Zenless Zone Zero V3.0 Phase II Starts July 8 with Norma & Sunna
Zenless Zone Zero Version 3.0 Phase II begins on July 8, 2026 at 12:00 server time with new limited-time channel rotations centered on Norma and Sunna. Norma is listed as an S-Rank Fire Stun Agent and Sunna as an S-Rank Physical Support Agent, while the phase also includes trial access to selected characters and matching W-Engine channels. The current event window ends July 28 at 14:59 server time, so players deciding whether to spend Encrypted Master Tapes have a fixed three-week window rather than an open-ended banner period.
News summary
Phase II changes the limited channel lineup on July 8 and runs through July 28 at 14:59 server time. Norma headlines as a Fire Stun Agent, giving players a new option built around daze and disruption, while Sunna is a Physical Support Agent aimed at team utility. HoYoverse also provides Audition Trial access so players can test the featured characters before committing pulls. The practical value of the notice is the complete timing and lineup: banner decisions should be based on the player’s roster needs, available currency, and the fixed end date.
Agent channels
Norma’s limited channel lists her as Fire and Stun, while Sunna’s lists Physical and Support. Those roles matter more than simply calling them “new S-Ranks” because they fill different team functions: one is positioned around Stun pressure and the other around Support. Players should compare those functions against their existing squads before pulling, especially if they already own strong Stun or Support coverage. The Phase II window starts July 8 at 12:00 server time and ends July 28 at 14:59 server time.
Audition trial lineup
The named trial lineup includes Norma, Sunna, Corin, and Pulchra. Norma is Fire/Stun, Sunna is Physical/Support, Corin is Physical/Attack, and Pulchra is Physical/Stun. Trials are useful for checking animation flow, input feel, basic rotations, and role expectations, but they do not perfectly reproduce a player’s own account because trial equipment, upgrade levels, teammates, and encounter setup can differ from personal builds. Test the characters first, then judge whether the role actually solves a roster problem.
W-Engine channels
Phase II also includes named W-Engine channels for “Chief Sidekick” and “Thoughtbop.” Players considering both an Agent and a signature W-Engine should calculate the total pull cost separately rather than treating the weapon as part of the character guarantee. A strong Agent can still be usable without a signature engine depending on available alternatives, while chasing both banners can materially change the currency needed before July 28.
Official source
HoYoverse’s V3.0 Limited-Time Channels (Phase II) notice is the primary source for the July 8–28 schedule, Norma and Sunna roles, trial lineup, and named W-Engine channels. The in-game Signal Search screen should be used for the final server-specific countdown and current guarantee state on an individual account.