Battle Pass

Overview

The Battle Pass in Neverness to Everness is a seasonal progression track that rewards players for completing objectives over a set period. As a free-to-play gacha RPG developed by Hotta Studio and published by Perfect World Games, the game includes a battle pass system alongside its other monetization features. The battle pass is purchased using Annulith, the game's premium currency, which also fuels gacha pulls, stamina refreshes, skins, and other premium purchases. The system is designed so that free-to-play players still receive meaningful rewards through the free track, while paying players gain access to additional cosmetics and resources through the premium track.

Hotta Studio has indicated that premium skins and cosmetics serve as the primary revenue driver for NTE, with the battle pass functioning as a complementary system rather than a gating mechanism for competitive progression. This approach means that core gameplay power is not locked behind the premium track, keeping the playing field relatively even between free and paying players.

Structure

The battle pass follows the standard dual-track format seen in modern live-service games. Every player has access to the free track from the moment a new season begins. The premium track unlocks with a one-time purchase each season.

Premium Currency and Gacha Integration

The battle pass sits within a broader premium economy centered on Annulith. Players can acquire Annulith through direct purchases or through third-party top-up platforms. Annulith serves multiple purposes across the game:

Since the gacha system in NTE removes the traditional 50/50 mechanic (every S-Class pull on a limited banner is guaranteed to be the featured character), Annulith spent on gacha pulls tends to deliver more predictable value than in many competing titles. Soft pity begins at 70 rolls, with a hard guarantee at 90. This means players can make more informed decisions about whether to spend Annulith on the battle pass or save it for upcoming character banners.

Reward Types

Battle pass rewards span several categories. Based on Hotta Studio's approach and beta testing information, the following reward types appear across both the free and premium tracks:

• Premium currency (Annulith)

• Gacha dice (Solid Dice and Fabricated Dice)

• Character and equipment upgrade materials

• Exclusive character outfits and cosmetic items

• Profile decorations, name cards, and avatar frames

• Vehicle customization parts and decals

• Housing decoration items for the housing system

The premium track typically reserves the most visually distinctive rewards for its higher tiers, including limited-edition character skins that are not available through any other method. Free track rewards lean toward consumable resources and basic cosmetics.

Monthly Pass

Alongside the seasonal battle pass, Hotta Studio titles traditionally offer a monthly pass (sometimes called a "blessing" or "subscription"). This is a low-cost daily login reward system that provides a steady stream of premium currency over 30 days. For NTE, the monthly pass is expected to be the most cost-efficient way to accumulate Annulith for budget-conscious players. Unlike the battle pass, the monthly pass does not require completing specific objectives; players simply need to log in each day to collect their rewards.

Combining the monthly pass with the battle pass gives players the highest overall resource income from the game's premium offerings. Players who want to focus their Annulith on gacha pulls may opt for the monthly pass alone, since it provides raw currency without requiring the larger upfront investment of the battle pass premium track.

Pre-Order Bundle

Before launch, a pre-order bundle was available for $9.99 to give players a head start. The bundle included:

This bundle was separate from the battle pass itself and was designed as a one-time jumpstart package for new players entering Hethereau on day one.

Optimization Tips

1. Complete your daily routine consistently. The premium track is designed so that following the daily routine is enough to reach the maximum tier before the season ends.

2. Wait before buying the premium track. Do not purchase the premium track on day one. Wait until you have accumulated enough tiers to confirm the purchase is worthwhile for your play schedule.

3. Prioritize Annulith allocation carefully. If a character banner you want is coming soon, saving Annulith for Scarborough Fair pulls may deliver more value than the battle pass premium track.

4. Stack the monthly pass. The monthly pass combined with the battle pass provides the best overall return for regular players. Buy the monthly pass first if you can only afford one premium purchase.

5. Use event objectives. Limited-time events and anomaly commissions often contribute to battle pass experience, so participate in events even if they seem unrelated to the pass.

6. Do not waste tier skips. Tier skip purchases are generally not recommended unless significant exclusive rewards are about to expire and you cannot earn the remaining tiers through normal play.

Hotta Studio Pass Approach

The NTE battle pass leans on cosmetic-only premium rewards, a more generous free track with additional gacha dice, and integration with the City Tycoon economy through Fons-related rewards. Players who pair the seasonal pass with the monthly pass receive the highest combined throughput of premium currency, cosmetics, and tier rewards on the season. Hotta Studio has framed the seasonal pass as a complementary system rather than a power-progression gate.