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Side Activities and Mini-Games
February 16, 2026 at 07:41 AM
Comprehensive article covering all known side activities and mini-games in Hethereau
Neverness to Everness fills Hethereau with dozens of optional activities beyond the main story and Anomaly hunting. These range from full mini-games with their own progression to quick diversions scattered across the city. The activities feed into the game's daily life simulation layer, earning currency, materials, and sometimes unique rewards.
Players can earn money by working as a taxi driver, picking up NPCs around Hethereau and delivering them to their destinations. The driving uses the game's full vehicle system with third-person and optional first-person camera modes. Weather conditions affect handling during taxi runs. Reckless driving risks activating the wanted system, so balancing speed with safety matters.
See Wanted System for what happens if a delivery goes wrong.
A fishing mini-game is available at various waterfront locations around the city. Caught fish can be sold or used in other systems.
Hethereau has mahjong tables where players can sit down for a game. This is a fully playable mahjong implementation, not a simplified version. It can be played against NPCs.
Street racing events use the game's vehicle system. Cars are customizable with parts that affect handling, and decals and color options let players personalize their rides. The realistic damage system means crashes during races require repairs. See Exploration & Traversal for more on the vehicle system.
A rhythm game mini-game is available in the city. Players hit notes in time with music. This is separate from the main combat and provides its own rewards.
Arcade-style claw machines are placed around Hethereau. Players spend in-game currency to try grabbing prizes. The prizes include collectibles and minor items.
Anomaly investigation quests function like detective cases. Players examine clues, interview NPCs, and piece together what happened. These quests tie into the game's Anomaly lore and often involve unique narrative scenarios that differ from standard combat encounters.
Beyond taxi work, players can take on package delivery missions. These use the traversal system, including wall-running and Esper abilities for movement, to reach delivery points within time limits. Characters like Hathor from Sterry Express connect thematically to this activity.
Players can run a coffee shop as part of the housing and business management system. This involves managing inventory, setting prices, and serving customers. Adler's "Coffee Master" life skill directly affects coffee shop operations, providing pricing bonuses.
Photography — A drone flying mechanic allows bird's-eye-view photography across Hethereau.
Property management — Buy, decorate, and manage properties for revenue. See Housing.
Shop management — Run a shop at the Eibon Antique Shop or your own property. Character Life Skills affect pricing and customer interactions.
Exploration & Traversal — Movement systems used during activities.
Housing — Property ownership and decoration.
Wanted System — Consequences of reckless behavior.
Affinity System — Companion activities overlap with several mini-games.
