NTE Global Launch Day One Complete Report: 30M Pre-Registrations, 480+ Free Pulls, New Codes

Neverness to Everness (NTE) officially launched its global server on April 29, 2026, marking the worldwide debut of one of the most anticipated supernatural urban open-world games. After months of anticipation, players around the world can finally step into Hetro City and experience this unique blend of GTA-style free exploration and supernatural combat. This comprehensive report covers five key dimensions: launch data, rewards, redeem codes, troubleshooting, and a day-one priority checklist.

The global launch numbers are impressive across the board:

• 30 Million Pre-Registrations Worldwide: Confirmed by ixbt.games, NTE surpassed 30 million pre-registrations globally, far exceeding industry expectations. This number not only demonstrates the game's worldwide appeal but also set the stage for a massive launch day.
• Launch Time: The global server officially opened at 8:00 PM PDT (UTC-7) on April 28 / 11:00 AM UTC+8 on April 29. Asia, Americas, and Europe servers launched simultaneously with full cross-server data compatibility.
• Full Platform Coverage: PC (Epic Games Store), Android, iOS, PS5, and Mac are all supported with full cross-platform progression. You can seamlessly switch between devices without losing progress.
• Game Size: Approximately 18-20GB on mobile, 35-40GB on PC. Make sure to reserve enough storage space before downloading.
• Developer: Developed by Hotta Studio under Perfect World, powered by Unreal Engine 5. The visual fidelity is truly outstanding.

During the first hour of launch, most servers experienced queuing, with some exceeding 30-minute wait times. However, overall server stability was solid with no major outages reported.

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The global server launch rewards represent a significant upgrade over the original Chinese server release, showing Hotta Studio's commitment to the global market:

• Total Free Pulls: CN server offered approximately 418 free pulls, while the global server delivers approximately 480+ free pulls in practice. Of these, 120+ come from version 1.0 exclusive events, with the remainder sourced from main story completion rewards, exploration rewards, daily/weekly missions, and the achievement system. This gives global players an extremely generous resource pool to pull for desired characters right from the start.
• 30M Pre-Registration Milestone Reward: All players who participated in pre-registration receive a free A-rank character, which is exceptionally rare for games in this genre.
• No 50/50 System Confirmed: This is arguably the single biggest differentiator between NTE and other gacha games. NTE's gacha system does not feature the traditional 50/50 mechanic (where pulling the highest rarity has a 50% chance of being the rate-up character and 50% chance of being a standard character). Every S-rank pull IS the featured character, dramatically reducing the cost of acquiring top-tier characters. This design choice has earned universal praise from the global player base.

Combined, the 480+ free pulls and the absence of a 50/50 system make NTE one of the most free-to-play friendly gacha games currently on the market.

As of launch day, there are five confirmed working redeem codes for the global server:

How to Redeem: Open the game main menu, select More Options (...), then Redeem Code, enter the code, and confirm.

Important Note: Redeem all five codes as soon as possible. Some codes may be time-limited and will expire. Rewards are delivered via in-game mail after redemption.

Launch day inevitably brings technical issues. Here are the most frequently reported problems from the community along with their solutions:

Issue 1: Launcher Cannot Start the Game

Symptoms: Clicking the Play button has no effect; the game does not launch.

Solution: Restart the launcher. If that doesn't work, try running the launcher as administrator. PC users can also try switching between DX11 and DX12 modes in launcher settings.

Issue 2: PC Crash at Login Screen

Symptoms: Game crashes or force-closes upon reaching the login screen.

Solution: Close MSI Afterburner and RivaTuner Statistics Server (RTSS). These tools are known to conflict with NTE's UE5 rendering pipeline. Closing them resolves the issue.

Issue 3: Download Stuck at 0%

Symptoms: Launcher download progress is stuck, showing 0% speed.

Solution: Restart the launcher. If you are using a VPN, try disabling it and downloading again. Notably, Astrill VPN has a known conflict with the NTE launcher and must be temporarily disabled.

Issue 4: Mobile Black Screen / Crashes

Symptoms: Black screen or immediate crash when launching on Android or iOS.

Solution: Ensure your device meets minimum requirements (Android 8.0+ / iOS 14.0+). Restart the device and try again. Some older device models may have compatibility issues. Check the official compatibility list for details.

Issue 5: Server Connection Issues

Symptoms: Cannot connect to servers or frequent disconnections.

Solution: Launch day is peak time with heavy server load. You may need to retry multiple times. Consider playing during off-peak hours (avoid 8-10 PM) or switching to a less populated server.

To help new players make the most of their first day, here is a priority-ordered checklist:

1. 1Redeem All 5 Codes Immediately — You might forget later, and some codes have expiration dates.
2. 2Complete the Beginner Wish — 20 pulls guarantee an S-rank character plus a selector. This is the strongest starter benefit.
3. 3Push Main Story to Unlock Standard Pool 50-Pull S-Rank Selector — Progressing the main story to a certain point unlocks a standard pool selector for an S-rank character, extremely valuable.
4. 4Join the "City Tycoon" Event — This is a core v1.0 event that lets you earn the S-rank character "Xiaozhi" for free. Do not miss this.
5. 5Claim Pre-Registration Milestone Rewards — Check your in-game mail for all pre-registration milestone rewards.
6. 6Complete Day-One Limited Event Tasks — Some launch events are time-limited. Prioritize these.
7. 7Join a Guild/Community — Active guilds and communities provide valuable game information and additional benefits.

Following this order ensures you build a strong initial roster on day one, setting up a great foundation for the rest of your journey.

Launch day brought evaluations from major gaming outlets and player communities worldwide:

• Game8 Review: "A remarkably rare truly F2P-friendly game that doesn't force you to spend money." Game8 gave a high score, particularly emphasizing NTE's gacha system's friendliness toward free players.
• Player Feedback: Most players report getting S-rank characters within the first few hours, with a very smooth early experience. The no-50/50 mechanic means many players experienced, for the first time, what it feels like when "pity is actually pity" in a gacha game.
• YouTube Creators: Generally positive reviews. Multiple prominent gaming YouTubers called NTE "one of the best new games of 2026," particularly praising the supernatural urban open-world design.
• Reddit Community: The r/NevernessToEverness subreddit created a launch day megathread with intense discussion. Most topics centered around gacha luck sharing, technical troubleshooting, and beginner questions.
• Unique Positioning: The combination of supernatural urban open-world and GTA-style free driving is virtually unmatched in the current gaming market. Many players noted this is exactly the type of game they had always wanted but no one had made.

NTE's global launch day performance can be described in two words: beyond expectations. Thirty million pre-registrations proved global market demand, 480+ free pulls combined with no 50/50 system demonstrated Hotta Studio's sincerity to players, and the Unreal Engine 5-powered supernatural urban world left a stunning first impression on everyone.

For those who haven't started yet, now is the perfect time. Redeem your codes, claim your launch rewards, and follow the priority checklist above for an efficient start. The gates of Hetro City are open — welcome to this supernatural urban world!

Based on launch day (April 29, 2026) data. Content will be continuously updated.