Neverness to Everness: 15 Beginner Tips for a Strong Start

Neverness to Everness (NTE) has finally launched, bringing a mix of open-world exploration, city management, and gacha mechanics. With so many interconnected systems, such as combat, stamina, City tycoon progression, and character building, it’s easy to make early mistakes that slow you down later.

Whether you’re new to gacha games or a veteran, you can never be too cautious with progression choices. Optimizing from the start makes a big difference (after redeeming the code). So, here are 15 essential beginner tips to help you build a strong foundation and progress efficiently.

Developer	Hotta Studio
Release Date	April 29
Platforms	PlayStation 5, Android, iOS, Microsoft Windows (PC)

1 Don’t Stress Over Your Main Character Choice

At the start, you’ll choose your main character’s gender, which might feel like a permanent, important decision. Fortunately, the game allows you to switch genders later with a cooldown, so it’s not something worth worrying about.

Focus more on learning the game’s systems instead of overthinking this choice. Your progression, team composition, and resource management matter far more in the long run than which version of the main character you pick.

2 Prioritize Main Story Progression First

Your main goal early on in NTE should be to push through the story as soon and far as possible. The story will unlock and explain every key system, feature, and progression path in NTE that are essential for long-term growth. Eventually, you’ll hit level gates that require raising your Hunter Level.

When that happens, switch to side activities, but always return to the main story once you can. Treat it as your backbone for progression rather than getting distracted too early by side content. You unlock dailies fairly early.

3 Increase Your Hunter Level Efficiently

Hunter Level (your account level) is one of the most important measures for progression. You gain experience from almost everything, such as quests, exploration, dailies, and stamina usage.

When you’re blocked in the story, focus on activities that give steady experience, like side quests and daily objectives. Efficient leveling ensures you unlock more features faster and keep your progression smooth. Always aim to combine multiple activities rather than grinding just one source inefficiently.

4 Manage Pixel Stamina Carefully

Pixels are your main stamina resource used for farming materials. Since they regenerate over time, letting them cap means wasted resources. Try to log in at least once or twice daily to spend them efficiently.

Each pixel also gives Hunter EXP, making it a valuable progression tool. Avoid hoarding indefinitely; use them consistently. However, don’t feel pressured to min-max every minute; just maintaining regular usage will keep your progression steady.

5 Avoid Spending Premium Currency on Stamina

While it’s tempting to use premium currency (Analith) to refresh stamina, this is usually a poor decision for free-to-play players. Analith is far more valuable when saved for character pulls, especially limited banners.

Stamina regenerates naturally over time, so patience pays off (you can do various other tasks in NTE that don’t require stamina). Unless you’re rushing progression or spending money, it’s better to let stamina refill on its own and use your currency where it provides lasting value.

6 Understand City Stamina and Weekly Reset

City Stamina works differently from regular stamina, refreshing weekly instead of daily. This system is used for activities like deliveries, races, and other city-based tasks. Because of its weekly limit, you should plan how you use it instead of spending it randomly.

Prioritize activities that generate the most value early on, especially those tied to progression systems like Fons and Tycoon Level. Efficient weekly usage can significantly boost your account.

7 Focus on Raising Your City Tycoon Level

City Tycoon Level is crucial, even if you prefer combat-focused gameplay. It unlocks valuable rewards like premium currency, weapon pulls, and even powerful characters. Many players underestimate this system early on, but it plays a major role in overall progression.

Make sure to create a habit of regularly engaging with city activities. Ignoring the Tycoon Level can slow your growth (in the long run), while prioritizing it gives you consistent long-term benefits.

8 Invest in Passive Income Early

When you start earning Fons, it’s tempting to spend them on cosmetic or luxury items. Instead, prioritize investments that generate passive income, such as cafes and properties.

These provide steady resources over time and help fund future upgrades. While the returns may seem small at first, they add up significantly. Building a strong economic foundation early ensures you won’t struggle with currency later in the game.

NOTE: Fons is the most important currency if you want to buy houses, cosmetics, and cars.

9 Use Properties for Utility and Safety

Properties aren’t just for showing off; they produce passive income. On top of that, they also offer useful bonuses like free resources, repairs, and even a safe haven from in-game police.

If you get into trouble during city activities, you can retreat to your property to reset your situation. This makes them both a practical and strategic investment. Don’t overlook their utility beyond income, as they can save you time and resources in unexpected situations.

10 Complete Anomaly Commissions Regularly

Anomaly Commissions are one of the most rewarding activities in the game. They provide valuable items, unlock unique features for your properties, and even grant high-rarity weapons for free. These rewards reduce your reliance on gacha pulls (save pulls for characters) and strengthen your team over time.

Make them a regular part of your routine. Skipping them means missing out on some of the best free progression tools available in the game.

11 Don’t Overinvest in Early Gear

Early-game gear (console pieces/modules) will eventually be replaced by higher rarity versions. Investing too heavily in low-tier gear wastes resources that could be used later. It’s fine to upgrade enough to stay functional, but avoid maxing out early equipment. Once you unlock higher-level farming, you’ll gain access to top-tier gear that’s worth investing in. Think of early gear as temporary, not a long-term commitment.

12 Build Teams Around Synergy

Team building isn’t just about picking strong characters; it’s about how they work together. The game’s “esper cycle” system rewards synergy between characters. Try to pair units that complement each other’s abilities or trigger shared effects. Like the limited character Nanally, pairs well with Sakiri, Jiuyuan, etc.

Even average characters can perform well in a synergized team. Understanding these interactions early will help you create stronger teams without relying solely on rare characters. Check the Character Tier List here.

13 Spend Gacha Currency Wisely

Resource management is key in any gacha system. Save your premium currency for limited banners rather than spending on standard ones. The game guarantees an S-rank character within 90 pulls, making it relatively player-friendly. Plan your pulls instead of spending impulsively.

With patience, you can secure strong characters without wasting resources. Always think long-term when deciding where to invest your currency. Since this is the launch, you can save resources for future characters.

14 Focus on a Core Team First

While it’s tempting to level as many characters as you pulled, spreading resources too thin can slow your progress (especially with the limited resources in the early game). Focus on building a core team that can handle most content effectively. Once they’re strong enough, you can expand and experiment with other characters.

A well-developed main team makes farming and progression much easier, allowing you to gather resources faster for future upgrades.

15 Treat the Game Like a Marathon

The most important tip is to pace yourself. Neverness to Everness is designed for long-term progression, not quick completion. Rushing can lead to wasted resources and frustration. Free-to-play players can still reach endgame content with patience and consistency.

Avoid falling into the trap of overspending or trying to optimize everything immediately. Take your time, enjoy the experience, and progress steadily at your own pace.

Which of these tips are you going to focus on first in Neverness to Everness (NTE)? Comment below to let us know.