Before you install
16 GB RAM minimum. See all specs.
Free-to-play, in-game purchases (gacha)
Source-based guide. Hands-on review is not published yet. Our method.
What is NTE: Neverness to Everness?
Welcome to Hethereau, a modern metropolis where supernatural anomalies and everyday life share the same streets. In NTE: Neverness to Everness you play an unlicensed Anomaly Hunter investigating the city's weirdest cases.
Built on Unreal Engine 5, it is one of the most visually ambitious free-to-play games on PC this year.
What the game is
NTE is an open-world action RPG set in a modern city rather than a fantasy kingdom. You drive cars, scale buildings, explore neighborhoods and fight supernatural creatures. The city feels alive: NPCs follow schedules, shops open and close, weather changes and vehicles are everywhere.
Combat is fast and combo-based with multiple playable characters, each using different weapons and abilities. Switch between characters mid-fight to chain combos. The boss encounters are cinematic and demanding.
The open world
Unlike fantasy open-world RPGs, NTE gives you a modern urban environment. Drive motorcycles and cars through city streets. Use parkour to climb buildings. Enter shops, apartments and underground areas. The vertical design means exploration happens upward as much as outward.
Side activities include photography, food collection, hidden puzzles and street challenges scattered across every district.
System requirements
| Spec | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel i5-8400 | Intel i7-10700 |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| GPU | GTX 1060 | RTX 3060 |
| Storage | 70 GB | SSD recommended |
| OS | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 10/11 64-bit |
NTE is the most hardware-demanding free game on our list. The 32 GB recommended RAM is unusual. Check the RAM guide and GPU guide before installing.
Monetization
Gacha system for characters and weapons. The game gives free pulls through exploration, story quests and events. Pity system guarantees a featured character after a set number of pulls. Read Gacha Games Explained before spending real money.
All story content is accessible with free characters. No PvP means spending is optional.
Tips for new players
- Explore the city early. Supply pods, hidden chests and puzzles give free currency and materials everywhere.
- Use vehicles. The map is large and walking takes time. Vehicles are free and abundant.
- Save pulls for featured banners. Standard banner characters enter the permanent pool eventually.
- Do daily missions. Consistent daily play matters more than long single sessions for resource income.
- Upgrade one team first. Spreading resources thin across many characters slows your damage output.
Who should play this
Players who want an open-world RPG in a modern city with supernatural combat. The closest comparison is Genshin Impact but with cars and skyscrapers instead of fantasy fields. If your PC is below the recommended specs, Zenless Zone Zero runs on less hardware with a similar combat style.
Verdict
The most visually impressive free-to-play game of 2026. The modern city setting stands out in a market full of fantasy worlds. Heavy hardware requirements limit the audience. Worth the download if your rig can handle it.
Why play it
Run, climb, swim, drive vehicles, decorate a home and customize your ride.
Build a party of up to four characters and switch between them in combat.
Single-player story plus online co-op for up to four players, with crossplay on the same regional server.
Very Positive user reviews on Steam (about 82% positive when we checked).
Pros and cons
Pros
- Run, climb, swim, drive vehicles, decorate a home and customize your ride.
- Build a party of up to four characters and switch between them in combat.
- Single-player story plus online co-op for up to four players, with crossplay on the same regional server.
- Very Positive user reviews on Steam (about 82% positive when we checked).
Cons
- Demanding hardware: 16 GB RAM minimum, 32 GB recommended.
- Gacha monetization for characters (optional in-game purchases).
- 70 GB of storage needed.
Official art and screenshots
Official promotional images from the publisher. Some are marketing art, not in-game captures. NTE: Neverness to Everness and its artwork are trademarks and copyrights of their respective owners. HudPicks is not affiliated with or endorsed by the publisher, which may pay us for installs through our orange buttons.
Can your PC run it?
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 10 64-bit or above |
| CPU | Intel Core i7-10700 | Intel Core i7-12700 |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| GPU | GTX 1660 / RX 5600 | RTX 3060 / RX 6700 |
| Storage | 70 GB | 70 GB |
Official Steam requirements. The recommended settings use DirectX 12.
Beginner tips
- Check your RAM first: 16 GB is the floor, not a comfortable target.
- Invest early in a vehicle you like; the city is big.
- Try co-op for anomaly cases once you know the basics.
- Turn on DirectX 12 in the settings if your GPU meets the recommended specs.
Verdict
Should you play it?
If your PC can handle Unreal Engine 5, NTE offers one of the most unique settings in free-to-play gaming. On older hardware, try a lighter game first.
FAQ
Is NTE free on Steam?
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