Hotta Studio’s upcoming gacha game Neverness to Everness just showed off a killer visual update as it gears up for its closed beta. This urban open-world title is going all-in with some seriously impressive graphics, mixing supernatural stuff with a clean, modern look. The new visuals are a huge step up, making it feel like it could hang with the big dogs in the genre.

 

Hethereau is a cool city to explore

The update puts a spotlight on a lively cityscape packed with sharp details and smooth lighting. Moving around feels fluid, almost like you’re in a Grand Theft Auto game, but with a distinct anime flair. The main character got a redesign, and the updated character models have better textures and animations, putting them on par with heavyweights like Genshin Impact or Zenless Zone Zero.

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The urban setting is a nice change from the usual fantasy worlds in gacha games. Mixing supernatural elements with a modern city feels new and exciting, promising a unique story and gameplay. Some players think the anime-style characters look a bit out of place in the ultra-realistic world, but that mix might click for fans who like bold contrasts.

Will it run on phones?

The graphics look amazing, but some folks are worried about how it’ll run, especially on phones. Games like Zenless Zone Zero had some hiccups on mobile, so there’s a bit of skepticism. That said, people are hopeful since Hotta’s using Unreal Engine 5, which could mean better performance than older titles like Wuthering Waves. With their Tower of Fantasy experience, Hotta seems focused on making things run well across devices.

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When is NTE's Closed Beta Test?

With the closed beta on the horizon, this visual update has folks hyped. Neverness to Everness looks like it could deliver something special, but it’s got to nail performance and gameplay to really shine. The release is likely still a ways off, maybe late 2025 or early 2026, giving Hotta time to polish things up. For now, the gacha crowd’s pumped to get their hands on it and see if it lives up to the hype.