Open-world action RPG NTE (Neverness to Everness) shared the updates based on feedback from the Containment Test, the game’s closed beta.
The developers carefully studied and learned from the feedback to identify and focus on critical areas before the next test. That includes Audiovisual Enhancements, Gameplay, System & Performance Improvements, and Future Content Planning.
“We appreciate every Appraiser’s participation and passionate feedback during the Containment Test, for they will all become important pieces of the foundation of the Hethereau we all envision. Once again, we appreciate everyone for the trust, understanding, and encouragement. We will keep refining the Hethereau experience and look forward to welcoming you back soon!”
Here are some of the updates all the Appraisers can look forward to:
- Make updates to design and details based on current assets, such as improving character shading, etc.
- Improve visuals for playable characters (running, walking on stairs, etc.)
- Improve general combat experience. Including but not limited to damage-sponge enemies, combat stats, and better tutorial.
- Improve character combat handling and animation.
- Ranged characters will be able to perform Parry Attacks for better combo variety and viability.
- Improve camera in combat. Lower the cognitive load and barrier on understanding mechanics.
- Updates to narrative: story dialogue presentation, pacing, bosses, refine side storylines.
- Improvements to atmosphere, city life (such as overhauling driving), translation & voiceover.
- Revamp of the tutorial.
- And much more!
For the full list, make sure to check out the official site.
About Neverness to Everness:
Neverness to Everness (NTE) is a supernatural open-world RPG developed by Hotta Studio (Tower of Fantasy).
The story begins in the city of Hethereau, where you play as the first “unlicensed” Anomaly Hunter. You will join the antique shop Eibon, which relies on taking on Anomaly commissions from the public to stay afloat. Alongside your diverse and extraordinary partners, you’ll explore various urban mysteries, experiencing an array of adventures filled with laughter and tears, and crafting your unique urban saga.
