Zenless Zone Zero 3.1 First Top-Up Reset Guide: Reset Time, Monochrome Tiers, and Carryover Rules
Zenless Zone Zero resets the first-purchase double bonus for Monochrome tiers after Version 3.1 launches on July 29, 2026. This guide explains the confirmed non-carryover rule, how to audit each tier, how the reset differs from the Filmgoer Thank-You Gift, and how to avoid duplicate-bonus assumptions.
Zenless Zone Zero will reset the first-purchase double bonus for Monochrome Market tiers after Version 3.1 launches on July 29, 2026. The reset gives eligible tiers a new first-purchase bonus, but it does not stack unused old and new bonuses. A tier that still has its pre-reset first-purchase offer will lose that unused offer when the reset occurs and receive the new post-reset offer instead. It will not trigger the double bonus twice.
That carryover rule is the most important part of the announcement. Players deciding whether to buy before or after maintenance should audit each tier individually, separate base Monochrome from bonus Monochrome, and avoid mixing the reset with the separate Filmgoer Thank-You Gift spending event.
Confirmed Reset Time
The reset takes effect after the Version 3.1 update. The update is scheduled for July 29, 2026, subject to maintenance completion on the relevant server. Purchases made before the reset use the old tier status; purchases made after the reset use the new status displayed in the live Monochrome Market.
Do not rely only on local calendar date. Wait until the client has updated, the server is open, and the store visibly shows the first-purchase bonus. A purchase processed during maintenance or through a delayed platform transaction can create uncertainty.
Take screenshots of the Monochrome Market before and after the update if the decision involves several tiers.
The Non-Carryover Rule
Each Monochrome tier should be treated separately. If a tier's old first-purchase bonus was already used, the reset restores a new first-purchase bonus after Version 3.1. If the old bonus was never used, it is replaced by the new bonus. It is not stored as an additional future use.
Tier status before reset | Status after reset |
|---|---|
Old first-purchase bonus already used | New first-purchase bonus becomes available |
Old first-purchase bonus unused | Old offer is replaced; one new first-purchase bonus is available |
Tier purchased multiple times after old bonus | New first-purchase bonus becomes available once |
Tier not visible or unavailable in region | Follow the live regional store; do not assume another region's options |
This means “saving” an unused old bonus does not create two doubled purchases after the update.
Audit Every Monochrome Tier
Open the store and create a simple tier list. Mark each tier as used, unused, or not relevant. Do not assume all tiers share the same status, because first-purchase bonuses are tracked per tier.
For each tier, record:
Displayed base Monochrome.
Displayed first-purchase bonus.
Whether the old bonus has been used.
Local price and currency.
Platform or regional store.
Intended use of the Monochrome.
The live store is the final authority. Prices and available methods can vary by region and platform, so a chart from another player should not replace the account's own display.
Should You Buy Before the Reset?
Buying before the reset can make sense only when all of the following are true:
The old first-purchase bonus is still unused on a tier.
The player already planned to purchase that tier.
The purchase fits a fixed entertainment budget.
The account and regional store are verified.
The player understands that another purchase would be needed after reset to use the new bonus.
A reset should not create a purchase need. It only changes timing for a purchase that was already planned. Spending before maintenance simply to avoid “wasting” an unused bonus can double the total amount spent when the player later feels compelled to use the new bonus as well.
When Waiting Is Better
Wait until after Version 3.1 if the player is uncertain, has no immediate Monochrome need, or wants to review new banners and store content first. Waiting also avoids platform processing close to maintenance.
The new first-purchase status will remain until used or until a future official reset replaces it. There is no requirement to use every tier during the anniversary version.
Players should also wait when regional pricing, taxes, payment fees, or account details are unclear. A time-limited feeling does not justify using an incorrect UID, server, or platform.
First-Purchase Bonus Versus Regular Bonus
Store pages can display base Monochrome, first-purchase double bonus, and normal extra bonus in different ways. Compare total delivered currency, not only the largest number on the page.
The first-purchase offer generally replaces the normal bonus for that purchase rather than adding every displayed bonus together. Confirm the final delivery preview in the client. Do not calculate value by stacking labels that the store does not stack.
After the first-purchase bonus is used, the tier normally returns to its regular bonus structure. Record the before-and-after display if planning several purchases.
The Filmgoer Thank-You Gift Is a Separate Event
Version 3.1 also includes the Filmgoer Thank-You Gift, but its progress rules are separate from the Monochrome first-purchase reset. The event notice states that Monochrome obtained through first-purchase double bonuses and bonus Monochrome does not add extra commemorative ticket-stub progress. Direct-purchase bundles and other excluded top-up methods also need to be checked against the event rules.
Do not assume that receiving twice as much Monochrome means receiving twice as much spending-event progress. The event counts according to its own eligible purchase value and conversion rules.
Before spending, read both pages:
The Monochrome Market tier and bonus display.
The Filmgoer Thank-You Gift eligibility and progress rules.
A purchase can be attractive for Monochrome value while producing a different amount of event progress than expected.
Build a Purchase Goal
Every purchase should have a defined purpose. Examples include funding a confirmed Signal Search plan, reserving currency for a later announced Agent, or buying a specific store item. “The bonus reset happened” is not a goal.
Calculate the maximum Monochrome needed from the official pity, guarantee, and current pull history. Do not assume every future pull reaches the worst case, but keep a safety margin if the goal must be guaranteed.
Subtract existing Polychrome, Encrypted Master Tapes, guaranteed status, and free Version 3.1 rewards. Only then calculate whether paid currency is needed.
Use a Tier-by-Tier Budget
Do not start with the largest tier automatically. Match the purchase to the measured gap. A smaller eligible tier can be sufficient when the account is close to its goal.
Create three limits:
Target amount: the currency required for the planned goal.
Maximum spend: the amount the player can comfortably afford.
Stop point: the result after which no additional purchase is made.
The stop point should remain valid even if a banner result is disappointing. Repeatedly increasing the budget after each pull defeats the purpose of planning.
Regional and Platform Checks
Use the correct regional store, account, server, and payment method. Currency conversion, taxes, platform fees, and product availability can differ.
Do not use a VPN or unsupported regional method solely to chase a lower displayed price. It may conflict with payment rules, account region, or support eligibility. Never share a password, recovery code, or one-time security code with a top-up seller.
Players who have completed their plan can review options through Topuplist and use the dedicated Zenless Zone Zero top-up page. Confirm UID, server, product, currency, and total before payment.
Match the Decision to the Player Type
A free-to-play player does not lose account progress by ignoring the reset. The correct action is simply to claim free Version 3.1 rewards and continue the existing saving plan. A light spender who normally buys only the Inter-Knot Membership should not add Monochrome tiers unless a separate pull budget already justified them. A regular Monochrome buyer can audit used and unused tiers, but should still choose the smallest tier that closes a measured gap. A collector pursuing several confirmed items needs a written maximum because the reset can make every tier appear temporarily attractive.
Returning players should be especially careful. An old account may have a mixture of used and unused tier bonuses, and memory is not reliable. Inspect the live store rather than assuming the account is completely fresh. New accounts should also avoid interpreting the reset as a special account requirement; their tier status is already visible and should be evaluated normally.
Handle Purchases Around Maintenance Carefully
Do not place a time-sensitive order immediately before maintenance unless the platform's processing time is understood. A payment can be authorized before the reset but delivered afterward, creating uncertainty about which bonus status applies. The safest choice is to complete a planned pre-reset purchase with enough time to verify delivery, or wait until the updated store is live.
Save the receipt, timestamp, UID, server, product description, and before-purchase store screenshot. If delivery or bonus status differs from the confirmation, contact the official payment channel or game support with those records. Do not submit repeated duplicate orders while the first one is pending.
After maintenance, restart the store page and verify the intended tier shows the new first-purchase marker before ordering. A social media announcement does not replace the account's own store display.
Safe Update-Day Sequence
Use this order on July 29:
Wait for maintenance to end.
Update and log into the correct account.
Claim maintenance compensation.
Open the Monochrome Market.
Confirm the reset is displayed on the intended tier.
Read the Filmgoer Thank-You Gift rules separately.
Recalculate the account's actual currency gap.
Purchase only if the prewritten budget still applies.
Save the receipt and verify delivery.
Stop at the planned amount.
Do not rush because other players post screenshots before the account's regional server is available.
Common Mistakes
Expecting Two Double Bonuses on an Unused Tier
The unused old offer is not preserved. It is replaced by the new reset offer.
Assuming Every Tier Has the Same History
First-purchase status is tracked separately for each tier.
Counting Bonus Monochrome as Extra Spending-Event Progress
The Filmgoer Thank-You Gift uses its own conversion and exclusion rules.
Buying Before Reviewing Free Rewards
Version rewards and existing currency may reduce or remove the paid gap.
Treating the Reset as a Deadline
The new bonus does not need to be used immediately.
A Decision Example Without Regional Prices
Suppose a player has one unused pre-reset tier and already intended to buy that exact tier during July. Buying before maintenance could use the old offer, and a later purchase could use the new offer. That is only good value if both purchases were independently affordable and useful.
If the second purchase exists only because the reset makes it feel wasteful not to use, the reset has increased spending rather than saved money. The correct comparison is total money spent against the original goal, not bonus percentage alone.
Final Recommendation
Audit each tier, understand that unused old bonuses do not stack, and separate Monochrome value from Filmgoer Thank-You Gift progress. Buy before the reset only when the purchase was already planned and affordable. Otherwise, wait until Version 3.1 is live, review the store and banners, and use the new bonus when a real need appears.
The best anniversary value comes from controlled timing, not from trying to activate every offer.
FAQ
When does the first top-up bonus reset?
It resets after Zenless Zone Zero Version 3.1 launches on July 29, 2026 and maintenance ends.
Does an unused old first-purchase bonus carry over?
No. It is replaced by the new reset bonus and does not create two doubled purchases on the same tier.
Is the reset tracked separately for each tier?
Yes. Check every Monochrome tier individually in the live store.
Does double Monochrome double Filmgoer Thank-You Gift progress?
No. Bonus Monochrome is not automatically counted as additional commemorative ticket-stub progress. Follow the event's own rules.
Must I use the new bonus during Version 3.1?
The announcement does not require immediate use. It remains available on the tier until used or changed by a future official reset.
Where can I prepare a Zenless Zone Zero top-up?
After completing a budget, visit Topuplist and use the Zenless Zone Zero top-up page. Verify UID, server, product, currency, and payment total before ordering.
