NTE Version 1.2 — Patch Preview for Global Players
Early Global preview for NTE v1.2: expected characters, timeline from CN community intel, and how much Annulith to save before the next limited banners.
Preview hub · last updated 2026-06-02
Fast Answer
v1.2 is not live on Global yet. CN intel points to Zhenhong (CN confirmed) and Nixia (Community data · unconfirmed). Expect v1.2 around mid-July 2026 if the 6-week cadence holds — save ~14,400+ Annulith for one hard pity. Compare v1.1 Chaos phase 2 vs saving in the tables below.
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Community data · unconfirmed · CN server sources
Based on CN server community reports and patch rhythm estimates. Global release dates, banner names, and rates are not official until NetEase publishes Global patch notes. We update this hub when v1.2 is confirmed on Global.
Expected New Characters (CN Intel)
v1.2 limited banners are not announced for Global yet. CN community sources point to two S-rank candidates — treat leaks as planning hints only.
| Character | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Zhenhong | CN confirmed | Featured on CN v1.2 marketing / community confirmations. Global banner name and kit details may differ — verify on /patch-1-1 maintenance notes when v1.2 ships. |
| Nixia | Community data · unconfirmed | Datamine / leak only — no official Global or CN publisher post at preview time. Do not budget Annulith assuming Nixia until confirmed. |
Expected Timeline (Global Estimate)
NTE runs roughly **6-week version windows** on CN. If Global v1.1 ends on schedule (~late June 2026), v1.2 would land about **six weeks later** — community models point to **mid-July 2026** for Global.
- **Expected launch:** ~mid-July 2026 — Community data · unconfirmed (depends on v1.1 end date and maintenance delays)
- **Expected version length:** 6 weeks — Community data · unconfirmed (matches CN cadence since launch)
- **Planning anchor:** Finish v1.1 limited banners first — see /patch-1-1 and /v11-second-half-banner
How Much Annulith to Save Before v1.2
Scarborough Fair limited boards need **~14,400 Annulith** for hard pity (90 × 160). F2P baseline income is **~1,800–2,400 Annulith/month** from dailies + weeklies — see /f2p-guide. Saving targets below assume you already spent or skipped v1.1 banners you do not want.
| Goal | Target Annulith | Pulls (÷160) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| One featured S (hard pity) | ~14,400 | ~90 | Minimum for a single limited you are guaranteed to want — Community data · unconfirmed until Zhenhong/Nixia Global kits are rated |
| Comfort buffer (soft pity + tickets) | ~16,000–18,000 | ~100–112 | Covers ~10–20 pulls of wiggle room from soft pity (~70) or event mail — estimate from /gacha-calculator |
| Skip v1.1 entirely → save for v1.2 | ~20,000+ | ~125+ | Requires skipping Lacrimosa **and** v1.1 second-half Chaos — only if you accept missing ~6 weeks of power spike |
- Track pity on /pity-tracker — limited pity should carry between boards (verify in-game each half-patch)
- Redeem /codes during v1.1 — maintenance and event codes add lump-sum Annulith toward v1.2
- Do not convert Annulith to Porsche Velocity Rush — cosmetics are Fons-first on /collaborations/porsche
Chaos Phase 2 (v1.1) vs Zhenhong (v1.2)
Most F2P accounts have **one** hard-pity budget before v1.2 opens. Compare the near-term Chaos limited (v1.1 second half, expected after Jun 24) against saving for Zhenhong.
| Option | When | Pull if… | Skip / save if… |
|---|---|---|---|
| v1.1 Chaos phase 2 | Expected late Jun 2026 | You need a Chaos DPS now and have Lakshana support; Lacrimosa already skipped | You are saving for Zhenhong and can coast with free units — phase 2 identity is Community data · unconfirmed |
| Save for Zhenhong (v1.2) | Expected mid-Jul 2026 | CN confirmations match your element gap; you can skip both v1.1 half-patch banners | You lack a Chaos team for current content — one pity now beats speculative v1.2 savings |
| Nixia (if confirmed) | v1.2 window | Only after official banner reveal and tier data — currently Community data · unconfirmed | Do not pre-commit Annulith; wait for Global patch notes and /tier-list week-one tests |
- **Default F2P rule:** Pull the banner that solves your *current* week-one deficit; save only when your roster already clears anomalies and story gates
- **Pity carryover:** If you pull on Lacrimosa, remaining pity should count toward the next limited — confirm before spending on phase 2
- **Calculator:** Model odds on /gacha-calculator before choosing Chaos now vs Zhenhong later
v1.2 Preview FAQ
When is NTE Global v1.2?
Community estimate: ~mid-July 2026, about six weeks after v1.1 ends — Community data · unconfirmed until official maintenance notice.
Is Nixia confirmed for v1.2?
No official confirmation at preview time — Community data · unconfirmed leak only. Zhenhong is CN-confirmed; Global details may differ.
How much Annulith should I save for v1.2?
Plan ~14,400 for one hard pity, or ~16,000–18,000 with buffer. Skipping all of v1.1 to stack ~20,000+ is possible but costs six weeks of power — see the save table on this page.
Should I pull Chaos phase 2 or wait for Zhenhong?
One pity budget: pull phase 2 if you need Chaos DPS now; save if your roster is stable and Zhenhong fits your plan. Compare in the pull-priority table — phase 2 timing is Community data · unconfirmed.
Sources
- Last verified: 2026-06-02
- Scope: Global v1.2 preview (pre-official)
- CN server community patch rhythm (6-week version cadence)
- CN leak / datamine channels — Nixia (unofficial)
- Official CN character confirmations — Zhenhong (CN only until Global notes)