Short version: Neverness to Everness released globally on April 29, 2026. It is free on PC now, with a second launch moment arriving on Steam on July 22.
01 / Current status
Yes, it is already out
China received the game first on April 23, followed by the global PC release on April 29 through the standalone launcher and Epic Games Store. Steam is the third storefront milestone, not the first release of the game itself.
Old forum posts asking when the game will come out were written before April or are referring specifically to Steam. The full game has been live and receiving patches for months.
Steam adds a new front door on July 22. The city, characters and free-to-play game behind it are already live.
02 / Every milestone
The complete timeline
Closed testingLimited access, server stress tests and balance feedback before public launch.
China launchThe first complete public version arrived six days ahead of other regions.
Global launchPC players gained access through the standalone launcher and Epic Games Store.
Steam releaseThe same free game gains achievements, overlay and Steam social integration.
03 / Returning players
Beta progress did not define launch
Beta saves are typically wiped before a full live-service release. Returning testers should expect a clean slate rather than their old roster waiting for them. Knowledge gained during testing is still useful, but balance, UI details and drop rates can change between beta and launch.
There is an upside to starting after April: today's build includes roughly three months of patches and bug fixes. You skip the most unstable launch-week build without missing the active community or the second wave arriving with Steam.
Starting now means a more polished client, fewer queues and established community resources for teams, controls and performance.
04 / Looking ahead
What is actually confirmed next?
Steam on July 22 is the final officially confirmed milestone in the source material. Rotating banners, new story chapters and seasonal events are reasonable expectations for a live-service gacha RPG, but they are not a published roadmap.
Treat leaked roadmaps as speculation
Datamines and social posts are not release confirmations. Official NTE channels and store listings remain the useful sources for dates.
05 / Common questions
Release-date FAQ
When did NTE release globally?
April 29, 2026, on PC through the standalone launcher and Epic Games Store.
When did it launch in China?
April 23, 2026, six days before the global release.
When is the Steam version?
July 22, 2026. It is the same free-to-play game with Steam platform features.
Is the beta still running?
No. Beta testing is over; the currently available download is the full live game.
The global release is live.
Play now through the launcher or Epic, or wait for Steam on July 22.
Play free today↗Last updated July 14, 2026 by the PerfGamer editorial team.
Sources: official NTE site, Steam, Wikipedia, MassivelyOP and Notebookcheck.
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