The Exclusive Rescreening banner in Zenless Zone Zero 2.5 runs January 21 - February 17, 2026, letting you designate Alice, Soldier 0 Anby, or Astra Yao as your guaranteed first S-Rank. This guide covers swapping mechanics, pity preservation, and optimization strategies.
What Is ZZZ 2.5 Exclusive Rescreening?
Launches 11 AM UTC+8 January 21, 2026. Unlike standard limited banners, you manually designate your focus agent before the first S-Rank drops—eliminating the 50/50 system entirely.
Core Mechanics
First S-Rank guaranteed as your designated agent
Hard pity: 90 pulls | Soft pity: 75 pulls
Base S-Rank rate: 0.6%
Most drops occur pulls 75-85
Single pull: 160 Polychrome | 10-pull: 1,600 Polychrome
First 10-pull discounted to 1,280 Polychrome (20% savings)
Total hard pity cost: 14,080 Polychrome
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Key Differences From Other Banners
Exclusive Rescreening:
100% guarantee on first S-Rank (your designated agent)
Manual selection required
One-time 20% discount on first 10-pull
Limited Banners:
50/50 on first S-Rank
Automatic featured rotation
No first-pull discounts
Standard Channel:
No featured guarantees
Permanent agent pool
Different pity mechanics
Available Characters
Alice - Physical Anomaly/Assault
Stacking Physical debuffs
Disorder mechanics for team damage
Requires sustained field presence
Soldier 0 Anby - Electric Attack
Silver Star Marks (stacks 3x)
Coordinated burst windows
Electric team synergy
Astra Yao - Ether Support
ATK and DMG buffs
Chain Assist mechanics
Universal team compatibility
Banner Duration
28 days (January 21 - February 17, 2026)
F2P Earnings During Banner:
Daily commissions: 1,680 Polychrome (60 × 28 days)
Phase 2 total: 5,000-8,000 Polychrome (events, exploration, achievements)
Pity Mechanics Explained
Soft and Hard Pity
Soft Pity (Pull 75): S-Rank rates increase progressively. Most drops occur pulls 75-85.
Average cost: 12,500-13,100 Polychrome
Hard Pity (Pull 90): Guaranteed S-Rank.
Total cost: 14,080 Polychrome (with discount)
A-Rank Guarantee: Every 10 pulls at 7.2% base rate.
Guarantee System
No 50/50 mechanics. Your designated agent is 100% guaranteed on first S-Rank pull, regardless of when you make the selection.
Two-step confirmation prevents accidental selections.
Pity Carryover Rules
Critical: Swap refers to initial selection only—once confirmed, your choice is permanent.
Carryover from previous limited banners: 2:1 conversion ratio applies automatically.
60 pulls on prior banner = 30 pulls toward Exclusive Rescreening
40 pulls = 20 pulls
80 pulls = 40 pulls
Pity Preservation vs Reset
Preserved:
Pulling on Exclusive Rescreening maintains progress
2:1 carryover from previous limited banners
Persists across daily logins during banner duration
A-Rank drops don't reset S-Rank pity
Reset:
Any S-Rank acquisition resets counter to zero
Different banner types use separate pity systems
Banner expiration February 17, 2026 ends tracking
How to Designate Your Agent
Access the Interface
Main menu → Signal Search → Video Store
Select Exclusive Rescreening banner
Verify January 21 - February 17, 2026 duration
Locate Designate Focus Agent button
Selection Process
Before confirming, verify:
Team composition gaps
Agent provides maximum account value
Future banner schedules
Selection is permanent
Steps:
Tap chosen agent portrait
Read first confirmation prompt
Verify agent name matches intent
Tap confirmation
Second verification screen appears
Confirm final selection (locks permanently)
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Verify Your Selection
After confirmation, banner displays:
Selected agent portrait in featured position
Updated guarantee confirmation text
Current pity counter
Pulls remaining to soft/hard pity
Timing Considerations
You can designate anytime during the 28-day duration, even after pulling. However, designate early to:
Avoid accidental S-Rank drops before selection
Allow informed decision-making
Enable accurate resource planning
Critical Rules: Selection Permanence
Selection Lock
Once confirmed, your designation is permanently locked. No mechanism exists to modify, cancel, or reset. This applies regardless of:
Pulls made on banner
Whether you obtained the agent
Team composition changes
New performance information
Pity Carryover Details
2:1 conversion from previous limited banners applies automatically at launch. Verify converted pity in pull history interface.
Examples:
60 prior pulls = 30 Exclusive Rescreening pulls
40 prior pulls = 20 Exclusive Rescreening pulls
80 prior pulls = 40 Exclusive Rescreening pulls
Banner Expiration
February 17, 2026 deadline. Unused pity doesn't carry to future Exclusive Rescreening banners—each operates independently.
Common Misconceptions
Myth: You can change selection after confirmation. Reality: Two-step confirmation exists because selection is permanent and irreversible.
Myth: Must select before any pulls. Reality: Can designate anytime, but pulling an S-Rank before selection wastes the guarantee. Best practice: designate immediately.
Myth: Selection costs resources. Reality: Designation is completely free. Only pulling costs Polychrome (160 per pull).
Myth: Pity resets when switching banner types. Reality: Each banner type maintains independent pity. Exclusive Rescreening has 2:1 carryover from previous limited banners only.
Character Selection Strategy
Meta Analysis
Alice (Physical Anomaly):
Sustained Physical damage
Disorder amplifies team damage
Requires specific synergies
Best with established Physical DPS
Soldier 0 Anby (Electric Attack):
Silver Star Mark stacking
Coordinated burst windows
Electric team enabler
Versatile positioning
Astra Yao (Ether Support):
Universal ATK/DMG buffs
Chain Assist mechanics
Scales with team investment
Most universal application
Team Composition Evaluation
Lack Physical DPS: Alice has diminished value without support.
Need Electric enablers: Soldier 0 Anby fills specific niche for Electric compositions.
Require support utility: Astra Yao offers broadest team compatibility—safest choice for diverse needs.
F2P vs Spender Priorities
F2P:
Prioritize broad compatibility
Consider rerun likelihood
Evaluate immediate progression
Astra Yao typically highest universal value
Spenders:
Complete specific team archetypes
Consider multiple copies (Mindscape Cinema)
Evaluate highest ceiling with investment
Alice/Soldier 0 Anby offer specialized high-ceiling performance
Rerun Predictions
Limited agents typically return 3-6 months after initial release. Exclusive Rescreening provides opportunities for agents without near-future standard reruns. Select agents whose last appearance was several versions ago.
Resource Management
Pull Requirements
Soft Pity (75 pulls):
First 10-pull: 1,280 Polychrome (discounted)
Remaining 65 pulls: 10,400 Polychrome
Total: 11,680 Polychrome
Hard Pity (90 pulls):
First 10-pull: 1,280 Polychrome
Remaining 80 pulls: 12,800 Polychrome
Total: 14,080 Polychrome
Average (75-85 pulls): 12,500-13,100 Polychrome
F2P Resource Gap
Hard pity requirement: 14,080 Polychrome Phase 2 F2P earnings: 5,000-8,000 Polychrome Potential shortfall: 6,080-9,080 Polychrome
Requires prior savings or supplemental acquisition.
W-Engine Banner Consideration
Concurrent Reverberation W-Engine banner features Practiced Perfection, Severed Innocence, Elegant Vanity.
Hard pity: 80 pulls
Soft pity: 65 pulls
Cost: 12,800 Polychrome
Balance allocation between character and W-Engine banners based on priorities.
Advanced Tips
Optimal Timing
Designate immediately upon banner access to prevent accidental S-Rank drops. Even while researching, make preliminary designation to protect guarantee.
Track Pity Accurately
Access pull history via Signal Search interface:
Total pulls on current banner
Pulls since last S-Rank
Remaining to soft/hard pity
Detailed pull log with timestamps
Coordinate with Team Goals
Identify strongest team archetype (Physical/Electric/Ether)
Determine which agent fills critical gap
Consider upcoming banner schedules
Evaluate immediate team improvements
Pre-Confirmation Checklist
✓ Reviewed all three agents
✓ Analyzed team gaps
✓ Confirmed element/specialty match needs
✓ Verified sufficient resources for pity
✓ Checked future banners
✓ Understood selection is permanent
✓ Read both confirmation prompts
✓ Verified correct agent highlighted
FAQ
Can I change my designated agent after confirming? No. Two-step confirmation locks permanently. No modification mechanism exists.
Does pity reset if I designate before pulling? You can only designate once. Pity carries from previous limited banners at 2:1 ratio regardless of designation.
What happens to pity if banner ends without obtaining agent? Pity doesn't carry to future banners. Each Exclusive Rescreening operates independently. Progress lost after February 17, 2026.
Can I designate after starting pulls? Yes, but pulling an S-Rank before designation wastes the guarantee.
Can I pull after obtaining designated agent? Yes, but subsequent S-Ranks follow standard mechanics without selector guarantee.
Does the 20% discount apply multiple times? No. One-time 1,280 Polychrome discount on first 10-pull only. Saves 320 Polychrome.
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