NTE September 2026 Events Guide - Linko Banner, 1.3 Events & Blackbird

September 2026 is a key planning month for Neverness to Everness players. Version 1.3 is already live, Zankou and Nanally remain available until September 9, and the second half of the patch is expected to bring Linko’s “Surfing All Channels!” Limited Board alongside a Hotori rerun. It is also the month when many players begin saving seriously for Version 1.4, especially after NTE Global started teasing Blackbird and Akane Rin through Hethereau Special Bulletin posts.

For players managing their pull budget, September is less about panic-spending and more about timing. You need to finish Version 1.3 events, claim every free dice source, push Beyond the Rails before each reset, and keep enough Annulith ready for Linko or the upcoming Version 1.4 characters.

If you are short of pulls near the end of a banner, NTE paid top-ups buy Riftcrystal, which can be converted 1:1 into Annulith in-game. Players who want a fast recharge route can use the Neverness to Everness top-up page on Topuplist, then convert Riftcrystal into Annulith for Solid Dice before the Linko or Version 1.4 banners rotate.

Neverness to Everness September 2026: Why This Month Matters

September sits across the back half of Version 1.3 and the expected lead-in to Version 1.4. That makes it one of the most important months for both event farming and banner planning.

Official Version 1.3 content includes Zankou, Nanally, Duskmoor, Shipwreck Salvage, Volley Star, Surf Breaker, Hunter’s Crucible, Circle Gifts, Gold Clash, and other limited-time events. Linko’s September 9 phase-two timing is supported by the Version 1.3 preview cycle and active banner trackers, while the full Version 1.4 release date, Blackbird banner phase, Akane Rin banner phase, and 1.4 preview details should still be treated as pending until Hotta Studio posts the official notice.

For active players, the biggest free value comes from the monthly Mall exchange, Circle Gifts, limited-time event shops, and Beyond the Rails Special Route resets. Beyond the Rails is especially important because its Special Route resets every 14 days and can pay up to 800 Annulith per reset when fully cleared.

September 1 - Monthly Mall Reset and Early-Month Prep

The first thing to check in September is the Mall exchange. The monthly Lost Piece exchange is one of the cleanest free-pull sources in NTE because it refreshes on a monthly cadence.

Monthly Exchange Priorities

Players should prioritize the monthly pull items before spending Lost Pieces on lower-value materials.

Item	Amount	Best Use
Solid Dice	5	Limited character boards
Fabricated Dice	5	Standard Board pulls
Tri-Keys	20	Arc Research Program pulls

Solid Dice matter most if you are saving for Linko, Blackbird, Akane Rin, or any later limited S-Class character. Fabricated Dice are useful for the permanent Standard Board, while Tri-Keys feed Arc Research Programs. Arcs are NTE’s weapon system, so do not ignore Tri-Keys just because they are not character pulls.

Gold Clash - Fons Farming Before September 14

Gold Clash begins on August 31 and runs until September 14, 04:59 server time. During the event, Fons earned from Pink Paws Heist is doubled.

This is not the same event as Fons Rush. Gold Clash is tied to Pink Paws Heist, while Fons Rush is tied to Hethereau Hobbies and City Stamina.

If your account needs property upgrades, vehicles, Arc leveling, or City Tycoon progress, clear your heist runs before the event ends. Fons is not a banner currency, but it affects a huge part of account growth, especially for players investing in lifestyle systems and long-term progression.

Version 1.3 Phase 2 begins on September 9 and is expected to run until September 30, 05:59 UTC+8. The headline banner is Linko’s “Surfing All Channels!” Limited Board, with Hotori returning through “Misty Tipsy Style.”

Banner	Featured S-Class	Window
Surfing All Channels!	Linko	September 9 to September 30
Misty Tipsy Style	Hotori rerun	September 9 to September 30
Chorus Special	Voice of the Voyager, Linko’s Arc	September 9 to September 30
Bright Moon Special	Marching Beyond Time, Hotori’s Arc	September 9 to September 30

Linko is listed as an Anima S-Class character with Plasma Arc compatibility. Preview coverage describes her as a teammate-synergy character who fights with Xiaozhen, builds a Modulation gauge, marks enemies, and triggers Synced Strikes when allies attack marked targets.

Her Ultimate, Oversync, expands that team-sync identity and makes support-skill damage count as follow-up attack damage during its window.

Should You Pull for Linko?

Linko looks most valuable for players who already care about follow-up attack teams or want an Anima support option that contributes off-field pressure. If your account is still missing a stable main DPS, she may not be the first answer unless her final live numbers push her into universal territory.

The practical advice is simple: wait for release-day testing before committing all of your Annulith. Pull if her Synced Strike and Hexed/follow-up support meaningfully improve your existing teams. Skip or save if you are mainly holding for Version 1.4 characters.

September 9 to September 30 - Runaway Echoes

Runaway Echoes is the roguelite-style limited-time event shown during the Version 1.3 preview. The core loop is simple: enemies rush in from every direction, you choose upgrades, and your build snowballs as the run continues.

This is the event that some translations call “Off-Track Echo.” For an English overseas site, “Runaway Echoes” is the safer wording.

Runaway Echoes should be treated as a full-clear event, not just a one-time trial. Limited-time event shops in NTE usually include Annulith, Fabricated Dice, Fons, Elite Hunter Guides, Chaotic Dye, and cosmetic rewards, so finishing the event path is one of the best ways to stretch a free-to-play pull budget.

Beyond the Rails - The Biweekly Annulith Checkpoint

Beyond the Rails is NTE’s recurring endgame mode. It unlocks after Hunter Level 12 and asks players to clear combat stops, earn Platform Seals, and claim milestone rewards.

The current Version 1.3 Beyond the Rails: Incandescent Circle window is listed for August 27 to September 10 on UTC+8 schedules, and the mode typically resets every 14 days. That means September should include a September 10 reset and another late-month reset around September 24, unless Hotta Studio adjusts the schedule.

A full Special Route clear can reward up to 800 Annulith per reset, plus Train Log and Fons. If you cannot full clear yet, push as far as you can anyway. Partial rewards still matter, and each reset is effectively a pull-budget checkpoint.

Do not confuse Beyond the Rails with Runaway Echoes. Beyond the Rails is the biweekly combat endgame. Runaway Echoes is the limited-time roguelite event.

September 14 - Pixel Surge Double Rewards

Current event trackers list Pixel Surge for September 14 to September 21. Pixel Surge is the double-reward event for Character Pixels spent in farming stages such as Houdinii’s Magic Stage, Houdinii’s Schemes, Bubble Can Factory, and Rabbit Hole.

Use Pixel Surge on the bottleneck your account actually has:

Character EXP and Beetle Coins if you are raising a new carry.
Ability and ascension materials if Linko or Zankou is going live on your account.
Arc ascension materials if your weapon level is behind your character level.
Console farming only if you are far enough into progression to get worthwhile drops.

Newer accounts usually get more value from guaranteed upgrade materials than from early Console optimization.

September 17 - Breezy Tour

Breezy Tour is the bike ride-along event tied to the Yesteryear bicycle. The Version 1.3 preview describes it as a character ride-along activity, and current event trackers place it from September 17 to September 30.

This is a lighter event than Beyond the Rails or Hunter’s Crucible, but it is still worth doing. NTE’s limited-time lifestyle events usually include Annulith and progression materials alongside cosmetic or bonding-flavored rewards.

September 21 - Fons Rush

Fons Rush is currently tracked for September 21 to September 28. It doubles Fons output from Hethereau Hobbies when spending City Stamina, up to the event cap.

This is the event to save City Stamina planning for, especially if you are trying to buy Stillmeadow House, upgrade City Tycoon systems, level Arcs, or recover after spending heavily on 1.3 content. Fons is not a gacha currency, but it controls a surprising amount of account progress and lifestyle content.

All Month - Confirmed Version 1.3 Events Still Worth Clearing

Several Version 1.3 events run deep into September and should not be ignored while everyone talks about Linko and Blackbird.

Event	Window	Main Reason to Clear
Circle Gifts	August 19 to September 30	10 Solid Dice from login rewards
Volley Star	August 19 to September 30	Annulith, Fabricated Dice, Fons, materials, cosmetics
Surf Breaker	August 19 to September 30	Annulith, Fons, Floe Cinema Tickets, materials
Hunter’s Crucible	August 19 to September 30	Challenge rewards, Annulith, materials, event title
Shipwreck Salvage	August 28 to September 30	Annulith, Fabricated Dice, Fons, avatar frame, namecard
Lucent Tides Mystery Box	August 19 to September 30	Tide watercraft, outfits, cosmetics
Circle Bounty	August 19 to September 30	Free-track rewards; paid track is optional

For free-to-play players, the priority order is simple: claim Circle Gifts, clear event shops, push Beyond the Rails, and spend stamina during double-reward windows. Cosmetic mystery boxes are optional and should not eat Annulith needed for character pity unless you specifically want the skins or vehicle.

Version 1.4 Preview Special Program and Redeem Codes

As of August 31, 2026, the Version 1.4 Preview Special Program date has not been officially announced. A late-September preview is plausible because Version 1.3 ends on September 30, and previous NTE preview programs have distributed redeem codes, but the exact date and rewards should not be written as confirmed until NTE Global posts the broadcast notice.

The safest plan is to watch the official NTE channels as Version 1.3 approaches its end. If the Version 1.4 Preview includes redeem codes, claim them immediately through the in-game redemption menu because preview codes are usually time-limited.

Blackbird and Akane Rin - What Is Confirmed and What Is Not

Blackbird and Akane Rin are the reason many players are hoarding Annulith through September. Both characters have appeared in NTE Global’s Hethereau Special Bulletin marketing, which means they are no longer just random community wishlist names.

Blackbird is the Witch’s House character many players know from Oracle Stone and occult-side content. Akane Rin is tied to Hethereau’s music scene and is known as a vocalist/guitarist figure. Their popularity is real, but their full gameplay details are still not fully published.

Blackbird Watchlist

Blackbird has been teased as an S-Class character, but her combat role, Arc compatibility, signature Arc, and final banner date need the Version 1.4 preview or patch notice before they can be treated as official.

Some leaks and trackers point to Version 1.4 Phase 1, but that should be treated as expectation, not confirmed fact.

If Blackbird is your target, do not spend below your pity comfort line on Linko unless Linko directly improves your current team.

Akane Rin Watchlist

Akane Rin has also been teased through official social marketing. Community roadmap posts often place her in Version 1.4, but her phase, role, Esper type, and Arc information still need official confirmation.

If both Blackbird and Akane Rin interest you, September is a saving month rather than a spending month. Finish events, claim every shop reset, and wait for the 1.4 Preview before deciding which banner gets your Annulith.

How to Stock Up on Annulith Before Version 1.4

Annulith planning in September should be practical, not panic-driven. Start with the free and recurring sources, then decide whether a top-up is necessary only after your pity count is clear.

September Pull-Budget Checklist

Buy the monthly 5 Solid Dice, 5 Fabricated Dice, and 20 Tri-Keys from the Mall exchange.
Claim all 10 Solid Dice from Circle Gifts before September 30.
Clear Shipwreck Salvage, Volley Star, Surf Breaker, Hunter’s Crucible, and Runaway Echoes.
Push Beyond the Rails before each 14-day reset.
Use Gold Clash for Pink Paws Heist Fons before September 14.
Save Character Pixels for Pixel Surge if your farming need can wait.
Spend City Stamina during Fons Rush if your Fons economy is behind.
Watch for the Version 1.4 Preview announcement and redeem codes immediately when posted.

Currency Primer - Annulith, Riftcrystal, Fons, Dice and Tri-Keys

Annulith is the premium gacha currency used to buy pull items. Riftcrystal is the paid currency bought through top-ups and can be converted into Annulith at a 1:1 ratio. Fons is the city and progression currency used for many Hethereau systems, properties, vehicles, and upgrades.

Solid Dice are used for Limited Boards. Fabricated Dice are used for the Standard Board. Tri-Keys are used for Arc Research Programs, which are NTE’s weapon banners. Arcs are the weapon-equivalent equipment category in Neverness to Everness, while Consoles and Modules form the gear/stat optimization layer.

If you have already exhausted free sources and only need a few pulls before a banner ends, Topuplist’s Neverness to Everness recharge page is a convenient way to buy Riftcrystal, convert it into Annulith, and close the gap without waiting for the next event reset.

FAQ

Linko’s Version 1.3 Phase 2 banner is expected to run from September 9 to September 30, 2026, ending at 05:59 UTC+8. She is paired with a Hotori rerun in the same phase.

Is Blackbird releasing on September 24?

For global/overseas players, September 24 should not be written as a confirmed Blackbird banner date. Current global Version 1.3 runs until September 30, and Version 1.4 timing is still waiting for the official Hotta Studio notice. Blackbird is a Version 1.4 watchlist character, not a confirmed September 24 global banner.

Is the Version 1.4 Preview confirmed for September 19?

No official global announcement was available as of August 31, 2026. A preview before Version 1.4 is likely based on NTE’s patch pattern, but the exact date and code rewards should be updated after NTE Global posts the broadcast notice.

How much Annulith does Beyond the Rails give?

Beyond the Rails Special Route can give up to 800 Annulith per reset when fully cleared. It typically resets every 14 days, making it one of the most important recurring sources of free pull currency.

Does NTE have a 50/50 system on Limited Boards?

Current player guides and banner trackers describe NTE Limited Board pity as carrying over between limited character banners, with no traditional 50/50 coin flip like some other gacha games. Always confirm the exact banner details inside Scarborough Fair before spending.

What is the difference between Annulith and Riftcrystal?

Riftcrystal is the paid top-up currency. Annulith is the premium in-game currency used for pulls and purchases. Riftcrystal can be converted into Annulith at a 1:1 ratio, then used to buy Solid Dice for Limited Boards.

What should I prioritize during Pixel Surge?

Prioritize the upgrade material your account lacks most. Newer players should usually farm EXP, Beetle Coins, ability materials, and Arc ascension materials before chasing deep Console optimization.

Should I pull Linko or save for Blackbird?

Pull Linko if you need an Anima support/follow-up synergy unit and her live testing proves strong for your teams. Save for Blackbird if she is your priority and you do not have enough Annulith to comfortably reach pity again before Version 1.4.