Vehicle Customization in Neverness to Everness gives players deep control over both the look and feel of their rides. The system spans cosmetic changes like paint and decals alongside mechanical upgrades that affect how a vehicle handles on the road. Whether you prefer cruising the neon-lit streets of Hethereau in a freshly painted sedan or pushing a tuned sports car to its limits during a late-night race, the customization options let every driver put a personal stamp on their vehicle.
The Garage
All owned vehicles are stored in a personal garage. The garage is unlocked through progression in the City Tycoon system and is the central hub for managing, viewing, and modifying your collection. Players can own multiple vehicles at once and switch freely between them depending on the situation.
Inside the garage you can browse every vehicle you own, compare performance statistics side by side, and jump directly into the customization editor. The editor provides a real-time preview of all changes before they are applied, so you can experiment with paint colors, part swaps, and decal placements without committing resources. Once you are satisfied with your build, confirm the changes and the vehicle is ready to drive.
Cosmetic Customization
The cosmetic side of vehicle customization covers everything visible on the outside of a vehicle. These changes are purely aesthetic and do not influence driving performance, but they play a major role in personal expression and standing out on the streets of Hethereau.
Option | Description |
|---|---|
Paint Jobs | Change the base color and finish of your vehicle. Options range from solid colors to metallic and matte finishes, letting you alter the look of a vehicle dramatically with a single change. |
Aesthetic Wraps | Full-body wraps that cover the entire exterior in a custom pattern or design. Wraps provide a quick way to overhaul a vehicle's appearance without touching individual parts. |
Decals | Apply decals and stickers to specific areas of the body for visual flair. Decals can be positioned, scaled, and rotated on the vehicle surface, giving fine control over placement. |
Performance Parts
Beyond looks, the customization system allows you to swap mechanical and structural parts that directly affect how a vehicle drives. Performance tuning changes handling, weight distribution, and overall speed, making it a critical consideration for players who engage in street racing or high-speed delivery missions.
Part | Effect |
|---|---|
Bumpers | Front and rear bumpers can be swapped for aftermarket options. Different bumpers adjust the weight balance and visual profile of the vehicle. |
Spoilers | Rear spoilers influence downforce and stability at higher speeds. Larger spoilers improve grip during fast cornering but add weight. |
Tires | Tire swaps change traction characteristics. Different tire types handle wet and dry road surfaces differently, which matters in Hethereau's dynamic weather. |
Suspension | Adjusting suspension height and stiffness changes ride comfort and cornering behavior. A lower, stiffer setup favors speed on smooth roads, while a raised suspension handles uneven terrain better. |
Vehicle Types
The customization system applies to all vehicle categories available in the game. Hethereau features hundreds of vehicles of all kinds, and each type offers a different driving experience. Customization lets you tailor any of them to your preferences.
Type | Notes |
|---|---|
Sedans | Standard four-door vehicles with broad customization options for both looks and parts. A reliable all-around choice for city driving. |
Sports Cars | Sleek, high-performance vehicles. Paint and part options emphasize speed aesthetics, and performance upgrades yield the biggest gains on this type. |
Muscle Cars | Heavy-bodied cars with raw power. Customization focuses on engine-related parts and aggressive styling like wide bumpers and hood scoops. |
Supercars | Top-tier performance vehicles with exclusive customization options. Supercars attract attention on the road and offer the highest baseline speed. |
Retro Scooters | Compact two-wheelers with a classic design. Customization focuses on color schemes and decal placement. |
Sport Motorbikes | Fast and agile two-wheelers. Parts and paint options cater to a sportier, streamlined look. |
Damage and Repair
Vehicles in Neverness to Everness feature a realistic damage model. Collisions cause visible physical damage to the vehicle body. Windows can shatter from impacts, tires can be popped, and sustained damage may cause a vehicle to explode entirely. Damage is not just cosmetic; a vehicle with popped tires or heavy body damage handles noticeably worse.
When a vehicle takes collision damage, it needs to be brought to the repair workshop to be restored to full condition. The workshop fixes all physical damage and returns the vehicle to its pre-crash state, including any custom paint, wraps, and parts. Keeping your vehicles in good shape matters, especially if you rely on them for racing or timed delivery missions where performance loss from damage can cost you the objective.
The damage model is designed to feel realistic and impactful. Fender benders leave dents and scratches, side impacts can crumple doors, and high-speed collisions cause significant structural deformation. The visual damage is accompanied by functional degradation: a car with a busted front end may pull to one side, and a vehicle with a blown tire drags noticeably. These mechanics tie directly into the crime and wanted system, since reckless driving that causes collisions damages your vehicle and can also attract police attention.
Driving Perspectives and Radio
Driving supports both third-person and first-person camera modes. Third-person provides a wide view of the road and the vehicle itself, making it easier to judge distances and navigate tight streets. First-person renders a detailed cockpit interior with a visible steering wheel and dashboard, offering a more immersive experience for players who prefer to feel the speed up close.
While driving, players have access to an adjustable in-car radio with multiple stations. The radio lets you set the mood as you cruise across Hethereau, with each station featuring a different genre of music. The combination of first-person driving and radio tuning gives late-night drives through the city a relaxed, atmospheric feel.
First-person driving mode deserves special mention. The cockpit view renders the full interior of each vehicle, including the steering wheel, dashboard gauges, and side mirrors. The sense of speed is significantly amplified in this perspective, making highway drives and late-night cruises through neon-lit streets feel more immersive. Players who enjoy the driving simulation aspect of the game often prefer first-person mode for its added intensity, particularly during street racing events where split-second reactions matter.
Obtaining Vehicles
Vehicles can be purchased from dealerships using Fons, the city currency earned through activities like street racing, part-time jobs, and City Tycoon progression. Some vehicles may also be available through limited-time events or special promotions.
Players can also commandeer vehicles directly from NPC drivers on the street. Stealing a vehicle raises your wanted level, though, which can lead to a police chase and potential arrest. Purchased vehicles are stored permanently in the garage, while commandeered vehicles are temporary and cannot be customized.
Customization and Racing
Vehicle customization has a direct relationship with street racing. Performance parts affect how a vehicle handles during races: tire choice determines grip, suspension tuning influences cornering stability, and spoiler selection changes high-speed behavior. Finding the right balance between visual identity and race performance is part of the fun. Drifting mechanics are particularly responsive, and a well-tuned car with the right tires makes a noticeable difference in competitive races.
Players can compete with others in multiplayer racing lobbies, where both the look and the build of your car are on full display. Paint jobs and decals let you stand out on the starting grid, while your part choices determine whether you can keep up with the competition.
Vehicle Roster
The game has a wide roster of vehicle brands and models. In addition to the standard sedans, sports cars, and supercars, the lineup includes retro scooters with a classic vintage design and sport motorbikes built for speed and agility. New car brands continue to be added through updates, expanding the selection available at dealerships. The variety ensures that every player can find a vehicle that matches their preferred style, whether that is a sleek modern supercar or a charming retro two-wheeler perfect for weaving through Hethereau's congested streets.
Future Online Features
Online multiplayer support for vehicles is planned for future updates. This will allow players to show off their custom builds to others, participate in multiplayer races with their tuned vehicles, and potentially cruise the city streets together. While the exact release timeline has not been confirmed, the developers have indicated that vehicular multiplayer is a priority feature for the game's online roadmap.
Tips
Preview all changes in the garage editor before committing to make sure the final look matches your vision.
Match your tire type to the current weather. Wet roads reduce grip significantly with standard tires.
If you race frequently, keep a separate vehicle build optimized for performance rather than aesthetics.
Repair damage promptly. Driving with popped tires or heavy body damage reduces handling and speed.
Commandeered vehicles cannot be customized. Purchase a vehicle through a dealership to unlock the full editor.
Related Pages
Vehicle List: a full catalog of available vehicles and their base specifications.
Street Racing: competitive racing events across Hethereau.
City Tycoon: the business management system that unlocks the garage.
Exploration and Traversal: all movement and travel options in the open world.
Fons: the city currency used to purchase vehicles and parts.
Garage Customization Menu
The garage's vehicle customization menu is unusually deep for an open-world driving hobby. Every purchased vehicle can be modified along two broad axes, visual and mechanical, with separate submenus for each. The combined depth means two players driving the same base car can end up with setups that look and handle meaningfully differently.
Exterior Visual Options
Body color. Full colorspace picker rather than a preset swatch list. Metallic and matte finishes are selectable per base hue.
Decals and wraps. Placeable graphic elements (stripes, panels, logos) can be scaled, rotated, and repositioned on the body. Multiple decal layers can be stacked on the same surface to build composite designs.
Body parts. Bumpers, spoilers, hoods, mirrors, and side skirts can be swapped between variants purchased at the garage shop. Each replacement part shifts both the silhouette and, in some cases, the vehicle's aerodynamic balance.
Tires and rims. Rim style, spoke count, and tire profile are individually selectable. Wider tires favor grip; narrower tires reduce weight and marginally improve top speed.
Interior Visual Options
Leather seat color. The interior seating upholstery color is a distinct setting from the exterior paint, with its own swatch picker. Two-tone arrangements pair a primary seat color with a secondary accent.
Embroidery color. The stitching color on the seats is separately configurable, independent of both the seat upholstery and the exterior paint. Custom embroidery options are primarily visible in first-person driving and in cinematic cutscenes where the interior is framed.
Dashboard trim. Panel colors and finishes (wood grain, carbon fiber, brushed metal) can be selected per vehicle.
Mechanical Tuning
Suspension. Ride height, damping rate, and spring stiffness are adjustable within a bounded range per chassis. Lower and stiffer favors cornering at the cost of bump absorption on rough streets.
Engine. Engine upgrades increase horsepower and torque output. Each tier ticks up both values but also introduces a matching fuel-efficiency trade-off that affects long-duration Swift Travel or delivery runs.
Handling and transmission. Gear ratios, differential lockup, and brake balance are configurable. This is where competitive racers spend most of their tuning time; the same chassis can be set up for drift-leaning handling or grip-heavy handling depending on which courses the player is chasing.
Top speed versus acceleration. Most mechanical upgrades trade off one for the other rather than raising both simultaneously. Track-specific setups (acceleration-biased for tight courses, top-speed-biased for long straight sections) are expected for players who want maximum performance on every Street Racing stage.
First-Person Mode Interaction
Because NTE supports first-person driving, interior visual customization choices (leather color, embroidery, dashboard trim) become directly visible during gameplay rather than only showing up in garage previews. Players who spend extended time in first-person mode receive more visual payoff from detailed interior tuning, while third-person drivers benefit more from exterior body and paint investments. This is a natural reason to set up different loadouts per vehicle: one favorite for first-person immersion, one favorite for exterior-focused content creation, and so on.