Iroi

Overview

Iroi is an upcoming playable Esper in Neverness to Everness, the supernatural urban open-world RPG developed by Hotta Studio and published by Perfect World. The character was first identified in early promotional trailers alongside Lingko, Elyms, and Nitsa as part of a group of upcoming characters whose full details have not yet been officially confirmed. Iroi's element, rarity, weapon type, and combat kit remain unannounced as of April 2026.

Community interest in Iroi has been substantial since the character's initial sighting. Multiple gaming outlets, including Pocket Tactics and AllKeyShop, noted Iroi's appearance in their coverage of the game's pre-release media. The character was again teased in the Co-Ex Test trailer in February 2026, further confirming that Iroi remains part of the planned roster. Although official sources have not released detailed information about Iroi's gameplay role or backstory, the character is widely tracked by fan databases and community wikis as one of the anticipated additions to the game.

Quick Facts

Trailer and Beta Appearances

Early Trailer Sightings

Iroi was first identified by community members and gaming press in pre-release trailer footage for Neverness to Everness. The character appeared alongside three other unrevealed Espers: Lingko, Elyms, and Nitsa. These four characters are often referred to informally by the community as the "trailer four," a group of Espers whose names were identified from promotional materials but whose gameplay kits and lore remain largely undisclosed.

Multiple gaming outlets noted these characters in their coverage. As Pocket Tactics stated, "we don't know much more about them" beyond their names and brief visual appearances in promotional footage. The outlets cautioned against speculation, noting uncertainty about whether all four would appear in the full release.

Co-Ex Test Footage

Iroi's name appeared again in coverage of the Co-Ex Test, the second major beta testing phase held from February 6 to February 20, 2026. The Co-Ex Test trailer teased a wide range of new characters, including Chiz, Shinku, Iroi, Nitsa, Elyms, Lingko, EXE, and Chaos. Community database NTEGame.com reported that their "designs have already sparked massive interest in the community." It remained unconfirmed during the test which of these teased characters would be fully playable at launch versus reserved for post-launch updates.

Datamine Context

Beyond trailer appearances, Iroi was also identified in the broader datamine effort conducted by the Neverness to Everness community. According to the Fandom Wiki, recordings posted by official and non-official sources revealed a list of over 25 character names extracted from game files. This list includes Iroi along with other unannounced names such as Xiaozhen, Black Bird, Illica, Jenson, Mismo, Otto, and Akane.

The datamined list overlaps substantially with the 16 confirmed launch characters, lending credibility to the unconfirmed names also found within it. Iroi's presence in both the datamine and in official trailer footage makes the character one of the more likely candidates for a near-launch or early post-launch release.

The Esper System

In Neverness to Everness, playable characters are called Espers, individuals who possess supernatural abilities in the modern city of Hethereau. Each Esper is defined by several key attributes:

Elements and the Esper Cycle

The Esper Cycle is the elemental interaction system that governs team composition in Neverness to Everness. The six elements are arranged in a cycle where specific pairings trigger powerful reactions when applied to the same target. Understanding Iroi's element, once confirmed, will be essential for determining optimal team pairings and reaction chains.

Iroi's elemental assignment will directly determine which other Espers pair well with the character. Players who focus on Trio Reactions, which involve three-element chains for even stronger effects, will find Iroi's element especially important for advanced team strategies.

Combat System

Neverness to Everness features a real-time action combat system where players field a team of four Espers and swap between them during battle. Every Esper has four core combat options: a basic attack combo, a skill attack, an ultimate ability, and a support skill. Landing hits and performing successful dodges contribute to filling the enemy's stagger bar. Once the stagger bar is full, the enemy enters a vulnerable state and takes significantly increased damage, creating the primary burst window for the team.

While Iroi's specific abilities have not been revealed, the character will follow this same four-ability structure. Each Esper also possesses a unique traversal ability used for exploring the open world of Hethereau. Examples from confirmed characters include Nanally's anti-gravity wall running, Mint's tornado flight, and Skia's shadow dash. Iroi's traversal ability will be another factor in determining the character's value for exploration-focused players.

Factions and Organizations

Espers in Hethereau are affiliated with various organizations that play significant roles in the game's story. Iroi's factional affiliation has not been disclosed. For context, the major organizations include:

Community Anticipation

Despite the limited official information, Iroi has generated significant community interest. Fan databases such as NTEGame.com and community wikis have tracked the character since the initial trailer sightings. The group of Iroi, Lingko, Elyms, and Nitsa has been a recurring topic of discussion among players anticipating the game's launch.

Speculation about the characters' elements, weapon types, and potential gameplay niches is common on social media platforms and community forums, though no confirmed details have emerged from official channels. The launch roadmap has confirmed that new characters will be added through post-launch updates on a regular schedule. Whether Iroi will be available at launch or introduced in a subsequent update cycle remains to be seen.

Post-Launch Character Schedule

Neverness to Everness launched globally on April 29, 2026, on PC, PlayStation 5, iOS, Android, and macOS. The game follows a live-service model with regular content updates including new Espers, story chapters, and gameplay systems.

The gacha system uses a No 50/50 mechanic that guarantees the featured character when hitting pity. Characters and Arcs (weapons) are pulled from separate banners, meaning Iroi's eventual banner will have its own dedicated pull currency and pity counter.

Preparing for Iroi's Release

While waiting for Iroi's official reveal, players can take several steps to prepare:

• Save pull currency: Accumulate Beetle Coins and other currencies to have enough for Iroi's banner when it launches.

• Learn the combat system: Master the stagger system, parry mechanics, and Esper swapping to be ready for any playstyle Iroi may require.

• Build a flexible roster: Invest in characters across multiple elements so that no matter what element Iroi turns out to be, you have compatible elemental reaction partners.

• Progress your account: Raise your Hunter Level and City Tycoon rank to unlock additional content and resources.

• Follow official channels: Monitor the official NTE website and social media for character reveal announcements.

Note: This article will be updated with Iroi's confirmed element, rarity, abilities, lore, and gameplay details once official information is released by Hotta Studio.