Overview
The Launch Preview Livestream, also referred to as the Launch Preview Special Program, is an official pre-release broadcast for Neverness to Everness. Hotta Studio and the NTE Global team are running the stream on April 18, 2026 at 18:00 UTC, roughly eleven days before the game's worldwide launch on April 29, 2026. The event is meant to give players a final look at launch day content, walk through initial rewards, and set expectations for the first weeks of live service.
Pre-launch livestreams are common for gacha-style service games, and Hotta Studio used the same format during Tower of Fantasy's pre-release cycle. For NTE, the broadcast slots into a wider pre-launch campaign that also includes the Hethereau Residents Guide web event and the Pink Paws Heist co-op beta activity. Viewers should treat the stream as the final marketing beat before the game opens its servers. See the Launch Roadmap page for a broader timeline of pre-release milestones.
Note: Some items on this page are listed as expected or anticipated. Those details have not been officially confirmed by Hotta Studio or NTE Global and are based on precedent from similar launch broadcasts. They will be updated after the stream airs.
Broadcast Schedule
The livestream starts at 18:00 UTC on April 18, 2026. Because NTE has a global player base, the same start time lands on different days in different regions. The table below lists the local start time for major gaming markets so viewers can plan around it.
Region | Time Zone | Local Start Time | Local Date |
|---|---|---|---|
US West Coast | PDT (UTC-7) | 11:00 AM | April 18, 2026 |
US Mountain | MDT (UTC-6) | 12:00 PM | April 18, 2026 |
US Central | CDT (UTC-5) | 1:00 PM | April 18, 2026 |
US East Coast | EDT (UTC-4) | 2:00 PM | April 18, 2026 |
Brazil | BRT (UTC-3) | 3:00 PM | April 18, 2026 |
UK and Ireland | BST (UTC+1) | 7:00 PM | April 18, 2026 |
Western Europe | CEST (UTC+2) | 8:00 PM | April 18, 2026 |
Eastern Europe | EEST (UTC+3) | 9:00 PM | April 18, 2026 |
India | IST (UTC+5:30) | 11:30 PM | April 18, 2026 |
China and Singapore | CST/SGT (UTC+8) | 2:00 AM | April 19, 2026 |
Japan and Korea | JST/KST (UTC+9) | 3:00 AM | April 19, 2026 |
Eastern Australia | AEST (UTC+10) | 4:00 AM | April 19, 2026 |
Viewers in Asia and Oceania will need to stay up late or wake up early. For anyone who cannot watch live, both YouTube and Twitch will have the full broadcast available as a VOD shortly after the stream ends.
Where to Watch
The Launch Preview Livestream airs on the official NTE Global social channels. Both platforms receive the same broadcast feed, so viewers can pick whichever one they prefer.
Platform | Details |
|---|---|
YouTube | The official NTE Global YouTube channel hosts the primary stream. A premiere or waiting room is typically opened thirty minutes before go-live, which is useful for setting reminders and joining the live chat early. |
Twitch | The stream also runs on the official NTE Twitch channel. Twitch viewers may be eligible for Twitch Drops if Hotta Studio activates a drops campaign for this broadcast, though no drop details have been confirmed yet. |
Official Website | The nte.perfectworld.com website usually embeds the livestream on its front page during major broadcasts, making it easy to watch without opening a third-party app. |
X (Twitter) | Announcements and in-stream code drops are typically mirrored on the @NTE_GL account. Follow the account on social media to catch any reminders and time-sensitive rewards. |
Expected Content
Hotta Studio has not published a detailed rundown for the program, but the marketing materials and coverage from Push Square and 148Apps describe the broadcast as a launch day overview with a focus on initial rewards. Based on that framing and on how Hotta Studio has handled previous pre-launch events, viewers can reasonably expect the following segments:
Release Date Recap: A reminder of the global release date on April 29, 2026, along with server open times for each region and platform.
Launch Day Overview: A walkthrough of what content is live at launch, including the starting main story arc, the initial open world zones of Hethereau, and the available co-op content.
Pre-Registration Rewards: A summary of what players can claim from the Pre-Registration Rewards system once servers open, including the free A-Class Esper Haniel unlocked at the 30 million pre-registrations milestone.
Gacha Banners: A reveal of which characters and weapons feature on the launch banners, so players can plan how to spend their starting pulls.
Monetization and Battle Pass: Details on the launch battle pass, optional cosmetic bundles, and the monthly subscription options available at release.
Roadmap Teaser: A short preview of content arriving after launch, pointing toward the first post-launch patch and potential event campaigns tied to community events.
All of the items above are anticipated segments based on the pre-launch coverage from Push Square and 148Apps. The exact content and order of the broadcast will only be confirmed once the stream airs.
Announced Giveaways
Coverage from Push Square and 148Apps points to several free rewards tied to the launch window. Some are directly connected to the livestream itself, while others are earned through parallel web events but are expected to be promoted during the broadcast.
Reward | Source | Status |
|---|---|---|
Haniel (A-Class Esper) | Pre-registration milestone reward tied to the 30 million sign-ups target. Distributed in-game at launch, see Haniel. | Confirmed |
Approximately 20 free pulls via Fabricated Dice | Stacked pre-registration milestones, expected to be recapped during the stream. | Expected |
In-stream redeem codes | Short lived promo codes shared on screen during the broadcast. Based on Hotta Studio's Tower of Fantasy precedent. | Anticipated |
Hethereau Residents Guide rewards | A parallel web event that grants Fabricated Dice, Arc materials, Fons, and Beetle Coins. See Hethereau Residents Guide. | Confirmed |
Real-life Lucky Draw prizes | Physical prizes distributed through social media quests and the official website. Covered alongside the livestream promotional push. | Confirmed |
Players who want the full reward haul should plan on watching the stream live so they do not miss any time-limited codes, and should also finish the connected web activities before the launch window closes.
How to Prepare
A bit of setup before the broadcast makes it much easier to claim rewards and follow along with the announcements. The checklist below covers the key steps.
Create or log into your NTE account on the official website so you are ready to claim rewards as soon as servers open.
Pre-register on all platforms where you plan to play. Pre-registration rewards are tied to your account and are claimed from the in-game mailbox after launch.
Follow @NTE_GL on X, subscribe to the official YouTube channel, and join the Discord server. In-stream code drops are usually mirrored on these channels within minutes.
Set a reminder for 18:00 UTC on April 18, 2026. Use the Broadcast Schedule table above to convert the time to your local zone.
Have a notepad or note app open during the stream so you can copy down any redeem codes that flash on screen before they disappear.
Complete as much of the Hethereau Residents Guide web event as possible before launch so your mailbox is already full of extra pulls and materials when the servers open.
Related Pre-Launch Events
The Launch Preview Livestream is one part of a larger pre-release campaign. The table below summarizes the main activities running in the weeks leading up to April 29, 2026.
Event | Window | What It Offers |
|---|---|---|
Pre-registration milestones, see pre-registration rewards | Ongoing until launch | Account-wide rewards including Haniel, Fabricated Dice, and upgrade materials. |
Hethereau Residents Guide, see Hethereau Residents Guide | Web event, concludes around launch | Fabricated Dice, Arc materials, Fons, Beetle Coins, and lucky draw entries. |
Pink Paws Heist Beta | Limited co-op beta window before April 29 | Early access to a three player co-op activity featuring Pink Paws characters. |
Launch Preview Livestream | April 18, 2026, 18:00 UTC | Launch day overview, anticipated code drops, and reward recaps. |
Global launch, see release date and launch | April 29, 2026 | Worldwide release on PC, Mac, PlayStation 5, iOS, and Android. |
Tips
Tune in a few minutes before 18:00 UTC. Pre-show promos and countdown screens sometimes contain early hints or bonus code drops.
Keep two tabs open, one for the stream and one for the NTE social accounts, so you can grab any code that is posted to X the moment it appears on screen.
If you can only watch the VOD afterward, open the chat replay on YouTube and scrub through to the moments when the chat spikes, since those are usually the reward and code announcements.
Do not engage with third party websites claiming to offer early access or exclusive launch codes. Stick to the official channels listed in the Where to Watch section.
After the stream ends, check the NTE website and social feeds for a written summary. The official recap usually lists every announcement and reward from the broadcast in one place.
Review the Launch Roadmap page afterward to see how the livestream announcements fit into the rest of the pre-launch timeline.