NTE Global vs TW/HK/MO Server: Which to Pick, How to Download, Can You Cross-Play?

Quick answer: The TW/HK/MO server (iwplay) and the Global server (run directly by Perfect World) are two completely independent servers — progress does not carry over, and not even the Global server’s own 4 regional servers share progress with each other. The Global server has full Traditional Chinese support; PC needs no VPN, while iOS / Android / PS5 require handling a cross-region account. For most players we recommend the TW/HK/MO server (easy payments, local customer support); pick the Global server if you want to top up at the yen exchange rate, or want to play with overseas friends.

A lot of Taiwanese players agonize over this: should you play NTE on the TW/HK/MO server or the Global server? Can you cross-play between them? Are the two versions roughly the same in content? This article lays out the differences between the two servers, how to download each, language, payments, and who each is for — all in one place.

Basic Comparison Table

Item	TW/HK/MO Server	Global Server
Operator	iwplay (Taiwan publisher)	Perfect World Games (direct, by Perfect World)
Developer	Both by Hotta Studio	Same as left
Open beta launch	2026/04/29 11:00 (UTC+8)	2026/04/29 11:00 (UTC+8)
Official site	nte.iwplay.com.tw	nte.perfectworld.com/en
Platforms	PC / iOS / Android / PS5	PC (Windows) / Mac / iOS / Android / Google Play Games / PS5
Servers	Single server (no server-select screen)	4 regional servers: Asia / America / Europe / SEA
Languages	Traditional Chinese by default	9 text languages (English / Japanese / Korean / German / French / Spanish / Russian / Simplified Chinese / Traditional Chinese), 4 voice languages (English / Japanese / Korean / Chinese)
Payment currency	New Taiwan Dollar (TWD)	JPY (Japan-region account), USD, etc.
App package name	tw.com.iwplay.nte	com.hottagames.nte
Cross-platform progress	Synced across platforms on the same account	Synced across platforms on the same PWG account + same server
Cross-server progress	❌ Does not connect with the Global server	❌ The 4 regional servers do not connect with each other

The two most important things: (1) the two servers’ accounts are completely independent, and progress will never transfer; (2) even the Global server’s own 4 regional servers do not connect, so decide where your friends are before you pick a server.

Global vs TW/HK/MO Server: Which Should You Pick?

The TW/HK/MO server is a better fit if you…

• Prefer easy payments (NTD card, MyCard, iwplay platform top-up)
• Need local customer support and a Chinese-speaking community (Bahamut and Mobile01 are dominated by Taiwan-version players)
• Want low latency (local servers, direct connection via Taiwan ISPs)
• Plan to attend Taiwan offline events
• Don’t want to deal with a cross-region Apple ID, a VPN, or a foreign Google account
• Are a newcomer playing for the first time — strongly recommended

The Global server is a better fit if you…

• Want to top up at the yen exchange rate (about 80% of the price; the difference is meaningful for heavy spenders)
• Want to play with overseas friends (America / Europe / SEA regions)
• Worry the Taiwan version will become a “special server” in future and want first-hand official information from Perfect World
• Plan to go cross-platform later, especially Mac or Google Play Games (the Taiwan version has neither)
• Already have a cross-region Apple ID / foreign Google account, so cross-region setup is no problem for you

Not sure? Pick the TW/HK/MO server

For 99% of Taiwanese players, the TW/HK/MO server is the better choice — easy payments, local support, an active community, and no cross-region hassle. Unless you have a clear reason from the Global server list above, there’s no need to put yourself through the trouble.

Download Guides for the Global Server, by Platform

PC (the easiest ⭐)

1. Go to nte.perfectworld.com
2. Download the official launcher
3. The install path must be in English (a Chinese path will cause problems)
4. Space required: about 60GB to download, plus another 45GB after extraction — an SSD is recommended
5. No VPN needed at all — a Taiwan IP can download and play directly

iOS

1. You need an Apple ID set to a supported region such as the US, Japan, or Hong Kong (the Taiwan region can’t find it)
2. Before switching your Apple ID region: use up your balance and cancel all subscriptions
3. In the region-switched App Store, search for “NTE: Neverness to Everness”
4. An Apple ID can only be tied to one region, so it’s best to register a fresh Apple ID dedicated to the Global server

Android (Google Play — the most troublesome)

1. Use Proton VPN to connect to a supported country (Canada / the Netherlands are confirmed to work)
2. Create a new Google account (dedicated to the Global server) and switch to it in the Play Store
3. Search for “NTE Global” or “NTE: Neverness to Everness”, then install
4. You can turn off the VPN after installing — you don’t need to keep the VPN on to run the game

PS5

• Download via a PSN region that supports the Global server (US / Japan / Hong Kong)
• Note: a Taiwan PSN account will actually run the iwplay TW/HK/MO publisher version, not the Global version
• The Global server supports PS5 and PS5 Pro (PS4 is not supported; see System Requirements)

Language: The Global Server Fully Supports Traditional Chinese

This is easy to misunderstand — the Global server is not English-only:

• 9 text languages: English, Japanese, Korean, German, French, Spanish, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese
• 4 voice languages: English, Japanese, Korean, Chinese
• Subtitles and voice can be mixed independently, switchable in-game at any time with no restart

In other words: Taiwanese players can play the Global server with a Traditional Chinese interface + Japanese voice with no reading barrier at all. Language should not be a factor in deciding which server to play.

Payments: The Global Server Can Save ~20% (With Conditions)

	TW/HK/MO Server	Global Server
Payment methods	NTD credit card, MyCard, iwplay platform	USD, JPY, other national currencies
Exchange-rate advantage	None	JPY about 80% of price (friendly for Taiwanese players)
Setup difficulty	Low — one-tap card payment	High — requires a cross-region account + a foreign credit card or gift card
Customer support	Local Chinese-speaking support	International support, mainly in English

The 20% JPY discount is the Global server’s biggest real advantage, but only if you’re willing to handle the Japan-region account setup. For detailed top-up channels, see the Top-Up Guide.

Version-Sync Status Between the Two Servers

As of now (May 2026), the two versions are in step on version pacing:

• 1.0 open beta: the CN / Taiwan / Global versions launched on the same day (2026/04/29)
• 1.1 “Dream Wandering Corridor”: the CN version updated on 5/28, and the Taiwan + Global versions updated together on 6/3

But because they’re run by different operators, the risk of future decoupling still exists (the community worries about precedents set by some games’ Taiwan versions). For now, across the first 1-2 versions the pacing looks consistent, but this needs long-term observation, so you can keep it in mind before choosing a server.

For more, see the 1.1 Version Preview.

Clearing Up Common Misconceptions

❌ “The Global server is English-only” — Wrong; it fully supports Traditional Chinese subtitles plus Chinese / Japanese / Korean / English voice.

❌ “You have to keep a VPN on for the Global server” — Wrong; PC needs none at all, and Android only needs it during the “download” stage; playing requires none.

❌ “The two servers’ data can be merged later” — Wrong; the two servers’ account systems are completely independent, with no merge plans.

❌ “Switching Global server regions (Asia ↔ America) carries your data over” — Wrong; the 4 regional servers don’t connect with one another, so switching regions means starting over.

❌ “Playing PS5 on a Taiwan PSN account is the Global server” — Wrong; it actually runs the iwplay TW/HK/MO publisher version.

Read These First, Whichever You’re Thinking of Diving Into

• Not sure your PC can run it? → System Requirements
• Want the full download steps for each platform? → Download Guide
• A total newcomer? → Beginner’s Guide
• Differences in gacha mechanics? → The two servers’ gacha mechanics are identical; see the Gacha Pity System Explained

Frequently Asked Questions

Compiled from public sources including iwplay’s official open-beta FAQ, the Perfect World Global server official site and Launch FAQ, hands-on testing by Bahamut players, Mobile01 shared resource-pack guides, Game8, Backyard Drunkard, and the NTE Fandom Wiki. Version update times follow each server’s official announcements; for actual content, refer to the game itself.