NTE 1.3 Special Program Summary: Zankou, Linko, Duskmoor, Summer Events & More

The Neverness to Everness Version 1.3 Special Preview, titled “Rising from the Moonlit Fog,” revealed a packed update for Hethereau. Version 1.3 introduces Zankou and Linko as new playable S-Class characters, brings back Nanally and Hotori, continues the conflict with The Scarlet Letter, and opens the massive new district of Duskmoor.

Here is everything announced during the NTE Version 1.3 Special Program.

NTE Version 1.3 Overview

Version 1.3 returns to the main timeline shortly after the Appraiser escapes the Corridor of Echoes.

Although things have appeared relatively quiet around Eibon, the Bureau, and The Scarlet Letter, the organization has already obtained Anomalies tied to the Past, Present, and Future. The new story sends the Appraiser into Fogden, where the final confrontation with Madam T and The Scarlet Letter begins.

Players will need to complete the Main Story episode “Fighting with a Dragon” before starting the new Fogden storyline.

Category	Version 1.3 Highlights
New Characters	Zankou and Linko
Rerun Characters	Nanally and Hotori
Main Story	New Fogden storyline and final showdown with The Scarlet Letter
New District	Duskmoor
Summer Content	Beach area, summer outfits, Beach Volleyball, Jet Ski salvage, and water racing
New Vehicles	The Tide, dune buggy, and Yesteryear tandem bicycle
Housing	Stillmeadow House and farming
New Game Modes	Building Hethereau, Runaway Echoes, and Dragon Keep challenge
Permanent Content	Beach Volleyball and Building Hethereau
System Updates	Character rendering improvements, Random Outfits, and other QoL updates
Login Rewards	Up to 10 Solid Dice from Circle Gifts

New Main Story: The Fogden Game

Version 1.3 brings the Scarlet Letter storyline back into focus.

The Appraiser will enter Fogden, described during the program as The Scarlet Letter's hunting ground. Once inside, everyone has to play according to the rules of the mysterious “Game,” with waves of enemies and plenty of unanswered questions waiting ahead.

The story also brings back a large cast of familiar faces. Daffodill, Hotori, Adler, and Thyme all have roles to play, while the Bureau sends Chaos, Linko, and Nitsa of ETD-6 into the operation.

NTE 1.3 Banner Schedule

Version 1.3 contains two banner phases, with each half lasting 21 days.

Phase	Character	Limited Board
Phase 1	Zankou	Alluring Shadows
Phase 1	Nanally	The Ichi-daime
Phase 2	Linko	Surfing All Channels!
Phase 2	Hotori	Misty Tipsy Style

New Area: Duskmoor

One of Version 1.3's biggest open-world additions is Duskmoor, a brand-new district in northwest Hethereau.

The area has been under construction since the Appraiser first arrived in the city, and Version 1.3 finally opens it to players.

Duskmoor is built heavily around cars and racing. The district is enormous, with a complete lap around its highway loop taking more than 10 minutes.

Players can also collect every Oracle Stone in Duskmoor without leaving the driver's seat, making exploration much more vehicle-friendly.

New Racing Challenges will take players across villages, fields, mountain roads, highways, and rally circuits, with road surfaces, elevation changes, and consecutive corners testing driving skills.

For players who enjoy NTE's vehicle gameplay, Duskmoor could easily become one of Version 1.3's standout additions.

NTE 1.3 NEW Skin

Version 1.3 also brings summer to Hethereau with a new beach area and several seasonal activities.

The Special Program revealed summer outfits for:

• The Appraiser
• Nanally
• Chaos

• Zankou

• Mint
• Shinku
• Iroi

More special outfits for additional characters are also planned in future updates.

The beach also serves as the home of several new gameplay systems, including Beach Volleyball, Jet Ski salvage, and water racing.

 

Beach Volleyball

Beach Volleyball is one of the biggest new activities in Version 1.3, and it will remain permanently available as part of Hethereau Hobbies after the update launches.

Matches use a 2v2 format. Players control one character directly while an AI teammate covers the other side of the court.

In the Rookie Series, defeating opponents unlocks progressively harder matches. The first team to reach seven points with at least a two-point lead wins.

Each character also has six individual Volleyball stats:

Characters gain EXP by playing matches and improve their stats as they level. Because every character begins with a different stat distribution, each one maintains distinct strengths and weaknesses even at higher levels.

Players can further improve specific stats with Talent Bread, which can push a character beyond their normal growth cap.

Weekly Match

The Weekly Match is a PvE tournament within the Volleyball system.

Players choose a teammate, advance through the group stage and knockout rounds, and attempt to win the championship.

A complete run contains five matches, and one defeat ends that week's run immediately.

Final placement determines the Fons payout and weekly ranking, while winning the championship also awards Talent Bread.

Weekly Match results contribute to Hethereau's citywide Volleyball rankings.

Jet Ski Salvage

Another new summer activity sends players onto the water using Jet Skis.

Mysterious floating cargo appears across certain areas of the sea, and players can use a harpoon to pull it aboard.

There is one important limitation: fuel.

Only cargo returned to shore before the Jet Ski runs out of fuel is converted into points, so players need to balance exploration with the return trip.

NTE New Vehicle:

The Tide

Version 1.3 introduces NTE's first water vehicle, The Tide.

The Tide will be available through a Mystery Box set after the update.

Players can spend Fons or Annulith to open Mystery Boxes, with the cost increasing after every box opened. There are 15 boxes in total, and opening all of them guarantees every reward in the pool.

The set also contains summer outfits for the male and female Appraiser, Mint, and Nanally.

A dune buggy is also on the way and will be purchasable directly with Fons.

Sirocco

New Tandem Bicycle: Yesteryear

The second half of Version 1.3 introduces another new vehicle: Yesteryear, a bicycle built for two.

It launches alongside the Bike Ride-Along event.

Stillmeadow House and Farming

Version 1.3 also expands NTE's property system with Stillmeadow House, a detached home located in Miguel District.

The house includes its own yard and a plot of farmland.

After purchasing the property, players can plant seeds, wait for crops to mature, and harvest them. Crops grown at Stillmeadow House can also be sold for Fons by spending City Stamina.

New Permanent Mode: Building Hethereau

Version 1.3 also adds Building Hethereau to Hethereau Hobbies.

New construction jobs are posted every day, with difficulty changing depending on the scale of the site.

Jobs can include loading and transporting materials, leveling ground, digging foundations, and completing multiple tasks across larger sites.

New Limited-Time Combat Event: Runaway Echoes

Combat players also get a new limited-time event called Runaway Echoes.

Players select one character and enter an Anomalous Realm filled with waves of monsters.

Standard skills activate automatically, leaving players to focus on movement, positioning, dodging, and collecting EXP orbs.

New Dragon Keep Challenge

Version 1.3 also brings new combat content to the Warren Continent.

Dragon Keep receives a floor-based monster challenge divided into Standard and Infinite modes.

Standard Mode contains 99 floors. Players must defeat every enemy on one floor before advancing to the next.

Infinite Mode removes the floor cap entirely, allowing players to continue climbing for as long as they can survive.

Other Events

Stamina Recharge

Gold Rush

Pixel Surge

Fons Rush

Beyond The Rails

More NTE 1.3 Quality-of-Life Improvements

Several smaller improvements are also coming with Version 1.3.

Nanally's “The Popular Kid” outfit gets a toggleable glasses accessory.

Bagel receives a dedicated Furniture & Decor category.

Giving A Handwritten Letter now triggers a confirmation prompt to reduce accidental gifts.

Open-world multiplayer gains Shadow Sweep tracking, making it easier to locate friends and hunt together.

Players will also be able to hide the main UI with a single tap.

Meanwhile, Going, Going, Gone! and Shadow-n-Seek, both introduced in Version 1.2, will remain available as permanent modes.

NTE 1.3 Special Program FAQ

What is the NTE Version 1.3 title?

Neverness to Everness Version 1.3 is titled “Rising from the Moonlit Fog.”

Who are the new characters in NTE 1.3?

The two new S-Class characters are Zankou and Linko. Zankou arrives in the first half, while Linko arrives in the second half.

Which characters rerun in NTE 1.3?

Nanally reruns alongside Zankou in Phase 1, while Hotori returns alongside Linko in Phase 2.

What is the new area in NTE 1.3?

The new Hethereau district is called Duskmoor. It is a large vehicle-focused district featuring highways, mountain roads, rally circuits, and Racing Challenges.

Is Beach Volleyball permanent in NTE?

Yes. Beach Volleyball becomes a permanent part of Hethereau Hobbies after Version 1.3 launches.

What new vehicles are coming in NTE 1.3?

Version 1.3 introduces The Tide, NTE's first water vehicle, along with a new dune buggy and the two-person bicycle Yesteryear.

What new permanent modes are coming in NTE 1.3?

Beach Volleyball and Building Hethereau are both permanent additions. Going, Going, Gone! and Shadow-n-Seek will also remain available.

How many free pulls are available from the Version 1.3 login event?

The returning Circle Gifts event gives players up to 10 Solid Dice for logging in across seven days.

Get Ready for NTE Version 1.3

With Zankou, Linko, Nanally, and Hotori spread across Version 1.3's Limited Boards, deciding where to spend your resources may be just as important as exploring all of the new content.

Keep an eye on LDShop for more NTE Version 1.3 banner guides, character builds, team recommendations, event coverage, and top-up information as the update rolls out.