Battle Pass
Overview
The Battle Pass in Neverness to Everness is a seasonal progression track that rewards players for completing objectives over a set period. As a free-to-play gacha RPG developed by Hotta Studio (the creators of Tower of Fantasy) and published by Perfect World Games, the game includes a battle pass system alongside its other monetization features. The battle pass is purchased using Lunaria, the game's premium currency, which also fuels gacha pulls, stamina refreshes, skins, and other premium purchases. The system is designed so that free-to-play players still receive meaningful rewards through the free track, while paying players gain access to additional cosmetics and resources through the premium track.
Hotta Studio has indicated that premium skins and cosmetics serve as the primary revenue driver for NTE, with the battle pass functioning as a complementary system rather than a gating mechanism for competitive progression. This approach means that core gameplay power is not locked behind the premium track, keeping the playing field relatively even between free and paying players.
Structure
The battle pass follows the standard dual-track format seen in modern live-service games. Every player has access to the free track from the moment a new season begins. The premium track unlocks with a one-time purchase each season.
Element | Description |
|---|---|
Free Track | Available to all players at no cost. Provides basic rewards including Annulith, upgrade materials, and cosmetic items at set tier milestones. |
Premium Track | Unlocked with a Lunaria purchase. Offers additional rewards at each tier, including premium currency, exclusive character outfits, and higher-value materials. |
Season Duration | Each season runs for several weeks, aligning with major content updates, story chapters, or seasonal themes in Hethereau. |
Tier Progression | Players earn battle pass experience by completing daily missions, weekly challenges, and event objectives. |
Tier Skip | Players who start late in a season can purchase tier skips with Lunaria to catch up on missed rewards. |
Premium Currency and Gacha Integration
The battle pass sits within a broader premium economy centered on Lunaria. Players can acquire Lunaria through direct purchases or through third-party top-up platforms. Lunaria serves multiple purposes across the game:
Use | Details |
|---|---|
Gacha Pulls | Spent on Fabricated Dice for the Scarborough Fair Monopoly-style gacha board |
Battle Pass | Unlocks the premium track each season |
Stamina Refreshes | Refills stamina for additional daily content runs |
Skins and Cosmetics | Purchases exclusive character outfits, vehicle decals, and housing decorations |
Convenience Items | Progression boosts and other quality-of-life purchases |
Since the gacha system in NTE removes the traditional 50/50 mechanic (every S-Class pull on a limited banner is guaranteed to be the featured character), Lunaria spent on gacha pulls tends to deliver more predictable value than in many competing titles. Soft pity begins at 70 rolls, with a hard guarantee at 89. This means players can make more informed decisions about whether to spend Lunaria on the battle pass or save it for upcoming character banners.
Reward Types
Battle pass rewards span several categories. Based on Hotta Studio's approach and beta testing information, the following reward types appear across both the free and premium tracks:
Premium currency (Annulith)
Character and equipment upgrade materials
Exclusive character outfits and cosmetic items
Profile decorations, name cards, and avatar frames
KongMu enhancement materials
Vehicle customization parts and decals
Housing decoration items for the housing system
The premium track typically reserves the most visually distinctive rewards for its higher tiers, including limited-edition character skins that are not available through any other method. Free track rewards lean toward consumable resources and basic cosmetics.
Monthly Pass
Alongside the seasonal battle pass, Hotta Studio titles traditionally offer a monthly pass (sometimes called a "blessing" or "subscription"). This is a low-cost daily login reward system that provides a steady stream of premium currency over 30 days. For NTE, the monthly pass is expected to be the most cost-efficient way to accumulate Annulith for budget-conscious players. Unlike the battle pass, the monthly pass does not require completing specific objectives; players simply need to log in each day to collect their rewards.
Combining the monthly pass with the battle pass gives players the highest overall resource income from the game's premium offerings. Players who want to focus their Lunaria on gacha pulls may opt for the monthly pass alone, since it provides raw currency without requiring the larger upfront investment of the battle pass premium track.
Pre-Order Bundle
Before launch, a pre-order bundle was available for $9.99 to give players a head start. The bundle included:
Item | Quantity |
|---|---|
5 | |
De-noise Solution | 10 |
Elite Hunter Guide | 10 |
Chaotic Dye | 10 |
Manhole Boss | 10 |
Beetle Coin | 100,000 |
This bundle was separate from the battle pass itself and was designed as a one-time jumpstart package for new players entering Hethereau on day one.
Optimization Tips
Complete your daily routine consistently. The premium track is designed so that following the daily routine is enough to reach the maximum tier before the season ends.
Wait before buying the premium track. Do not purchase the premium track on day one. Wait until you have accumulated enough tiers to confirm the purchase is worthwhile for your play schedule.
Prioritize Lunaria allocation carefully. If a character banner you want is coming soon, saving Lunaria for Scarborough Fair pulls may deliver more value than the battle pass premium track.
Stack the monthly pass. The monthly pass combined with the battle pass provides the best overall return for regular players. Buy the monthly pass first if you can only afford one premium purchase.
Use event objectives. Limited-time events and anomaly commissions often contribute to battle pass experience, so participate in events even if they seem unrelated to the pass.
Do not waste tier skips. Tier skip purchases are generally not recommended unless significant exclusive rewards are about to expire and you cannot earn the remaining tiers through normal play.
Comparison with Tower of Fantasy
Hotta Studio's previous game, Tower of Fantasy, featured a battle pass (called the "Adventurer's Log") with a similar free and premium structure. The NTE battle pass builds on lessons from that system. Key differences include a stronger emphasis on cosmetic-only premium rewards in NTE, a more generous free track with additional gacha dice, and integration with the City Tycoon economy through Fons-related rewards. Tower of Fantasy's battle pass was sometimes criticized for offering too little value relative to its cost; NTE's version appears to address this by including vehicle customization items and housing decorations that were not available in Tower of Fantasy's pass at all.