The doors of New Eridu have never been so generous. As the 1.4 update of Zenless Zone Zero rolls out, even the proxies who’ve been slacking on their Inter-Knot levels can’t help but grin at the mountain of freebies waiting in the mail. HoYoverse clearly knows how to make an entrance—and they’ve done it again, dangling a free S‑rank agent, stacks of Master Tape, and enough Polychrome to soften even the most cautious pull plans. This isn't just an update; it’s a full-on invitation to dive back into the hollows with fresh firepower and zero regrets.
A big chunk of the chatter revolves around Hoshimi Miyabi, the long‑eared swordswoman whose elegance and devastating strikes left a lasting impression ever since her first story appearance. The 1.3 special episode with Yanagi already made her impossible to ignore, and now she finally steps onto the battlefield as a playable agent. But before wallets start sweating, the game steps in with a welcome twist: Asaba Harumasa arrives in the mail, completely free, along with a bundle of upgrade materials and Dennies to push any chosen character straight to level 40. It’s the kind of offer that makes you whisper, “Okay, you’ve got my attention,” while already planning a new team composition.
The All-New Program login event returns as the beating heart of free pulls. Over seven days (within a 34‑day window), proxies can collect ten Master Tapes just by logging in. These tapes work on both exclusive channels, meaning you can funnel them toward Miyabi’s Honed Blade of Reflection banner—where A‑rank companions Piper and Soukaku await—or toward Harumasa’s Per Aspera channel, which also features crowd‑favorite supports Lucy and Seth. For the first time in the game’s history, both S‑rank banners run concurrently, letting players split their attention without the usual agony of choice. Combine that with a completely free Harumasa, and the pressure to open the wallet vanishes faster than an Ethereal caught in a Burst.
The flow of Polychrome doesn’t stop at login rewards. Anyone who reached Inter-Knot level 4 before the update received 600 Polychrome as server maintenance compensation, sitting patiently in the in‑game mailbox for 30 days. Right next to it, another 800 Polychrome message thanks all players for ZZZ’s nominations at The Game Awards 2024—Best Mobile Game and Player’s Choice. It’s a gift that feels almost too good to be true, but the mailbox countdown doesn’t lie. Add a fresh round of Shiyu Defense into the mix, and 720 more Polys are up for grabs; if previous cycles went well, a portion auto‑rewards on day one. Then the fifth chapter of the main story, A Storm of Falling Stars, sweeps in with its own stash of currency tucked inside every cinematic twist.
A new Hollow Zero investigation layers in even more treasures: 340 Polychrome scattered across Exploration log rewards, plus an extra 80 Polychrome for every five investigation levels climbed. Agent tutorial stages hand out another 20 Polychrome each for Miyabi’s audition and Harumasa’s combat drill, while fresh Trust events for Miyabi, Soukaku, and Harumasa deliver 80 Polychrome per agent as their bond deepens. Max out their affection and the Quality Time events toss in another 50 apiece. Honestly, the game is practically begging you to stay logged in—and who could say no when every corner of New Eridu seems to sparkle with free currency?
What really steals the show is the sheer variety of earnable resources. Beyond the raw pull currency, upgrade modules, Dennies, and specialty materials rain down from events that barely ask for heavy grinding. Agents can hit level 40 without spending a single battery charge on farming, which means more time experimenting with Miyabi’s Frost moveset or slotting Harumasa into electric‑focused squads. The trusty support duo Lucy and Seth, already mainstays in countless compositions, are now within easy reach for those pulling on Harumasa’s channel—and Piper and Soukaku add that gritty Fire and Ice flair to Miyabi’s side. If your roster was feeling a little stale, 1.4 feels like a complete wardrobe refresh, no receipt required.
At this point, any proxy still on the fence should just jump in. The 1.4 update isn’t just about new faces; it’s about the game declaring, “Here, take this S‑rank. Here, have some multis. Oh, and maybe build a whole new team while you’re at it.” Events like Deadly Assault are already lined up for later in the patch, promising even more reasons to stick around. Whether you’re grinding for the top of the tier list or just want to admire Miyabi’s sword flourishes, the path to a stronger account has never been smoother. The only real risk is having too many goodies to claim and not enough time to decide who to bring into the hollow first.