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2026 Is Shaping Up to Be a Defining Year for Gacha RPGs
With much of 2026 still ahead, the gacha landscape is already shaping up to be one of the most competitive in recent memory. Following the commercial success of Arknights: Endfield, which reportedly generated hundreds of millions in revenue, attention is now shifting toward the next wave of ambitious releases.
One of the most closely watched is Neverness to Everness, an urban open-world gacha RPG developed by Hotta Studio. After months of limited testing and steady marketing beats, new information suggests the wait may soon be over.
A Possible May 2026 Release Window for Neverness to Everness
Although Hotta Studio has yet to make a formal announcement, a potential release date has begun circulating within the community. A May 15, 2026, launch was briefly spotted on the game’s mobile storefront before being acknowledged by a moderator within the official global Discord.
While this information has not been confirmed by the developer itself, the consistency across platforms has given the rumour additional weight. For now, however, it remains unofficial and should be treated cautiously until Hotta Studio issues a public statement.
An Urban Gacha With a Distinct Identity
Neverness to Everness, often shortened to NTE, first drew attention due to its unusual aesthetic direction. The game places anime-styled characters into a highly detailed modern city, complete with realistic vehicles that players can freely drive throughout the open world.
This contrast between stylised characters and grounded urban systems has helped NTE stand apart from other open-world gacha RPGs, many of which lean heavily into fantasy or sci-fi settings. Combined with real-time action combat, the game has positioned itself as one of the more experimental entries in the genre.
Platforms and What Comes Next
Neverness to Everness is currently planned for PlayStation 5, PC, Android, and iOS. With beta testing ongoing and marketing activity increasing, an official release announcement may not be far off.
Until Hotta Studio confirms details directly, the reported May 2026 window should be viewed as a strong possibility rather than a guarantee. Still, if accurate, it would place NTE firmly within what is shaping up to be a crowded and highly competitive year for gacha RPGs.
