NTE Version 1.5 is live now, and Hotta World’s open-world RPG Neverness to Everness (NTE) just got its biggest update since launch. Titled “Once Upon a Glitched Call,” the first half of Version 1.5 drops players into a new mystery built around an urban legend, a city made of data, and a phone call that should not exist — and it brings a brand-new playable hero, Elyms, along for the ride.
The update is available today, November 11, on PC, Android, iOS, PlayStation 5, and Mac, and it is free for everyone already playing. A second hero, the elite hacker Exe, arrives on December 2 as the second half of the update. Between the two, Version 1.5 is shaping up to be the most substantial chapter NTE has released yet, with new vehicles, a new game mode, a new business to run, and a board game to master.
A New Mystery in NTE Version 1.5: The Invalid Number and a City Made of Data
The new storyline starts with an old post titled “Invalid Number” on the Hethereau Urban Legend Board, and it only gets stranger from there. Players trace a mysterious signal to an offshore server, and the trail leads into a digital ocean — a city made of data that hides something the authorities would rather keep buried. The ETD-6 unit, which specialises in anomaly-related crimes and Meme Anomalies, is only interested in shutting the story down, which is exactly why it is worth following.
Elyms is the new playable hero at the center of it all. She is a Lieutenant with ETD-6, and she arrives today as the headline addition of the first half of Version 1.5. Easygoing and playful, with an unusual talent for putting people at ease, she is the kind of character who makes an investigation feel like an adventure rather than a chore. She will not be alone for long: Exe, an elite hacker who directs operations from behind the scenes, joins the roster on December 2 as the second half of the update. Two new heroes in one version is a serious statement.
Driveable Tanks, Vehicle Battles, and a Delivery Business in NTE Version 1.5
Version 1.5 also gives players new ways to get around Hethereau, and the standout is the Iron Ogre — a driveable tank you can take into a fight against anomalies. New vehicles join the roster too, including ambulances, and the tank is the centerpiece of “Full Tank Ahead!,” a new four-player free-for-all vehicle battle. Players compete for points, grab airdrops loaded with special ammunition, and spend their points upgrading the Iron Ogre’s abilities between rounds. It is a loud, chaotic change of pace for a game better known for its city streets and story missions.
There is a quieter new system for players who prefer building something to blowing it up. After making deliveries around the city, players can now take charge of the entire delivery operation, and the client list grows to include more of Hethereau’s organizations — some of which have unusual tastes. It is a management layer that rewards players who want to run the business side of the city, and it gives the open world another reason to keep exploring.
A Board Game, Anniversary Rewards, and a Smoother Return to Hethereau
Players who want a break from the action can sit down with DSD POP, a new single-player board game inside NTE. Power Cards let you reshape a developing city, Strategy Cards introduce rules that reward different playstyles, and the goal is to build a metropolis by placing residential districts, commercial hubs, and green areas. It is a full game-within-a-game, and it fits the update’s theme of a city built from data.
There is plenty to collect while you play. The Circle Gifts event hands out up to 10 Solid Dice for logging in over seven days, and Fortune’s Bounty and other events add more rewards on top. The update also adds a new enemy camp with new enemy types, plus quality-of-life improvements such as upgrade targets, overflow storage for City Stamina and Character Pixels, and refined controls. The NTE Original Soundtrack has also just arrived on Steam for players who want the city’s music outside the game.
It is a strong package for a free update, and it arrives as the game continues to find its audience. The anime open-world RPG space is crowded, and NTE is carving out its own corner of it alongside games like The Tsaritsa Just Summoned Every Nation — Genshin Impact 7.2 ‘Hour of Ruin’ Hits November 4.
NTE Version 1.5 “Once Upon a Glitched Call” is available now on PC, Android, iOS, PlayStation 5, and Mac, with Exe arriving on December 2. You can read the full Version 1.5 announcement for the complete details, and visit the official NTE site to download the game. HoYoverse fans should also keep an eye on Honkai: Nexus Anima Final Closed Beta Starts November 25 — And HoYoverse Just Locked in Spring 2027 and HoYoverse Is Coming to Nintendo for the FIRST Time — Petit Planet Lands on Switch 2 in 2027, PC on December 4 for more from the anime RPG world.
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