ZZZ 3.1 "The Long Goodbye" Guide – Remielle & Sigrid Banners, Free Rewards

Zenless Zone Zero Version 3.1, titled "The Long Goodbye," went live on July 29, 2026, at 06:00 (UTC+8) after roughly five hours of maintenance. It is the game's second-anniversary patch and one of the most reward-heavy updates the game has shipped to date. The headline draw is a pair of new S-Rank Agents — Remielle (Lumiflux · Anomaly) and Sigrid (Ice · Attack) — both featured on simultaneous first-phase Signal Searches. On top of the banners, the patch bundles a free limited S-Rank selector, 1,600 Polychromes in login rewards, 20 Encrypted Master Tapes, a new permanent game mode, and a long list of quality-of-life upgrades that veterans have requested for months.

If you want Remielle or Sigrid the moment the banner opens, a quick Zenless Zone Zero top-up at Topuplist through the official Topuplist storefront keeps your Polychrome ready so you never miss a limited window.

What's New in Version 3.1 "The Long Goodbye"

The version runs for 42 days, ending September 9, 2026, at 06:00 (UTC+8). Every Proxy who reached Inter-Knot Level 4 before the update received 600 Polychrome in compensation mail — 300 for the maintenance shutdown and 300 for issue fixes — claimable through August 28. That head start alone is enough for several pulls before you spend a single cent, and it sets the tone for a patch that is unusually generous even by HoYoverse standards.

The patch is built around three pillars: the Season 3 Chapter 2 story, the debut of the two new Agents, and the second-anniversary reward campaign. HoYoverse also used 3.1 to ship the long-requested Custom Search feature, which lets you pre-select a curated pool of S-Rank Agents and W-Engines so off-banner pulls land on units you actually want rather than duplicates you will never build.

Meet Remielle (Lumiflux · Anomaly)

Remielle Dan is the version's signature character. She is a Lumiflux-attribute Anomaly Agent available on the "Paradise Regained" Signal Search. The Lumiflux attribute is brand new to the game, and Remielle is built to stack its unique Anomaly buildup, making her a centerpiece for players who want to explore the new element or who lack a dedicated Anomaly DPS in their roster.

Her signature W-Engine, Ode of Resurrected Wings , drops on the same channel and is tuned to amplify her Anomaly output. For team building, Remielle's buffs and disorder potential let her slot next to Attack Agents such as Ellen or Zhu Yuan, where her scaling turns their bursts into bigger damage windows. Remielle also receives two outfits this version — "Seashade Pas Seul" and the evening-gown "Moonlight Whispers", the latter available in both veiled and unveiled forms for players who want a different look.

Meet Sigrid (Ice · Attack)

Sigrid, full name Sigrid de L'Azur, is the second S-Rank debut and the version's Ice carry. She is an Ice · Attack Agent on the "'Till the Ends of the Sky" Signal Search. As an Attack unit, her value is burst damage — she is a strong pickup for any account missing an Ice DPS, especially for players who skipped earlier Ice options and now want a premier cold-element damage dealer.

Her signature W-Engine is Knight's Exaltment . Beyond combat, Sigrid is woven directly into the story: she is introduced as Deputy Director of the Airspace Patrol Department, and her reputation as a legendary figure finally comes into focus during the Chapter 2 narrative. She also gets a summer outfit, "Majestic Wavechaser", later in the version, giving collectors another reason to stay logged in through Phase 2.

Phase 1 runs from the July 29 update to August 18, 2026, with Remielle and Sigrid both featured simultaneously. Phase 2 runs August 19 to September 8, 2026, and is expected to host rerun banners alongside the second-half check-in event. Because the free anniversary selector lets you pick a limited S-Rank plus a matching W-Engine at no cost, many players are choosing to claim that first and only pull on Remielle or Sigrid if their roster still has a clear gap that needs filling.

Stocking up before the second-phase reruns is easier with a Zenless Zone Zero top-up from Topuplist, and you can compare plans on the main Topuplist page before you commit to a recharge amount.

The short version: pull Remielle if you want the new Lumiflux Anomaly identity or lack an Anomaly DPS; pull Sigrid if your account needs an Ice carry. If you are low on Polychrome, the anniversary freebies may cover the role you were missing without ever touching the weapon banner, which makes 3.1 one of the few patches where skipping the paid track is genuinely viable.

New Permanent Mode: Enigma of the Labyrinth

Version 3.1 adds Enigma of the Labyrinth: Operation Bagel, a permanent mode that opens August 5, 2026, at 10:00 server time and requires Inter-Knot Level 40. The premise is playful: Joyous, the pioneer of all Proxies, built a piece of equipment called the Labyrinth Carrot, which accidentally drew a massive Ethereal — and dragged Eous — into the depths of a Hollow. You run rescue operations, enter stages to gather supplies, craft equipment, repair the research station, and evacuate within a time limit once you have secured enough loot.

The mode runs on a seasonal cycle and shares its weekly progress track with Hollow Zero, with its own exclusive rewards refreshing each season. Because it is permanent, there is no rush, but unlocking it early adds a steady long-term reward path — Polychrome, shop items, an Agent Focus on Pyrois, and Proxy accessories that you will want for account progression down the line.

Main Story: Season 3 Chapter 2

The main story, "The Long Goodbye", is Season 3 Chapter 2 and opens permanently after the update. It requires completing Season 3 Chapter 1, "A Sleepwalker's Confession". The chapter gathers representatives from New Eridu's major factions on the island one by one. Amid the chaos, the Proxies reunite with an old friend — Truvia, heiress of High Ambitions Corp — reopening a past incident that scarred Pyrois's memory. Lindverne Sunbringer, Administrative Director of the Airspace Patrol Department, and her Deputy Director Sigrid meet the Proxies for the first time, while Remielle Dan steps back into the spotlight after laying low in an En-Nah Gang hideout.

The shadow of the far more powerful entity she once mentioned — the Enchainer — begins to take shape as the story unfolds, setting up the emotional weight that gives the version its name. For players who skipped the prologue, the new Beginner Guide and the "advance screening" feature make catching up far less painful than in earlier seasons.

Events, Outfits, and Quality-of-Life

The summer event "Summer Waves Roll In" (夏日浪潮) runs alongside the version, teaming you with Lucy, Sigrid, and Remielle for beachcombing and souvenir-shop management. Completing its main storyline unlocks Lucy's summer outfit, "Princess on Holiday" (假日公主), for free. Other outfits include Vivian's "Iris of the Shore" (岸畔之鸢). The annual food collaboration "Operation Yum" also returns, this time fronted by Ellen and Manato, continuing the game's tradition of lighthearted crossover meals.

Key quality-of-life updates shipped in 3.1 include:

Custom Search: pre-select six S-Rank Agents (limited and standard) plus W-Engine and A-Rank pools so off-banner pulls are never wasted.

Batch lock/unlock for A-Rank W-Engines, a small but heavily requested convenience.

DX12 support for select AMD graphics cards, improving performance on a wider range of hardware.

Reduced enemy ATK in Deadly Assault Trial Mode, softening one of the game's harsher endgame gates.

A new Beginner Guide, new Drive Disc acquisition content, Dynamic Wallpapers for Remielle and Sigrid, new achievements, and new enemies to fight.

When the reruns and new modes eat into your reserves, you can top up Zenless Zone Zero through Topuplist's ZZZ page and keep everything organized from the Topuplist dashboard.

How to Prepare Your Account

Before the version ends on September 9, prioritize: claim compensation mail, open the Marcel Anniversary Gift event, collect both login-event reward tracks, unlock Enigma of the Labyrinth once you hit Inter-Knot 40, and then decide whether Remielle or Sigrid fits your roster. For returning players, the free S-Rank selector is the single best catch-up tool the game has offered — it can fill a missing role before you spend any Polychrome, which is exactly why low-spend and free-to-play players should treat 3.1 as a must-log-in patch.

For the latest official details on Version 3.1, the Zenless Zone Zero official news page remains the reference to bookmark, and community build hubs such as Game8's ZZZ guide break down kit numbers and optimal disc sets as the meta stabilizes after launch week.

If you would rather not ration your pulls, a Zenless Zone Zero top-up via Topuplist is the simplest way to keep pulling through the anniversary, and the Topuplist storefront lists every supported title in one place so you can manage multiple HoYo accounts from a single dashboard.

Building Teams Around the New Agents

Remielle's Lumiflux Anomaly identity means she wants teammates who can trigger Disorders efficiently. Pairing her with a second Anomaly unit such as Burnice or Jane Doe lets you rotate afflictions and pop Disorders on a tight loop, while an Attack unit like Zhu Yuan or Ellen capitalizes on the windows Remielle opens. Sigrid, by contrast, is a self-contained Ice burst carry: she wants a Stun agent to set up her damage windows, then a Support or Anomaly unit to amplify the payoff. Neither new Agent demands a full roster rebuild, which is part of why 3.1 feels so approachable for returning players who logged off after Version 2.0 and want a gentle re-entry point.

Planning Your Polychrome

A useful habit this patch is to separate your "free" currency from your "paid" currency. The 600 compensation Polychrome, the 1,600 login Polychrome, and the 20 Encrypted Master Tapes from check-ins are essentially free pulls — roughly 30 premium attempts before you spend a single cent. If your target is one copy of Remielle or Sigrid, that buffer alone covers a sizeable chunk of the 50/50. Reserve any top-up Polychrome for the specific copy or Mindscape you actually want, and let the anniversary freebies carry the early rolls. This mental split keeps spending intentional instead of reactive, which matters in a patch this generous.

The signature W-Engines — Ode of Resurrected Wings and Knight's Exaltment — are strong but not mandatory. Because the Marcel Gift also hands you a free limited S-Rank W-Engine of choice, many players will slot that into their new Agent and skip the paid weapon channel entirely. The general rule for 3.1: take the free selector's W-Engine first, evaluate your Drive Disc set, and only enter the weapon banner if your damage testing shows a real gap. That discipline is what turns a generous patch into a genuinely efficient one, and it protects your account from the classic trap of over-investing in a single banner before the numbers are in.

The Lumiflux Attribute, Explained

Lumiflux is the headline new element of Version 3.1, and Remielle is its first standard-bearer. Like other attributes, it builds a unique Anomaly state on enemies; the difference is the team-synergy angle HoYoverse is clearly leaning into, where Lumiflux sets up follow-up procs from specific partners. Expect future Agents to expand the attribute, which makes investing in Remielle now a bet on the direction of the meta rather than just a single banner. If you enjoy building around new mechanics early, she is the obvious pull; if you prefer proven kits, the free selector is the safer value, and you can always revisit Lumiflux later once the roster matures.

A Free-to-Play Perspective

For strictly free players, Version 3.1 is close to a perfect patch. The combination of a free limited S-Rank, a free limited W-Engine, roughly 30 free pulls, and a permanent mode means account power climbs without spending. The only real decision is which selector Agent to take and whether to roll Remielle or Sigrid with the leftover tapes. My suggestion: take the selector Agent that fills your weakest role, then use the free tapes on whichever new banner you find more fun, and stop there. Chasing Mindscapes on a zero-budget account is how patches turn stressful, and 3.1 rewards restraint far more than greed.

Deadline Discipline

With the version ending September 9, the single biggest risk is simply forgetting to claim. Compensation mail expires August 28, the login tracks need daily attention, and Enigma of the Labyrinth is permanent but its early unlocks are convenient. A simple routine — log in, claim mail, tap both check-in events, spend Battery on the day's commissions — takes five minutes and guarantees you capture every free pull. Players who treat 3.1 like a daily habit will enter Phase 2 with a stacked inventory and real choice about where to spend it, instead of scrambling at the deadline and missing rewards they had already earned.

FAQ

Q1: When did ZZZ 3.1 "The Long Goodbye" release?
A: July 29, 2026, at 06:00 (UTC+8), after about five hours of maintenance. The version runs 42 days, ending September 9, 2026.

Q2: Who are the new S-Rank Agents in 3.1?
A: Remielle (Lumiflux · Anomaly) on "Paradise Regained," and Sigrid (Ice · Attack) on "'Till the Ends of the Sky." Both debut in Phase 1.

Q3: Is the anniversary S-Rank selector free?
A: Yes. The Marcel Anniversary Gift gives every eligible Proxy a limited S-Rank Agent of choice plus a matching limited S-Rank W-Engine, at no cost.

Q4: What is Enigma of the Labyrinth?
A: A new permanent mode opening August 5, 2026, at Inter-Knot Level 40. You gather supplies, craft gear, and evacuate a Hollow within a time limit for seasonal rewards.

Q5: How much free Polychrome does 3.1 give?
A: Login rewards total 1,600 Polychromes, plus 20 Encrypted Master Tapes across the two check-in events, alongside the free S-Rank selector.

Q6: Should I pull Remielle or Sigrid?
A: Pull Remielle for the new Lumiflux Anomaly identity or if you lack an Anomaly DPS; pull Sigrid if your account needs an Ice carry. Low on Polychrome? Claim the free selector first.