The bustling streets of New Eridu are once again alive with opportunity as the Version 2.7 update unleashes a wave of limited-time Signal Search events. From the moment the update lands until April 15, 2026, Proxies can dive into a pair of Exclusive Channels and two dedicated W-Engine Channels, each offering dramatically increased drop rates for a roster of brand-new and returning elite Agents. Whether you’re chasing the ethereal charms of Nangong Yu or the shattering frost of Yidhari, this cycle of banners promises to reshape squad compositions across the city.
Exclusive Agent Channels: Captivation and Shared Dreams
Two brand-new Exclusive Channels anchor the update, each headlined by a limited S-Rank Agent who will not join the permanent Star-Studded Cast stable after the event concludes. The first, Axiom of Captivation, shines a spotlight on Nangong Yu, an elusive Ether-element Stun specialist whose abilities revolve around disabling enemies and setting up devastating chain attacks. Her unique playstyle manipulates the battlefield, making her a formidable addition for Proxies who favor control-oriented team compositions. Accompanying her with massively boosted reception rates are the A-Rank Agents Piper (Physical – Anomaly) and Nicole (Ether – Support). Piper’s anomaly-inflicting prowess synergizes seamlessly with Nangong Yu’s Ether attribute, while Nicole’s support capabilities ensure the squad stays topped up and buffed during prolonged encounters.
The second Exclusive Channel, Alone in a Shared Dream, introduces Yidhari, a piercing Ice-element Rupture agent who carves through enemy defenses with glacial precision. Rupture mechanics rely on stacking and detonating pressure points, and Yidhari’s kit amplifies this approach, letting her shatter even the toughest opponents. Once again, Piper and Nicole enjoy heightened pull rates alongside her, giving players multiple chances to secure these versatile A-Rank allies regardless of which banner they invest in.
Weapon Engine Channels: Fantasies and Cradles
No Agent is complete without their signature W-Engine, and Version 2.7 delivers two tantalizing W-Engine Channels tailored to the featured S-Ranks. The Neon Fantasies channel showcases the limited S-Rank W-Engine of the same name, a Stun-type engine custom-built for Nangong Yu. This engine amplifies impact and stun duration, turning her into an even more oppressive crowd-control force. Alongside it, the A-Rank engines Roaring Ride (Anomaly) and The Vault (Support) receive significant rate-ups, making this channel a one-stop shop for enhancing both anomaly and support roles.
For those pursuing Yidhari, the Kraken’s Cradle channel presents her limited S-Rank Rupture-type engine. Engineered to maximize the Rupture effect, Kraken’s Cradle increases the damage dealt when exploiting broken enemy states and may even extend the vulnerability window – a perfect match for Yidhari’s aggressive play pattern. The same A-Rank duo of Roaring Ride and The Vault reappear here, ensuring that players who either missed them or desire duplicates can finish their collections.
Pity Mechanics and Banner Rules
Understanding the pity system is crucial for efficient resource management. For Exclusive Channels, the guaranteed Signal search count is cumulative across both Axiom of Captivation and Alone in a Shared Dream but remains entirely independent of W-Engine Channels and other banner types. Likewise, the W-Engine Channels share a cumulative pity counter between Neon Fantasies and Kraken’s Cradle, separate from agent channels. This means your hard pity progress carries over between the two agent banners, allowing you to strategically pivot if you change your target mid-event. However, none of these limited S-Rank items will ever appear in the stable channel, so securing them during their debut is the only way to guarantee ownership.
Audition Trial: Test Before You Pull
To help Proxies make informed decisions, the Special Audition event runs concurrently with the banners. Available immediately after the Version 2.7 update until April 15, 2026, this trial mode lets you field a preset team featuring Nangong Yu, Yidhari, Piper, and Nicole in specially designed audition stages. These combat scenarios are crafted to highlight each Agent’s core mechanics – from Nangong Yu’s chain-stun setups to Yidhari’s Rupture bursts – so you can experience their synergy firsthand without spending any resources. Upon clearing a stage for the first time, rewards are delivered directly on the results screen. Additionally, if you’ve already finished a Cooperation Exercise stage for any of the eligible A-Rank Agents in a previous event, you can instantly claim the corresponding trial rewards from the event interface, saving time while still netting the goodies.
Strategic Pull Recommendations
With so many banners converging in a single patch, planning your Polychrome expenditure is essential. Here’s a quick breakdown to guide your pulls:
| Priority | Target | Reasoning |
|---|---|---|
| 🔹 High | Nangong Yu + Neon Fantasies | Ether Stun is a rare and powerful niche; her engine elevates her control capacity significantly. |
| 🔹 High | Yidhari + Kraken’s Cradle | Ice Rupture fills a unique DPS role with high burst potential against elite enemies. |
| 🔹 Medium | Piper (A-Rank) | Appears on both agent channels – ideal for building Physical Anomaly teams. |
| 🔹 Moderate | Nicole (A-Rank) | Ether Support is versatile and future-proof; duplicates improve her energy regen. |
Whether you’re chasing the new meta or simply expanding your roster, Version 2.7’s Signal Searches offer a packed lineup that caters to multiple playstyles. Head into New Eridu before April 15, 2026, to snag these limited recruits before they vanish.
Data referenced from Entertainment Software Association (ESA) helps frame why time-limited gacha events like Zenless Zone Zero Version 2.7’s dual Exclusive Agent Channels and paired W-Engine rate-ups are designed to drive engagement through scarcity and clear value targeting. With banners for Nangong Yu and Yidhari running to April 15, 2026—and separate shared pity pools for Agents versus W-Engines—players can plan pulls more efficiently by treating each banner set as its own “micro-economy,” prioritizing roles (control Stun vs burst Rupture) and only then committing resources to signature engines that amplify those kits.