Operation Yum × HoYoverse Café DE 2026 Special Pop-Up
• Location: Berlin, Germany
• Final day: August 13, 2026 (local time; the announcement does not specify a time zone)
• Occasion: Zenless Zone Zero 2nd Anniversary
• Status: Closing soon

The notice uses the usual understated HoYoverse tone: a thank-you to Proxies who visited and a reminder that "there's still time to check it out." No extended run has been announced, so August 13 should be treated as the hard cutoff.

What the Pop-Up Includes

The official wording is deliberately vague, but the event's hook is "the flavors of New Eridu." That points to the game's food lore, from noodle stops to the transient street stalls that dot the Hollows. Specific menu items, merchandise, and whether reservations are required are not stated in official materials.

For veteran players, this is familiar territory. HoYoverse has run themed café tie-ins for Genshin Impact, Honkai: Star Rail, and earlier ZZZ promotions, usually with a lineup of character-themed drinks and small acrylic goods. The Operation Yum name is also a playful nod to the operation-style commission naming used throughout ZZZ's quests.

Why This Anniversary Stop Matters

The 2nd anniversary marks a turning point for ZZZ. After a year of new factions, protagonist alignment choices, and expansion into outpost zones, the café circuit is a low-pressure way for the developers to thank players outside the game itself. For a franchise that increasingly leans into "playable city" vibes, a real-world venue is a nice mirror.

There's also a community angle. Café events tend to generate a burst of social-media activity, with attendees posting setup photos and asking about exclusive merch. If you're not in Berlin, the main takeaway is that the anniversary celebrations are still rolling — and the in-game events likely have more in store, even if the café notice doesn't list them.

Advice for Last-Minute Visitors

If you're planning to drop by before August 13, 2026, keep expectations flexible. Because the announcement doesn't specify hours, check the café's official channels for operational times. Arrive early if you're after merch; pop-up inventory often sells out faster than expected. And if you're traveling specifically for the event, have a backup plan around general Berlin sightseeing.

For everyone else, don't worry too much about missing an exclusive reward. Not stated in official materials means there's no confirmed unique in-game code or exclusive item tied to the café. If that changes, expect official channels to clarify before the closing date.

The Takeaway

The Operation Yum × HoYoverse Café DE pop-up is a small but meaningful part of Zenless Zone Zero's 2nd anniversary. For Proxies in Berlin, August 13, 2026 is the final day to grab a bite of New Eridu; for everyone else, it's a reminder that the anniversary moment is still moving forward.