Neverness to Everness moves into version 1.3 with two brand-new S-class Espers headlining the banners. Zankou arrives as an Incantation main DPS, and Linko follows as an Anima character. Each new unit shares its phase with a returning fan favorite, so the update runs across two banner windows with matching skin events and signature Arcs.
Quick answer: Phase 1 runs from August 19 to September 9, 2026 with Zankou (new) and Nanally (rerun). Phase 2 runs from September 9 to September 30, 2026 with Linko (new) and Hotori (rerun).
NTE 1.3 banner schedule
The update splits into two phases. Each phase pairs a debut S-class character with a rerun banner, and both windows last about three weeks.
| Phase | Featured banners | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Zankou (new) and Nanally (rerun) | August 19 – September 9, 2026 |
| Phase 2 | Linko (new) and Hotori (rerun) | September 9 – September 30, 2026 |
The two new S-class characters
Zankou is a member of the Scarlet Letter and one of the story’s main antagonists. In combat, he plays as an Incantation main DPS. Linko belongs to the Bureau of Anomaly Control under Elite Task Division 6 (ETD-6) and fights alongside a unique anomaly partner. She is an Anima unit.
| Character | Type | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Zankou | Incantation | Main DPS |
| Linko | Anima | Anima character |
Phase 1: Zankou and Nanally
The first half opens with Zankou’s debut banner and Nanally’s rerun, both live from August 19 to September 9, 2026. Each banner includes its matching Skin Perk event, which unlocks cosmetics as you pull on Zankou’s banner.
| Reward | Type | Pulls on Zankou’s banner |
|---|---|---|
| Scarlet Slash | Glider | 50 |
| Sandy Mirage | Livery | 120 |
| Autumn Vignette | Outfit | 200 |
Phase 2: Linko and Hotori
The second half runs from September 9 to September 30, 2026 and features Linko’s debut alongside a Hotori rerun. Both banners carry their own Skin Perk event as well. The exact reward tiers for this half have not been detailed yet, so the pull milestones remain to be confirmed.
Signature Arcs in the Arc Store
Each featured character’s signature Arc appears in the Arc Store during its matching phase. Zankou’s and Nanally’s Arcs are available through the first half, and Linko’s and Hotori’s Arcs are available through the second half.
| Character | Signature Arc | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Zankou | Spellbound Special | First half |
| Nanally | Tiger Special | First half |
| Linko | Chorus Special | Second half |
| Hotori | Bright Moon Special | Second half |
If you plan to chase both new units, note that Zankou and Linko sit in separate phases, so you cannot pull them at the same time. Budget your currency around the August 19 opening for Zankou, then again for Linko’s window starting September 9. The rerun partners give returning players a second shot at Nanally and Hotori without waiting for a later patch.
