The next big chapter for Neverness to Everness (NTE) is almost here. Hotta Studio’s supernatural urban open-world RPG dropped its full Version 1.3 preview livestream on 8 August, and there is a lot coming when Rising from the Moonlight Fog kicks off on 19 August 2026. Two new limited characters, a story finale for a major villain faction, a summer event with new vehicles, and a fresh open-world location — here is everything revealed.
NTE Version 1.3 New Characters: Zankou and Lingko
Version 1.3 introduces two new limited-banner characters. Zankou, a member of the antagonist faction Scarlet Letter, headlines the first half of the update. Her limited banner Alluring Shadows runs from 19 August to 9 September. Zankou’s animated short “Color of the Soul” dropped alongside the livestream reveal and is worth watching for a taste of her backstory.
The second-half character is Lingko of ETD-6, whose limited banner Surfing All Channels opens from 9 to 30 September. Alongside the new faces, two popular characters return: Nanally (rerun in the first half) and Hotori (rerun in the second half), with both banners carrying over pulls from the previous time they ran.
Story Chapter: The Scarlet Letter’s Last Stand
The Version 1.3 story chapter — also titled Rising from the Moonlit Fog — picks up after Version 1.1’s Corridor of Echoes and brings the Scarlet Letter storyline to a conclusion. The action moves to a new anomaly location called Fogden, where Appraisers, Eibon members, and the Bureau team up for the “Fogden Game” against Madam T and the Scarlet Letter. Hotori, who has stayed in the background in previous chapters, plays a significant role here, and Nitsa makes her first proper in-game appearance.
Summer Event, New Vehicles and Hethereau Hobbies
Beyond the main story, Version 1.3 packs in a summer seasonal event with a range of new content:
- Summer-themed limited outfits for existing characters
- A new Mystery Box with seasonal rewards
- Brand-new vehicles to ride around Hethereau
- New Hethereau Hobbies activities expanding the open-world side content
- A large new explorable area tied to the Fogden anomaly zone
NTE 1.3 Banner Schedule for Pull Planning
If you are pulling in Version 1.3, here is how the banner timeline breaks down:
- 19 Aug to 9 Sep: Zankou (Alluring Shadows) + Zankou’s Spellbound Special Arc; Nanally rerun (Ichi-Daime) + Nanally’s Tiger Special Arc
- 9 Sep to 30 Sep: Lingko (Surfing All Channels) + Lingko’s Chorus Special Arc; Hotori rerun (Misty Tipsy Style) + Hotori’s Bright Moon Special Arc
Start farming Zankou’s upgrade materials now: Eternal Memory from Anomaly Pilgrimage: Debt Collector and Nestguard Fragment from Anomaly Hunt: Call of the Lost.
When Does NTE Version 1.3 Drop and How to Play in Singapore
Rising from the Moonlight Fog launches on 19 August 2026. Neverness to Everness is free-to-play and available in Singapore on PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, PS5 Pro, iOS, Android, and Mac with no regional restrictions. The game has been live globally since 29 April 2026. For the full preview broadcast, head to the NTE Official YouTube channel. Browse more game news on GameTrader while you save up those pulls.
