ZZZ 2.6: Every Character and Banners We Know So Far!

What to know

Version 2.6 is expected to launch around February 6, 2026, following the usual mid-day UTC+8 schedule.
The Angels of Delusion faction appears to be the central theme for both story and banners.
Sunna and Aria are widely expected as the two featured S-Rank agents across Phase 1 and Phase 2.
Banner details beyond the main S-Rank units, including A-Rank rate-ups, remain unconfirmed.

Version 2.6 of Zenless Zone Zero is expected to be one of the more tightly themed updates in recent cycles. Based on current information, the patch looks designed to introduce a new faction identity, anchor it with two headline S-Rank agents, and expand narrative threads tied to performance, illusion, and control within New Eridu.

Read about Zenless Zone Zero's current version - Version 2.5

Below is a complete breakdown of what you should realistically expect if you’re planning pulls, saving resources, or just tracking the update timeline.

Version 2.6 release timing and patch window

Most projections place the Version 2.6 update on February 6, 2026, aligning with Zenless Zone Zero’s established six-week cadence. As with previous patches, servers are expected to go live around mid-day UTC+8, following scheduled maintenance.

While the date has not yet been formally announced, it matches the current version cycle and internal timing patterns used across earlier updates.

New and rumored characters in Version 2.6

Sunna – expected Phase 1 S-Rank agent

Sunna is widely expected to headline Phase 1 of Version 2.6 as the first new S-Rank agent. She has appeared consistently in teasers and leak discussions tied to the Angels of Delusion.

At a glance:

Expected rarity: S-Rank
Faction: Angels of Delusion
Banner position: Phase 1 featured agent
Role details: Not officially confirmed

If you tend to pull early in a patch cycle, Sunna is likely the main target to plan around.

Aria – expected Phase 2 S-Rank agent

Aria is strongly linked to Phase 2 of the update and is positioned as the second major S-Rank debut in Version 2.6. Her reveal timing closely followed Sunna’s, which fits Zenless Zone Zero’s usual staggered character marketing.

At a glance:

Expected rarity: S-Rank
Faction: Angels of Delusion
Banner position: Phase 2 featured agent
Role details: Not officially confirmed

If you prefer waiting for the second banner, Aria is expected to be the defining pull of the latter half of the patch.

Nangong Yu – possible but unconfirmed

Nangong Yu is the least certain of the three names currently circulating. While rumored to have ties to the Angels of Delusion, some information suggests she may be delayed to a later version, potentially 2.7.

Current status:

Expected rarity: S-Rank (rumored)
Faction connection: Possible Angels of Delusion
Patch timing: Unclear

For now, it’s safest to treat Nangong Yu as a future consideration rather than a guaranteed 2.6 addition.

Zenless Zone Zero has consistently followed a two-phase banner format, and Version 2.6 is expected to do the same.

Featured S-Rank: Sunna
Banner duration: First half of Version 2.6
Likely includes A-Rank agents aligned with her faction or combat role

Featured S-Rank: Aria
Banner duration: Second half of Version 2.6
Typically emphasizes synergy with the phase’s main agent

At this stage, A-Rank rate-ups and reruns have not been reliably leaked, so exact banner compositions beyond the headline S-Rank agents remain unknown.

What is still unconfirmed

Despite the volume of discussion around Version 2.6, several key details are still missing:

Official confirmation from HoYoverse
Exact banner dates for Phase 1 and Phase 2
A-Rank support agents featured on each banner
Whether Nangong Yu appears at all in this version

Until official drip marketing or livestream details are released, these points should be treated as provisional.

Banner phase	Main S-Rank	Status
Phase 1	Sunna	Highly likely
Phase 2	Aria	Highly likely
Additional S-Rank	Nangong Yu	Possible, unconfirmed

Angels of Delusion as the core faction focus

Everything currently points toward the Angels of Delusion being the narrative and mechanical centerpiece of Version 2.6. Both Sunna and Aria are directly tied to this faction, and early promotional hints suggest a shared aesthetic built around performance, illusion, and psychological control.

If this follows past faction-focused patches, you can expect:

Story segments introducing or expanding the Angels of Delusion
Event content designed around their themes
Banner lineups favoring agents that synergize with their playstyles

This makes Version 2.6 especially relevant if you enjoy building faction-based teams rather than isolated characters.

What we think of ZZZ 2.6

With two anticipated S-Rank debuts and a unified faction theme, the update looks designed to feel cohesive rather than scattered. Once official announcements arrive, the remaining uncertainty around banner details should clear up quickly.

If the Angels of Delusion resonate with your playstyle or aesthetic preferences, this patch could be one of the more efficient versions to invest your resources in.