It’s 2026 now, and New Eridu has gone through so many versions that the old Version 1.3 “Virtual Revenge” event feels like a fuzzy memory from another lifetime. But I still remember the night I crawled back into the game after a long break, because a friend sent me an invitation code and promised me Polychromes. That was the Assembly Commission event, and it turned a simple return into a small adventure.
I had been away for more than 14 consecutive days. That mattered. To be a Returning Proxy, you needed to have not logged into Zenless Zone Zero for 14 days or more, to have gone 40 days or more since you last activated the “Back in Business” event, and to have completed the Chapter 1 Story Commission “Earlybird Ticket to Safety.” I checked all three boxes. So when my friend’s exclusive invitation code appeared in my messages, I didn’t hesitate.
The rules were simple on the surface. Active Proxies could invite returning Proxies back. When a returning Proxy logged in and linked an invite code, both sides got rewards. The returning Proxy could earn an extra Polychrome ×60 just for linking. The inviter could earn up to Polychrome ×510 and lucky draw pull ×20 by getting returning Proxies to link codes and complete relevant missions. If everything lined up, a returning Proxy could walk away with a potential total of Polychrome ×570. That number sounded absurd to me at the time. In 2026, Polychromes still make my eyes shine, but back then it felt like a treasure map.
I linked my friend’s code. I completed the Assembly Commission tasks. I refreshed the page after a few minutes because the event warned that returning Proxy status might update with a delay of 2–4 minutes. Then the rewards started rolling in. I won’t pretend I wasn’t excited. I was.
Here’s what the reward table looked like, from what I remember:
| Reward | Amount / Chance |
|---|---|
| Polychrome from invite missions | Up to ×510 |
| Lucky draw pulls | Up to ×20 |
| Returning Proxy code link bonus | ×60 |
| Potential total Polychromes | Up to ×570 |
And the lucky draw prizes were even wilder. There were PlayStation®5 ×5, Anby Demara 1/7 Scale Figure ×10, Character Stand (Random) ×100, Acrylic Fridge Magnet – Bangboo Edition ×150, Amplifying Series: Folder (Random) ×200, Polychrome ×5 (up to ×20), Official Investigator Log ×2, W-Engine Power Supply ×2, Bangboo Algorithm Module ×2, and Denny ×1,888. I stared at that list for longer than I should have. A PS5? An Anby figure? I had never won anything bigger than a sticker in my life.
Of course, the Anby Demara 1/7 scale figure had a shipping note. Due to production reasons, it was expected to ship around August 2025. Winners were asked to be patient, and if there was damage during shipment, they were told to contact the shipping company first. Now that it’s 2026, I hope every winner has their figure sitting safely on a shelf. I didn’t win one, but I did win a few small rewards. The Denny and the Polychromes were enough to pull me back into the rhythm of the game.
What surprised me most was how the event handled returning players. If you changed from an active Proxy to a returning Proxy during the event, any event mission progress you had already made was retained. Rewards you had earned could still be claimed. Remaining draw chances could be used as usual. And by logging into the game before the event ended, you could continue to complete web tasks and claim any remaining rewards. That was a small mercy for someone like me, who always seems to log in at the last minute.
The event ended after the Version 1.3 update on 2024/12/02 23:59:59 (UTC+8). In 2026, that date is long gone. But the memory stays. It was one of those rare events that made me feel like my absence didn’t matter. New Eridu was still there. The Proxies were still there. And a friend’s invitation code was enough to bring me home.
I still log in sometimes. I still chase Polychromes. And every time I see a returning Proxy icon, I remember Version 1.3 “Virtual Revenge.” It wasn’t just a promotion. It was a welcome mat. If you ever get an invitation code from a friend, take it. You might not win the PS5, but you’ll get something better: a reason to return. 😄