Neverness to Everness: Platforms, gameplay, characters & everything we know

Neverness to Everness is a free-to-play open-world anime game that aims to rival Genshin Impact, so here’s everything we know about it so far.

Neverness to Everness, otherwise known as “anime GTA” has quickly caught people’s attention. Developed by Hotta Studio, the team behind Tower of Fantasy, NTE aims to deliver sleek character-based action within its supernatural urban open world.

Unlike Genshin Impact, it puts a heavy emphasis on vehicle gameplay, as players can drive through its neon-soaked streets. With pre-registrations now live, there’s never been a better time to learn about this exciting new game.

Neverness to Everness platforms

Neverness to Everness will be coming to PC, mobile, PS5, and other consoles.

There’s currently no news on whether it will be launching on Xbox, but we’ll likely hear further platform details in the future.

Do we know if it’s coming to Nintendo Switch?

Currently, Hotta Studios has yet to reveal whether Neverness to Everness will be coming to Nintendo Switch.

While there has been no official word on NTE releasing on Switch so far, it’s important to note that Tower of Fantasy – Hotta’s previous gacha game – never made its way onto Nintendo’s portable console. 

In fact, many gacha games like Genshin Impact, Honkai Star Rail, and Wuthering Waves have all skipped the Switch altogether. This is likely due to the difficulty in the porting process and the lack of power from the system.

Of course, with NTE targeting mobile devices, Hotta Studio may bring the urban open-world game to the Switch in the future. Until then, you’ll need to have access to a PC, PS5, or mobile if you want to play Neverness to Everness at launch. 

Is there a release date? 

No, Hotta Studios has yet to reveal a Neverness to Everness release date. 

After previously teasing a September 2024 reveal date, the game did make its official debut at the 2024 Tokyo Game Show in September. However, no information regarding a release date was provided at the show.

As always, we’ll update this section as and when the devs make further announcements. 

Is Neverness to Everness free to play? 

Yes, Neverness to Everness will be free to play.

This was officially announced by Hotta Studio Producer, Kee Zhang, on the official PlayStation Blog. With it being an F2P mobile game, we can expect there to be the usual free and premium currency systems. 

Is it a gacha game? 

Hotta Studio has yet to officially clarify whether Neverness to Everness is a gacha game. However, judging from the title’s character-based gameplay and the fact that it’s an F2P anime game, the chances of it having gacha system are highly likely.

After all, Hotta Studios’ previous release, Tower of Fantasy, featured banners that players could roll on for a chance to unlock new characters and weapons.

Neverness to Everness gameplay 

On July 16, 2024, Hotta Studio released its first Neverness to Everness gameplay video. It’s here where players were given an early look at its colorful characters and urban open-world environment.

Just like Genshin Impact, NTE features character-driven combat and each unit comes packed with its unique abilities, known as Espers. 

According to the game’s Producer, some characters can “utilize anti-gravity to climb high-rise buildings, while others can destroy environments.” 

However, the standout feature of the trailer was the vehicle gameplay, which saw a character driving around a bustling cityscape. Judging from the footage, players can seamlessly explore the environment and even upgrade their vehicles at nearby garages. 

There even appears to be a customizable HQ, which in this case was a stylish flat that was kitted out with sleek furniture, collectibles, and a swimming pool. Be sure to check out the video above to get a deeper look at the upcoming game. 

On September 26, 2024, a new gameplay trailer was revealed giving players a look at some new characters, gameplay footage including the third-person driving and combat, and the vibrant city of Hethereau.

Characters 

As of writing, there are currently three officially announced characters in Neverness to Everness. You can find their official descriptions in the table below: 

Character Name	DESCRIPTION
Mint	A rising star in the Bureau of Anomaly Control’s Containment Unit 2, Mint is a living dictionary of people and places in Hethereau. Whether it’s the stern finance expert from the General Affairs Office, the shaky-handed uncle from the staff canteen, the taciturn chief of the Budoriya, or the enthusiastic guide at the DSD Pop, Mint can chat with anyone… but only during off-hours! You can talk about anything and everything with Mint, and she can keep up with any conversation… probably. Except for the results of the BAC containment safety exams.
Nanally	The star attraction of the antique shop “Eibon,” the most renowned family head in the Bridge District, and a rising star Esper in Hethereau! Steadfast and dignified, generous and kind, wise and calm. Nanally has participated in numerous major Anomaly containment and nullification operations, including “Danzaburou’s Revenge,” “Fluffy Demon King Showdown,” and the “V-class Wrath GR Cloud Crisis.” With her signature move, the “Coluccis Ultimate Death Shadow Nether Punch,” she sweeps through all opponents, undefeated! (1,000 Fons per comment, delete this)
Sakiri	First, don’t feed random things to Kiroumaru! Second, don’t look down on people! Third, don’t open the third shelf in the fridge!” Sakiri, the rule maker for the fridge sticky notes at the antique shop “Eibon” – Although, to this day, those who actually follow these rules… ahem, are few and far between. If you anger Sakiri, beware of her Anomaly hammer named Kiroumaru and don’t get too close…”Eibon Antique Shop is not liable for anything swallowed or for any bitten butts.”

That’s everything we know about Neveress to Everness so far! For more on the latest upcoming games, check out our hubs for GTA 6, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Kingdom Come Deliverance 2, Black Ops 6, and Borderlands 4.