Neverness to Everness is adding a new combat-focused event called Hunter’s Crucible, framed around the idea that Hunters sharpen themselves against tougher prey. It sits inside the game’s Version 1.1 update and runs as a limited-time activity rather than a permanent one, so it has a fixed open and close date.
Quick answer: Hunter’s Crucible runs from June 18 to July 8, 2026. Take part during that window to collect Annulith, Fons, and the Expert Hunter Guide before it closes.
Hunter’s Crucible event dates and rewards
Hunter’s Crucible is a timed event with a clear start and end. It opens after several other Version 1.1 activities are already live, and it shares its closing date with a wider batch of events ending July 8. The tagline tied to it reads, “Steel is forged in fire. Hunters are forged by worthier prey,” which points to combat against stronger enemies as the core loop.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Event name | Hunter’s Crucible |
| Duration | June 18 – July 8, 2026 |
| Type | Limited-time combat event (Version 1.1) |
| Rewards | Annulith, Fons, Expert Hunter Guide |
The reward set is geared toward progression. Annulith is the standout premium currency, Fons supports character and account growth, and the Expert Hunter Guide feeds into upgrading your Hunters. Clearing the event’s encounters is how you earn these.
How Hunter’s Crucible fits the Version 1.1 schedule
Hunter’s Crucible is one of three events lined up to open after the first wave of Version 1.1 content. It starts on June 18, the Fight Championship combat event follows on June 24, and Pixel Surge begins June 26. Several of these close together on July 8, so the back half of the patch is densely scheduled.
| Event | Window | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Hunter’s Crucible | June 18 – July 8, 2026 | Combat vs. tougher prey |
| Fight Championship | June 24 – July 8, 2026 | Prison fights for rewards |
| Pixel Surge | June 26 – July 3, 2026 | Double rewards on Character Pixels |
Note: Hunter’s Crucible has the longest run of the upcoming trio, so there is no need to rush it the moment it opens. It stays available right up to the shared July 8 cutoff.
How to know the event is active
Once June 18 arrives, Hunter’s Crucible appears in the in-game events list alongside the other active Version 1.1 activities. You confirm it is live by finding its entry and seeing the reward track for Annulith, Fons, and the Expert Hunter Guide attached to it. If the entry is missing before that date, the event simply has not opened yet rather than being unavailable to your account.
An exact start time and timezone for the June 18 opening has not been confirmed, so plan around the date rather than a precise hour. Make sure to claim your rewards before July 8, since limited-time events close fully at the end of their window.
