1.2 "Before the Dawn" Live Now: Shinku (Cosmos Main DPS) & Iroi (Anima Support) July 8–Aug 19, Warren Continent, 999 Nights
Neverness to Everness (NTE) 1.2 went live July 8 — first-half Shinku (Cosmos-element S-rank Main DPS, Condensate Arc, Menacing Gaze burst), second-half Iroi (Anima-element S-rank universal Support, Regression revive), the new Warren Continent map, 999 Nights board game, and banner schedule.
Published: 2026/06/28 · Updated: 2026/07/10
Quick answer: Neverness to Everness (NTE) 1.2 is live as of July 8, 2026. First half: Cosmos-element S-rank Main DPS Shinku, banner “Before the Dawn,” July 8–29 (rated T0.5 by Prydwen — Menacing Gaze + Crimson Fury burst); second half: Anima-element S-rank universal Support Iroi, roughly July 29–Aug 19 (healing + Crit DMG + shield + revive). The new “Warren Continent” map and “999 Nights” board game mode are now open.
The next major update after NTE 1.1 “Dreamwalk Corridor,” 1.2, launched on July 8, 2026. The first-half Shinku banner is live now; the second-half Iroi is expected around July 29. Below is a summary of the full version content. Exact values and timing are subject to in-game data and official announcements.
1.2 Banner Schedule
| Phase | Featured Character | Element / Role / Rarity | Banner Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| First half | Shinku | Cosmos · Condensate · S-rank Main DPS | July 8 – 29 |
| Second half | Iroi | Anima · Liquid · S-rank Support | Approx. July 29 – Aug 19 |
ℹ️ The schedule above is from the official preview. Actual release times, the simultaneously featured A-rank units, and whether any rerun banners appear are subject to the official announcement. The 1.1 second-half Chaos banner ended when 1.2 launched on July 8.
First-Half Banner: Shinku ✅ Live
A Cosmos-element, Condensate-form S-rank Main DPS (rated T0.5 by Prydwen). Dragon-girl dual-form design. Core: build “Menacing Gaze” stacks (up to 8 / 16 at A4) by not attacking, then trigger Instant Strike burst. Ultimate “Crimson Fury” enters “Surging Crimson” second form (13s, massive damage boost), ending with “Dragonflame Verdict” (dragon breath). Signature Arc: “Blushing Mirage”; recommended Gear set: “Lost Radiance.”
👉 Full skills / build / teams / Eidolons: Shinku Complete Build Guide. Character page: Shinku.
Second-Half Banner: Iroi ⏳ Expected July 29
An Anima-element, Liquid-form S-rank universal Support. Provides team-wide healing, Crit DMG buffs, and shields through the “Regression and Imagination” dual mechanic. Her Ultimate “3.8-Billion-Year Mirage” can revive a fallen teammate (extremely rare in NTE). LDShop rates her a “top-tier must-pull support,” and she forms the strongest 1.2 Abyss combo with Shinku. Signature Arc: “The Wrong Gate.”
⚠️ Iroi hasn’t officially launched yet (expected July 29) — skills and builds below are from the livestream and datamines, exact values subject to the in-game text.
👉 Full skills / build / teams / Eidolons: Iroi Complete Build Guide. Character page: Iroi.
New Map and New Gameplay
- Warren Continent: a new zone added in 1.2, unlocked through the new board game mode “999 Nights.”
- 999 Nights: a new board game / gameplay mode, and also the source of the name for the concurrent limited-time redemption code.
- Other activities: “Beyond the Rails,” brawling, fishing (Fishing Frenzy), Gold Clash, and more, running across July–August.
- ⚠️ The 1.2 preview did not announce any cross-brand collaboration (the 1.1 Porsche 918 Spyder was a 1.1 exclusive — don’t confuse it with 1.2).
1.2 Preview Redemption Codes (Limited Time, Expiring June 29)
The June 27 preview special released 3 limited-time codes, valid until June 29, 2026, 23:59 (Taipei UTC+8) and void afterward:
| Code | Approximate Rewards |
|---|---|
SHINKU0708 | Crystals ×100 + Rookie Hunter Guide ×5 + Dye + Beetle Coins ×6,000 |
999NIGHTS | Crystals ×100 + Veteran Hunter Guide ×5 + Dye + Beetle Coins ×6,000 |
IROI0729 | Crystals ×100 + Elite Hunter Guide ×5 + Chaos Dye + Beetle Coins ×12,000 |
For how to redeem and the latest valid codes, see the codes page. Reward details are subject to the in-game mailbox.
To see characters that may appear after 1.2 (community leak roundup), check the upcoming version character info; for the activity schedule, see the activity calendar.
This article is compiled from the official 1.2 preview special and post-launch community data (Prydwen, Game8, LDShop, etc.). Shinku is now live; Iroi launches July 29. Exact values and skill translations are subject to the in-game text.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did NTE 1.2 go live? +
Already live. 1.2 launched on July 8, 2026 (succeeding the 1.1 Chaos banner, which ended the same day). The preview special aired on June 27.
Who are the first-half and second-half featured characters in NTE 1.2? +
The first half features Cosmos-element S-rank Main DPS Shinku on the banner "Before the Dawn," running July 8–29; the second half features Anima-element S-rank Support Iroi, running roughly July 29–Aug 19. Exact timing and the featured A-rank units are subject to official announcements.
What is Shinku's element and how does she work? +
Shinku is a Cosmos-element, Condensate-form S-rank Main DPS (rated T0.5 by Prydwen). Core mechanic: build "Menacing Gaze" stacks (up to 8 / 16 at A4) by not attacking for 2+ seconds, then attack to trigger Instant Strike burst. Her Ultimate "Crimson Fury" enters the "Surging Crimson" second form (13s, massive damage boost), ending with "Dragonflame Verdict" (dragon breath). Signature Arc: "Blushing Mirage." Full guide: Shinku Build Guide.
What is Iroi? Is she worth pulling? +
Iroi is an Anima-element S-rank universal Support who provides team-wide healing, Crit DMG buffs, and shields through the "Regression and Imagination" mechanic — her Ultimate can even revive a fallen teammate. LDShop rates her a "top-tier must-pull support," and she forms the strongest 1.2 combo with Shinku. Full guide: Iroi Build Guide. Releases July 29.
What new maps and gameplay does NTE 1.2 add? +
A new "Warren Continent" zone is added, unlocked through the new board game mode "999 Nights." There are also "Beyond the Rails," brawling, fishing, and other activities running across July–August.
Did the 1.2 preview stream have redemption codes? +
Yes. The June 27 preview special released 3 limited-time codes: SHINKU0708, 999NIGHTS, IROI0729 (each roughly Crystals ×100 + Dye + Beetle Coins), valid until June 29, 2026, 23:59 (Taipei) — now expired. See the latest active codes on the codes page.
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