Neverness to Everness 1.2 Banners: Shinku & Iroi Debut

Appraisers, Neverness to Everness (NTE) Version 1.2 — "999 Nights" is almost here, and the developers at Hotta Studio have laid out everything arriving in the new update. Hosts Light and designer Baggy walked fans through two brand-new Limited S-Class characters, a fantasy tabletop RPG story mode set on the Warren Continent, new gameplay modes, a sweeping wave of events, fresh outfits, quality-of-life improvements, and more. Here's everything you need to know.

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NTE 1.2 Limited Boards & Arc Research Programs

Version 1.2 runs two Limited Boards back-to-back under Scarborough Fair:

Both boards run for 21 days each. Skin Perks events run alongside each limited board — outfits can drop directly from the boards or are guaranteed at a set pity threshold. Two Arc Research Programs also launch in sync:

Resolve Perks

• Resolve Special — runs alongside Before the Dawn (Shinku)
• Dreamgate Special — runs alongside The Lifeline (Iroi)

Resolve Special & Dreamgate Special

At Version 1.2 launch, part of the Exchange Shop inventory refreshes. Appraisers can spend Lost Pieces on Dice and up to 20 Tri-Keys

NTE 1.2 New Characters

Shinku (S-Rank, Cosmos)

An icy but decisive operative recently reassigned to Heathereau HQ, Shinku is Mint's newest teammate. She's reserved off-mission but charges headfirst into danger when it counts — that's just how this dragon girl protects the people she cares about.

Shinku's defining feature is her dual-form combat. In her normal form, she strings up to five consecutive Special Combat Arts strikes that deal Cosmos damage and build her Defiant Spirit Gauge. Filling this gauge lets her enter Surging Crimson, her Rampage form, where her entire kit transforms — basic attacks shift to Tidal Assault, building Fading Reason instead. Her Redirect skill, High-Speed Breach, sends her rocketing at targets. Her ultimates chain from Crimson Fury → Crimson Judgment → Ultimate Dragonflame Verdict, the last hitting a wide area with massive Cosmos damage. In the open world, Rampage Shinku gains boosted movement and climbing speed. In team play, she triggers the Charge Cycle Enhancement: whenever the active character charges up, off-field characters charge by the same amount.

Iroi (S-Rank, Anima)

Warm, wildly popular, and a natural with people, Iroi works alongside Mint and Shinku in CSU2. Her Esper ability summons three lambs — Phantasos, Morpheus, and Ikelos — who build a persistent dream field around her.

Iroi's role is healing and buffs. Her Basic Attack Collaboration strings up to five Anima damage hits and builds Imagination. Holding Basic Attack spends Imagination for up to three charged attacks. Her Redirect skill branches: tap to build Imagination via lamb attacks, or hold to put three teammates into the Regression state — becoming invincible and replaced by her lambs in battle. Her ultimate opens the Gates of Dreams: below the Imagination threshold, it heals the whole team continuously (Dream of the Horned Gate); above it, it damages all enemies while resurrecting fallen teammates (Dream of the Ivory Gate). Her Blossom Cycle Enhancement spawns a duplicate Vitabud when the first one disappears. In the open world, interacting with small animals grants useful items up to 2 times per day, capped at 999 total.

New Main Story — Warren Continent

Version 1.2's story is a lighter, post-Scarlet Letter episode. Mint pulls strings to get a wildly popular tabletop game bundle and invites the Appraiser to a game night with CSU2's new arrivals. The game — 999 Nights — whisks the four-person party (Appraiser, Mint, Iroi, Shinku) to the Warren Continent, a fantasy realm plagued by a dragon problem. The party travels through Fuzzy Village, across the Plains, into the Volcano, Icefield, and Lakelands, and finally into the Dragon Keep to face the Crimson Dragon.

NTE Version 1.2 Warren Continent

This tabletop RPG mode is permanently available. It features a full gear system across 7 equipment slots with randomized stats, set bonuses, and visible gear changes on character models in real time. Gear is appraised at camps or bonfires. Completing runs earns Mystery Buttons for the event shop, which also stocks select Heathereau outfits to wear in the open world. The mode is fully replayable, with later runs unlocking new regions, quests, and higher-tier gear.

New Events & Activities

Version 1.2 brings a full slate of NTE events:

• 999 Nights (Jul 8 – Aug 19) — main story event on the Warren Continent
• Going, Going, Gone! — auction mini-game; invite companions to gather intel and bid on collectibles
• Shadow-n-Seek — hide and seek at Clement Academy; hiders transform into campus objects, hunters use a scan skill
• Fishing Frenzy (Aug 3 – Aug 19) — use harpoons, nets, and throwables; level up to unlock new fishing skills

• Mews Flash — daily scratcher tickets from newsstands around the city
• Riichi Mahjong — new permanent Little Sparrow mode; playable at the Maid Cafe or any home with a Mahjong table
• Warren Lucky Flip (Aug 5 – Aug 19) — earn card flips via Daily Quests
• Stamina Recharge (Jul 15 – Jul 20) — 2x City Stamina in Heathereau Hobbies activities

• Gold Clash (Jul 20 – Aug 3) — earn Fons twice as fast in Pink Paws Heist
• Pixel Surge (Aug 3 – Aug 10) — spend Character Pixels in Houdini's Magic Stage, Bubble Can Factory, and Rabbit Hole to receive double the rewards
• Fons Rush (Aug 10 – Aug 17) — spend City Stamina in select Heathereau Hobbies activities to earn double the Fons
• Beyond the Rails – Blazing Circle (Jul 16 – Jul 30)

Log in for 7 days after the update for the Circle Gifts event and claim up to 10 Solid Dice. Appraisers who create a character and unlock the mail feature before the end of Version 1.2 will also receive one S-Class Standard Character Selection Box via in-game mail — don't sleep on this one.

Circle Gifts

Summer Special Gift Pack

New Outfits, Vehicle & Recoloring Feature

Version 1.2 introduces 19 new outfits across several characters. Highlights from the 999 Nights outfit series:

• Shinku: Dragonhunter (S-rank, special skill effects), Student of Terrasea, Normie Heroine, Labyrinth Lily, Dawn Patrol

Shinku Outfit: Dragon Hunter

Shinku Outfit: Student of Terrasea & Normie Heroine

Shinku Outfit: Labyrinth Lily & Dawn Patrol

• Iroi: Dreamweaver (S-rank), Channeling…, Archmage, Summer Dream, Starlit Night

Iroi Outfit: Dreamweaver

Iroi Outfit: Channeling… & Archmage

Iroi Outfit: Summer Dream & Starlit Night

• Mint: Aurora Flame, Wild as the Wind, Sylvan Hunter

Mint New Outfit: Aurora Flame, Wild as the Wind & Sylvan Hunter

• Esper Zero: Glory Days, Unassuming Warrior, The Blademaster

Esper Zero New Outfit: Glory Days, Unassuming Warrior, The Blademaster

A brand-new Outfit Recoloring Feature also launches with Version 1.2. The 999 Nights outfit series supports alternate color schemes — use a matching Dye Orb item to unlock them. The first batch covers 33 recolor styles across Dragonhunter, Dreamweaver, and Unassuming Warrior outfits.

Shinku Outfit Recoloring

Iroi Outfit Recoloring

Esper Zero Outfit Recoloring

The new vehicle Draco also arrives — an unconventional motorcycle that can strafe sideways and lift its frame off the ground. Shinku can ride it, and wearing her Dragonhunter outfit while on the Draco triggers a special visual transformation.

Optimization Highlights

Version 1.2 ships with the following NTE quality-of-life improvements:

• Long-press to bulk select upgrade materials when leveling characters, Arcs, and Consoles
• Player reporting feature added to Races (Online Battle Mode)
• Option to hide parts and accessories on select outfits
• Fight Club scoring improved — knockouts and damage dealt count more toward final rank
• Anomaly Hunt difficulty lowered at Appraisal Lvl 5 and above
• New fishkeeping feature with freshwater/saltwater tanks, auto temperature control, and auto-feeding
• Rare fish can be mounted on the back of your car
• New Decor Blueprint feature — save up to 20 home designs as shareable codes via Bagel
• Improved in-game Avatar display and simplified Portable Player music controls

Character model updates: Linko (ETD6) receives an optimized model, and Elyms (ETD6 lieutenant) gets a brand-new design teased for a future update.

Linko Character Model Update

Tips

• Both Limited Boards run 21 days each — plan your pulls accordingly and don't let the schedule catch you off guard.
• Iroi's Regression state makes her a strong safety net for high-difficulty content where knockouts are likely.
• In the Warren Continent, gear stats are randomized — prioritize appraising new drops at camps or bonfires before moving on.
• The 999 Nights mode is permanent, so take your time; later playthroughs unlock new regions and better gear.
• Use the Decor Blueprint feature to instantly copy room layouts shared by other Appraisers on Bagel.

Conclusion

NTE Version 1.2 — "999 Nights" delivers two powerful new S-Rank characters in Shinku and Iroi, a full-featured fantasy RPG mode set on the Warren Continent, 19 new outfits with a recoloring system, and a packed lineup of events and quality-of-life upgrades. Whether you're pulling on Scarborough Fair's limited boards or grinding the Warren Continent for gear, there's plenty to keep every Appraiser busy this version. For discounted Riftcrystals ahead of the update, check out LootBar for your Neverness to Everness Top up needs — fast delivery, competitive rates, and savings worth stacking before the banners go live.