Summary
Chinese gacha gameNeverness to Everness, which has often been referred to as “animeGrand Theft Auto,” has reportedly rolled out its first beta test for Chinese players.Gacha games have become more prominentthan ever throughout recent years, owed to the massive success of several big-budget high-profile titles. Chinese developer HoYoverse took the world by storm withGenshin Impact’s 2020 launch, later debuting more games likeHonkai: Star RailandZenless Zone Zero. Now, another highly-anticipated gacha game is seeing an exciting new update.
The wave of popularity for gacha RPGs followingGenshin Impact’s launch saw developer Hotta Studio throw its hat into the ring. 2022 saw Hotta Studio launch its debut game withTower of Fantasy, coming as an open-world RPG looking to be a competitor toGenshin Impactwith similar gameplay. Hotta Studio would see success withTower of Fantasy’s launch, later announcingNeverness to Evernessas an anime-stylized gacha take on games likeGrand Theft Auto. A new update from Hotta Studio is now hinting at a major development update for its newest game.
Neverness to Everness Launches First Closed Beta Test
As reported by PushSquare, Hotta Studio recently revealed a major new update for the development ofNeverness to Everness. While Hotta Studio has only shown small snippets of gameplay,Neverness to Evernesshas reportedly begun its first closed beta test, with select Chinese players getting the first chance to experience the game. Hotta Studio also shared more details about its direction regardingNeverness to Everness' story, saying that it aims for a more “lighthearted” story than many other popular gacha games. A release window has not been confirmed forNeverness to Everness.
The first beta test forNeverness to Evernessshould lead to plenty more details about the game being revealed in the weeks to come.Neverness to Evernessis said to feature action RPG-style gameplay with real-time combat, set in an urban setting similar to that ofgames likeZenless Zone Zero. The game is also expected to feature in-depth vehicle customization and the ability for players to buy and decorate their own house within the game. No confirmation has been given by Hotta Studio about any multiplayer elements featured within the game.
Hotta Studio’s newest game looks to face stiff competition with its release, with a multitude of major gacha games releasing over the past year. Alongside the previously-mentionedZenless Zone Zero, developer Kuro Games saw major success with the release ofWuthering Wavesearlier this year. Papergames also caught fans' attention with the announcement ofa release date forInfinity Nikki, a highly-anticipated gacha game set to release in early December. Fans of Hotta Studio should look to see plenty more information aboutNeverness to Evernesssurface throughout the game’s first beta test.
Neverness to Everness
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Neverness to Everness is an open-world RPG with a healthy dose of the supernatural. You’ll build a team from several unique characters, before exploring a dense, urban environment. However, you’ll have to deal with the mysterious Anomalies…
