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11 Overview
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33 Neverness to Everness has run a series of community events since its announcement, spanning closed beta tests, Twitch Drops campaigns, convention appearances, content creator programs, and social media milestone campaigns. This article provides a chronological overview of all major community-facing events leading up to the April 29, 2026 global launch.
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55 Event Timeline
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77 DateEventDetailsMay 15, 2025Containment Test Sign-Up OpensRegistration opens at 10:00 UTC+8 for the first global closed beta on PCMay 15, 2025Content Creator RecruitmentApplications open for the NTE Content Creator program (open indefinitely)Jul 1-2, 2025Twitch Drops Round 1First Twitch Drops campaign for Containment Test accessJul 3-16, 2025Containment TestFirst closed beta (PC only); English, Japanese, Chinese voice and textJul 3-7, 2025Twitch Drops Round 2Extended Twitch Drops window for additional beta accessAug 20-24, 2025Gamescom 2025Playable demo at Hall 10.1 - A070; Racing Championship; merchandise giveawaysDec 23, 2025Co-Ex Test Sign-Up OpensRegistration opens for the second closed beta on PC, PS5, and mobileFeb 6-13, 2026Co-Ex Test Twitch DropsTwitch Drops campaign for Co-Ex Test access across all platformsFeb 6-20, 2026Co-Ex TestSecond closed beta (PC, PS5, PS5 Pro, iOS, Android); new crime, vehicle, and co-op contentFeb 7, 2026Pre-Registration OpensGlobal pre-registration on App Store, Google Play, PS Store, and official websiteFeb 26, 2026Release Date AnnouncementApril 29, 2026 confirmed as global launch dateMar 3, 2026Mac Support AnnouncedmacOS confirmed as launch platform with Apple M1+ requirement
88 Containment Test
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1010 The Containment Test was the first global closed beta, running from July 3 to July 16, 2025 on PC. It supported English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese for both text and voice acting. No in-game purchases were permitted, and all player data was reset after the test concluded. Players registered through a survey on the official website starting May 15, 2025.
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1212 Co-Ex Test
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1414 The Co-Ex Test (Co-Existence Test) was the second closed beta, running from February 6 to February 20, 2026. It expanded to PC, PlayStation 5, PS5 Pro, iOS, and Android. Major new content included crime mechanics with a wanted level system, new vehicles (muscle cars, supercars, motorbikes) with first-person driving, co-op for the Pink Paws Heist, and urban activities like fishing, taxi driving, Mahjong, rhythm games, and working at coffee shops.
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1616 Twitch Drops
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1818 Three Twitch Drops campaigns were conducted to distribute beta access. Players linked their PWG account to Twitch and watched NTE-category streams to enter prize pools. Completing the viewing quest did not guarantee access; winners were randomly selected and notified by email.
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2020 Gamescom 2025
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2222 Neverness to Everness appeared at gamescom 2025 in Cologne, Germany (August 20-24, 2025) with a playable demo booth at Hall 10.1, Stand A070. The game was playable on both PC and PlayStation 5.
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2424 Booth activities included:
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2626 ActivityDetailsRacing ChampionshipA daily competition where the top 3 fastest lap times won Amazon gift cards.Merchandise GiveawayPlayers who pre-registered and followed @NTE_GL on Twitter received a gamescom bag and character sticker sheet.Lucky DrawAdditional prizes including badges, Taygedo fans, and holographic cards.Social Media ChallengePlayers completed a 15-minute demo, recorded gameplay footage, and posted it on social media to unlock access to additional booth activities.
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2929 The NTE Content Creators Recruitment Project launched on May 15, 2025, with applications open indefinitely. The program is open to creators across YouTube, TikTok, Twitch, Twitter, and Instagram.
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3131 Eligibility
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3333 Content TypeMinimum RequirementVideo / Live Stream1,000 subscribers on YouTube, TikTok, or TwitchGraphics / Art1,000 followers on Twitter or Instagram
3434 Priority goes to creators with existing NTE content or those whose gaming content exceeds 60% of their channel output. Multi-platform creators must submit links to all channels, but follower counts from different platforms cannot be combined to meet thresholds.
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3636 Creator Benefits
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3838 Closed beta access through creator activitiesPriority business collaboration opportunities with cash rewardsEarly test server access at launchIn-game resources and merchandiseDirect communication with development and operations teamsOfficial creative assets (character models, artwork)
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4040 Pre-Registration and Social Media Milestones
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4242 The pre-registration campaign opened on February 7, 2026, with tiered rewards based on total sign-ups. A separate social media milestone tracks combined followers across all official channels, with the Officer Whisker glider unlocking at 5 million followers. See the dedicated articles for full reward breakdowns.
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4444 Upcoming Events
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4646 With the global launch on April 29, 2026 approaching, additional community events are expected for the launch window. These may include launch celebration livestreams, further Twitch Drops campaigns, and in-game launch events. Follow the official NTE social media channels for announcements.
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48+BilibiliWorld 2026: the game has an exhibitor booth confirmed for July 10 to 12, 2026 at the Shanghai National Exhibition and Convention Center, Hall 5.1H, booth 5A13. It is the first major offline expo appearance since the global launch.
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4850 China Open Beta Launch
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5052 The Mainland China open beta launch went live on April 23, 2026, six days ahead of the April 29, 2026 global release. The China release covers the same platforms as the global version (PC, PlayStation 5, iOS, Android, and Mac) and uses the Simplified Chinese localization. Launch day added the first round of China-specific promotions, including three redeem codes valid through May 7, 2026. Mainland China accounts and global accounts use separate servers and cannot share progression between regions, but both client builds ship the same launch roster, gacha structure, and milestone reward tracks.
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5254 DateEventDetailsApril 23, 2026China Open Beta LaunchFull-platform launch in Mainland China on PC, PS5, iOS, Android, and Mac with the Simplified Chinese client.April 23, 2026China Launch Redeem CodesThree region-specific codes (YHNOWTOENJOY, YHNANALLYGO, YHOB0423) released with the China client, valid through May 7, 2026.April 29, 2026Global LaunchWorldwide launch on PC, PS5, iOS, Android, and Mac with full cross-platform play and cross-save. Global launch codes valid through May 13, 2026.
5355 Post-Launch In-Game Events
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5557 Three in-game events run during the Version 1.0 launch window after server open. They sit on top of the 14-day login event and Anomaly Hunter's Journey progression track, and pay out across the same five-week window that covers the Phase 1 (Nanally) and Phase 2 (Hotori) limited banners. The table below summarizes each event's window and headline reward.
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5759 EventWindowHeadline RewardReward TrackMint's Day OffLaunch window (community-driven)Annulith bonus + hardware raffleSocial media task track plus community engagementZero's CompanionMay 13 to May 27, 2026400 AnnulithCompanion Points earned through standard daily content with Esper Zero as the active companionWhisker PatrolMay 27 to June 3, 2026200 AnnulithPatrol-route quest chain across seven Hethereau districts
5860 Mint's Day Off is community-driven and runs through the official social media accounts. The headline reward pool includes an iPhone 17 Pro raffle, a PlayStation 5 console giveaway, and Amazon gift card tiers, plus a community-wide Annulith bonus distributed to active accounts when engagement thresholds are hit. Zero's Companion runs across the second half of Phase 1 and the first half of Phase 2, layering 400 Annulith on top of normal daily activity when Esper Zero is set as the active companion. Whisker Patrol closes the launch window with seven district patrol routes that align with the close of the Misty Tipsy Style banner on June 3.
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6062 All three events are paid into the same in-game mailbox as the 14-day login rewards and Anomaly Hunter's Journey milestones. Combined with the launch redeem codes and pre-registration milestones, the post-launch event chain pushes the total launch-window Annulith yield well past what is needed for a hard-pity Nanally pull plus meaningful pity progress on Hotori.
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6264 Permanent Endgame Mode
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6466 Alongside the limited launch events, Version 1.0 ships with the permanent Beyond the Rails: Prime Circle endgame challenge mode. Prime Circle is a ten-stage tower with rotating modifiers and a periodic reset cadence; perfect-clear payouts come to 1,600 Annulith and a stack of Train Logs across the full ladder. Unlike the limited events above, Prime Circle persists across the entire live-service lifetime of the game and reclaims its full reward pool on each rotation reset.