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11 Overview

33 Neverness to Everness launches on April 23, 2026 in China and April 29, 2026 worldwide. The game is a free-to-play open-world action RPG developed by Hotta Studio (a subsidiary of Perfect World Games) and published by Perfect World Games. The release date was officially announced on February 25, 2026 (US Eastern time; some outlets dated this February 26 UTC), via the "Hethereau Calling" press release. The game was first revealed in July 2024, and the nearly two-year development timeline included three rounds of beta testing and appearances at major gaming events including Tokyo Game Show and Gamescom.

55 Launch Platforms

77 NTE launches simultaneously across five platforms with full cross-platform play and cross-progression support:

910 PlatformStatusNotesPC (Windows)ConfirmedWindows 10/11. Supports DLSS 4, ray tracing, and path tracing.PlayStation 5ConfirmedPS5 console exclusive. PS5 Pro enhanced. No PS4 version.Mac (macOS)ConfirmedAnnounced March 2026. Native macOS support with Apple Silicon (M1+) required.iOSConfirmediPhone 12 Pro minimum. iPhone 14 Pro recommended.AndroidConfirmedSnapdragon 855 minimum. Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 recommended.Xbox Series X|SNot announcedXbox was absent from all official announcements. PS5 is the sole console platform.

1011 Players can move seamlessly between supported platforms and continue their progress across devices.

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1213 Developer and Publisher

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1415 RoleCompanyDetailsDeveloperHotta StudioA subsidiary of Perfect World Games. Previously developed Tower of Fantasy (released August 2022).PublisherPerfect World GamesPublishing NTE directly. Level Infinite, which previously published Tower of Fantasy globally, is not the publisher for NTE.

1516 The game is built on Unreal Engine 5, with an upgrade to Unreal Engine 5.7 planned for launch.

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1718 Announcement and Event Timeline

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1920 DateEventDetailsJuly 16, 2024First RevealGame officially announced with a 4-minute cinematic trailer and 13-minute gameplay trailer.September 2024Daily Life TrailerTrailer showcasing exploration and daily living features in Hethereau.Sept 26-29, 2024Tokyo Game Show 2024Official debut at a major gaming event. New trailer and 13 minutes of gameplay footage.November 28, 2024Chinese CBT1 LaunchLimited-scale Chinese closed beta test on PC and mobile.May 14-15, 2025Containment Test Sign-upsGlobal CBT2 registration opened with a closed beta trailer.July 3-16, 2025Containment Test (CBT2)Two-week global PC beta. Combat overhaul with Parry Attack and Critical Dodge.Aug 20-24, 2025Gamescom 2025New trailer at Opening Night Live. Playable demo on PC and PS5. DLSS 4 showcase.Sept 25-28, 2025Tokyo Game Show 2025"Next Stop: Tokyo" trailer. First playable mobile version in Japan.December 22, 2025Co-Ex Test RecruitmentSign-ups opened for the third closed beta test.February 6-20, 2026Co-Ex Test (CBT3)Multi-platform beta on PS5, PC, iOS, Android. First mobile and console test.February 6-7, 2026Pre-Registration OpensPre-registration went live on PS5, iOS, Android, and the official website.February 25-26, 2026"Hethereau Calling"Official release date of April 29, 2026 announced via press release.March 26 - April 28, 2026Hethereau Residents GuidePre-launch community event running for one month before the global launch. Players can participate in activities to earn rewards and prepare for Hethereau.

2021 Beta Test History

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2223 Chinese CBT1 (November 2024)

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2425 The first closed beta was a limited-scale test available only to players in China (with additional registration for Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau). It ran on PC and mobile platforms and included three chapters of the main storyline, multiple side quests, new characters (Adler and Edgar), new bosses, driving mechanics with vehicle damage, and Unreal Engine 5 visuals.

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2627 Containment Test / CBT2 (July 2025)

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2829 The global Containment Test was a two-week PC-only beta running from July 3 to July 16, 2025. It supported English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese. Key features tested included a major combat overhaul introducing the Parry Attack mechanic (interrupting enemy attacks and adding energy for Fade In or Entry attacks), Critical Dodge counterattacks with unique versions for every character, ranged character improvements, and expanded open world content. DLSS 4 support was introduced during this test.

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3031 After the Containment Test concluded, the development team identified four focus areas for improvement: Audiovisual Enhancements, Gameplay, System and Performance Improvements, and Future Content Planning.

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3233 Co-Ex Test / CBT3 (February 2026)

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3435 The Cooperative Existence Test was the first multi-platform beta, running from February 6 to February 20, 2026 on PlayStation 5, PS5 Pro, PC, iOS, and Android. Language support expanded to nine text languages (English, Japanese, Korean, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, French, German, Spanish, Russian) and four voice languages.

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3637 Major additions over the Containment Test included the platform expansion to console and mobile, a graphics overhaul described as "true Anime realistic visuals," the Detention Center prison system, a drone flying system for aerial exploration, enhanced Traffic AI, eight new teased characters, vehicle customization, and expanded Hethereau Hobbies including fishing, taxi driving, racing, Mahjong, and rhythm games.

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3839 Pre-Launch Events

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4041 In the weeks leading up to the global launch, Hotta Studio organized the Hethereau Residents Guide pre-launch event, which runs from March 26 to April 28, 2026. This month-long community event gives players the opportunity to explore introductory content, complete pre-launch activities, and earn exclusive rewards before the servers officially open on April 29. The event serves as a bridge between the final Co-Ex Test and the full release, helping new players familiarize themselves with the world of Hethereau.

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4244 Pre-Registration Milestones

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4446 Pre-registration opened in early February 2026 on PS5, iOS, Android, and the official website. As of late February 2026, NTE has surpassed 25 million pre-registrations.

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4648 MilestoneReward15 millionBeetle Coins x30,00020 millionElite Hunter Guides x2025 millionFabricated Dice x530 millionA-Class character Haniel x135 millionFabricated Dice x15

4749 A social media bonus unlocks the "Officer Whisker" glider livery when official channels reach 5 million total followers globally.

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4951 PC System Requirements

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5153 Minimum

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5355 ComponentSpecificationCPUIntel Core i7-10700 / AMD Ryzen 7 3700XGPUNVIDIA GTX 1660 / AMD RX 5600 XT / Intel Arc A580RAM16 GBStorage60 GB SSDOSWindows 10 / 11

5456 Recommended

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5658 ComponentSpecificationCPUIntel Core i7-12700 / AMD Ryzen 5 5800XGPUNVIDIA RTX 3060 / AMD RX 6600 XT / Intel Arc B580RAM32 GBStorage60 GB SSDOSWindows 10 / 11

5759 Mobile System Requirements

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5961 PlatformMinimumRecommendedAndroidSnapdragon 855 / Dimensity 1000+, 8 GB RAM, 20 GB storage, Android 10+Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 / Dimensity 9200+, 8 GB RAM, 20 GB storageiOSiPhone 12 Pro, iOS 15+, 6 GB RAM, 20 GB storageiPhone 14 Pro

6062 The Hethereau Calling Announcement

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6264 The release date was revealed through the "Hethereau Calling" press release, distributed via GlobeNewswire by Perfect World Games on February 25-26, 2026. The announcement confirmed April 29 as the global launch date, all platforms with cross-play support, and highlighted pre-registration milestones. The press release described how over the past 18 months, NTE had invited players onto the streets of Hethereau through two global beta tests and appearances at major events like Gamescom and Tokyo Game Show.

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6466 Before the official announcement, an Apple App Store listing had shown an expected release date of May 15, 2026, and a Discord moderator had claimed the same date. The official April 29 date effectively moved the launch earlier than these unofficial sources had indicated.

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6668 Day-One Content

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6870 For a full breakdown of all improvements and new content planned for the April 29 launch, see the Launch Roadmap article. Key highlights include the Unreal Engine 5.7 upgrade, DLSS 4 with ray tracing, overhauled UI systems, expanded companion interactions, improved driving mechanics, new bosses, multiplayer Pink Paws Heist, and the new A-Class character Aurelia.

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