NTE April 18 Livestream Summary: 6 Redeem Codes, No 50/50 Confirmed, 16 Launch Characters

On the evening of April 18, 2026, Neverness to Everness (NTE) hosted its official launch preview livestream, pulling back the curtain on the highly anticipated global launch. The broadcast was simulcast across multiple platforms including Bilibili, Douyin, and Huya in China, as well as YouTube and Twitch internationally, drawing millions of concurrent viewers. The livestream revealed a wealth of major announcements covering the launch timeline, redeem codes, gacha mechanics, the full launch roster, and generous launch rewards. Here is the complete recap of everything announced.

1. 1Launch Timeline Confirmed

The livestream officially confirmed NTE's launch schedule: the Chinese server will go live on April 23, 2026, at 10:00 AM (local time), while the global server is set for April 29, 2026. Pre-download will open on April 21, and players are strongly encouraged to download in advance to avoid network congestion on launch day. The Chinese server supports PC and mobile (iOS/Android), while the global server adds PlayStation 5 support. Cross-platform progression is fully supported across all platforms.

1. 1Six Redeem Codes

The livestream revealed a total of six redeem codes, split between Chinese server (3) and global server (3):

Chinese Server Codes:

1. 1NTE2026LAUNCH — Universal code: Stardust x200, Credits x10,000
2. 2HUANHUAN0423 — Exclusive code: Gacha Ticket x2, EXP Materials x5
3. 3YIHUAN418 — Livestream code: Stardust x100, Disc EXP x3,000

Global Server Codes:

1. 1NTE4EVER2026 — Universal code: Stardust x200, Credits x10,000
2. 2NTELAUNCH0429 — Exclusive code: Gacha Ticket x2, EXP Materials x5
3. 3NTEGLOBAL418 — Livestream code: Stardust x100, Disc EXP x3,000

All codes expire on May 18, 2026. Redeem them immediately after entering the game via: Profile > Settings > Redeem Code.

1. 1Gacha System — No 50/50 Confirmed

This was arguably the most anticipated segment of the entire broadcast. The producers officially confirmed that NTE's gacha system does NOT have a 50/50 mechanic. When pity triggers, players are guaranteed to receive the featured limited S-rank character — no more losing the coin flip. Full gacha rules:

• Character Banner: 90-pull hard pity, 100% rate for the featured S-rank when pity triggers, no 50/50
• Average pull-to-S-rank is approximately 53.5 pulls, making the overall rates quite generous
• Beginner Banner: Guaranteed S-rank within 20 pulls, with a selector for your desired S-rank character
• Standard Banner: Choose any standard S-rank character after 50 pulls (Standard Selector)
• Weapon Banner: 80-pull pity, also no 50/50 mechanic
• Pull costs are comparable to similar games in the genre

This announcement generated massive excitement across social media, with many players calling it one of the most player-friendly gacha systems they have seen. The absence of 50/50 means every pull has clear value expectations — no more frustration from losing to off-banner characters.

1. 116 Launch Characters

The livestream revealed the complete roster of 16 playable characters available at launch:

S-Rank Characters (11):

1. 1Nanally — Anima / Attack / Fangs & Claws
2. 2Sakiri — Incantation / Support / Companion (Kiroumaru)
3. 3Daffodil — Chaos / Support / Liquid Arc
4. 4Lacrimosa — Chaos / Attack / Esper Constructs
5. 5Zero — Cosmos / Attack / Sword
6. 6Baicang — Incantation / Defense / Power of Words
7. 7Fadia — Cosmos / Attack / Catalyst
8. 8Aurelia — Special Attribute / Attack / Esper Weapon
9. 9Xiaozhi — Anima / Support / Tech Equipment
10. 10Mengxun — Chaos / Attack / Dual Blades
11. 11Xinghen — Cosmos / Defense / Heavy Shield

A-Rank Characters (5):

1. 1Haniel — Anima / Attack / Firearms
2. 2Aira — Incantation / Support / Bow
3. 3Colt — Cosmos / Attack / Gauntlets
4. 4Linglan — Chaos / Support / Instrument
5. 5Argo — Anima / Defense / Shield

Aurelia and Xiaozhi are two newly revealed characters making their first appearance outside of internal testing. Aurelia is positioned as a powerful Attack character with a unique special attribute mechanic, while Xiaozhi is a tech-themed Support character. Their additions further expand team composition possibilities.

1. 1Free Resources — Approximately 418 Free Pulls

The livestream broke down all free resources available to players after launch, totaling approximately 418 free pulls:

• New player tutorial rewards: ~30 pulls
• Main story completion rewards: ~80 pulls
• Launch sign-in event (30 days): ~40 pulls
• Launch celebration events: ~60 pulls
• Zone exploration rewards: ~100 pulls
• Achievement system rewards: ~30 pulls
• Permanent activities and dailies: ~78 pulls
• Free A-rank character Haniel: Complete beginner guide quests
• Free S-rank selector: Through the Standard Banner 50-pull selector mechanic

This amount of free resources is exceptionally generous for the genre, giving F2P players enough to build multiple strong teams at launch.

1. 1Beta Tester Recharge Refund — Up to 150%

For players who participated in beta testing and made purchases, the developers confirmed refunds at up to 150% of the original amount. Refunds will be delivered via in-game mail after launch as equivalent in-game currency:

• First purchase portion: 150% refund
• Cumulative spending under 1,000 CNY: 120% refund
• Cumulative spending 1,000-5,000 CNY: 110% refund
• Cumulative spending above 5,000 CNY: 100% refund

This refund rate is among the highest in the industry, demonstrating the studio's appreciation for early supporters.

1. 1New Launch Features

The livestream also showcased several new and improved features coming with the launch version:

RT Ray Tracing: PC (RTX GPUs) and PS5 will support ray tracing, delivering a massive visual upgrade for urban night scenes. Building reflections, neon light scattering, and water surface reflections will all see significant improvements.

Driving System Overhaul: Vehicle handling has been completely rebuilt with more realistic physics feedback and drifting mechanics. Multiple vehicle types have been added including sports cars, motorcycles, and special Esper vehicles. The urban traffic AI system has been optimized for a smoother, more natural driving experience.

Housing Expansion: Personal housing customization space has been significantly expanded with new furniture and decoration categories. Players can invite friends to visit their homes, and a new collaborative decorating feature has been added.

Pink Paw Co-op: A new social co-op system called Pink Paw has been introduced, allowing players to create or join exploration squads of up to 4 players for simultaneous urban exploration. The system supports real-time voice chat, location sharing, and cooperative quest triggering.

AI Mini-Games: Several AI-driven mini-games have been added, including Esper combat simulation training, urban racing challenges, and logic puzzles. These serve as casual side activities that also yield modest progression resources.

Anomaly Prison: A newly opened Anomaly Prison zone offers a unique exploration experience. Players must infiltrate the prison to investigate anomalous events, facing special enemy types and puzzle encounters. The atmosphere is outstanding, blending horror and mystery elements into a compelling gameplay experience.

1. 1NVIDIA Driver Optimization

The livestream concluded with an important technical announcement: NVIDIA has released a specially optimized GPU driver (version 596.21) for NTE's launch. This driver is specifically optimized for NTE's Unreal Engine 5 rendering pipeline, delivering approximately 15-20% frame rate improvements while reducing VRAM usage. All NVIDIA GPU players on PC are advised to update to this driver version before launch for the best possible experience.

That concludes the full recap of the NTE April 18 Launch Preview Livestream. With the Chinese server launch on April 23 less than a week away, now is the time to prepare — redeem your codes early, plan your gacha strategy, and get ready to explore the anomalous urban world of Neverness to Everness. Stay tuned for more detailed guides and character analyses in our upcoming updates.