Status: Confirmed. Neverness to Everness 1.2 launches on July 7, 2026 at 11:00 PM ET (UTC-4). The update opens with Shinku and her signature Arc, Blushing Mirage, followed later by Iroi. A server maintenance runs roughly five hours before launch, so the game may come back a little earlier than the scheduled time.
Quick answer: Servers reopen at 11:00 PM ET on July 7, 2026 (3:00 AM GMT / 12:00 PM JST on July 8). You know 1.2 is live when maintenance ends, the login screen updates, and the Shinku banner appears in the wish menu.
Release time: July 7, 2026 at 11:00 PM ET (UTC-4)
NTE 1.2 release time in your timezone
The launch is tied to a single global moment, so the calendar date shifts depending on where you live. The update goes live on July 7 in the Americas and rolls into July 8 across Europe, Asia, and Oceania.
| Timezone | Release date and time |
|---|---|
| PT (UTC-7) | July 7, 8:00 PM |
| MT (UTC-6) | July 7, 9:00 PM |
| CT (UTC-5) | July 7, 10:00 PM |
| ET (UTC-4) | July 7, 11:00 PM |
| GMT (UTC+0) | July 8, 3:00 AM |
| BST (UTC+1) | July 8, 4:00 AM |
| CET (UTC+2) | July 8, 5:00 AM |
| IST (UTC+5:30) | July 8, 8:30 AM |
| SGT (UTC+8) | July 8, 11:00 AM |
| JST (UTC+9) | July 8, 12:00 PM |
| AEST (UTC+10) | July 8, 1:00 PM |
Maintenance start and end times
Servers go down about five hours before 1.2 unlocks. During this window you cannot log in, so finish any daily tasks and spend leftover stamina beforehand. If the build is ready early, the game can come back online ahead of the times below.
| Timezone | Maintenance starts | Maintenance ends |
|---|---|---|
| PT (UTC-7) | July 7, 3:00 PM | July 7, 8:00 PM |
| MT (UTC-6) | July 7, 4:00 PM | July 7, 9:00 PM |
| CT (UTC-5) | July 7, 5:00 PM | July 7, 10:00 PM |
| ET (UTC-4) | July 7, 6:00 PM | July 7, 11:00 PM |
| GMT (UTC+0) | July 7, 10:00 PM | July 8, 3:00 AM |
| BST (UTC+1) | July 7, 11:00 PM | July 8, 4:00 AM |
| CET (UTC+2) | July 8, 12:00 AM | July 8, 5:00 AM |
| IST (UTC+5:30) | July 8, 3:30 AM | July 8, 8:30 AM |
| SGT (UTC+8) | July 8, 6:00 AM | July 8, 11:00 AM |
| JST (UTC+9) | July 8, 7:00 AM | July 8, 12:00 PM |
| AEST (UTC+10) | July 8, 8:00 AM | July 8, 1:00 PM |
Note: You can preload or update the client on PC, Android, iOS, and PS5 through the official Neverness to Everness site and the platform stores, so the game is ready to launch the moment servers reopen.
Shinku banner and version 1.2 length
Version 1.2 leads with Shinku, a Cosmos DPS who builds Fury to enter an enhanced Frenzy state and adds team energy for faster ultimates. Her banner shares the spotlight with her signature Arc, Blushing Mirage, which gets an increased rate during the run.
Iroi arrives in the second phase as an Anima ranged healer whose healing scales with Max HP and who buffs ally attack. Both banners run for three weeks each.
| Detail | Schedule |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 banner | Shinku, July 7 – July 29, 2026 |
| Phase 1 Arc | Blushing Mirage |
| Phase 2 banner | Iroi (starts around July 29, 2026) |
| Version length | Six weeks |
| Version ends | August 18, 2026 (6:00 PM ET) |
Unlike version 1.1, which ran a shorter cycle, 1.2 spans six full weeks before it closes. That gives you a wider runway to clear the new 999 Nights main quest, drive the Draco Regalia vehicle, and work through the new events before the patch wraps.
How to confirm 1.2 is live
Once maintenance ends, launch the game and let it apply any remaining download. The title screen and version number update to 1.2, and the Shinku banner shows up in the wish menu. If you still see a maintenance notice, the servers have not reopened yet in your region, so wait a few minutes and relaunch rather than reinstalling.
Everything points to a smooth, on-schedule rollout, with the servers likely back a touch before the listed 11:00 PM ET mark. Set a reminder for your local time from the table above, keep the client updated, and you will drop straight into Shinku’s debut the moment 1.2 goes live.
