HoYoverse has announced Zenless Zone Zero Version 2.6, titled Encore for an Old Dream. The update launches on February 6 across all platforms.

Version 2.6 acts as an interlude after Season 2’s climax. It brings players back to Sixth Street. The update centers on dreams, love, and New Eridu’s annual Gilded Carrot Day celebration.

The spotlight falls on the debut of idol group Angels of Delusion. Two new Agents, Sunna and Aria, join the roster. The update also introduces new events, system improvements, and festive rewards. These include an Inter-Knot Membership and lucky draws tied to a massive 4 billion Polychrome prize pool.

As Gilded Carrot Day approaches, New Eridu lights up. Festive decorations fill the streets. Tension still simmers beneath the surface.

The Phaethon siblings take on an urgent commission involving an illegal intelligent entity. This leads them back to Sixth Street and into another partnership with Jane Doe. The celebration also reaches the 404 Error music venue, where Angels of Delusion prepare for their first live performance. An enigmatic vocal coach guides them. Even with Hollows looming, the city keeps dreaming. Songs find their audience. Someone always stands guard. This is New Eridu.

Angels of Delusion fight as a coordinated unit. Sunna and Aria lead the charge in Version 2.6.

Angels of Delusion

Sunna is an S-Rank Physical Support Agent. She boosts Attack and Anomaly teammates. Her companion, Bubblegum, marks enemies with Cat’s Gaze. Players can detonate these marks to deal damage and buff the entire squad. Her Ultimate delivers a heavy hammer strike and triggers a Quick Assist.

Aria joins as an Ether Anomaly Agent. She serves as the group’s lead vocalist. She features two forms: a construct form and an idol projection. Aria specializes in high burst damage against enemies affected by Attribute Anomalies. She excels in direct confrontations.

Supporting them is Bangboo Biggest Fan. The fan club president restores HP over time. It can also increase squad Attack when at least two Angels of Delusion members are present. Sunna and Aria will receive new outfits, with Aria’s costume featuring a dual-form design. S-Rank Agents Yixuan and Yuzuha will also return via rerun banners.

The main event, A Harmony of Delusions, puts Proxies behind the scenes. Players act as backstage staff for Angels of Delusion. They manage training schedules and social media activities. The event features rhythm-based gameplay and an expanded Marcel Adventure with new maps and mechanics.

Hollow Zero

Hollow Zero also expands with a new mode called Operation Matrix. It introduces weekly rotating themed stages with unique mechanics. Teams consist of three Primary Agents, one Bangboo, and one Auxiliary Agent. New Resonia and Agent-specific Gears deepen strategy. A new Sweep function also streamlines progression.

Rewards roll out alongside several optimizations. Agents Lycaon and Harumasa receive enhancements. Pan Yinhu gets a new outfit through a limited-time event.

A special Inter-Knot Membership event begins today. Players can earn Polychrome through daily activities. Login rewards total 3,300 Polychromes. From February 14 to 23, Gilded Surprise, Wonderful Boo-ns offers daily lucky draws. Players get a chance to share the 4 billion Polychrome prize pool.

HoYoverse will also launch a global fan initiative titled Sugar Rush: Cuteness Saves the World. The campaign includes worldwide collaborations, offline events, and themed activities. Fans can earn exclusive merchandise such as towels, light sticks, and T-shirts. More details will be shared through official channels.

Zenless Zone Zero Version 2.6 launches February 6 on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 5 Pro, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox Cloud Gaming, PC, iOS, and Android. New and returning players can still log in to claim the free S-Rank Agent Zhao. The game is rated Teen by the ESRB and PEGI 12.

The inaugural Esports Nations Cup (ENC) 2026 has just secured a US$ 45 million funding commitment, the Esports World Cup Foundation has announced.

This three-part funding commitment is structured to support the esports ecosystem through player and coach prizing, club release incentives, and national team development.

The first ever ENC will include a US$ 20 million in total prize money, paid directly to players and coaches across 16 titles.

The ENC introduces a placement-based prize framework, applied across all game titles. It is designed to be clear and player-centric.

Every qualified participant earns prize money and is guaranteed a minimum of three matches. Equal placement earns equal pay, meaning the same finishing position plays the same amount per player across all titles.

For a quick overview, the first-place finisher earns US$ 50,000 per player, whether competing in a solo or team title. Second-placers get US$ 30,000 per player, and third-placers get US$ 15,000 per player.

For team titles, payouts scale with roster size, so the result is consistent and transparent for everyone competing.

Meanwhile, the EWCF will provide US$ 5 million in club incentives for esports clubs that release and enable their professional players to participate in ENC.

In addition, there will also be another US$ 20 million for the ENC Development Fund. This supports official national team partners with logistics, travel, program operations, marketing, and the long-term growth of national team pathways.

The ENC 2026 is set to debut from November 2 to 29 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It will move to a rotating host-city model, bringing nation-based esports to major cities around the world.

The event is to be held every two years. Among confirmed titles for 2026 include Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, Trackmania, and DOTA 2.

Bandai Namco’s CODE VEIN II is now available for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

A new launch trailer has also been revealed, previewing the Soulslike action RPG’s characters, combat gameplay, and more.

Players can experiment with the character creator demo and create their own ideal character for the game.

The demo showcases how in-depth and detailed players can get when creating their own character. It allows for them to experience Photo Mode in the base of MagMell to take pictures of their looks.

Additionally, players who try the demo are allowed to carry their created looks over into the game.

CODE VEIN II is set in the dystopian near future, focusing on the stories of Revenants who must fight against their terrible fate.

In this reality, civilization has collapsed due to an event called the Resurgence.  Humanity has only managed to survive, thanks to immortal vampire-like creatures called Revenants.

However, the sudden appearance of Luna Rapacis has turned these Revenants into mindless cannibals.

As a Revenant Hunter, the protagonist is tasked to save the world. Joining him in a journey 100 years into the past is a young girl.

In the process, they will witness the history-changing drama as they try to save the world from ruin.

The game is a combination of exploration action, wherein players can venture through dangerous areas and tackle powerful foes.

Combat against enemies are mainly hack-and-slash, while the protagonist can also explore the world like in the case of riding a motorbike.