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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. Although official sources have not released detailed information about Iroi's gameplay role or backstory, the character is widely tracked by fan databases, community wikis, and gaming press outlets as one of the anticipated post-launch or near-launch additions to the game's growing roster.

Quick Facts

Trailer and Beta Appearances

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, including Pocket Tactics and AllKeyShop, noted these characters in their coverage of the game's pre-release media. 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 the trailer "teased a wide range of new characters" and that "their designs have already sparked massive interest in the community." However, it remained unconfirmed during the test which of these teased characters would be fully playable at launch versus reserved for post-launch updates.

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 that determine their role in combat and team building:

Once Iroi's element and rarity are confirmed, players will be able to evaluate the character's fit within the elemental reaction system and existing team compositions.

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 elemental reactions when applied to the same target. Understanding Iroi's element, once confirmed, will be essential for determining optimal team pairings and reaction chains.

The confirmed elemental reactions in the game include:

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.

Awakening and Progression

All Espers in Neverness to Everness can be powered up through the Awakening system, which requires duplicate copies of the character obtained through the gacha system. Each awakening rank unlocks stat boosts, enhanced passive effects, or upgraded versions of existing skills. The system is central to long-term character progression and will apply to Iroi once the character becomes available.

Additional progression pathways include Disks and Drive Blocks (the game's equipment system), equipment enhancement, and the Companion system for building affinity with each Esper. These systems reward consistent investment in a character with measurable stat improvements and bonus effects.

Factions and Organizations

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

Each faction provides unique story context and can influence character-specific quests and interactions. Once Iroi's affiliation is revealed, it will help contextualize the character's role within Hethereau's broader narrative.

The City of Hethereau

Hethereau is the sprawling supernatural metropolis that serves as the open-world setting of Neverness to Everness. The city features multiple distinct districts, including Bridge Crossing, Miguel District, New Herland District, and Hankaku Street. The world runs on a full day-night cycle with dynamic weather and lifelike NPC routines. Anomalies, supernatural disturbances that warp reality, are the central threat that Espers like Iroi are tasked with investigating and containing.

Players can explore Hethereau using vehicles, public transportation, gliders, and each Esper's unique traversal abilities. The city also offers a wide range of side activities including fishing, cooking, street racing, mahjong, and part-time jobs.

Platforms and Availability

Neverness to Everness launches on PC, PlayStation 5, iOS, and Android on April 29, 2026, with macOS support confirmed for Apple M1 and later. Cross-platform play allows Esper teams to be built and used across all supported devices. Iroi and other upcoming characters will be available on all supported platforms when they are released.

The game uses a gacha system for character acquisition, with the notable No 50/50 system 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.

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.

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 and potential pre-registration rewards.

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.