Yo Proxies! It's finally happening—ZZZ Version 2.1 "The Impending Crash of Waves" drops on July 6th, and I'm vibrating with hype! 🎉 After blasting through Version 2.0's anniversary goodies, HoYoverse is unleashing tidal waves of content that'll make New Eridu feel like a summer festival. Seriously, who needs vacations when we're getting two S-Rank queens, a beach resort, and enough free pulls to drown a Bangboo? But let's break down why this might be ZZZ's juiciest update yet...

🔥 Phase 1 Banners: Yuzuha's Debut + Miyabi Rerun

Phase 1 (July 6-20) hits harder than a charged anomaly attack:

• Ukinami Yuzuha (NEW! S-Rank Physical Support) – Her katana animations? Chef's kiss ✨

• Hoshimi Miyabi (Rerun S-Rank Ice Anomaly) – Still the frost queen ❄️

• A-Rank Squad: Piper Wheel (Physical Anomaly) and Billy Kid (Physical Attack)

Honestly, pulling Yuzuha feels mandatory—she’s got that elegant samurai vibe PLUS she’s Physical Support, which we desperately need more of. Am I the only one already farming relic hell for her?

🌊 Phase 2 Banners: Alice Arrives + Yanagi Returns

Phase 2 (July 20 onward) brings the heat:

• Alice Thymefield (NEW! S-Rank Physical Anomaly) – Chainsaw-wielding scientist? YES PLEASE 🔥

• Tsukishiro Yanagi (Rerun S-Rank Electric Anomaly) – Zap-tastic crowd control ⚡

• A-Rank Duo: Soukaku (Ice Support) and Seth Lowell (Electric Defense)

Alice’s design screams "mad genius," and pairing her with Yanagi’s AoE feels broken. But wait—why’s HoYo dropping TWO Physical units in one patch? Are they hinting at new endgame mechanics? 🤔

🏖️ FREE Summer Skins & Bonkers Events

Get ready to grind—the flagship event "Tales of Midsummer Dreams" gifts FREE summer outfits for Belle and Wise! 🥳 Plus:

• Ghost Ship Adventure (Spook Shack lore + puzzles)

• "En-Nah" Chess Legend (Bangboo autobattler – finally!)

• Failume Summer Puzzle (Brain teasers with ice cream rewards 🍦)

And the login bonanzas:

Event	Duration	Rewards
All New Program	7 days	10 Encrypted Master Tapes ✨
En-Nah Into Your Lap	Permanent?	10 Boopons 💰

But the real MVP? 1,600 FREEMO POLYCHROMES from July 4th! That’s 10+ pulls just for logging in. Are we spoiled or what?

🗺️ New Maps: Surfing, Fishing & Spook Shack HQ!

The Fantasy Resort beach map is EVERYTHING—surfing minigames, target shooting from boats, and FISHING! 🎣 Paired with Sailume Bay (Chapter 2’s coastal zone), it’s giving tropical paradise vibes.

Best part? Both new S-Ranks are from Spook Shack, and we’ll finally explore their HQ while building the resort. Could this faction become the new Victoria Housekeeping? I’m betting yes—their aesthetic is too fresh to ignore.

💎 Double Drops & Endgame Madness

Farm smarter with these limited boosts:

• Data Bounty: Combat Sim (2x char/W-Engine mats)

• Advanced Bounty: Routine Cleanup (2x Drive Discs)

• Endless Tower: Glory (New leaderboards = new bragging rights)

Seriously, if you’re not grinding discs during double drops, are you even a Proxy? 😤

🌌 Personal Hopes & Future Dreams

Spook Shack’s prominence makes me wonder—will we get faction-specific stories next? Imagine choosing allegiances like in Honkai Star Rail! And with the resort being permanent, could player housing be coming? I’d kill for a custom Bangboo penthouse. 🏢✨

Honestly? This update feels like ZZZ’s renaissance. The mix of fanservice (those premium swimsuits 👙), gameplay depth, and exploration proves HoYo gets it. Now if you’ll excuse me, I’ve got polychromes to hoard… See ya on the beach, Proxies! 🏄‍♂️

Key findings are referenced from Eurogamer, a leading source for European gaming news and reviews. Eurogamer's coverage of live service games like Zenless Zone Zero often emphasizes the importance of seasonal updates, new character banners, and event-driven content in maintaining player engagement and community excitement, especially during major summer patches.