ZZZ 3.0 Release Date & Velina Banner Details
ZZZ 3.0 launches June 16, 2026 with new region Roscaelifer and S-Rank Agent Velina. Full banner schedule and maintenance times inside.
HoYoverse is gearing up for a massive milestone in Zenless Zone Zero. Version 3.0 marks the start of Season 3, bringing Proxies to the mysterious new region of Roscaelifer, alongside a fresh S-Rank Agent debut. If you're chasing the latest meta or just enjoy fresh story content, this update is the biggest one we've seen since launch.
Keep reading for the exact ZZZ 3.0 release date, maintenance schedule, and everything we know about the Velina banner and its accompanying rerun. For ongoing coverage, bookmark the ZZZ news hub for all the latest updates.
At a Glance
- Patch 3.0 release: June 16, 2026 at 11:00 PM ET (UTC-4)
- Maintenance: 5 hours – starts June 16, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET, ends at 11:00 PM ET
- New region: Roscaelifer – the setting for Season 3 of the main story
- New S-Rank Agent: Velina – debuts in Phase 1 alongside Ye Shunguang (S-Rank rerun)
- Phase 1 duration: June 17, 2026 – July 8, 2026
- Full version span: June 16, 2026 – July 28, 2026
Velina Banner Release Date & Lineup
Phase 1 of ZZZ 3.0 kicks off immediately after maintenance ends. Here's the confirmed banner schedule:
| Agent | Rarity | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Velina | S-Rank | New | June 17 – July 8, 2026 |
| Ye Shunguang (Rerun) | S-Rank | Rerun | June 17 – July 8, 2026 |
| Piper | A-Rank | Rate-Up | June 17 – July 8, 2026 |
| Nicole | A-Rank | Rate-Up | June 17 – July 8, 2026 |
Both S-Rank banners will run concurrently during Phase 1. If you missed Ye Shunguang on their debut, this is your chance to grab them. Velina is the headline new character, and her full kit details have not yet been released by HoYoverse as of writing. Based on typical new Agent patterns, she is expected to bring a unique playstyle that could shake up current team compositions.
Should You Pull for Velina?
Until official ability numbers and animations are revealed, it's wise to treat any speculation with caution. That said, new S-Rank Agents in major patch launches often introduce powerful mechanics or synergies that define the meta for the next several versions. If you have enough Polychrome savings and enjoy playing aggressive or support-oriented characters, Velina is likely worth the investment. F2P players may want to wait for early community testing and tier-list placements before committing.
If you need more Polychrome before the banner ends, don't forget to redeem active ZZZ codes for free pulls.
Maintenance & Release Time Countdown
The 3.0 maintenance window lasts five hours. Use the table below to find your local downtime:
| Timezone | Maintenance Start | Maintenance End |
|---|---|---|
| PT (UTC-7) | June 16, 3:00 PM | June 16, 8:00 PM |
| ET (UTC-4) | June 16, 6:00 PM | June 16, 11:00 PM |
| GMT (UTC+0) | June 16, 10:00 PM | June 17, 3:00 AM |
| JST (UTC+9) | June 17, 7:00 AM | June 17, 12:00 PM |
| AEST (UTC+10) | June 17, 8:00 AM | June 17, 1:00 PM |
Once maintenance concludes, the servers open and Version 3.0 officially begins. The version end date is July 28, 2026 for most regions.
Pre-Patch To-Do List
Before the servers go down, wrap up these tasks to avoid missing out:
- Spend all Battery Charge (resin equivalent) on materials or currency
- Claim any Battle Pass rewards that will expire with the patch
- Complete limited-time events from version 2.8
- Collect all Polychrome from unfinished missions or Hollow Zero
Looking Ahead
ZZZ 3.0 is shaping up to be a defining update for Zenless Zone Zero, introducing a new season and region that will likely expand the lore significantly. With Velina and the Ye Shunguang rerun kicking off Phase 1, there's plenty of reason to log in right after maintenance.
For deeper dives into team synergies, material farming routes, and full banner analyses, stay tuned to the ZZZ guides section.
