Overview
Miguel District is one of the four major districts of Hethereau and serves as the city's premier destination for travelers and residents seeking natural beauty alongside urban amenities. Officially described as a traveler's retreat where the city's grandest natural beauty meets its tallest landmark, Miguel District is the kind of place where Hethereau's working population comes for weekend getaways without ever leaving the city limits.
The district was added during the Containment Test in July 2025, the first global English test phase, alongside New Herland District. Together, these two new districts increased Hethereau's total area to approximately 1.5 times its original size.
Key Landmarks
Hethereau Skytower
The Hethereau Skytower is the city's tallest structure and the defining landmark of Miguel District. This iconic tower is visible from across Hethereau, serving as both a navigation reference point and a point of interest for exploration. The Skytower's architectural design blends modern engineering with a distinctive silhouette that makes it instantly recognizable from any district. The tower likely contains interior spaces with observation decks that provide panoramic views of the surrounding city and coastline.
Caltrop Lake
The shimmering Caltrop Lake is one of Miguel District's most scenic natural features. This body of water provides visual contrast to the urban environment and serves as a focal point for the district's leisure identity. The lakeside area offers scenic views, walking paths, and rest areas, making it a popular spot for both NPCs and players exploring the district.
Noetic Bridge Shopping Scene
The Noetic Bridge area is the commercial heart of Miguel District, hosting a bustling shopping scene. This area provides retail, dining, and entertainment options for visitors, combining the district's tourism focus with practical urban amenities. NPC vendors and quest givers populate the area, and players may find unique items or trigger side quests while browsing the shops.
Geography and Natural Features
Miguel District is defined by the intersection of natural scenery and urban development. The district features lush greenery, parkland, and natural terrain that winds between its built-up areas. Unlike the dense urban environment of New Herland District or the waterfront character of Bridge Crossing, Miguel District emphasizes green spaces and scenic views. The terrain includes rolling hills, tree-lined boulevards, and open meadows that provide visual contrast to the concrete and glass of other districts.
The natural corridors are not just decorative. They serve as traversal corridors connecting different parts of the district, with paths suitable for walking, running, or driving. Players exploring on foot will find hidden alcoves, scenic overlooks, and rest areas throughout the greenway.
Tourism and Weekend Culture
The district's identity revolves around tourism and leisure. Miguel District is where Hethereau's residents go to unwind, with attractions designed for day trips and weekend excursions:
Scenic viewpoints Multiple elevated locations, including the Skytower, offering views of the city, ocean, and surrounding landscape.
Recreational areas Open spaces around Caltrop Lake and the parks for outdoor activities, potentially including areas for in-game social activities described in the Multiplayer article.
Restaurants and cafes NPC-run establishments where players may interact with vendors, complete food-related quests, or enjoy the ambiance.
Shopping at Noetic Bridge The district's commercial hub offering retail therapy alongside tourism.
Containment Test Expansion
Miguel District was introduced alongside New Herland District during the Containment Test in July 2025. This expansion was significant because it was the first time global players outside China experienced Hethereau, and the city they explored was substantially larger than what Chinese CBT participants had seen. The two new districts added roughly 50% more explorable terrain.
The Containment Test also introduced new characters like Hotori, Baicang, and Hathor, some of whose story content takes place in the newly added districts. Miguel District's inclusion gave the city a much-needed nature-focused area that balanced the urban density of other zones.
Gameplay Content
Miguel District contains quest lines, collectibles, and exploration challenges appropriate to its tourist theme. The varied terrain provides opportunities for traversal-focused gameplay using the movement abilities described in the Vehicles and Traversal article, climbing the Skytower, gliding between scenic overlooks, and navigating the paths around Caltrop Lake.
Anomaly encounters in Miguel District contrast sharply with the district's peaceful aesthetic. Supernatural events in a tourist paradise create a particularly unsettling atmosphere, as scenic promenades and lakeside parks twist into something unrecognizable during active Anomaly phases.
Related Pages
Hethereau The city Miguel District belongs to.
Bridge Crossing The historic old town district.
New Herland District The financial district added alongside Miguel.
Unheard Shores The coastal getaway district.
Beta Test History Timeline including the Containment Test expansion.
Vehicles and Traversal Traversal methods for exploring the district.