A growing number of Neverness to Everness PS5 players are reporting significant input lag, unresponsive controls, and UI inconsistencies that make the game frustrating to play on console. The issues appear to be widespread and affect multiple game modes, from the Underground Circuit event to standard exploration.
Reported Issues
The community has identified several recurring problems on PS5:
Input Lag and Unresponsive Controls Many players describe controls that feel delayed by nearly a full second, or that simply fail to register inputs entirely. This is particularly noticeable during PvP events like the Fight Club and the Underground Circuit racing event, where precise timing is critical. Notably, players report having no such issues in comparable games like Wuthering Waves or Zenless Zone Zero on the same hardware, suggesting the problem is specific to NTE’s console implementation.
Inconsistent UI Navigation The PS5 UI is widely criticized for its inconsistency. In some menus, the left stick is used to navigate; in others, the D-pad is required. There is no clear or predictable pattern, which creates a frustrating experience. Some specific UI elements—such as certain dialogue options (e.g., the lunch lady in the prison) and the Bagel app—are entirely non-functional with a controller, forcing players to switch to a mobile device to complete those tasks.
Random Control Lockouts Some players report their analog controls randomly stopping completely during a session. The only known fix is to fully close and relaunch the game, which is a significant disruption.
Bagel App Performance The in-game Bagel social media app is reported to be notably slow and laggy on PS5, while functioning flawlessly on mobile. This is a recurring complaint, as the Bagel app is used for various event interactions and social features.
Community Workarounds
While an official fix is pending, the community has identified some temporary workarounds:
- For UI elements that don’t respond to controller input, switching to a mobile device and using touch controls is the most reliable fix.
- Closing and fully relaunching the game can resolve random control lockout issues.
- For the Underground Circuit racing event, players suggest focusing on clean driving lines rather than engaging in collisions, as the collision physics are also reported to be buggy.
What Needs to Change
The community consensus is that the PS5 port requires a significant UI overhaul. The most requested changes include:
- Standardizing navigation so that either the left stick or the D-pad works consistently across all menus.
- Ensuring all in-game UI elements are fully functional with a controller, eliminating the need to switch to mobile.
- Addressing the input lag in PvP and event modes.
The developers have not yet issued an official statement on these specific PS5 issues, but given the volume of community feedback, a fix is widely anticipated in an upcoming hotfix or the Version 1.2 update.