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11Overview22The official Neverness to Everness launch roadmap was published on February 26, 2026, alongside the release date announcement. The roadmap details all planned improvements between the Co-Ex Test beta and the April 29 global launch. Hotta Studio was notably transparent about the game's shortcomings during testing, organizing the roadmap across multiple categories with specific commitments for each area. The developers also stated that some major upcoming features were being kept hidden and would be revealed through future showcases and streams rather than the roadmap itself.44Performance and Stability66The roadmap prioritizes addressing performance issues identified across all platforms during beta testing:88Overall performance and stability improvements on PC, PlayStation 5, and mobile platformsGeneral bug fixes across all systemsCross-device stability improvementsPC and mobile optimization as top prioritiesSmoother new player onboarding experience1011Visual and Technical Enhancements1213NTE is receiving significant graphical upgrades for its official launch, leveraging the latest rendering technology:1415EnhancementDetailsUnreal Engine 5.7 UpgradeEngine upgrade with Global Illumination System support for dramatically improved lighting.NVIDIA DLSS 4Multi-Frame Generation support for PC players, enabling higher framerates on compatible hardware.Ray Tracing and Path TracingFull ray tracing and path tracing support on PC, delivering dramatic upgrades in lighting, shadows, and reflections.Lumen Bug FixesFixing noticeable ghosting artifacts in the existing Lumen implementation that players reported during beta.Additional Visual OptionsNew graphics settings including ray tracing toggles for players to customize their visual experience.1617UI and Interface Overhauls1718Multiple interface systems are being overhauled based on beta tester feedback:1920Complete overhaul of the Awaken interface (the duplicate skill unlock screen), which beta testers described as "rather boring"Improvements to the character UI screen for clearer information displayEnhanced mobile UI with better touch controls and layoutImproved UI text display for natural readability across all supported languagesSeveral broader UI overhauls (specific details remain under wraps)Localization: improved translations and terminology cleanup across all supported languages for better readability2122Character Detail Improvements2324Character visuals and animations are receiving targeted polish for launch:2526AreaImprovementHair and Facial ModelsEnhanced detail and rendering quality for character faces and hair.Base AnimationsImproved idle, walking, and interaction animations across all characters.Combat AnimationsRefined combat animations and improved overall combat feel.Lip SyncingMajor improvements to lip syncing, one of the most complained about aspects during beta testing.Mobile Character RenderingDedicated mobile-specific character rendering improvements.2728Open World and Companion Improvements2829The open world experience in Hethereau is receiving expansions to companion and social systems:3031First-person perspective option for hand-holding interactions with companionsMore companion interactions with improvements to existing dialogueOption to invite Chiz as a companion (S-Class Cosmos character unlocked at City Tycoon Level 18)Expanded hangout interactionsNew spontaneous city encounters with NPCsAdditional invitable charactersFresh outfit options for charactersImproved companion pathfinding (addressing beta glitches)Quest triggering fixes (beta required repositioning far away to trigger some quests)3233Vehicle and Driving System3435The vehicle system is receiving attention across all platforms:3637Improved driving feel across all platforms (driving was noted as stiff during beta)Driving UI polishExpanded car variety with new vehicle modelsImproved car camera behavior (beta had aggressive camera sensitivity without adjustment options)Enhanced Traffic AI with NPCs actively driving diverse vehicles to create realistic urban traffic flow3839Housing System4041The housing system is receiving quality of life improvements:4243Expansion of existing housing featuresBetter furniture placement mechanicsImproved controls for decorationIncreased interactions available within housing4445Hethereau Hobbies and Mini-Games4647Hethereau Hobbies are getting expanded with new features and quality of life fixes:4849ActivityImprovementMahjongAI players added to address the online-only complaint. No single-player practice mode existed in beta.RacingAI opponents added for when not enough real players are available for matchmaking.FishingEnhanced with improved animations, camera work, and audio.Claw MachinesVarious enhancements to the claw machine experience.Ride-Along CompanionsMore companions available to join you during activities.MatchmakingGeneral matchmaking improvements to address issues from beta.5051Visual and variety improvements are also planned across all mini-games.5152Combat and Content Updates5354High-Risk Commissions5556New bosses are being added to High-Risk Commissions to expand the endgame experience.5758Anomaly Commissions5961Anomaly Commissions are receiving new areas and an improved overall experience for anomaly encounters.6163Pink Paws Heist6365The Pink Paws Heist is receiving major updates for launch:6567Multiplayer support being fully implementedMore level varietyAdjusted enemy and item spawn logicImproved rewards and pacingShorter completion time6769Prison System6971The Detention Center prison gameplay is being expanded with more escape methods, jobs, and rewards. The prison system was newly introduced during the Co-Ex Test.7173Multiplayer and Rewards7375General multiplayer improvements are planned, alongside reward adjustments addressing beta feedback:7577Enhanced Fon rewards for Circle Bounty (many players complained rewards were too low during beta)Increased rewards for Riftcrystal Mining PermitsGeneral multiplayer stability and quality improvements7779Controls and Accessibility7981FeatureDetailsController Haptic FeedbackImproved haptic feedback on PlayStation 5 DualSense and compatible controllers.Keyboard BindingsAdditional keyboard binding options for PC players.Mobile UI ControlsEnhanced touch controls and mobile-specific interface improvements.Character TrainingBetter tutorials for characters, with specific improvements for Esper Cycle instruction.8183Photo Mode8284A new photo mode is being added with additional effects and overall system polish. This complements the existing drone photography system introduced during the Co-Ex Test.8486New Character8688Aurelia (A-Class), previously known as Mitsuki during beta testing, is confirmed as a new character for the launch window. She is described as an ex-band member. The free A-Class character Haniel is also available through pre-registration if the 30 million milestone is reached.8890What Is Not on the Roadmap9092The developers explicitly stated that they are keeping major upcoming features hidden, preferring to showcase them through future streams and reveal events rather than including them in the roadmap. This suggests that additional content, characters, and game modes beyond what is listed here will be revealed closer to or after launch.9294Beta Test Progression9496For context on the improvements, here is how the game evolved across its testing phases:9698TestDatePlatformsKey FocusChinese CBT1November 2024PC, MobileInitial story content, basic driving, core combatContainment Test (CBT2)July 3-16, 2025PC onlyCombat overhaul (Parry Attack, Critical Dodge), DLSS 4, expanded worldCo-Ex Test (CBT3)February 6-20, 2026PC, PS5, iOS, AndroidMulti-platform, prison system, drone flying, mini-games, vehicle customization
