NTE Patch Notes Version 1.0 (Phase 2) – May 13, 2026

Hey Appraisers

To enhance your gameplay experience, NTE will undergo maintenance on May 13, 2026, from 06:00 to 11:00 AM (UTC+8). Access to "Pink Paws Heist" will be closed starting at 05:30 AM (UTC+8) and restored after maintenance. Login will be unavailable during this period, so please plan accordingly. After maintenance, restart your client to install updates. We apologize for any inconvenience!

*The "Ichi-daime" Limited Board is available until May 13, 2026 at 05:59 AM (UTC+8). Remember to head to the "Tiger Perks" page to redeem exclusive outfit rewards before the event ends.

Maintenance Window & Compensation

• Duration: May 13, 2026, 06:00 – 11:00 AM (UTC+8)
• Compensation: Annulith x300
• Eligibility: Appraisers who create a character and unlock the "Mail" feature before May 13, 2026, 06:00 AM (UTC+8)
• Distribution: Delivered via in-game mail after the maintenance window. Be sure to log in and claim it.

*Maintenance times may start earlier or end later depending on circumstances. Please check official announcements for updates.

Update Details

Meet the New Exclusive S-Class Character: Hotori!

• Available: May 13 after maintenance, to June 03, 05:59 AM (UTC+8)
• Unlock Requirement: Complete the Episode Quest "Prologue: A New Destination - Head to Eibon Antique Shop"

The "Misty Tipsy Style" Limited Board features the exclusive S-class character Hotori, with A-class characters Haniel, Aurelia, and Skia also available on the board.

The Hourglass Perks event will launch alongside the Limited Board, "Misty Tipsy Style". New outfit rewards have been added and can be obtained by landing on specific tiles or after a set number of dice rolls.

*The board includes the "Orchid Breeze" glider livery, the "Autumn Haze" Blizzard-V4 livery, and Hotori's "Priceless Orchid" outfit.

Exclusive S-Class Arc "Marching Beyond Time" is here!

• Duration: May 13 (after maintenance) – June 03, 05:59 AM (UTC+8)
• Unlock Requirement: Complete the Episode Quest "Prologue: A New Destination - Head to Eibon Antique Shop"

Spend Tri-Keys to participate in the "Bright Moon Special" Arc Research Program and obtain the exclusive S-Class Arc "Marching Beyond Time". This Arc is currently only available through this program.

For full details, head to Arc Shop › Arc Research Program in-game.

Zero's Companion

• Duration: May 13 (after maintenance) – May 27, 04:59 AM (UTC+8)

During the event, choose a companion and complete event quests to earn rewards, including: Annulith, Floe Cinema Tickets, Fons, Senior Hunter Guides, Colorless Dye, and Beetle Coins.

Details: During the event, pick a companion to get Annulith, Senior Hunter Guides, Colorless Dye, and Beetle Coins. Complete Daily Quests and Companion Quests to earn points and raise your Companion Level. Hitting level milestones unlocks rewards including Annulith, Floe Cinema Tickets, Fons, Senior Hunter Guides, Colorless Dye, and Beetle Coins. Claim these rewards on the Zero's Companion > Target Reward page. Daily Quests refresh at 05:00 (server time), Limited-Time Quests will not refresh once completed.

For full details, please visit the event page.

Whisker Patrol

• Duration: May 27, 12:00 PM – June 03, 04:59 AM (UTC+8)
• Rewards: During the event, hit point milestones to get Annulith, Expansion Cores, Fons and more.

Details: Earn event points by defeating anomalies, Garuda members, and high-risk anomalies. Accumulating points unlocks reward tiers, with each tier's rewards claimable only once. Appraisers can earn up to 150 points daily. Once this cap is reached, no points can be earned until the limit resets at 05:00 AM (server time). In multiplayer modes, only the Appraiser who lands the final blow on an enemy anomaly or Garuda member will receive event points. Defeating high-risk anomalies in multiplayer does not grant event points.

For full details, please visit the event page.

Planned Content & Bug Fixes

New Content

• Add Bond interaction content for Hotori. Reach the required Bond Levels to unlock her passenger seat feature and invite events.
• Add City Hangouts content for Hotori.
• Add text message conversations with Hotori.
• Add Battle Tutorial for Hotori.
• Add a "Recommended Players" list in multiplayer party finder.
• Adjust Phone Booth extraction points in Pink Paws Heist. At the start of each match, 6 extraction points will activate at random and will no longer close down as the match progresses.

Bug Fixes

• Fix an issue where HP recovery from Jiuyuan's Awakening effect "Intel Turns Into Blades" could fail to apply in certain situations.
• Fix an issue where the item "Thick Document Envelope" could occasionally fail to drop during a hidden Easter egg quest. (Affected Appraisers can return to the car crash scene near Beat King in Hethereau between 13:00 and 17:00 on a sunny day to trigger the dialogue again and recover the item.)
• Fix an issue causing abnormal cooldowns on the Car Key item. (Affected Appraisers will see their cooldowns return to normal after the update.)
• Fix an issue where certain Anomaly Commissions could occasionally fail to award Anomaly Furniture materials on completion.
• Lower the revenue requirements for select stages in Owner's Selection (this will affect stages: 1-5 Coffee Machine Gun, 2-5 Timing Master, and 3-4 Multitaskinggggg)
• Fix an issue where characters could occasionally fall through terrain during the Anomaly Commission "Nightmare-Bound".
• Fix an issue where the Gilded Butler Anomaly Furniture's effects could occasionally fail to refresh.
• Fix an issue where certain player inputs could cause Basic Attack chains to extend abnormally.
• Fix an issue where the Omnidirectional Vortex buff in Beyond the Rails had an incorrect duration.
• Fix an issue where Nanally could occasionally fall through terrain or float into the air in multiplayer modes.
• Fix an incorrect description in Aurelia's Life Skill.
• Fix an issue where the notification dot for High-Risk Commissions displayed incorrectly.
• Fix an issue where the camera could occasionally behave erratically while placing furniture in player housing.
• Add a borderless frame option to Photo Mode.
• Lower the difficulty of the Pre-Race Declaration and Pre-Race Briefing quests in the side story "Drift Away, Legend!".
• Fix an issue where the NPC Nelly could occasionally fail to appear during the "Code Zero" quest in the Episode "Unforeseen Yet Foretold".
• Fix an issue where the "Please Remain Quiet" quest could occasionally fail to complete during the Encounter "City Serenade".
• Fix an issue where the "Good Practice!" quest in the Encounter "Boss on Patrol" could occasionally fail to trigger upon reaching the designated location.
• Fix an issue where the Anomaly Commission "A Sad Bear Cries Not" could occasionally fail to trigger upon reaching the designated location.
• Fix an issue where the Anomaly Commission "Where Is Home?" could occasionally fail to trigger upon reaching the designated location.
• Fix an issue where Jiuyuan's HP recovery effect could behave abnormally in certain situations.
• Fix an issue with incorrect completion checks for Challenge Targets in Beyond the Rails.
• Fix an issue where buffs from Otherworld Supply Stops in Beyond the Rails could occasionally become locked incorrectly.
• Fix an issue where the results screen in Beyond the Rails could fail to display in certain situations.
• Fix an issue where passengers in Swift Cab could occasionally appear standing instead of seated inside the vehicle.
• Fix an issue where other menus could be opened during fishing in Sea Angler.
• Fix an issue where the Professional Rating could occasionally display incorrectly after a City Delivery.
• Fix an issue where City Delivery tasks would not refresh correctly.
• Fix an issue where the achievement "You Too?" could occasionally fail to unlock.
• Fix an issue where the achievement "It said go for it!" on PlayStation could fail to unlock.
• Fix an issue preventing vertical scrolling in the Glider menu on mobile.
• Fix a rare crash that could occur in certain situations.
• Fix an issue where character stats could occasionally display incorrectly.
• Fix an issue where the Prayer count could occasionally fail to refresh.
• Improve localization for some languages.
• Address various other known issues.