OMG guys, can you believe it’s already 2026?! Zenless Zone Zero has been our urban fantasy playground for over two years now, but I STILL get goosebumps thinking about how I first stepped into New Eridu. It all started with a ridiculously cute web event way back in November 2023—A Sandwich Scented Dream. Back then, ZZZ was still in its pre-release hype phase, and this tiny browser game stole my entire heart (and maybe my sleep schedule). I’m here to spill all the tea ☕ on this nostalgic masterpiece: what it was, how to play, and—most importantly—how it showered us with real-life merch, in-game goodies, and that precious closed beta access. Even if you weren’t around back then, this guide is a total throwback treasure map. And who knows? HoYoverse loves reusing banger events, so save this for the future! 👀

🍞 How I Jumped Into the Event (And You Can Too If It Returns)

First thing’s first—this event was a browser-based experience, no downloads needed. To participate, I just headed to the official event page and logged into my HoYoverse account. If you’ve ever touched a Hoyoverse title—Genshin Impact, Honkai: Star Rail, Honkai Impact 3rd, or Tears of Themis—you already have the all-access key. I double-checked I was on the right account via HoYoLAB, because trust me, mixing up alts would’ve been a disaster with those physical rewards at stake! 🥲

The event ran from November 4 to November 16, 2023, so it was a short and sweet flavor blast. Mark your calendars if a rerun ever drops—these limited windows are intense.

🥪 Running a Sandwich Shop in New Eridu: The Core Gameplay

I honestly felt like a kid again sliding into those old-school burger games. The premise? Run a dreamy sandwich shop, take customer orders, and assemble the perfect stack of ingredients. The event had two modes:

• Story Mode – This auto-triggered the first time I started a Chapter. Completing orders here earned me Carrots, the precious gacha currency used for the real-life reward pool.

• Sandbox Mode – Pure, unlimited fun. I could earn infinite Dennies (the event-only currency) and keep making sandwiches without any pressure. No extra rewards, but honestly, a good way to de-stress after a long day.

Every day, new Story Mode Chapters unlocked, along with Daily Tasks that gave me extra Carrots. Missing a day meant missing more pulls on the reward gacha—so I set an alarm. 😤

📝 My Foolproof Sandwich Assembly Routine

1. Read the order on the top-left corner. Customers are VERY specific.

2. Tap ingredients in the exact sequence shown. No random creativity here—this isn’t the time to express your inner chef. 👩‍🍳

3. Finish with a top bread slice. Always. Missing the lid is a rookie mistake.

4. Drag the sandwich onto the tray before the timer runs out. These hungry citizens of New Eridu got zero patience.

🎯 Daily Tasks – Your Carrot Factory

I tapped that little check icon on the upper right every single day to open the Daily Task window. Completing all tasks gave me one guaranteed Carrot. It doesn’t sound like much, but combined with Story Mode drops, those carrots added up fast. The event released tasks and chapters daily, so consistency was the secret sauce.

🎁 The Real Treasure: Carrots & the Lucky Draw

Let’s be real—we were all here for the closed beta access and that juicy ZZZ merch. The gacha system was called “Cannot donations” (I still chuckle at the name). I spent my hard-earned Carrots by clicking the arcade button at the top of the screen, then hitting Donate Carrots to surrender all of them for a random prize draw.

The reward pool was absolutely chef’s kiss 💋:

• Closed Beta Test Access – The holy grail. Getting in early meant I could flex my first agent pulls before most of the world.

• Exclusive Physical Merchandise – Think acrylic stands, badges, maybe even pillows? My unboxing was a whole event itself.

• In-game Goodies – Dennies and other consumables to jumpstart my Zenless adventure.

📬 How I Claimed My Physical Reward

Once I won something physical or that beta access, a survey link appeared right on the same page. I filled it out IMMEDIATELY—with my delivery address, size preferences (if any), and all the required deets. The event deadline was strict: if you didn’t submit before November 16, your prize vanished like a sandwich at lunchtime. 🏃‍♀️💨 I triple-checked everything because waiting for that package to arrive in early 2024 was pure torture in the best way.

✨ Why This Event Still Lives Rent-Free in My Head

Fast forward to 2026, and ZZZ has evolved into this massive, stylish beast with countless agents, districts, and stories. But that tiny sandwich shop web event from 2023? It was the perfect appetizer. It taught me the rhythm of the game’s creative energy, connected me with the community through shared carrot-grinding pain, and gave me that exclusive head start.

If you ever spot a similar pre-launch event for a new Hoyoverse title (which they will absolutely do again), my advice:

• 📅 Set daily reminders—missed days hurt.

• 🥕 Use all your Carrots before the event ends; they don’t roll over.

• 📮 Fill out your survey instantly. Delivery addresses don’t magically appear.

• 🕹️ Even the Sandbox mode is worth playing for the serotonin boost.

I’m still low-key hoping HoYoverse drops a Sandwich Scented Dream: 2026 Edition to celebrate ZZZ’s anniversary. If that happens, you bet I’ll be back in that kitchen, piling virtual lettuce like my life depends on it. 🥬🥪✨

Until then, I’ll be here in New Eridu, still using that closed-beta frame from 2023 to subtly flex on newer players. 😏

For more throwback guides and current ZZZ tips, I’ll keep spilling tea on all things urban fantasy. Catch you in the Hollow!