Zenless Zone Zero 3.3 Special Program: Date, Time, Phoenix, Severian and What to Expect

HoYoverse has confirmed the Zenless Zone Zero Version 3.3 Special Program, titled “Journey to the Sky,” for October 9, 2026 at 19:30 (UTC+8). The broadcast will feature the next major story reveal, the upcoming Agents Phoenix Reffaella and Severian Lowell, and an exclusive livestream redemption code.

This is a pre-show guide. It covers what is officially confirmed, what remains unconfirmed until the broadcast, and how to prepare your Polychrome, Master Tapes, and Monochrome before Version 3.3 details are finalized.

ZZZ 3.3 Special Program Date and Time

The Version 3.3 Special Program airs on:

Friday, October 9, 2026 at 19:30 (UTC+8)

If your region is not listed, convert 11:30 UTC on October 9, 2026 to your local time.

Where to Watch

The official English announcement lists these livestream channels:

• YouTube

• Twitch

• TikTok

Regional broadcasts may also appear on local HoYoverse channels. For the safest access, use the official Zenless Zone Zero YouTube, Twitch, or TikTok account linked from the official announcement.

HoYoverse also confirmed that an exclusive redemption code will be dropped during the stream, so watching live or checking official posts soon after the broadcast is recommended.

What Is Officially Confirmed?

The official Version 3.3 announcement confirms:

• Version title: Journey to the Sky

• Special Program date: October 9, 2026

• Broadcast time: 19:30 UTC+8

• Featured upcoming Agents: Phoenix Reffaella and Severian Lowell

• Story hooks involving Phoenix, Severian, Quietude Isle, and Roscaelifer

• Mr. Z will appear with the two new Agents

• A livestream redemption code will be released

The announcement does not fully confirm banner order, rerun Agents, W-Engines, event schedule, or final kit details. Those should be treated as pending until the stream airs.

Phoenix Reffaella and Severian Lowell

Phoenix Reffaella is tied to the Krampus Compliance Authority, while Severian Lowell belongs to the Metropolitan Order Division of New Eridu Public Security.

The Special Program announcement frames Phoenix as “descending from the sky” and Severian as appearing on Quietude Isle under the mayor’s orders. This makes both Agents central to the Roscaelifer storyline rather than simple side additions.

Community sources and pre-stream character trackers widely list Phoenix as a Fire Anomaly Agent and Severian as a Wind Attack Agent, but final kit details, banner phase, and W-Engine information should still be verified through the livestream or official version notes.

What the Livestream Should Reveal

Special Programs usually cover the main Version update in one package. For Version 3.3, expect the stream to clarify:

• Phoenix and Severian combat kits

• Banner order and release phases

• Featured W-Engines

• Rerun Agents, if any

• Version 3.3 story content

• Limited-time events

• Free rewards and login bonuses

• The livestream redemption code

Until HoYoverse confirms these details, avoid treating leaks or beta information as final.

Version 3.2 Context

Version 3.2, “Their Secret Histories,” launched on September 9, 2026 and is expected to end around October 21, 2026 based on the official 42-day version schedule. Its second half features Roxy and Promeia.

If you still have unfinished Version 3.2 events, clear the time-limited rewards before Version 3.3 begins. Prioritize login rewards, Polychrome events, and any limited cosmetics you still want.

Pre-Show Resource Plan

Before the Special Program, the safest plan is to hold resources until the full banner schedule is revealed.

Save these first:

• Polychrome

• Encrypted Master Tapes

• Master Tapes

• Monochrome

• Upgrade materials

• W-Engine materials

Use Encrypted Master Tapes for limited Agent and W-Engine Signal Searches. Standard Master Tapes are for the standard channel, so do not confuse the two when budgeting for Phoenix or Severian.

Monochrome and Top-Up Notes

Zenless Zone Zero uses Monochrome as paid currency. Monochrome can be exchanged for Polychrome at a 1:1 rate in-game, and Polychrome can then be used toward Signal Searches.

Topuplist lists Zenless Zone Zero as a UID-based direct top-up product. According to the product page, players provide their UID and server information instead of handing over an account password. Delivery is usually listed as taking several minutes, so avoid waiting until the final moments of a banner to top up.

Top-up is optional. The smarter order is:

1. Watch the Special Program.

2. Check banner order and kits.

3. Decide your target.

4. Check your pity and current resources.

5. Top up only if your plan actually needs it.

How to Evaluate Phoenix and Severian After the Stream

Do not pull only because a character is new. After the livestream, compare each Agent by:

• Attribute and Specialty

• Role in your current teams

• Whether their kit solves a real account problem

• W-Engine dependency

• Banner timing

• Available free pulls and Polychrome

• Community testing after release

If both Agents appeal to you, wait for the confirmed phase order before spending. Pulling the first banner immediately can leave you short if the second Agent fits your account better.

Redemption Code Tips

HoYoverse confirmed that a livestream redemption code will be released during the Special Program.

To avoid missing it:

• Watch the stream live if possible.

• Follow official ZZZ social accounts.

• Check the YouTube description or pinned posts after the stream.

• Redeem the code quickly, because livestream codes often expire fast.

• Do not trust codes posted before the broadcast unless they appear on official channels.

FAQ

When is the Zenless Zone Zero 3.3 Special Program?

The Version 3.3 Special Program airs on October 9, 2026 at 19:30 (UTC+8).

What is Version 3.3 called?

Version 3.3 is titled Journey to the Sky.

Who are the new Agents in ZZZ 3.3?

Phoenix Reffaella and Severian Lowell are the two upcoming Agents featured in the Version 3.3 Special Program.

Is Phoenix confirmed for Version 3.3?

Yes. Phoenix appears in the official Version 3.3 Special Program announcement.

Is Severian confirmed for Version 3.3?

Yes. Severian is also named in the official Version 3.3 Special Program announcement.

Are Phoenix and Severian’s kits confirmed?

Not fully before the stream. Their complete kits, W-Engines, banner order, and release phases should be confirmed during the Special Program or in official version notes.

Will there be a redemption code?

Yes. HoYoverse confirmed that an exclusive redemption code will be released during the livestream.

When does Version 3.3 release?

The exact release should be confirmed by HoYoverse. Based on the Version 3.2 schedule, Version 3.3 is expected around October 21, 2026.

Does Topuplist ZZZ top-up require a password?

No. Topuplist’s ZZZ product page lists UID and server-based direct top-up, not account-login top-up.

Should I top up before the livestream?

It is better to wait until the stream confirms banner order, kits, and rewards. Decide your target first, then top up only if needed.

Final Advice

The Version 3.3 Special Program is the key moment for anyone saving for Phoenix or Severian. Watch the stream, redeem the code, confirm the banner order, and only then decide where your Polychrome should go.

If you plan to spend, use a clear budget. New Agents are exciting, but the best pulls are the ones that fit your account after the official details are known.