ZZZ 3.3 "Journey to the Sky" is live: update notes, 600 Polychrome and the full event calendar
The Version 3.3 "Journey to the Sky" update went live on October 21, 2026 (maintenance from 06:00 UTC+8, i.e. midnight in Paris, for about 5 hours). Version 3.3 lasts 42 days, until December 2, 2026 at 06:00 (UTC+8).
Compensation: 600 Polychrome
| Compensation | Amount | Requirement | Claim before |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server update | Polychrome ×300 | Inter-Knot Lv. 4 before Oct 21, 06:00 (UTC+8) | End of Version 3.3 (Dec 2, 06:00 UTC+8) |
| Issue fix | Polychrome ×300 | Inter-Knot Lv. 4 before Oct 21, 06:00 (UTC+8) | Nov 20, 23:59 (UTC+8) |
Both are sent by in-game mail, which expires after 30 days.
New Agents and W-Engines
- Phoenix (S-Rank, Fire, Anomaly): "Into the Flames of Life" Exclusive Channel, now (Phase I, until November 11, 11:59 server time), with her W-Engine Plume of Rebirth (S, Anomaly). The Velina rerun and her W-Engine Joyau Doré run at the same time. Details: Phase I channels.
- Severian (S-Rank, Wind, Attack): "Answers in the Wind" Exclusive Channel in Phase II (from November 11, 12:00 server time), with Incarcerating Grip (S, Attack), alongside the Norma rerun.
- Candlelit Scheme (A-Rank, Armorer): free from the Spooky Funhouse Tales event.
Phoenix and Severian also get Agent Trust and Quality Time events, dynamic wallpapers, and Tactical Prism Programs in Hollow Zero.
Story, areas and the Bangboo Mech
- Main Story Season 3 Chapter 4 "Journey to the Sky": permanent, requires Season 3 Chapter 3 "Their Secret Histories" (or use Advance Screening).
- Two new Roscaelifer areas, unlocked during Chapter 4: [Restricted Area] Quietude Isle and [Restricted Area] Airspace Control Tower.
- Bangboo Mech: pilot it in the Main Story and while exploring Quietude Isle, switching freely between a melee and a ranged mode (aim assist on controller and mobile).
Events of Version 3.3
| Event | Dates (server time) | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| All-New Program | Now → Dec 1, 03:59 | 10 Encrypted Master Tapes for 7 logins |
| Spooky Funhouse Tales | Oct 22, 10:00 → Nov 30, 03:59 | Candlelit Scheme, an Angels of Delusion outfit (Angels Support Operation) |
| Cyber Miracle Healer, on Duty! | Oct 28, 10:00 → Nov 16, 03:59 | New limited-time event |
| Advanced Bounty: Area Patrol | Nov 4, 04:00 → Nov 9, 03:59 | Double Area Patrol rewards |
| "En-Nah" Into Your Lap | Nov 11, 10:00 → Dec 1, 03:59 | 10 Boopons for 7 logins |
| Trails of the Hobbling Crow | Nov 11, 10:00 → Nov 30, 03:59 | Limited-time event title |
| Repair! Drifting Art | Nov 16, 10:00 → Nov 30, 03:59 | New limited-time event |
| Data Bounty: Combat Simulation | Nov 25, 04:00 → Nov 30, 03:59 | Double Combat Simulation rewards |
Europe server time is UTC+1 (Paris time minus one hour until October 25, then the same as Paris). More on the main events: Spooky Funhouse Tales, All-New Program and City Fund.
Outfits
- Phoenix: The Illness Called Life and Daydream Complex, 1,350 Monochrome each during the launch discount (1,680 afterwards), or both in the "Empty Daydreams" bundle for 2,350 Monochrome, until December 2, 05:59 (UTC+8).
- Severian: Solemnly Impeccable, 1,350 Monochrome from November 11, 12:00 (server time) to December 2, 05:59 (UTC+8).
Shiyu Defense: Critical Node buffs
- Phase I: Anomaly Agents' Fire DMG +20%, and when their Attribute Anomaly DMG crits, the squad recovers 20 Energy and gets +30% Attribute Anomaly DMG for 20s / Sharp DMG and DEF +20% / Attack Agents' Ether and Ice DMG +20% and CRIT DMG +40%.
- Phase II: Attack Agents' ATK +35% and Wind DMG +20%, Ultimates shred Wind RES / Anomaly Agents' Attribute Anomaly crits give the squad +10% ATK and +20% Attribute Anomaly DMG, and Fire Anomalies lower Fire RES by 10% / Sheer DMG +35%, Rupture Ultimates give +50% Fire and Ice DMG.
- Phase III: Attack Agents' Wind DMG +30% and CRIT DMG +40% / Armorer Agents' DEF and Sharp DMG +15% / Anomaly Proficiency +30 and Ether Veil buffs.
Phase I and II are made for Phoenix: crit Attribute Anomaly DMG is exactly what her kit does.
Deadly Assault bosses
| Phase | Trial | Adversity |
|---|---|---|
| I | Blasphemer, Unknown Corruption Complex, Discordant Solo - Vesper | Integrated - Girtablullu - Stagnant Aberrant |
| II | Blasphemer, Infernal Revenant, Autonomous Assault Unit - Typhon Destroyer | Rewritten - Sanguine Sweeper |
| III | Infernal Revenant, Kusarikku, Phaethon of the Scorched Horizon | Integrated - Girtablullu |
Other changes
- Agent Guides (with Fairy's team recommendations, still in testing) and pre-battle challenge prompts: see the system optimizations.
- Enigma of the Labyrinth: Spooky Trial: Tactical Prisms for Phoenix, Severian, Orphie & Magus, Soldier 0 - Anby, Alice, Trigger and Burnice, Mimic Substance and Spookies Recycling: see our Enigma article.
- New enemies, achievements, titles, namecards and avatars; HoYoverse–Discord account linking returns (Options > Account > User Center > Link Account); iPhone Duo support during 3.3 (early to mid-November).
- Known issues (official): possible lag on recent Sony Xperia phones with Snapdragon 8 Elite chips, and game crashes on PC with the Nvidia App filter enabled (turn the filter off).
Our tip
Claim both compensation mails now (the second one expires on November 20), then log in 7 days for the 10 free Encrypted Master Tapes. Our Phoenix guide is coming as soon as her kit has been checked.
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