As the highly anticipated multiplayer "Co-Ex Test" for Neverness to Everness officially concluded on February 20, 2026, developer Hotta Studio released a comprehensive letter addressing player feedback and outlining significant enhancements. The test, which ran from February 6 to February 20 across PC, iOS, Android, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation 5 Pro, provided players a glimpse into the supernatural urban open-world RPG's multiplayer features and daily life in the vibrant city of Hethereau.

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Key Takeaways from the Co-Ex Test

Participants praised the game's immersive world, dynamic combat, and social activities like mahjong, fishing, racing, and vehicle exploration. However, feedback highlighted areas for refinement, including social mechanics, driving controls, translations, and technical stability. Hotta Studio emphasized their commitment to evolving Hethereau into a more alive and engaging metropolis.

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Promised Improvements

The developer letter details specific fixes and quality-of-life updates rolling out in future versions:

  • Social Activities: Reduced mahjong queue times with AI players to fill seats; smoother fishing with improved animations, camera, and sound effects.
  • Driving and Vehicles: Enhanced handling and overall driving feel for better urban exploration.
  • Character Interactions: More hangout content, spontaneous city encounters, new inviteable characters, fresh outfits, refined animations, models, and world interactions.
  • Translations and UI: Cleaned terminology, better language display in UI, ensuring natural readability across supported languages.
  • Bugs and Performance: Prioritizing gameplay bug fixes, cross-device stability, and optimization for PC and mobile to deliver smoother performance.
  • Content Expansion: New story quests and companions lined up for official launch.

Looking Ahead

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Hotta Studio plans to share a full development roadmap soon, along with previews of upcoming characters and story content. Multi-platform pre-registration is now live, with milestone rewards including the A-Class character Haniel and exclusive items. Players can expect a refined experience upon the official launch later this year.

"Thank you for journeying with us. Hethereau wouldn't be what it is without you. And we're looking forward to welcoming you back soon," the team concluded in their letter.

Pre-register now: Official NTE Website