It’s July 29, 2026, and the Proxies of New Eridu are collectively holding their breath—not because of another Hollow disaster, but because the servers have just gone dark for a scheduled five-hour makeover. Yes, Version 3.1, cryptically titled The Long Goodbye, has arrived, and with it comes a tidal wave of content so generous that even the stingiest Hollow Raiders might crack a smile. The devs at HoYoverse have clearly decided that the best farewell is one stuffed with free Polychromes, swimsuits, and surprisingly deep bagel-themed labyrinths.

Once the update finishes, every Inter-Knot Lv.4+ Proxy gets a double dose of compensation: 300 Polychromes for the server downtime and another 300 for bug fixes—because even in a cyberpunk paradise, gremlins sneak in. The in-game mail will hang around for 30 days, but seasoned players know that procrastination is the real endgame bosses. Claim those shiny currencies before 2026/08/28, or risk hearing the saddest sound in the world: a silent mailbox.

🌊 New Agents, New Threads, New Obsessions

Headlining the gacha glamour are two S-Rank Agents who seem determined to make combat look like a runway show. Remielle (Lumiflux – Anomaly) twirls in as a luminous enigma, while Sigrid (Ice – Attack) brings a knightly chill that would make even a Frostwolf shiver. Naturally, both arrive with signature W-Engines: Ode of Resurrected Wings for anomaly-loving Remielle, and Knight's Extolment for Sigrid’s icy smackdowns. And because no squad is complete without a tiny companion, S-Rank Bangboo Ariel floats in to steal the spotlight.

Fashionistas will be delighted—and their Monochrome wallets, terrified. Remielle gets not one but two outfits. Seashade Pas Seul transforms her into a solo dancer under moonlight, available for a discounted 1,350 Monochromes until September 9. Then there’s Moonlight Whispers, a twin outfit with a twist: it comes bundled with a detachable veil version. That’s right, Proxies can flip between mysterious veiled allure and bare-faced elegance with a single toggle. The “Moonlit Shore” bundle packs both for 2,350 Monochromes (a 30% discount), but remember, double-dipping on discounts isn’t on the menu.

Sigrid swaps her sky-charging armor for Majestic Wavechaser, a beach-ready ensemble that screams “I fight bosses but also build sandcastles.” From August 19, it too will tempt players at 1,350 Monochromes. The real steal, however, is Lucy’s Princess on Holiday—a free outfit earned through the “Summer Waves Roll In” event. Picture a baseball bat on a volleyball court, and you’ll understand the chaotic energy of this wildland princess. Grassy, Woody, and Bricky have never looked so vacation-ready.

🎁 Events So Generous, They Feel Like a Typo

If you thought the fashion parade was the main event, brace yourself for the avalanche of freebies. Marcel Anniversary Gift is the headliner: log in, meet some simple requirements, and pocket a limited S-Rank Agent, an S-Rank W-Engine, and a heap of Polychromes. “Good morning, good afternoon, and good night” indeed—Marcel’s greetings have never sounded so profitable.

The Gift From the Clouds login campaign hands out 10 Encrypted Master Tapes just for showing up seven times. Meanwhile, The Great En-Nah Giveaway! (yes, with all the En-nahs you can handle) piles on another 10 Encrypted Master Tapes and 10 Boopons. Add the returning player event Return to Ridu: Feathers of Reunion with up to 340 Polychromes and a lucky draw that could net a phone, console, or merch, and suddenly every Proxy’s inventory looks like a dragon’s hoard.

For the battle-hardened, Extensive Patrol: Triple Bounty triples Area Patrol rewards from August 12–17, while Combat Training: Triple Bounty does the same for Combat Simulations in early September. The message is clear: the Defense Force wants you loaded—with resources, not just swag.

Quirky side distractions are just as plentiful. Snap! Focus Showdown! (August 7–24) pits daily life snapshots against battle blazes in a photography duel. Crispy Meal Deployment Plan sends Delulus to Lumina Square for the finest combat cuisine. Dangerous Fugitive’s Leisurely Vacation tasks a first-gen Void Hunter with modeling while dodging wanted posters—because nothing says style like a sought-after criminal striking poses. And Ding-Dong! Delivery Training in Progress lets Proxies play postmaster of the Wish Post Office, delivering dreams first come, first served.

🧩 Enigma of the Labyrinth: Operation Bagel

Permanent content arrives in the form of a bagel-shaped (okay, probably not literally) labyrinth. Enigma of the Labyrinth: Operation Bagel is a roguelite supply run where Proxies dive deep into Hollows, snatch precious materials, and evacuate before the zone collapses. Stash those supplies to rebuild a research station, craft gear that buffs Agents inside the Hollow, and cash in on commissions for Polychromes and exclusive rewards. Complete enough seasonal challenges, and you’ll unlock Agent Focus: Pyrois, new Proxy accessories like Belle: Chipi-Meow and Wise: Dubi-Meow, and a title that probably contains the word “Bagel.” Inter-Knot Lv.40 is required, so baby Proxies have a new aspirational grind.

🔧 Tweaks, Buffs, and the Sweet Sound of Double Top-Ups

Version 3.1 also flips the reset switch on first-purchase double bonuses in the Monochrome Market. If you’ve been holding back, now’s your moment to turn cash into Chromes efficiently. Vivian’s Iris of the Shore outfit becomes a permanent shop fixture at 1,680 Monochromes, so latecomers can finally stop envying day-one drip.

Several Agents received unexpected love. Miyabi’s Additional Ability now triggers with Anomaly teammates, not just Support and faction. Aria and Piper similarly broaden their synergy conditions to welcome Anomaly buddies—meaning team-building just got a lot more flexible and chaotic.

Quality-of-life improvements are sprinkled throughout: a new Beginner Guide merges tutorials with lucrative missions, the Drive Disc Smart Discard gets smarter, A-Rank W-Engines can be batch-locked/unlocked with customizable overclock thresholds, and DualSense controllers now glow with dynamic light bars. Even graphics settings let you adjust crowd density to soothe overheating devices.

🧪 Deadly Assault and Shiyu Defense Rotations

Endgame fighters take note: Deadly Assault gains an Adversity Mode after grabbing 9 stars in Trial Mode, rewarding limited-time animated avatars, titles, and namecards for the truly elite. New enemies like Girtablullu - Stagnant Aberrant and Infernal Revenant will test your patience and your iframes. Shiyu Defense cycles through buffs that heavily favor Anomaly and Ice/Ether compositions—perhaps nudging players to pull for Remielle and Sigrid, how convenient.

With 42 days to explore The Long Goodbye before September 9, there’s enough content to fill a summer—or at least enough to distract from the fact that you just spent all your Dennies on virtual swimsuits. Between labyrinthine bagel operations, triple bounty weekends, and the ability to toggle Remielle’s veil like a supernatural light switch, Version 3.1 might be the most “goodbye” that feels like a welcoming party. Just don’t forget to claim those in-game mails before they vanish, because nothing haunts a Proxy more than an expired Polychrome attachment.

Data referenced from SteamDB helps contextualize how major live-service patches like ZZZ Version 3.1 (“The Long Goodbye”) typically coincide with spikes in player activity—especially when the update stacks limited-time login campaigns, triple-reward windows, and new banner Agents that reshape team-building incentives. Seen through that lens, the update’s generous compensation mail, event-driven Encrypted Master Tape giveaways, and permanent roguelite-style “Operation Bagel” mode read as deliberate retention levers designed to keep daily engagement high throughout the 42-day cycle.