Neverness to Everness: Dark Opening Animation

Hotta Studio is gearing up to launch the Neverness to Everness “Containment Test” (or Closed Beta) starting on July 3. This testing phase, lasting roughly two weeks, will allow many players their first opportunity to experience the urban-themed post-apocalyptic action RPG firsthand.

Fortunately, players won’t be entering without context. Earlier this week, Hotta unveiled the game’s opening animation, offering a preview of the New Helios environment and a glimpse of various characters. The atmosphere shifts dramatically as a Hypervortex emerges in the sky, initiating a catastrophic event that devastates the surroundings and transforms individuals. Ultimately, agents of the Bureau of Anomaly Control make their entrance, allowing a sneak peek at some of the game’s playable characters.

While a post-apocalyptic backdrop may not be groundbreaking for a gacha game (or many other games, for that matter), the urban open-world aspect and the unique approach are captivating enough to pique my interest.