A recent discovery regarding the Bond Date interactions with the popular character Chaos has ignited a massive discussion within the Neverness to Everness (NTE) community. Players have found that certain physical interactions with Chaos are strictly gender-locked based on the Protagonist’s chosen gender.
The Interaction Differences
The controversy centers around the specific animations and choices available during Bond Dates with Chaos. According to extensive player testing and official CN server reports, the following restrictions apply:
- Female MC: Can hold hands and hug Chaos during specific Bond Date events.
- Male MC: Cannot hold hands with Chaos and cannot hug him.
This discrepancy was brought to light in a highly upvoted Reddit post titled “[OFFICIAL] You cannot hold hands with Chaos as Male MC and you cannot hug him,” which quickly garnered hundreds of comments and awards.
Community Reaction
The community’s response has been mixed, with a significant portion of the player base expressing disappointment over the restriction.
Arguments Against the Restriction: Many players feel that in a modern gacha RPG, especially one that emphasizes player choice and immersion, such gender-locked interactions feel outdated. Players who chose the Male MC feel they are missing out on content and character development moments that are available to those who chose the Female MC. Furthermore, some players pointed out that the housing system is also strictly gender-locked, preventing players from inviting male characters into a home with a male MC, compounding the frustration.
Arguments For/Neutral on the Restriction: Conversely, some players argue that Hotta Studio is simply adhering to specific character design philosophies or cultural norms within their target demographic. They suggest that Chaos’s character might be written in a way that makes physical intimacy with the Male MC out of character.
Can You Change Your MC’s Gender?
For players who are unhappy with their current MC’s gender due to these interaction limits, there is a silver lining. Neverness to Everness allows players to freely swap the Protagonist’s gender at any time during their playthrough.
How to Swap Gender:
- Open the Menu.
- Navigate to Settings.
- Select the Other tab.
- Toggle the Protagonist’s gender.
This feature allows players to experience the Bond Dates from both perspectives, though it doesn’t entirely quell the debate over why the restriction exists in the first place.
As of now, Hotta Studio has not released an official statement regarding whether these interactions will be adjusted in future updates. We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as they become available.