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Side Activities and Mini-Games
February 27, 2026 at 07:32 AM
Comprehensive side activities guide with all mini-games and companion content
Neverness to Everness features an extensive collection of side activities and mini-games that complement the main combat and exploration gameplay. These activities range from relaxing pastimes like fishing and coffee-making to competitive multiplayer games like mahjong and Tetris. The variety ensures that players always have something to do beyond fighting Anomalies, and many activities provide useful rewards, in-game currency, or character affinity progress.
Activity | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
Fishing | Solo | Cast lines at fishing spots across Hethereau to catch 76 different fish species |
Mahjong | Multiplayer | Online multiplayer mahjong with AI opponents available at launch |
Super Sound | Solo | Rhythm game with licensed and original music tracks |
Shop Management | Solo | Run a store with inventory management, pricing, and promotional campaigns |
Taxi Driving | Solo | Pick up and deliver passengers across the city for fare rewards |
Barista Work | Solo | Prepare and serve coffee drinks at a coffee shop |
Racing | Solo / Competitive | Vehicle racing events on city circuits and special tracks |
Claw Machines | Solo | Arcade-style claw machine games to win collectible prizes |
Multiplayer Tetris | Multiplayer | Competitive block-stacking game against other players |
Rock-Paper-Scissors | Multiplayer | Quick rounds of the classic hand game against NPCs or players |
Perspective-Shifting Puzzles | Solo | Puzzles that transition between 3D and 2D perspectives |
Band Performance | Solo / Co-op | Music gameplay where players perform as part of a band |
Spacetime Projector | Solo | Rewind environmental recordings to locate Anomaly appearances |
Photo Mode | Solo | Drone-based photography with filters, framing, and sharing |
Property Management | Solo | Own and manage properties in the city for passive income |
Fishing in Neverness to Everness offers a relaxing break from combat. Players can find fishing spots throughout Hethereau near rivers, ponds, harbors, and coastal areas. The game features 76 different fish species, each with varying rarity levels. Different fishing spots hold different species, encouraging players to explore the map to complete their collection. Fish can be sold for currency, used in cooking recipes, or contributed to collection achievements.
Mahjong is one of the most fully featured mini-games in Neverness to Everness. The game supports online multiplayer, allowing four human players to compete in real-time matches. During the Co-Ex Test beta, mahjong required online opponents, and the community requested an AI opponent mode. At launch, AI opponents are available for players who prefer solo play or cannot find a full lobby. Mahjong rewards include in-game currency and exclusive cosmetic items for dedicated players.
Super Sound is the rhythm game mode where players tap, hold, and swipe in time with music tracks. The track list includes both original compositions created for the game and selections from the broader soundtrack. Difficulty levels range from easy to expert, and high scores are tracked on leaderboards. Completing songs earns rewards and contributes to weekly activity quotas.
Players can operate their own store in Hethereau, handling inventory management, setting prices for goods, and running promotional campaigns to attract customers. The shop management system simulates a small business experience, where players must balance supply costs against selling prices to maximize profit. Successful shop management generates passive income that accumulates over time.
Taxi driving puts players behind the wheel as a city cab driver. Players pick up NPC passengers from designated stops and deliver them to their destinations within the city. Each successful delivery earns fare rewards, and bonus tips are awarded for efficient or entertaining driving. The activity provides a fun way to earn currency while exploring different neighborhoods of Hethereau from behind the steering wheel.
The barista mini-game places players in a coffee shop where they prepare and serve drinks to customers. Players follow recipes to mix ingredients, adjust temperatures, and add toppings to fulfill customer orders. Speed and accuracy determine the tip amount and customer satisfaction rating. Barista work is a lighthearted activity that offers a different pace from the game's combat encounters.
Vehicle racing events take place across city circuits and purpose-built tracks throughout Hethereau. Players use their own vehicles to compete in time trials and head-to-head races. Racing events were prominently featured in the TGS 2025 trailer, showcasing muscle cars, supercars, and motorcycles navigating tight urban courses. Rewards include currency, vehicle cosmetics, and performance upgrades.
One of the more unique activities in Neverness to Everness is the perspective-shifting puzzle system. These puzzles require players to transition between 3D and 2D perspectives to solve spatial challenges. In 3D mode, the environment appears as a normal three-dimensional space. Shifting to 2D flattens the perspective, revealing hidden paths, platforms, or connections that are invisible in 3D. This mechanic creates clever puzzles that test spatial reasoning and reward creative thinking.
The Spacetime Projector is a narrative-driven investigative tool that allows players to rewind environmental recordings at specific locations. By scrubbing through time, players can identify when and where Anomaly manifestations occurred, uncovering clues that advance investigation quests. The Spacetime Projector ties directly into the game's core premise of investigating supernatural phenomena and adds a detective-style gameplay element to exploration.
Neverness to Everness features a companion bonding system that lets players engage in personal activities with their favorite characters. These activities build affinity, which unlocks personal story chapters, voice lines, and exclusive rewards.
Companion Activity | Description |
|---|---|
Walks | Stroll through Hethereau with a companion at your side |
Hand-Holding (First-Person) | Walk hand-in-hand with a companion in first-person perspective |
Ear Cleaning | An intimate relaxation activity with ASMR-inspired audio |
Phone Calls | Receive and make calls with companions for conversation events |
Affinity Building | Give gifts, complete companion quests, and raise affinity levels |
Companion activities are designed to deepen the player's connection with individual characters beyond what combat alone provides. Higher affinity levels unlock unique dialogue, backstory revelations, and special companion-specific rewards. The hand-holding feature uses a first-person camera to create a more personal and immersive experience.
The photo mode in Neverness to Everness is powered by the player's personal drone. Players can launch the drone at any time to capture shots from any angle and elevation. The photo mode includes adjustable filters, depth of field controls, exposure settings, and framing guides. Photos can be saved locally and shared with other players. Drone photography is unrestricted by stamina or height limits, making it the most flexible way to capture the game's visual design.
Players can acquire and manage properties within Hethereau to generate passive income. Properties range from small storefronts to larger commercial spaces. Management involves setting rental rates, handling maintenance, and making upgrade decisions that increase property value. Income accumulates automatically over time, providing a steady stream of in-game currency even when the player is focused on other activities.