Neverness to Everness held its Version 1.1 Preview Special Program livestream on May 23, 2026. The broadcast detailed the major "Dreamwalk Corridor" update arriving on June 3, 2026. Developers revealed new characters, a brand-new island exploration zone, expanded story content, fresh gameplay systems, Porsche collaboration, and extensive quality-of-life improvements based on player feedback.
Update Overview and Release Details
- Version title: Dreamwalk Corridor (also referred to as Dream-Wandering Corridor).
- Launch date: June 3, 2026.
- Focus: Significant world expansion, deeper life-simulation elements, varied combat options, and reduced grind.
- This marks the first major post-launch content drop for the supernatural urban open-world RPG.
New Playable S-Rank Characters
The update adds two limited S-rank characters in separate phases.
Phase 1 (starts June 3): Lacrimosa (Requiem)
- Chaos/Darkness attribute Esper.
- Playstyle centers on a unique weapon-switching mechanic that changes skill sets mid-combat.
- Creates artificial objects from empty space to attack and inflicts "Nightmare" status for extra damage.
- Can copy enemy skills for dynamic gameplay.
- Known for her gloomy personality and love of tomato jelly.
- Strong synergy with certain teammates and positioned as a powerful DPS.
Phase 2 (mid-to-late June): Chaos
- Justice-type Esper and ace of E.T.D Squad 6.
- Summons fog in the form of hunting dogs.
- Builds a "Guilt" resource to unleash powerful derived attacks and debuffs.
- Exploration utility includes setting hunting dogs as warp points for fast travel.
- First limited male S-rank character.
- Supports full home invitation and companionship features.
New Exploration Area: Hinata Island
- A beautiful sea-surrounded island located away from the main city of Hethereau.
- Features rich nature, seaside views, peaceful island lifestyle, and high-end resort facilities.
- Includes unique locations such as a shipwreck inside a cave.
- Blends modern and supernatural elements for fresh open-world discovery.
- Adds new main story episodes that continue the conflict with the mysterious organization "Scarlet Letter."
New Gameplay Systems and Features
- In-Game SNS "Bagel": Players can view characters' daily lives, post photos to earn points, and exchange those points for items in a dedicated store.
- Prison Brawl and Fight Club: New hand-to-hand combat boss fight inside prison against the inmate "Tornado" (no weapons allowed). Clearing it unlocks the Fight Club for battles outside prison walls.
- Dark Racing: Updated racing mode with heavy weapons mounted on cars and destruction-based gameplay. Explosions during races result in immediate elimination.
- Porsche Collaboration: Fully drivable Porsche 918 Spyder vehicles added. Includes new F1 racer-style outfits and themed cosmetics.
- Car Elevator: Drive your car directly into your penthouse room for seamless property integration.
- New Anomalies "Corridor": Mysterious spaces featuring locations like a white giant statue behind cherry blossoms and a snow-covered amusement park.
- Expanded home and companionship features, including two-person living scenarios with male characters.
Quality-of-Life Improvements and Optimizations
- Daily tasks reduced from four to two or three.
- Weekly tasks streamlined for lighter load.
- Target daily playtime lowered to approximately 10 minutes.
- Pink Paw Coin event difficulty adjusted for better accessibility.
- Specific voice mute function added (allows muting only "Tagido," the TV-type Esper engineer).
- General performance optimizations, especially on mobile.
- Additional grind reductions and overall polish.
Events, Rewards, and Platform News
- New events tied to the island, racing, and Porsche collab.
- Free S-rank selector box provided as update compensation.
- Livestream redeem codes and login rewards available (including the code DREAMWALK0603 and similar).
- Game expanding to Steam, Epic Games Store, and Samsung Galaxy Store.
- GeForce NOW cloud gaming support planned.
The Version 1.1 "Dreamwalk Corridor" update emphasizes world-building, lifestyle simulation, and combat variety while making the game more accessible. Players are already planning pulls for Lacrimosa and saving for Chaos as the June 3 launch nears.
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