Ahead of 2.1, get a stack of free Zenless Zone Zero Polychrome while you can

You can claim a stack of free Zenless Zone Zero Polychrome right now, as we prepare for the launch of ZZZ 2.1 and its next two Agents. Hoyoverse has just unveiled the new patch for its gacha game in full, but there's more immediate news. Today, Friday July 4, is the first anniversary of Zenless Zone Zero, and to mark the occasion you can get an impressive 1,600 free Polychrome right now. Whether you're looking to spend it immediately for Ju Fufu or save it for the newcomers, there's only a limited time to claim the bonus, so don't wait.

The new Zenless Zone Zero special program just gave us an in-depth look at the next update, 'Impending Crash of Waves.' It seems like we're going to have a more refreshing time to celebrate the anniversary when the ZZZ 2.1 release date arrives, which will be welcome after the rather bombastic introduction to Waifei Peninsula with the opening act of chapter two.

One year on, Zenless is still my top pick from our list of the best gacha games, with continued improvements to core systems, pacing that feels free-to-play friendly, and new roster additions that prove Hoyoverse has plenty of mechanical creativity in the tank.

A new update, of course, means two more faces for that lineup, and both Ukinami Yuzuha and Alice Thymefield promise to make serious dents in our ZZZ tier list. If you're looking to grab one or both of them, you'll want all the Polychrome you can get your hands on. The good news is that a new anniversary thank-you gift is available to all players right from Inter-Knot level one, and it totals a whopping 1,600 Polychrome.

That works out as a full set of ten pulls, and you can choose whether you want to use it on the current Zenless Zone Zero banners or save it for the new update. Alongside the two new characters, we're getting reruns of void hunter Miyabi, who remains one of the strongest members of the cast, and her hard-working HSO Section 6 counterpart, Yanagi, who's a fantastic addition to any anomaly-focused teams.

The 1,600 free Polychrome bonus can be claimed from July 4, and it will be distributed via the in-game mail when you log in. This reward is only available through Wednesday September 3, however, so be sure to check in for it as soon as you have the chance. When you do so, you'll also want to take a look at the latest ZZZ codes, where you can score another 300 Polychrome along with some additional materials and Dennies courtesy of the latest livestream.

Want to take this opportunity to finally see what all the fuss is about? ZZZ 2.0 is a great time to jump in, and we've got the latest Zenless Zone Zero system requirements to check you're up to speed. Alternatively, try another of the best anime games on PC right now.

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