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11Overview22City Tycoon is a progression system in Neverness to Everness that tracks the player's progress in owning and developing properties across the city of Hethereau. It consolidates all economic, property, and lifestyle activities into a single progression track. As players invest in businesses, complete odd jobs, purchase properties, and participate in city activities, their City Tycoon level increases, unlocking new features and rewards.44The system is designed as a long-term lifestyle loop that runs parallel to the game's combat-focused progression. It starts small, with players renovating a coffee shop near their home base, and scales up to owning luxury mansions and running profitable businesses across the city. The tagline captures the arc well: from running a hole-in-the-wall cafe to owning a penthouse overlooking the skyline.66City Tycoon Level88The City Tycoon system has a level-based progression that gates access to new features and activities. Leveling requires meeting specific requirements such as completing commissions, acquiring certain resources, earning income, and engaging with business activities. Each level milestone unlocks new capabilities.1010Confirmed Unlocks1313FeatureDescriptionGarageVehicle ownership and customization; purchase cars and motorcyclesProperty OwnershipAbility to purchase apartments, mansions, and seaside suitesHunter ExchangeAccess to hunter-related trading and reward systemsHobbiesActivities like fishing, racing, mahjong, delivery, and more (see Hethereau Hobbies)Chiz (Level 18)Unlocks the S-Rank Cosmos character Chiz for free1515Activities unlock progressively as the City Tycoon level increases. Beta testers reported only being able to unlock the first few tiers during limited test periods, confirming that the system is designed for sustained long-term engagement rather than rapid completion.1616Chiz: Free S-Rank Character1818The most notable City Tycoon reward is Chiz, an S-Rank Cosmos character who is unlocked at City Tycoon Level 18. Chiz is a shy banker affiliated with the Pink Paws Bank who doubles as an urban guide. She is one of the few S-Rank characters in NTE that can be obtained entirely for free, without any gacha pulls.2020Chiz's Awakening effects can also be fully progressed through in-game activities rather than requiring duplicate gacha pulls. The official NTE Global announcement confirmed: "All her Awakening Effects can be progressed in-game." This makes Chiz the most accessible S-Rank character in the roster.2222Properties2424Players can purchase multiple property types across Hethereau using Fon (the in-game currency). Properties serve as personal spaces for decoration, character interaction, and passive gameplay bonuses.2626Property Types2828TypeDescriptionCity ApartmentsCompact urban living spaces; the most affordable entry point into property ownershipLuxury MansionsSpacious high-end homes with more rooms and decoration capacityVillasLarge standalone properties with extensive customization optionsSeaside SuitesWaterfront properties with scenic views3030Properties are purchased through in-game housing centers. Each property comes with bare necessities and can be furnished with items found while exploring the city or purchased from stores. All owned properties have a quick-teleport function, allowing players to fast travel to any home they own.3131Decoration and Furniture3333Properties start empty and can be customized with furniture, collectibles, and decorative items. Furniture is acquired through exploration, shop purchases, and special activities. The decoration system allows free placement of items to create personalized living spaces.3535The developers confirmed in their launch roadmap that the housing system will be expanded with better furniture placement controls, improved interaction, and additional decoration options for the April 29, 2026 launch.3737Property Bonuses3939Owned homes provide gameplay bonuses beyond aesthetics. Properties unlock anomaly trinkets that grant passive buffs, and they generate modules for use in character building through certain anomaly creatures. These bonuses incentivize property investment even for players primarily focused on combat progression.4141Shop Management4343Players can run their own store in Hethereau with full business management capabilities. Shop management involves three core activities:4545ActivityDescriptionInventory managementStock your shop with goods and materials.Pricing strategySet prices for your products to balance profit margins and customer traffic.PromotionsRun sales and promotional events to attract more customers and boost revenue.4747Shops generate passive income over time. The revenue starts small but grows as the player's business empire expands and they invest in upgrades. Character Life Skills can also influence shop performance. For example, Hathor has a Life Skill called "Practice Makes Perfect" that influences customer purchasing preferences and increases base dish prices.4848Beta feedback noted that the business simulation section needed revenue tracking graphs to help players understand whether they were running a profitable operation. This UI improvement is expected for the launch version.5050Income Sources5252The City Tycoon system provides multiple avenues for earning Fon:5454SourceTypeDescriptionShop RevenuePassiveOwned shops generate income based on inventory, pricing, and promotionsPart-Time JobsActiveTaxi driving, barista work, deliveries (see Part-Time Jobs)Odd Jobs and RacesActiveVarious city activities and vehicle racing eventsAnomaly CommissionsActiveCombat missions that reward Fon and materials5656Income from shops starts at a low rate but scales as the player invests in upgrades and expands their portfolio. Players who do not want to manage their own business can still earn Fon by working as part-timers at other shops around town.5757Character Placement5959Characters with a bond level of 4 or higher can be placed in owned properties. Placing a character in an apartment, mansion, or business unlocks unique interactions that deepen the bond further. The higher a character's bond level, the more responsive they become to player requests.6161Confirmed Interactions6363Rock-Paper-Scissors challenges with placed charactersPhysical interactions (for example, petting characters when they are seated)Hand-holding while walking through the apartment and nearby city areasPhone calls and text messaging with companion charactersInviting characters as city companions for exploration6565The launch roadmap promises additional companion interactions, including the ability to invite Chiz to activities and a new first-person perspective for hand-holding sequences.6767Vehicles6969The garage is unlocked through City Tycoon progression. Once available, players can purchase vehicles from dealerships using Fon. Vehicle types include regular cars, muscle cars, supercars, sport bikes, motorcycles, and scooters. Vehicles can be customized at garages with visual mods (bumpers, spoilers, tires, body color, decals) and performance tuning (handling, top speed, acceleration).7171Connection to Other Systems7373City Tycoon does not exist in isolation. It connects to several other NTE systems:7575SystemConnectionCharacter acquisitionChiz (S-Rank Cosmos) is unlocked through City Tycoon, bypassing gacha entirely.Character bondsBond level 4+ characters can be placed in properties, creating a feedback loop between the bond system and City Tycoon.Main storyThe starting coffee shop near Eibon is one of the first City Tycoon investments, tying the system into the early narrative.Combat progressionAnomaly trinket bonuses from homes provide passive combat buffs, and homes generate character-building modules.Vehicle systemThe garage unlocks through City Tycoon; vehicles are purchased with Fon.Pink Paws HeistThe cooperative heist dungeon connects to Chiz's lore at Pink Paws Bank.7777Tips7878Invest in your first shop early. Even small passive income adds up over days and weeks of play.Prioritize reaching City Tycoon Level 18 to unlock Chiz. She is a free S-Rank Cosmos character with fully progressible Awakening effects.Furnish your properties for more than just aesthetics. Anomaly trinkets from homes provide real combat bonuses.Place high-bond characters in your properties to deepen relationships and unlock unique interactions.Use part-time jobs as a supplementary income source while your shop revenue grows.
