Zenless Zone Zero 3.1 Event: Free Polychromes, iPhones, and a Void Hunter's Return

The Proxies of New Eridu have a new reason to stop staring at their Hollow monitors and start clicking: Zenless Zone Zero Version 3.1, titled “First-Generation Void Hunter Returns,” has kicked off a pre-registration and returning-player celebration that is part treasure hunt, part lottery, and part social experiment. Naturally, the community has already turned it into a full-time job. Some players are collecting original works like digital squirrels hoarding shiny acorns, while others are politely begging friends to return to the game so everyone can unlock a commemorative namecard. It is chaotic, it is generous, and it is very much on brand for a game where stylish chaos is the default setting.

The headline is simple enough: pre-register on the event webpage, and 160 Polychromes plus an in-game commemorative namecard are yours. Invite friends to return or register, and the Polychrome pile can grow by up to 340 more. Meanwhile, the in-game check-in event “First-Generation Void Hunter Returns” asks Proxies to log in for a total of seven days, which rewards 480 Polychromes. In other words, the game is practically paying players to show up, press a button, and maybe remember that they have a life outside the Hollow. The more ambitious crowd is also diving into the webpage lucky draw, where the prizes range from an iPhone 17 Pro Max (1TB) to Razer collaboration merchandise, an Xbox Series X (1TB Digital Edition), badge and photocard sets, and plush keychain surprise boxes. It is less a raffle and more a carnival wheel designed to make one lucky Proxy scream while everyone else refreshes the page in disbelief.

The event runs from 2026/07/17 to 2026/09/09 at 05:59 (UTC+8), which gives everyone a comfortable window to participate. However, the pre-registration and original works collection portion closes earlier, on 2026/07/29 at 05:59 (UTC+8). That deadline is the one to circle in red, because missing it means missing the pre-registration goodies and the namecard-unlocking collection quest. The lucky draw and returning-player invitations continue after that, so latecomers can still drag their friends back into the fray through the “Return to Ridu: Feathers of Reunion” webpage. The game clearly understands that returning players are like cats: they cannot be pushed, only coaxed with Polychromes and the vague promise of an iPhone.

Here is the reward breakdown, because spreadsheets are the true endgame:

The original works collection has a trading angle that has turned the community into a bustling bazaar. Duplicate works can be gifted to friends, and collecting the full set unlocks the commemorative namecard. Proxies are already flooding the #RemielleCollection topic to trade duplicates, which means the event has accidentally become a lesson in supply and demand. One player’s spare artwork is another player’s missing piece, and somewhere a spreadsheet is being updated with the seriousness of a stock trader. The namecard itself is cosmetic, but in a game where style is practically a stat, that is not nothing. It is a badge of honor, a conversation starter, and a subtle way to tell everyone in co-op that you survived the great duplicate shuffle of 2026.

A few fine-print details deserve attention. First, Proxies who complete pre-registration, collect all original works, and log in after the Version 3.1 update can claim their pre-registration rewards and the namecard via mail. Second, the invitation system has a small maze: if the friend who shared the link is not a Returning Proxy, the Returning, New, or Inactive Proxy must first link their return invitation code, then click the exclusive invitation link again to access the webpage. Only after completing pre-registration and receiving the “Support Successful” notification will they count toward that friend’s successful invitation. In short, clicking once is not enough; the game wants a proper ritual. Third, the pre-registration and original works collection end on 2026/07/29 at 05:59 (UTC+8), so procrastinators should not test their luck. After that, the returning event “Return to Ridu: Feathers of Reunion” remains accessible, so invitations and the lucky draw do not vanish into the Hollow.

From a player’s perspective, this event is a classic HoYoverse mix of generosity and homework. The Polychromes are straightforward, the check-in is a gentle nudge to log in, and the lucky draw is the shiny lure that keeps everyone refreshing the event page. The original works collection adds a social layer that turns friends into trading partners and strangers into potential gift-givers. It is a clever way to make a version update feel like a community festival rather than a patch note. The only real danger is that a Proxy will spend more time trading badges than actually playing the game, but that is a sacrifice the community seems willing to make.

With Version 3.1 bringing the First-Generation Void Hunter back into the spotlight, the event leans into the nostalgia while piling on modern-day rewards. The namecard, the Polychromes, and the chance at an iPhone 17 Pro Max are all nice, but the real prize might be watching the community coordinate like a tiny, chaotic government. Proxies are sharing links, linking codes, collecting artwork, and dreaming of Razer merch. It is a lot of effort for digital currency and a lottery ticket, but in New Eridu, style and swagger have always been part of the deal. So go pre-register, claim the freebies, and may the lucky draw odds be ever in your favor—or at least may your duplicate trades be swift and your namecard unlock before the deadline.