October 16, 2026 - Developer Hotta World and publisher Perfect World today announced the second half of Version 1.4 for supernatural urban open-world RPG Neverness to Everness (NTE), available on PC, Android, iOS, PlayStation®5, Steam, Epic and Mac.
Headlining the update is new playable character Akane Rin, a part-time guitarist at Livehouse StarSign whose past as an Anomaly Hunter is waiting to be uncovered. She arrives alongside a new school festival story featuring The Whoots!!!! and a special performance of the beloved anime song “God knows…”.
“God knows…” Collaboration Trailer
The update also marks NTE’s half-year anniversary, with players able to claim 2 million Fons and Akane Rin’s “House Special” outfit as part of the celebrations.
New Character Akane Rin Joins the Playable Roster
Akane Rin may be best known as a part-time guitarist at Livehouse StarSign, but her life hasn’t always followed the same tune. Once an Anomaly Hunter, Akane Rin’s past and the events that led her to the stage are waiting to be uncovered.
Akane Rin joins the playable roster with three new outfits, including the “House Special” outfit available as an anniversary reward. Her love of music also carries over into the open world, allowing players to pull out her guitar and perform wherever they like while exploring Hethereau.
The Whoots!!!! Take the Stage
A new school festival story also begins, bringing players back together with The Whoots!!!! as they prepare for their latest performance.
As part of a special song collaboration, the band will perform the beloved anime song “God knows…”. Players can join the festivities, catch up with the group and discover where their story takes them next.
Half-Year Anniversary Gifts
To mark NTE’s half-year anniversary, players can claim 2 million Fons alongside Akane Rin’s “House Special” outfit when the second half of Version 1.4 begins on October 21. These rewards follow the gifts introduced with the first half of Version 1.4, including:
- 20 Solid Dice for use on Limited Boards through the seven-day Circle Gifts login event and the special Version 1.4 gift.
- The Puka Membership Program is also available after reaching City Tycoon Level 16, offering rewards including two S-Class Standard Character Selection Boxes, one S-Class Standard Arc Selection Box, three outfits and more.
Explore Everything Version 1.4 Has to Offer
The first half of Version 1.4 launched on September 30, introducing NTE’s second Porsche collaboration, the fully explorable Pukaland theme park, playable character Blackbird and new permanent Anomaly Commissions. Players can now drive the Porsche 911 Turbo (930), Porsche Taycan Turbo GT with Weissach Package and returning Porsche 918 Spyder, with further customisation available through the Porsche Club.
Pukaland offers four zones filled with rides, minigames and rewards, while Blackbird can transform into a bird and take to the skies for a new way to explore Hethereau. Players can also investigate a series of supernatural encounters, including the mysterious Ghost Bus, a monster-filled dream and a world of suddenly enormous everyday objects.
The second half of NTE Version 1.4 will be available on October 21 on PC, Android, iOS, PlayStation®5, Steam, Epic and Mac, with full cross-platform support. Visit the official website and social channels for the latest news from Hethereau.
You can access the press kit here.
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Discord: https://discord.gg/nte