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Launch FAQ - Version 5 vs Version 6
May 19, 2026, 04:25 AM
Corrected install footprint to 45 GB free / 90 GB during install in System Requirements table and Troubleshooting section
May 23, 2026, 02:31 PM
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11Overview2233The Launch FAQ is the official pre-launch information document for Neverness to Everness, originally published April 26, 2026, three days before the global launch on April 29, 2026. The FAQ consolidates answers to the most common pre-launch questions: launch timing, platform availability, system requirements, server structure, login methods, pre-launch rewards, and troubleshooting for download or installation issues.4455This article reflects the FAQ as published at launch, refreshed for the post-launch state. For live updates, players should follow the official channels and the in-game news feed; this page is updated as the post-launch picture firms up.6677Launch Status8899Both regional launches are now live. The Mainland China client opened first, six days ahead of the global rollout, and the global service opened on schedule.10101111RegionLaunch DateLaunch TimeStatusMainland ChinaApril 23, 202611:00 (UTC+8)LiveGlobal (Asia, America, Europe, SEA)April 29, 202611:00 (UTC+8) / 03:00 UTCLive1212Confirmed Regional Launch Times13131414The global server opened at 11:00 UTC+8 on April 29, 2026, equivalent to 03:00 UTC. The schedule below maps the launch moment across major regions for players checking when their server actually opened. All listed times are at the moment of server open.15151616Region / Time ZoneDateLocal TimeChina / Hong Kong / Singapore (UTC+8)April 29, 202611:00Japan / South Korea (UTC+9)April 29, 202612:00UTCApril 29, 202603:00United Kingdom (BST, UTC+1)April 29, 202604:00Central Europe (CEST, UTC+2)April 29, 202605:00Eastern United States (EDT, UTC-4)April 28, 202623:00Pacific United States (PDT, UTC-7)April 28, 202620:00Australia Eastern (AEST, UTC+10)April 29, 202613:001717North and South American players logged in on the evening of April 28 local time (EDT and PDT) when the global server went live; everyone else was logging in during the morning of April 29 in their respective time zones.18181919Pre-Download20202121The pre-download window opened on April 27, 2026 at 10:00 UTC+8, two days ahead of server open. Pre-download was available across all platforms (Windows PC, PlayStation 5, iOS, Android, macOS) so that players could install the client and queue ready for server open. Pre-download is no longer the relevant flow now that the game is live; new installs go through the standard launch flow.22222323Platforms24242525The game launched simultaneously across five platforms. Full cross-platform play and cross-progression are supported across all platforms within the same regional server. Xbox Series X|S is not supported at launch.26262727Windows PC. Through the official launcher and Epic Games Store.PlayStation 5 (and PS5 Pro). Through the PlayStation Store; PS5 Pro enhancements available, including DualSense haptic feedback support.iOS. Through the App Store; iPhone 12 Pro or newer.Android. Through Google Play; Android 10 with Snapdragon 855 or equivalent.macOS. Apple Silicon (M1+) and macOS 14.0 (Sonoma) or newer.28282929System Requirements30303131PC system requirements are split between minimum and recommended targets:32323333ComponentMinimumRecommendedOSWindows 10 64-bitWindows 10/11 64-bitCPUIntel Core i7-10700 (10th Gen)Intel Core i7-12700 (12th Gen) or aboveGPUNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / AMD Radeon RX 6700RAM16 GB32 GBStorage45 GB free (90 GB during install)45 GB free (90 GB during install)3434Mobile minimum requirement is 20 GB of free space. See the Platforms page for additional platform-specific notes.35353636Server Structure37373838The global service runs on four independent regional servers: Asia, America, Europe, and Southeast Asia. Each server is fully isolated; account data, character progression, gacha pity, and housing layouts do not transfer between regions. The Mainland China client operates on a separate, parallel service entirely.39394040Players are advised to choose the server closest to their region for the most stable connection. Once a save is created on a regional server it cannot be migrated; the same account can join a different server but starts a fresh save there. See the Regional Servers page for the full coverage table.41414242CN vs Global Differences43434444The Mainland China client and the global client share the same launch package, the same pre-registration milestone rewards, and the same Free-to-Play monetisation model. There are still small operational differences worth knowing about:45454646TopicMainland China ClientGlobal ClientLaunch DateApril 23, 2026April 29, 2026Patch CadenceReceives client builds slightly ahead of global; 1.0.13 client version visible by April 27Synchronises with each numbered patch (1.0, 1.1, etc.) on parallel windows after CNAccount SystemCN-only account system; cannot link to global PWG accountsPWG account system supports email, Facebook, Google, Apple, PSN loginsServersIndependent CN-only serversAsia, America, Europe, SEAPre-Reg RewardsIdentical milestone reward bundle (Haniel, Fabricated Dice, Beetle Coins, Elite Hunter Guides, Officer Whisker glider)Identical milestone reward bundleMusic CollaborationsSame Persona 5 Royal / Phantom X / Tower of Fantasy launch tracksSame Persona 5 Royal / Phantom X / Tower of Fantasy launch tracksBanner ScheduleAligned with global; The Ichi-daime + Misty Tipsy Style on the same windowsAligned with CN; same banner pair and datesLocalisationSimplified Chinese onlyEnglish, Japanese, Korean, French, German, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese4747Players cannot cross between the Mainland China client and any global server. Save data, friends, gacha pity, and pre-registration rewards are tied to the chosen client and region.48484949Account and Login50505151Login is handled through the PWG (Perfect World Games) account system. The FAQ confirms support for the following login providers:52525353PWG email and password (recommended primary login)FacebookGoogle Sign-InApple Sign-InPSN (PlayStation Network) on PS554545555Each third-party login provider creates a logically separate PWG account when used as the initial sign-up method. Players who want a single unified identity across devices should use the same login method on every device. See the PWG Account page for the full account separation rules.56565757Pre-Launch Rewards58585959The FAQ confirms the pre-registration milestone rewards delivered at server open: 30,000 Beetle Coins, 20 Elite Hunter Guides, 20 Fabricated Dice, the A-Class character Haniel, and the Officer Whisker glider livery from the social media milestone. The pre-registration count surpassed 35 million before global launch, the highest milestone tier reached during the registration window. Full launch reward details are available on the Launch Rewards, Pre-Registration Rewards, and Hethereau Residents Guide pages.60606161Server Status (Post-Launch)62626363All four global server regions are running normally as of the post-launch refresh. Common issues during the first launch window were typical for any large free-to-play release:64646565Login queues during peak hours. Asia and America regional servers experienced login queues for the first 24 hours after server open; queue times tapered after the second day.Mobile optimisation reports. Mid-tier Android devices saw frame-rate dips during peak combat sequences; ongoing optimisation patches are tracked on the Patch Notes hub.Cross-platform progression sync. Some PS5-to-PC progression sync delays were reported during launch hour; the issue resolved automatically as servers stabilised.CN client launch-day note. The Mainland China client opened on April 23, 2026 with brief connectivity issues that were resolved within hours, ahead of the global open.66666767Players experiencing persistent issues should consult the in-game support panel and the official channels rather than third-party troubleshooting guides.68686969Troubleshooting70707171The FAQ provides guidance for the most common launch-window technical issues:72727373Download and installation. Ensure 45 GB of free space (90 GB during install on PC) and a stable connection.Login failures. Verify the regional server selection matches the account home region. Cross-region login is blocked by design.PSN account linking. PS5 players should link their PSN to a PWG account during the first launch session if they intend to access the game from a different platform later.Mobile crash on load. Free up memory and clear background apps; mid-tier Android devices benefit from the in-game graphics-quality scaler.Pre-Reg rewards not appearing. Rewards are delivered to the in-game mailbox; meet the in-fiction unlock condition (typically completing the prologue and meeting Mint in town, around Hunter Level 3-5) and check the mail to claim.74747575Tips76767777Pick the closest server to your home region. Cross-server save migration is not supported, so the choice is permanent for that account on that account's first save.Use the same login method everywhere. Mixing PWG email login with social-provider login on different devices creates separate accounts.Bookmark the patch-notes hub. All post-launch hotfix and patch information surfaces in the in-game news feed and on the Patch Notes article hub.Check redeem codes regularly. Launch-window codes such as those tracked on the Redeem Codes page are time-limited; claim them before the May 13 expiry windows.Enable cross-progression early. Linking PSN, mobile, and PC accounts on day one ensures the same save is available across devices without separate progression tracks.78787979Related Pages80808181Release Date and LaunchLaunch RewardsPre-Registration RewardsVersion 1.0 UpdatePatch NotesSystem RequirementsCross-Platform PlayRegional ServersRedeem CodesHaniel