Unreal Engine Unleashed: “Neverness to Everness” Gameplay Trailer Redefines Urban RPGs

In a world of soaring skyscrapers, high-speed chases, and supernatural anomalies, a new contender has arrived to shake up the urban open-world genre. Neverness to Everness, the highly anticipated new title from Hotta Studio (the developers of Tower of Fantasy), has just debuted a stunning new gameplay trailer at Gamescom 2025’s Opening Night Live. This free-to-play urban open-world RPG, with its slick anime aesthetic and supernatural flair, is poised to be a major force in the market. The trailer, titled “Urban Anomaly,” gave viewers a deeper look at its high-octane combat, intricate cityscapes, and a unique blend of fast-paced vehicular action and cinematic exploration. The game, which is also confirmed to support NVIDIA’s latest DLSS 4 technology, is shaping up to be a visual and technical powerhouse with a release window expected in late 2025.

High-Stakes Combat and Seamless Exploration

The core of Neverness to Everness‘s gameplay is its fluid and dynamic combat. The trailer showcased a protagonist, an “Anomaly Hunter,” who uses a variety of futuristic weapons and unique “Esper” abilities to fight off monstrous creatures that have mysteriously appeared in the city. The combat is fast, stylish, and highly vertical, with characters seamlessly transitioning between ground-based attacks and aerial combos. The game’s real-time action RPG mechanics, combined with a deep skill-tree system, allow players to customize their combat style to their liking. What sets the game apart, however, is its seamless integration of high-speed vehicular action. The trailer showed the player driving through the city’s neon-lit streets, only to be ambushed by enemies, leading to a frantic, on-the-fly battle. This blending of genres feels fresh and exciting, adding a new layer of dynamism to the open-world experience.

The game’s urban setting, a city called Hethereau, is a character in itself. Built on Unreal Engine 5, the city is a living, breathing metropolis with intricate details and a sense of scale. The trailer highlighted the ability to explore the city’s highest points and deepest underground tunnels, promising a world that is not just wide but also incredibly deep. The use of advanced lighting, particle effects, and ray-traced reflections makes the city’s futuristic architecture and supernatural anomalies feel incredibly real and immersive. The developers have stated that they have gone to great lengths to ensure the game is highly optimized for all platforms, including PC, PlayStation 5, and mobile devices, with the support of DLSS 4 on the RTX 50 series of GPUs being a major selling point for high-end gamers.

• Dynamic Combat: The combat system is a stylish blend of melee and ranged attacks, with an emphasis on fluid movement and verticality.
• Urban Exploration: The game’s city is a massive, multi-layered environment that encourages players to explore every corner, from the highest rooftops to the deepest subways.
• Next-Gen Tech: The use of Unreal Engine 5 and DLSS 4 ensures a visually stunning experience on both PC and next-gen consoles.

The Anomaly and The Mystery

Beyond the action and visual spectacle, Neverness to Everness also promises a deep and engaging story. You play as an “Appraiser” for the mysterious “Anomaly Investigation Bureau,” a group tasked with studying and containing the supernatural phenomena plaguing the city. The trailer hinted at a dark and complex narrative, one that ties the origins of the anomalies to a larger conspiracy. The game’s narrative is said to be a dark urban fantasy, a stark contrast to some of the more lighthearted gacha games in the market. The developers are clearly banking on a compelling story and an intriguing mystery to keep players engaged in the long term, and if the trailer is any indication, they have succeeded. With its unique blend of genres, stunning visuals, and a compelling narrative, Neverness to Everness is poised to be a major force in the free-to-play market, offering a high-quality experience that players won’t soon forget.