ZZZ 2.8 Banner Leaks: Promeia, S-Rank Billy SP & Release Date
2026-04-07
Welcome, Proxies, to our ZZZ version 2.8 banner guide. Let us dive into what’s coming in the upcoming version 2.8 banner, which we expect to land on May 6th. 2026. This update features the highly anticipated S-Rank characters Promeia and Billy SP (Fire Attack). As well as confirmed reruns from past characters.
ZZZ Version 2.8 New Character Overview:
| New | Returning | Possible | |
| Phase 1 |  Promeia |  Lucia |  Severian |
| Phase 2 |  Starlight Billy | Unknown |
ZZZ 2.8 New Characters
Let’s begin with Promeia and her Ice Anomaly kit in our comprehensive character guide.
Promeia
| Rarity | Attribute | Specialty |
|---|---|---|
 S-Rank |  Ice |  Anomaly |
Promeia is a S-Rank Ice-attribute Anomaly unit that possess the rare Abloom status effect and the Freeze mechanic. However, her ability to utilize Freeze to directly boost her Anomaly and Disorder damage sets her apart as an on-field Main DPS or a flexible quick-swap DPS. Promeia has high compatibility with Anomaly-oriented agents when it comes to maximizing her damage potential. Her valuable kit combined her a strong contender of being the next update's highlight.
Starlight Billy
| Rarity | Attribute | Specialty |
|---|---|---|
| S-Rank |  Physical |  Rupture |
Aside from Promeia, S-Rank Billy SP will officially become playable in 2.8 version. Billy SP is a S-Rank Physical-attribute Rupture unit. There is little information about him so far. Billy’s arrival was previously hinted at in the story of Version 2.6. Specifically on Inter-Knot where a post regarding the "Hollow Hero Tournament" features a silhouette that looks a lot like a certain Starlight Knight, with a red-and-white color scheme that also brings him to mind.
Possible Reruns during ZZZ Version 2.8:
Based on current sources, Version 2.8 may feature a rerun of Lucia. But other characters that will be featured in this rerun remain a mystery.
Lucia
| Rarity | Attribute | Specialty |
|---|---|---|
| S-Rank |  Ether |  Support |
Lucia is an Ether Support agent that possesses a Dream-based support engine. She uses the Veil mechanic to consistently boost teamwide Max HP while providing substantial penetration. On top of that, she grants bonuses to flat damage and crit damage through Harmonies and Veil effects while dealing steady off-field damage through Aftershocks which also create well-timed damage windows. Making her an effective unit especially in rupture teams that are based on stable uptime and HP-scaling amplification.
In practice, her strategies rest heavily on timing and resource management. To effectively use Lucia’s kit, Dream state needs to be maintained long enough to extend Ether Veil: Wellspring, thus improving team survivability as well as continuously boosting damage. Making Lucia critical both as a strong buffer and a reliable dealer of secondary damage.
Pairing her with the previously introduced Ether Stun unit Nangong Yu will form a formidable Ice Anomaly Stun team.
Upcoming Character: Severian Lowell
According to leaks, Severian Lowell will be coming to ZZZ’s impressive banner lineup very soon. Initially referenced by Seth during Undercover R&B, Severian Lowell later made his on-screen debut in the Season 2 Interlude: Encore for an Old Dream. Severian serves as a Senior Commissioner at the New Eridu Public Security HQ and is Cissia’s superior officer. While additionally being related to Seth as his elder brother.
Conclusion
Overall, ZZZ Version 2.8 looks like it will give proxies a chance to acquire some powerful DPS agents as well as add useful support to their squads if needed. Although Promeia and Starlight Billy are in the spotlight for this update, proxies must not forget to check out returning characters like Lucia, while keeping an eye out for future information regarding Severian Lowell.
That brings an end to news regarding the Zenless Zone Zero Version 2.8 character lineup! Should there be any further information updates, we will make sure to let you know right here.
Zenless Zone Zero is a 3D action ARPG that blends combo combat with team-based exploration.
