Table of Contents
- 1 Launch Banners and Gacha Boards
- 2 Arc Research Program
- 3 Free Pulls and Launch Rewards
- 4 Free NTE Characters
- 5 Login and Welcome Events
- 6 Global Pre-registration Milestones
- 7 Collaboration Announcements
- 8 NTE Redeem Codes
- 9 Launch Outfits
- 10 Optimization Roadmap
- 11 Hethereau Residents Guide pre-launch event
Hotta Studio wrapped up the Neverness to Everness Launch Preview Special with major announcements for the game's April 29, 2026, launch across all platforms. The showcase revealed launch banners, generous free rewards totaling over 100 pulls, multiple collaborations, redeem codes, and extensive gameplay optimizations. Here's everything announced during the event.
Launch Banners and Gacha Boards
Neverness to Everness features two main banner types at launch: Limited Fair Boards and the Standard Board.
Limited Fair Board
- Guaranteed featured S-class character within 90 rolls
- Guaranteed 1 additional A-class character or A-class Arc every 10 rolls
- 70 rolls without an S-class character triggers increased probability
First Limited Banner - "The Ichi-daime"
- Duration: April 29 (launch) to May 13, 5:59:59 UTC+8
- Featured characters: Nanally
Second Limited Banner - "Misty Tipsy Style"
- Duration: May 13, 10:00 to June 3, 5:59:59 UTC+8
- Featured characters: Hotori
Standard Board
- 20% discount on your first five 10-rolls
- Select your own S-class character after 50 rolls (one-time offer)
- Guaranteed S-class character within 90 rolls
- Guaranteed 1 additional A-class character or A-class Arc every 10 rolls
- 70 rolls without an S-class character triggers increased probability
Available S-class characters on Standard Board include Daffodill, Jiuyuan, Baicang, Fadia, Hathor and Sakiri.
Arc Research Program
The Arc Research Program is a special banner dedicated to Arcs (weapons/equipment):
- Guaranteed featured Arc within 8 pulls
- Guaranteed S-class Arc within 6 pulls
- Every pull yields an A-class or higher Arc
- Every pull costs Tri-Key ×10
Free Pulls and Launch Rewards
Neverness to Everness offers an exceptionally generous launch reward structure totaling over 470 pulls worth of currency.
Freebies at launch:
- Annulith ×1,900
- Fabricated Dice ×65
- Solid Dice ×22
- Tri-Key ×25
Gameplay rewards (limited-time):
- Annulith ×3,940
- Fabricated Dice ×15
- Solid Dice ×10
- Tri-Key ×80
Gameplay rewards (permanently available):
- Annulith ×22,725
- Fabricated Dice ×89
Combined, these rewards translate to 120+ easy pulls immediately available, with over 470 total pulls obtainable through gameplay during the launch period.
Free NTE Characters
Players can unlock multiple free S-class and A-class characters:
- Free S-class character: Chiz Unlocked through City Tycoon gameplay mechanics.
- Select your own S-class character After 50 rolls on the Standard Board, players can choose any available S-class character. This is a one-time offer that lets you guarantee your favorite character.
- Free A-class character: Aurelia Obtained through the 3-day login reward event. Simply log in for three days to claim Aurelia.
- Free A-class character: Haniel Automatically unlocked by claiming global pre-registration milestone rewards. All milestones have been reached, so every player receives Haniel for free.
Login and Welcome Events
14-day login rewards:
Daily login bonuses include 12 x Solid Dice. Notable rewards include a free A rank character, Aurelia on day 3, and a Stellar Veil arc on day 10.
Anomaly Hunter's Journey:
A progression event rewarding players for reaching specific Hunter Levels:
- 5 Hunter Levels: 200 Annulith and 5 Fabricated Dice
- 15 Hunter Levels: 5 Fabricated Dice and 5 Tri-key
- 25 Hunter Levels: 10 Fabricated Dice and 5 Tri-key
- 30 Hunter Levels: 15 Fabricated Dice and 5 Tri-key
- 40 Hunter Levels: 10 Solid Dice and 10 Tri-key
Global Pre-registration Milestones
All pre-registration milestones have been unlocked. Rewards delivered via in-game mail after launch include:
| Milestone | Reward |
|---|---|
| 15 Million Pre-registrations | Beetle Coin x30,000 |
| 20 Million Pre-registrations | Elite Hunter Guide x20 |
| 25 Million Pre-registrations | Fabricated Dice x5 |
| 30 Million Pre-registrations | Character - Haniel x1 |
| 35 Million Pre-registrations | Fabricated Dice x15 |
The final milestone at 35M registrations was reached, unlocking the maximum reward tier for all players.
Collaboration Announcements
- Beard Papa collaboration: Details coming soon.
- Opera GX collaboration: Details coming soon.
- Porsche collaboration: Confirmed partnership with luxury car manufacturer Porsche.
NTE Redeem Codes
Three launch redeem codes were announced, all expiring May 13, 23:59 UTC+8:
| Code | Rewards |
|---|---|
| NTENOWTOENJ0Y | Annulith x100 , Light Dye x5 , Beetle Coin x 4000, Rising Hunter Guide x 5 |
| NTENANALLYG0 | Annulith x100 , Light Dye x5 , Beetle Coin x 6000, Rising Hunter Guide x 5 |
| NTE0429 | Annulith x100 , Light Dye x2 , Beetle Coin x 12000, Rising Hunter Guide x 2 |
How to redeem:
- Log in to the game
- Tap Menu in the top-right corner
- Tap the settings button
- Select Redeem Code
- Enter the code
You must unlock the in-game mail feature before codes expire to claim rewards.
Launch Outfits
Two premium outfits available for purchase at launch:
- The Popular Kid (Nanally outfit): 1,680 (discounted from 2,480)
- Verdant Grace (Chiz outfit): 1,680 (discounted from 2,480)
Both outfits feature launch discount pricing.
Optimization Roadmap
Hotta Studio announced extensive improvements across graphics, combat, housing, and interactions.
Graphics and performance:
- Frame rate optimizations for smoother gameplay
- Full-scene ray tracing implementation
- Before/after ray tracing comparisons showed dramatically improved lighting and reflections
- Character model refinement for higher visual fidelity
- Improved rain-drenched visual effects for all characters
Combat optimizations:
- Attack-cancel movement improvements for more responsive combat
- Baicang skill animation improvements
- Turning responsiveness improvements
- Movement startup improvements
- Hotori combat optimization
- Ultimate ability logic improvements
- Hathor Cycle Effect reset adjustments
- Glider equip logic adjustments
Boss improvements:
- Sea Prisoner: Improved ocean surface interaction effects
- Picture Frame: Phase 2 attack pacing adjustments
- Film Reel MANISH: Enhanced visual effects
- Beat King: New projectile visual effects
Housing system upgrades:
- Existing furniture can now be removed to storage
- Added mahjong table and arcade cabinet furniture
- Added previews for Anomaly furniture rewards
- Furniture presets with one-tap placement and one-tap storage
- Improved camera angles during furniture placement
- Grid snapping and snap-to animation for furniture placement
- Baseboard snapping and snap-to animation for furniture placement
Photo Mode enhancements:
- Teammates' photo poses now visible in co-op mode
- Pose multiple companion characters in the same photo
- Improved lighting and filter effects
Open-world interaction improvements:
- Improved NPC interactions throughout the world
- Added voicelines for companion motorcycle ride-alongs
All housing and interaction optimizations listed above have already been implemented in the launch build.
Hethereau Residents Guide pre-launch event
The pre-launch event is currently live, allowing players to:
- Customize their Hethereau Resident ID
- Complete event tasks for exclusive launch rewards
- Invite friends to pre-register to win prizes including PlayStation 5 consoles
Neverness to Everness launches April 29, 2026 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and mobile platforms. The combination of generous free pulls, multiple free characters, and extensive gameplay optimizations positions NTE as one of the most player-friendly gacha game launches in recent memory.
