Hotta Studio, devs of popular game Tower of Fantasy, have made an early and impactful start with their latest open-world RPG, Neverness to Everness. The studio has recently provided more details just a few days after it announced the new game.
Newly Announced “Neverness to Everness (NTE)” Already Working on Player Feedback
Fans Praise Dev for Speedy Action
Neverness to Everness (NTE) is an upcoming open-world RPG from Hotta Studio, the developers behind popular open-world RPG Tower of Fantasy. This brand-new title from the studio contains supernatural themes and various kinds of gameplay. Following its announcement a few days ago, the game quickly garnered positive attention and feedback from players.
The initial reveal of NTE was met with favorable responses from the gaming community. Recognizing the importance of their audience's input, Hotta Studio revealed it has already began incorporating fans' feedback, based off of the game's reveal alone, into the game's development. Today, the studio took to Twitter (X) to share an update, announcing that they are actively working on suggestions received from fans.
As fans continually provide their feedback and thoughts on the game's trailers, the developers noted their meticulousness and thanked their enthusiasm. "We saw comments like 'This design is exactly what I want' and 'This gameplay will definitely be fun,' as well as longer suggestions saying 'This part of the design needs more refinement' and 'This design would be even better if done differently,'" the studio wrote. "All this feedback is very valuable to us, and we appreciate every player who watched our Announcement Trailer and Gameplay Trailer."
Fans praised the studio for the swift response, with most commending the studio's openness and transparency to its playerbase. Fans likewise told the studio to take all the time they need to cook and expressed their support for NTE.
Neverness to Everness (NTE) Updates During Public Open Forum Test Phase
Among the adjustment the studio are working on include UI optimization, platform optimization, changes to combat, character designs and models, and more. Neverness to Everness (NTE) will have a "humorous, light-hearted, and whimsical" story, which the studio said is akin to a light-hearted comedy that will take players on an "anomalous" adventure.
Never to Everness First Offline Exhibition Taking Place in September
Moreover, the studio told fans to keep their eyes peeled around an unspecified date in September for Never to Everness' "first offline exhibition." "We look forward to meeting you soon and bringing more exciting new content!"
More "anomaly spaces" are coming to the game as well. An "Anomaly Space" is a feature that affects combat, and each one contains a specific set of rules. "There are many other anomalies with different rules that can be encountered and fought in the open world," the studio said.
Vehicle and Housing Systems Will Have Online Multiplayer
The world of NTE is jam-packed with activities and locations. Addressing inquires regarding racing gameplay making its way to the game, the studio did not confirm any plans. They instead told fans that there is more to what can be seen in the trailers. Despite its brief reveals, the game appears to boast a plethora of immersive mechanics, heavily stylish combat, refreshing transportation mechanics, numerous vehicles, and a dense urban world.
The studio confirmed that the game's vehicle and housing systems "will have online multiplayer mode in future versions," and that "user generated content (UGC) gameplay is already in the planning stages."
