The headline of the update is the arrival of the Phoenix (known in other regions as the Hellshot).
Playstyle: A high-mobility, mid-range magical damage dealer.
Equipment: Wields dual Flame Revolvers and wears Flame Leather armour.
Signature Mechanic:Overcharge Energy. Every critical hit builds your gauge. Once full, you enter a “Fire Frenzy” state, massively boosting your magical skill output for a short burst of devastating power.
New Zone: Teva
Step into a surreal landscape crafted from the memories of Tiamat.
The Vibe: A lush, open-world garden that serves as both a progression hub and Tiamat’s final resting place.
Features: Engage in field missions, hunt rare monsters, and discover hidden islands via special portals.
New System:Monster Taming. Use Prism Cores to capture rare creatures.
Currency: Collect Arcanium to trade for rewards. Warning: Unused Arcanium resets every Sunday at 9 AM, so spend it fast!
New Instance: Beast Rival War
Test your coordination in a brand-new 3v3 Arena (Level 60+).
Instead of just fighting each other, your team must race to defeat the enemy’s monster (Gojira or Takun the Terrible) before they defeat yours.
Use tactical bombs and buffs scattered throughout the arena to gain the upper hand.
Streamlined Progression & Quality of Life
Gameforge has made significant changes to how you start and grow your character:
Skip the Basics: The legacy base class system is gone. New characters now start directly as their chosen advanced class.
Fast Start: New Daevas begin in their faction’s main city rather than a starter zone, getting you into the action immediately.
Skill Overhaul: One of the largest skill reboots to date, featuring new Advanced Skills and Stigmas to improve combat clarity and build diversity.
New Gear Path: Introduction of Battle Armour and Arcamant (equipable progression items) to further customise your stats for PvE or PvP.
Quick Tip: The update also introduces a no-fly zone in Teva, so sharpen your ground-combat skills and keep an eye on your legion’s tactical positioning!
Hethereau is buzzing once again! The latest closed beta for Neverness to Everness (NTE), dubbed the Co-Ex Test, has unleashed a torrent of new content, mechanics, and urban life simulations upon eager players. Running from February 6th to February 20th, 2026, this test pushes the boundaries of the supernatural RPG, inviting players to truly co-exist within its dynamic, anomaly-infested metropolis.
If you weren’t among the fortunate few to receive an invite, don’t fret! We’re here to give you a comprehensive look at what’s being tested and what makes the Co-Ex Test such a pivotal moment for NTE.
Living in Hethereau: Crime, Cars, and City Life Enhanced
The “Co-Ex” in Co-Ex Test isn’t just a catchy name; it signifies a core design philosophy: to weave together high-stakes supernatural combat with the intricate tapestry of everyday city life.
1. The Price of Transgression: A Revamped Wanted System
Gone are the days of simple slaps on the wrist for criminal activities. The Co-Ex Test introduces a robust Wanted System that escalates based on your transgressions. Rack up enough infamy, and you’ll find yourself pursued by Hethereau’s law enforcement.
Detention & Choices: Get caught, and you’re off to a detention facility. Here, you’ll face a choice:
Community Service: Work off your debt to society.
Fine Payment: Pay your way out of trouble.
Jailbreak: Attempt a daring escape, adding another layer of thrilling risk and reward.
This system adds significant weight to player choices, making illegal activities a much more strategic endeavour.
2. Drive Hard, Drive Fast: Vehicle Systems Overhauled
Hethereau’s streets are now more alive than ever, thanks to a massive upgrade to the vehicle system.
New Rides: Muscle cars, sleek supercars, and nimble motorbikes are now part of the urban landscape.
First-Person Immersion: Experience the city from a whole new perspective with the addition of first-person driving.
Enhanced Interaction: Honk your horn, or if things get too hairy, make a dramatic exit by jumping out of a moving vehicle.
Dynamic Damage: Vehicle physics have received a significant buff. Expect realistic damage models, popped tyres, and even explosive finales for severely damaged vehicles.
3. Beyond the Battle: Hethereau’s Flourishing Hobby Scene
NTE isn’t just about fighting anomalies; it’s about living in their shadow. The Co-Ex Test introduces a wealth of “hobby” content, allowing players to truly embed themselves in Hethereau’s culture.
Mini-Game Mania: Unwind with a variety of mini-games, including challenging Mahjong sessions and the vibrant Super Sound rhythm game.
Gig Economy: Embrace the grind as a taxi driver ferrying citizens, or hone your craft as a barista, serving up futuristic brews.
Entrepreneurial Spirit: For those with a business mind, the Shop Management system allows you to decorate, stock, and run your own establishment, generating passive income.
4. The Pink Paws Heist: A New Extraction Challenge
For those craving action, the Co-Ex Test introduces the Pink Paws Heist—a thrilling new dungeon-style extraction mode. Players must infiltrate, plunder valuable resources, and extract safely, all while navigating (or engaging in combat with) patrolling anomalies. It’s a test of stealth, strategy, and combat prowess.
Key Dates & The Road to Launch
Test Period: The Co-Ex Test runs from February 6th to February 20th, 2026.
Platforms: The beta is available across PC, PS5, iOS, and Android, demonstrating Hotta Studio’s commitment to a multi-platform launch.
Progress Wipe: This is a progress-wipe beta, meaning all progress will be reset before the official launch. This is standard practice, allowing developers to make necessary adjustments without player data conflicts.
Late Access: While registrations for the closed beta have concluded, players still have a chance to gain access through Twitch Drops by watching partnered streamers and linking their Perfect World Games account.
Glimpse into the Future: Release Window Update
Though Hotta Studio has remained tight-lipped about an official release date, recent App Store listings and community whispers point towards a potential launch around May 15th, 2026. Pre-registration is currently live on both the App Store and Google Play, signalling that the full release is indeed on the horizon!
The Neverness to Everness Co-Ex Test showcases a game that is rapidly maturing, expanding its scope beyond mere combat to offer a truly immersive and dynamic urban RPG experience. The blend of refined combat, deep life simulation, and innovative mechanics paints a promising picture for the future of Hethereau.
The Cities: Skylines Content Creator Pack: Shops of Shibuya is a new DLC for the original Cities: Skylines, created by community modder “Stop it D.” The pack is scheduled for release on September 24, 2025.
This pack is inspired by the trendy and bustling Shibuya district in Tokyo, Japan, and focuses on adding new commercial buildings and asAtomfall – Wicked Isle DLCsets to the game.
Key features of the “Shops of Shibuya” pack:
Buildings and Assets: It includes 27 new low-density commercial growable buildings, 27 new high-density commercial growable buildings, and 3 unique buildings.
Parks and Props: The pack also comes with 2 new parks and 47 new props to help you detail your city.
Theme: The assets are designed to capture the feel of the Shibuya area, with sleek storefronts, boulevards, and side streets.
The Shops of Shibuya pack is part of a larger content release that also includes “Map Pack 4” and the “Harumi Nights FM” radio station. These can be purchased individually or as part of a bundle.
If you are looking for a brilliant psychological horror game, then Dreamcore could just be the game that you are looking for and now it is getting a new Playroom expansion just to add to the creepy feel of this game, falling asleep may never be the same again. The Playrooms expansion will be coming to Dreamcore on the 17th of June.
To find out more about the Dreamcore game, go to the official game website here https://tlon.vg/ or go to the games page on Steam here https://shorturl.at/U7dad
Good news there is some cool new content for V Rising Legacy of Castlevania which is free for anyone who has the DLC. This update offers players new outfits and some interesting extras for your castle. Being a vampire is not an easy existence in a world that is run by humans for humans, but you are a creature of the night and must survive in the only way that you know, feeding on the humans without being caught. The V Rising Legacy of Castlevania DLC is available now, your castle awaits!
To find out more about the V Rising Legacy of Castlevania game and the new content go to the Steam page here https://store.steampowered.com/app/1604030/V_Rising/ or go to the official game website here https://playvrising.com/
If you have ever wondered what it would be like to shrink down in size and be invisible to everyone else your wish is granted in the Smalland: Survive the Wilds game which has just been given a new Campside update initially for PC players but eventually moving to consoles too. In this update players will be getting access to the desert, more creatures, updated maps, bigger bosses and much more. The Smalland: Survive the Wilds game is available now on Steam.
To find out more about the Smalland: Survive the Wilds game head on over to the games page on Steam here https://store.steampowered.com/app/768200/Smalland_Survive_the_Wilds/ or go to the official game website here https://www.mergegames.com/games/smalland-survive-the-wilds-vr/
Well, it is time to return to The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria with the Golden Update, this is an exciting adventure for all fans of this game, movies and books, maybe there are even more players just waiting to join in on this fantastic adventure into a world that is beyond imagination. The Lord of the Rings Return to Moria The Golden Update will be launching on PC via Steam and on the Xbox Series X|S from Aug 27th, later on, it will launch on the Epic Games Store (EGS) on Oct 24th and for the PlayStation 5 on Dec 5th, are you ready for this?
Find out more about The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria The Golden Update here on Steam https://store.steampowered.com/app/2933130/The_Lord_of_the_Rings_Return_to_Moria/ or on the official game website here https://www.ReturnToMoria.com
