Zenless Zone Zero Version 2.3: “Memories of Dreams Bygone” – New Agents, Free Gear, and Meta-Shifting Events

HoYoverse’s urban fantasy ARPG, Zenless Zone Zero (ZZZ), has officially launched its highly anticipated Version 2.3 update, “Memories of Dreams Bygone.” While the initial launch date was October 15, 2025, the mid-month focus now shifts to the Phase II banner and the new endgame content introduced in the patch. This update delivers a chilling new storyline, three new Agents, a significant buff to an existing starter unit, and two revolutionary game modes that fundamentally alter player progression and team building.

Phase II Agents and Banner Schedule (November 5 – November 27, 2025)

The current phase introduces the second new S-Rank Agent and an important S-Rank rerun, which is crucial for maximizing element coverage and team synergy.

The A-Rank Agent Komano Manato (Fire/Rupture) is also highly featured in Phase I and II and is obtainable for free by completing the new limited-time event, “When Dreams Remain Unfinished.”

New Agents: Meta Breakdown and Pull Priority

The Agents of the Spook Shack faction are focused on leveraging HP mechanics and unconventional support. This requires a shift in W-Engine (Weapon) and Drive Disc (Artifact) investment.

• Lucia (S-Rank Ether Support):
  • Role: Premier Ether Support. Blurs the line between support and damage.
  • Mechanic: Builds Dream Points to enter a Dream State that significantly increases allies’ Max HP and grants the Darkbreaker status for a Sheer Force DMG boost.
  • Verdict: High Priority. Essential for maximizing the damage output of any Ether DPS and providing crucial team survivability, offering a high Return on Investment (ROI) for long-term account health.
• Yidhari (S-Rank Ice Rupture):
  • Role: High-Risk/High-Reward Ice DPS.
  • Mechanic: Her damage and Decibel gain scale inversely with her current HP. She is a powerhouse when dangerously low, with her attacks dealing pure Sheer DMG that pierces defenses.
  • Verdict: Conditional Priority. A strong pull for players who enjoy highly technical, manual gameplay. Her unique damage scaling requires dedicated investment in her signature Kraken’s Cradle W-Engine.
• Komano Manato (A-Rank Fire Rupture):
  • Role: Free, reliable Fire DPS.
  • Mechanic: Scales damage and Sheer Force based on Max HP. Accumulates Flame points to enter the Molten Edge state for a massive CRIT DMG and Adrenaline boost.
  • Verdict: Mandatory Free Acquisition. Easily accessible and a powerful A-Rank DPS, perfect for players needing a strong Fire Rupture Agent to clear early-to-mid-game content and fill out multi-squad teams in the new modes.

Major New Gameplay Features and Events

Version 2.3 introduces several long-term systems and events that will shape the competitive and casual experience:

• New Region & Story: The main story quest, “Memories of Dreams Bygone,” unlocks the Timesworn Hills region, a spooky zone full of abandoned ruins and urban legends, setting the stage for the new Agents.
• Threshold Simulation (New Permanent Mode):
  • This new tactical challenge mode requires players to deploy multiple squads across interconnected, branching missions.
  • Strategic Depth: It tests the depth of your entire roster and forces players to invest in more than just three main Agents. The choices made in Story Nodes directly influence the combat scenarios.
• “When Dreams Remain Unfinished” (Limited-Time Event):
  • A unique turn-based combat mode where the player controls different categories of monsters in tactical fights.
  • Reward: Completing this event awards a free copy of Komano Manato, a highly valuable A-Rank Agent.
• Anby Rework: The starter Agent Soldier 0 – Anby receives a significant enhancement with new skills, optimized skill combos, and a buff to her Core Passive, making her a much more viable choice for endgame teams.

The sheer amount of new, high-quality content and the generous free SSR event make Version 2.3 a crucial time to play Zenless Zone Zero and maximize resource accumulation.

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