Neverness to Everness, which leans heavily into urban fantasy, is launching a new content update for version 1.2 that feels suspiciously like a medieval fantasy RPG. It brings a full suite of stories, classes, regions, progression systems, and boss encounters. To top it off, two new characters, packed with high-octane offensive and support abilities, are joining the fray.

The version 1.2 preview broadcast aired on the 27th via the official Neverness to Everness YouTube channel. The title, '999-Day Night Tales,' actually refers to a board game within the game. As players gear up for the final showdown against the 'Scarlet Letter' in version 1.3, this update offers a chance to bond with new companions, Shinku and Illoy, over a game night.

In this TRPG-style board game, you step into the shoes of the protagonist to explore the fantasy world of 'Warren Continent' alongside your allies. The story shifts based on your choices. You’ll be tasked with helping villagers, defending the frontline, and ultimately taking down the final boss, the Red Dragon.

The Warren Continent features diverse biomes like grasslands, volcanoes, icy plains, and lakes, culminating in the battle against the Red Dragon. You will encounter various NPCs throughout these areas who offer quests, and keep an eye out for hidden dungeons that hide special rewards.

In this mode, the Appraiser (you), Mint, Shinku, and Illoy each take on specific roles. You are the Swordsman, Mint acts as the Barbarian, Illoy as the Mage, and Shinku as the Dragoon. Naturally, defeating monsters grants XP, allowing you to level up and ramp up your combat prowess.

A full gear system is included, split across 7 slots with varying quality and class restrictions. Stats are randomized upon acquisition, and an appraisal system lets you check your gear's potential. Set bonuses and passive effects add another layer of strategy. You’ll also find accessories with unique buffs. Need to heal, trade, or appraise? Just stop by the campsites and campfires scattered across the map.

Some gear in the Warren Continent features unique models that change your appearance the moment you equip them, allowing for some bespoke fashion choices. Furthermore, you can earn 'Mystic Buttons'—event tokens from playing the board game—to trade for costumes that can be worn in Hetero City. Note, however, that once you return to the city, these costumes are sold as sets, so individual piece swapping isn't an option. Version 1.2 introduces 19 new costumes in total.

Dyeing is also coming to the table. Using specialized dye beads, you can unlock various styles for your costumes, and we're not just talking about a simple hue swap—textures and patterns change too. The first wave of dyes includes 33 styles, starting with the '999-Day Night Tales' series, with more to follow in future updates.

The '999-Day Night Tales' is a permanent addition, not a limited-time fling. You can replay it to your heart's content, and subsequent playthroughs unlock new areas, missions, and higher-grade equipment.

New companions 'Shinku' and 'Illoy' are making their debut. Shinku, part of the Case Management Bureau's Containment Team 2, is the stoic, action-oriented type who puts her allies first. Gameplay-wise, she’s a Light-element burst dealer with two distinct combat and movement modes. The key is her 'Berserk' state, which dishes out heavy Light-element damage and boosts her mobility and climbing speed.

Raise your bond level with Shinku to unlock interaction motions like vehicle rides, Mahjong, and visiting her home. Her limited-time pick-up banner runs from July 8th to July 29th at 6:59 AM. She also gets the 'Dragon Hunter' costume, which features special skill effects, and a new vehicle called 'Draco' that leaves a trail of red light behind it when equipped with the outfit.

New companion 'Illoy,' also from Containment Team 2, is the friendly, social type—perhaps a bit too perfect, which raises some eyebrows. Her power attribute is 'Spirit' and her Ark type is 'Liquid.' She can manifest an everlasting dreamscape, use 'Regression' to make allies invincible, and provide healing and resurrection support. Plus, interacting with animals in the city can net you random growth items up to twice a day.

Illoy's limited banner runs from after the maintenance on July 29th to August 19th, 6:59 AM. Her swimsuit and urban outfits are also being added. Both character banners come with skin-themed events where you can pull or earn items by rolling dice on the board.

New event content is on the way. The 'Hammer Down' auction event lets you bid against other Appraisers to snag collectibles. You can bring a companion to help with the bidding process, and they can equip a support item that, when combined with their hints, can yield surprising results.

'Hide-and-Seek' is a cat-and-mouse game where you play as either the hider or the seeker. Hiders can transform into one of three objects and use decoys. Seekers have a scan skill to detect hiders and decoys, though attacking the wrong target drains their HP. Hiders win if enough of them survive until the timer runs out or if all seekers are eliminated. Conversely, the seeker wins if they find everyone.

The 'Sea Angler' event lets you keep the fish you catch at home. You'll need a tank, split into freshwater and saltwater types, with capacity depending on the size. Fish are picky—you’ll need to manage water temperature, pH, and ecological needs. Don't worry, there's auto-temperature, water quality, and feeding support. You can also participate in the 'Big Catch Operation' using harpoons, nets, and projectiles to earn new fishing skills.

Interior blueprint functionality is also being added. You can save your home designs as a blueprint code and share them via the in-game social media 'Bagel,' or import others' designs. You can save up to 20 blueprints, though applying someone else's requires you to actually own the necessary furniture.

Riichi Mahjong is being added to the 'Mahjong' mini-game. Unlike the existing Blood-Flow Mahjong, a round ends when one player calls a 'win.' The conditions for winning are specific, and the more difficult the hand, the higher the score.

There’s plenty more: the 'Cat Breaking News' lottery, the 999-Day Night Tales event for Fantasy Stones and Ponds, the Warren Card Flip for completing daily missions, 2x stamina charge efficiency, 2x Pond acquisition efficiency in Gold Rush, 2x rewards for pixel expenditure, and a 7-day login bonus that grants 10 Truth Dice, plus a special summer gift of an S-rank character selector.

Existing content is getting a polish, too. Rinko's model is being updated, profile photos in-game are looking more natural, and the music player is getting a 'Simple Mode.' You can now long-press buttons when leveling up characters, Arks, or consoles to bulk-select materials. Plus, a report function is coming to the online car racing mode to deal with unsportsmanlike behavior.

Version 1.2 will run for six weeks, from July 8th to August 19th. To coincide with this update, Neverness to Everness will officially launch on Steam, the Epic Games Store, and the Galaxy Store.

A teaser for the version 1.3 story is already here. It will feature the full-scale showdown against the 'Scarlet Letter' organization from version 1.1. They've gathered anomalies related to the future, present, and past, and their true plan will be revealed. The team promises better cutscene direction and a smoother narrative flow based on player feedback.

Expect swimsuit costumes for existing characters, new vehicles, a summer-themed main event, house-like standalone housing, and more daily urban content in version 1.3. Finally, the new character 'Elim' was teased.