Overview
The Co-Ex Test is the third closed beta test for Neverness to Everness, running from February 6 to February 20, 2026. It is the most feature-complete beta to date, available on PC, PlayStation 5, iOS, and Android. By the time the Co-Ex Test launched, the game had surpassed 20 million pre-registrations.
Beta test history
The Co-Ex Test follows two earlier testing phases:
CN Closed Beta Test (November 2024): The first limited-scale beta, available only in China. This test established the core gameplay loop and introduced Hethereau to players.
Containment Test (July 3-16, 2025): The first global beta, PC-only. This test expanded Hethereau by 1.5x with the addition of the Miguel District and New Herland District. It also added three new playable characters.
Co-Ex Test (February 6-20, 2026). Multi-platform beta on PC, PS5, iOS, and Android. Recruitment opened December 23, 2025.
New content
The Co-Ex Test introduced several new systems and characters:
New characters
Eight new characters were teased: Chiz (bank lobby manager/urban guide), Shinku, Iroi, Nitsa, Elyms, Lingko, Exe, and Chaos. Not all were playable during the test period.
Crime and justice system
The Wanted System and the Prison were introduced in this test. Players could commit crimes, get chased by police, and serve time in a detention center if caught.
Cooperative dungeons
The Bank and The Hospital two large-scale cooperative dungeons designed for multiplayer teams.
Pink Paws Heist
A new team infiltration activity (Pink Paws Heist) with equalized character stats.
Other additions
Overhauled traffic AI with NPC-driven vehicles
Drone flying mechanic for aerial photography
Improved lighting, day-night cycles, weather effects, and water physics
Character-specific dodge-counter abilities (see Parrying System)
Story content up to the "Deal? Deal!" episode
Pre-registration milestones
At 20 million pre-registrations, players who registered receive 20x Elite Hunter Guides as a launch reward. Pre-registration opened for PS5, iOS, and Android alongside the Co-Ex Test.
Community reception
Coverage from Game8, The Gamer, and other outlets highlighted the game's ambitious scope. The GTA-style wanted system and prison mechanics drew particular attention, as did the cooperative dungeons and the elimination of 50/50 gacha mechanics. Community tier lists began forming during the test, with players ranking the new and existing characters based on Co-Ex Test performance.
Related pages
Wanted System Introduced in the Co-Ex Test.
Prison Introduced in the Co-Ex Test.
The Bank Cooperative dungeon.
The Hospital Cooperative dungeon.
Development History Full timeline of the game's development.