Zenless Zone Zero City Fund Event: All Rewards & Upgrades
Maximize rewards in Zenless Zone Zero’s New Eridu City Fund event—dates, plans, and must-know tips for F2P and spenders alike.
Tyler Smith Zenless Zone Zero City Fund Event: All Rewards & Upgrades
The launch of the New Eridu City Fund event in Zenless Zone Zero brings a suite of options for resourceful players looking to maximize both free and premium rewards. With new plans, exclusive cosmetics, and time-limited materials, this season’s City Fund is among the most essential progression opportunities in version 2.4.
For new and returning Proxies alike, understanding how to efficiently navigate this system can lead to significant gains—especially with the event’s structure blending familiar gacha pass mechanics with unique limited-time incentives.
At a Glance: Essential Facts
- Event Duration: After v2.4 update – 2025-12-29 03:59 (server time)
- Plan Purchases Close: 2025-12-29 02:59 (server time)
- Basic Plan: Available by default; expansion tasks grant City Fund XP.
- Growth Plan / Premium Plan: Paid upgrades; unlock exclusive rewards.
- Major Rewards: Encrypted Master Tapes, Selectable A-Rank W-Engine, exclusive avatar Maple Rest, namecard One Denny's Autumn Outing.
- Requirement: Complete Main Story Chapter 1 “Cat’s Lost & Found” (Combat Simulation unlocked).
City Fund: Plans, Upgrades, and Value
Structure & Currency
Every City Fund period introduces a three-tiered system:
- Basic Plan: Unlocked for all players instantly. Tasks grant XP toward the City Fund’s reward track, including fundamental growth materials.
- Growth Plan: A mid-tier paid plan that immediately expands the reward pool, mainly adding premium gacha currency and one Selectable A-Rank W-Engine—a notable value for both F2P strategists and light spenders looking to target specific Engrams.
- Premium Plan: Can be acquired either standalone or as an upgrade from Growth Plan. Unlocks event-limited cosmetics, namely the Maple Rest avatar, One Denny's Autumn Outing namecard, and additional premium materials.
The premium track is a familiar gacha pass format, but with enhanced flexibility—players can, if they choose, opt into additional upgrades mid-event (upgrading Growth to Premium) without penalty.
Key Rewards Inventory
| Plan | Notable Rewards |
|---|---|
| Basic | Standard growth materials, currency |
| Growth | Encrypted Master Tapes, Selectable A-Rank W-Engine |
| Premium | Exclusive avatar & namecard, deeper currency pool |
Encrypted Master Tapes are the premium gacha pulls. The A-Rank W-Engine selection is time-limited—ensure you reach Fund Level 30 to claim before event end. Cosmetics are purely visual, with no gameplay impact.
Timeline & Task Guidance
- Event Runs: Immediately post-v2.4 update until 2025-12-29 03:59 (server time).
- Purchasing of Plans: Closes on 2025-12-29 02:59 (server time). Post-purchase, you may still complete tasks and claim earned rewards, keeping the pace manageable for busy players.
- Great Builder’s Certificate (at Fund Level 30 post-Growth/Premium): Use before event period ends—will expire if unclaimed or unused.
F2P / Low-Spend Strategy: Maximizing Returns
- Basic Plan offers steady progress—make sure to log in consistently and clear all Expansion Tasks for free materials and currency.
- Growth Plan delivers a guaranteed A-Rank W-Engine; optimal for anyone seeking to target a team upgrade without relying on luck.
- Premium Plan centers on cosmetics—worth considering only if you highly value exclusivity or wish to further support the game.
Proxies looking to maximize event value should prioritize:
– Hitting City Fund Level 30 before the end date.
– Monitoring the plan purchase cutoff to avoid accidental missed rewards.
Event Preparation Checklist
- Finish Chapter 1: Ensure you’ve unlocked Combat Simulation—access is required.
- Track Expansion Tasks: Stay on top of weekly/daily objectives to avoid late-event grind.
- Currency Planning: If purchasing, decide on Growth/Premium before the buy window closes; remember any future rerun dates are not stated in official materials.
- Claim Rewards Promptly: Especially the Great Builder's Certificate and A-Rank W-Engine selection, as these expire with the event.
Accessibility & Visual Guide
The official event announcement visual offers a clear breakdown of the reward track and corresponding icons. We recommend supplementing with an EarlyGG visual table summarizing plan rewards across all tiers for maximum planning assistance (alt text: An accessible table showing rewards unlocked per City Fund tier, from Basic to Premium, highlighting Master Tape and cosmetic milestones).
Industry Trends & Player Pulse
The New Eridu City Fund format closely mirrors successful battle pass models from within the gacha genre, but with greater flexibility in upgrading and clear, high-value guaranteed pulls—a notable improvement over many systems that rely solely on RNG. Early player sentiment in core communities points to the Selectable A-Rank W-Engine as a welcome step in reducing frustration for mid-tier investment.
Unconfirmed — Subject to Change
No active leaks or unconfirmed content are referenced in the official event material. Players should check [in-game announcements] for updates before making purchase decisions or allocating premium currency.
Conclusion: Don’t Miss High-Value Milestones
The New Eridu City Fund event delivers significant progression for both free and paying players in Zenless Zone Zero, with structure and guarantees that set it apart from prior reward tracks. F2P players will want to target currency and claimable high-tier Engrams, while spenders gain exclusive visuals with the Premium tier.
Track your Expansion Tasks, monitor your progress toward Fund milestones, and visit EarlyGG’s ongoing [event coverage] for detailed guides, meta impact analysis, and future banner previews.