Zenless Zone Zero 2.5 Banners Schedule Reveale

The Zenless Zone Zero 2.5 banners schedule is finally on the way, with the major update arriving on December 30, 2025. This patch feels somewhat different when compared to earlier ones. To begin with, new characters such as Ye Shunguang and Zhao will be available right from the start. Zhao stands out a little more, since players will be able to obtain her for free. Then, as the update moves forward, three rerun characters will also be introduced later on.

Zenless Zone Zero 2.5 banners schedule

Phase 1: First Banner Launch – December 30, 2025

The Zenless Zone Zero 2.5 banners schedule starts on December 30, 2025. This phase has a strong set of characters, with some new and some familiar. The S-Rank characters are Ye Shunguang and Zhao, and they come with A-Rank agents like Nicole, Lucy, Anby, and Ben.

Characters in Phase 1:

• Ye Shunguang (S-Rank): Honed Edge, Attack fighting style
• Zhao (S-Rank): Ice, Defense fighting style
• Nicole (A-Rank): Ether, Support fighting style
• Lucy (A-Rank): Fire, Support fighting style
• Anby (A-Rank): Electric, Stun fighting style
• Ben (A-Rank): Fire, Defense fighting style

Nicole and Lucy are on Ye Shunguang’s banner, Anby and Ben with Zhao. Ye Shunguang is probably most wanted because she got a new element called Honed Edge, which comes from the Physical type, and her kit is very strong for carrying fights.

ZZZ 2.5: Phase 1 W-Engines:

• Cloudcleave Radiance (Ye Shunguang)
• Half-Sugar Bunny (Zhao)
• The Vault (Nicole)
• Kaboom the Cannon (Lucy)
• Demara Battery Mark II (Anby)
• Big Cylinder (Ben)

These W-Engines are important for boosting their characters, making fights smoother, and giving new effects in Zenless Zone Zero.

ZZZ Phase 2: Rerun Banner and Extra Characters – January 21, 2026

The next part of the Zenless Zone Zero 2.5 banners schedule is on January 21, 2026. Here, three rerun S-Rank characters are added. Ye Shunguang and Zhao Banner are still active. First agent you pull on the special channel is guaranteed, which is nice because no bad luck.

Rerun Characters Phase 2:

• Astra Yao (S-Rank): Ether, Support fighting style
• Soldier 0 Anby (S-Rank): Electric, Attack fighting style
• Alice (S-Rank): Physical, Anomaly fighting style
• Phase 2 W-Engines:
• Elegant Vanity (Astra Yao)
• Severed Innocence (Soldier 0 Anby)
• Practiced Perfection (Alice)

Plus, Jane Doe’s skin comes free in this update. Everyone gets it with version 2.5, worldwide. All players can claim it globally as part of version 2.5, which has been further detailed in the Zenless Zone Zero Version 2.5 Events and Rewards Revealed.

Global Launch and Other Info

The schedule for the Zenless Zone Zero 2.5 banners is set to roll out on the large worldwide launch on the 30th of December, 2025, at 11 am (UTC+8). Guaranteed drops on both stages have been implemented, which will make it relatively easy for players to obtain the characters they need. There are also some events, which include co-op missions, VR stages, and double drop farming days. The phase 1 content has really centered around the banner of Ye Shunguang. She’s actually the highlight with the hyper carry build.

In Zenless Zone Zero 2.5 banner phase 2, there will be reruns of S-Ranks and additional W-Engines. The guaranteed drop system is also easier. The free skins, such as Jane Doe, are also included in this update, which is a good bonus for all players. The activities that happen concurrently, along with the Zenless Zone Zero 2.5 banners, make farming a whole lot easier, too. With double drop days and cooperation missions, accumulating items and upgrading your W-Engines will not be a problem.