Is NTE the same as Once Human? What is the difference?

NTE (Neverness to Everness) and Once Human are two completely different games that are often confused in search results:

[Key Differences]

- **NTE / Neverness to Everness**: Developed by Perfect World's Hotta Studio, UE5 engine, supernatural urban open-world action RPG, launched globally April 29, 2026, free-to-play with gacha

- **Once Human**: Developed by NetEase's Starry Studio, NeoX engine, multiplayer survival crafting shooter, launched globally July 2024, free-to-play with in-app purchases

[Gameplay Differences]

NTE focuses on: urban exploration, character progression, gacha character collection, story-driven RPG experience, 4-player co-op.

Once Human focuses on: base building, resource gathering, survival combat, shooting mechanics, PvEvP modes.

[Similarities]

Both games feature supernatural/anomaly themes and support multiplayer, but their gameplay genres, developers, and business models are entirely different.