The in-game social network Bagel has been a major focus in Neverness to Everness recently, largely due to the ongoing event that rewards players for participation. However, as the event draws to a close, a significant question has emerged within the community: Will people still use Bagel after the event ends?
The Current State of Bagel
Currently, Bagel is flooded with players seeking to complete event tasks. A quick scroll through the feed reveals a landscape dominated by captions like “like/comment/follow” or single-word comments such as “done.” This transactional behavior is driven entirely by the need to secure event rewards, primarily Annulith and Fons.
While this ensures high engagement metrics during the event period, it raises concerns about the platform’s long-term viability as a genuine social space.
Community Perspectives
A recent discussion on the official Neverness to Everness subreddit highlighted these concerns. Many Appraisers shared their hopes and predictions for the future of Bagel.
The Hope for Genuine Interaction
Several players expressed a desire for Bagel to evolve into a more meaningful platform once the event incentives are removed.
“As someone who genuinely enjoys Bagel, I hope it changes to something more meaningful and really showcases wittiness and creativity, even if it’s just a picture of a wall.” — Reddit User uriel11
The core idea is that without the pressure of event tasks, the players who remain on Bagel will be those who actually want to share creative screenshots, funny moments, or impressive builds. The comment sections could transition from spam to actual conversations about the game.
The Fear of Abandonment
Conversely, a large portion of the community believes that Bagel will see a massive drop in activity. In many gacha games, features that do not directly contribute to character progression or offer premium currency tend to be ignored by the majority of the player base.
If Hotta Studio does not provide ongoing, albeit smaller, incentives for using Bagel, it may become a ghost town utilized only by a niche group of dedicated photographers and roleplayers.
How Can Hotta Studio Keep Bagel Alive?
To ensure Bagel remains an active and enjoyable part of Neverness to Everness, the developers could implement several strategies:
- Weekly/Monthly Highlights: Feature the best Bagel posts on the official social media channels or in-game noticeboards, rewarding the creators with exclusive cosmetics or titles.
- Integration with Gameplay: Allow players to share specific achievements, such as clearing high-level Anomalies or obtaining rare Arcs, directly to Bagel with unique automated captions.
- Guild/Crew Integration: If a guild system is introduced, Bagel could serve as the primary communication and sharing hub for guild members.
Conclusion
The true test for Bagel will begin the moment the current event concludes. Whether it transforms into a vibrant hub of creativity or fades into obscurity depends on both the community’s willingness to engage authentically and Hotta Studio’s ability to support the feature long-term.
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