Neverness to Everness is set to hold its first closed beta test, but only in China

Hotta Studios' upcoming open-world RPG, Neverness to Everness, is gearing up for its first closed beta test – exclusively in mainland China. While international players won't be participating, they can still follow the progress as this anticipated title nears release.

Gematsu recently highlighted new lore details, which shouldn't surprise those familiar with the Eibon city trailers (see below). The game promises a blend of comedic storytelling and a unique juxtaposition of the bizarre and the ordinary within the Hetherau setting.

Hotta Studios, a subsidiary of Perfect World (creators of the successful Tower of Fantasy), is venturing into the increasingly popular urban-focused 3D RPG market. Neverness to Everness aims to stand out with several key features.

One standout feature is open-world driving! Players can customize and drive a variety of vehicles, experiencing realistic car crashes. However, the game faces significant competition from established titles like MiHoYo's Zenless Zone Zero and NetEase's Ananta (formerly Project Mugen), both strong contenders in the 3D open-world mobile RPG genre.