As a day-one Proxy in Zenless Zone Zero, I still vividly recall the tidal wave of freebies that swept over New Eridu back in July 2024. Even now in 2026, with the game having blossomed through multiple updates and new factions, the launch-day treasure trove remains one of the most generous gift showers HoYoverse has ever unleashed. Whether you were pulling for Ellen Joe, saving for future banners, or just collecting cute Bangboo, the 1.0 rewards turned every fledgling account into a powerhouse overnight. Let me take you on a trip down memory lane and break down exactly what made that first login such an adrenaline rush.

New Eridu, the last bastion of civilization after the catastrophic Hollows devoured the world, is not exactly a forgiving place. As Proxies — guides who lead Agents into the perilous rift dimensions — we needed every edge we could get. HoYoverse clearly understood this, because from the moment we stepped into the Random Play video store, rewards started flooding in from every direction: mailboxes, events, Inter-Knot level-ups, and global social campaigns. The gifts weren’t just token gestures; they were game-changing injections of premium currency, pull tickets, and upgrade materials.

At the heart of the 1.0 reward avalanche were the resources every Proxy craves. Here’s a quick snapshot of the standout freebies we could collect without spending a single Polychrome of our own:

• 💰 30,000 Dennies – The backbone currency for leveling Agents, enhancing W-Engines, and upgrading skills.

• 🎫 18x Master Tapes – These silver tickets let us pull on the standard banner (Stable Channel), hunting for top-tier units like Lycaon, Grace, or Soldier 11.

• 🔮 5x Coup-En – A premium currency equivalent that could be converted into pulls or rare materials.

• 🩺 Agent Corin – A free A-rank physical support who, with her giant scissor-blade, turned out to be a lifesaver in early Hollow dives.

• 🎫 10x Master Tapes, 10x Encrypted Master Tapes – Who could forget the golden glow of Encrypted Master Tapes? Those were our tickets to the exclusive channel, where limited Agents like Ellen Joe waited.

• 🎟️ 10x Boopons – The currency for Bangboo banner pulls, because no team is complete without a squad of adorable, combat-ready helpers like Eous or Penguinboo.

But that was just the starter pack. The real Long-term Treasure Map was tied to our Inter-Knot reputation. By climbing the proxy ranks — completing commissions, defeating Ethereals, and uncovering the city’s conspiracies — we unlocked milestone rewards that made the grind feel like a celebration. I still have my old reputation tracker notes, and the table below shows exactly what we earned at each key level:

For a free-to-play Proxy, this system was a lifeline. Reaching Inter-Knot level 30 alone handed out enough Polychrome for a ten-pull on the exclusive channel, plus a cache of Boopons to expand your Bangboo team. Many of us timed our grind to coincide with the global launch events, stacking these guaranteed rewards with time-limited login campaigns.

Speaking of time-limited activities, who could overlook the quirky events that turned New Eridu into a playground? Events like “Friendship Supervision” and the delightfully named “Watch Your Step” showered participants with extra Polychromes, Dennies, and exclusive gadgets. One event even offered 300 Polychromes, 300 Dennies, 2x Investigator Senior Logs, and 3x W-Engine Energy Modules just for mastering simple mechanics. In those early weeks, the city felt alive with Proxy collaboration and theorycrafting.

Of course, none of this would have mattered without the pull power. The combination of Master Tapes, Encrypted Master Tapes, and Boopons gave us a massive head start on the Signal Search. I remember snagging my first S-rank Agent, Von Lycaon, purely from the free Encrypted Tapes I had stacked. It was a moment that defined my entire progression trajectory. The Bangboo System Widgets, often overlooked, were also a quiet MVP — those adorable companions delivered surprising damage and healing during Hollow Zero explorations. Thanks to the 1.0 Boopon generosity, most of us had a trio of souped-up Bangboo before the first week was out.

Looking back from 2026, I can confidently say that the 1.0 launch rewards set a golden standard for live-service generosity. They didn’t just attract players — they gave us the tools to actually enjoy the game’s depth without immediate pressure to spend. Even now, as Zenless Zone Zero enters new story arcs and introduces faction after faction, those early freebies remain legendary in the community. If you’re a newcomer hopping into New Eridu today, the onboarding rewards have evolved, but the spirit of that original treasure trove lives on. Grab your W-Engine, summon your favorite Bangboo, and remember: every Proxy started with a mailbox full of dreams.