UZK said:

I've come up with a few solutions that might help you:

1. Continue using "AyakaNTEBypasser - NTE Signature Bypass", delete `version.dll` and use `dinput8.dll` instead (you can find `dinput8.dll` at the following link: https://github.com/ThirteenAG/Ultimate-ASI-Loader/releases/tag/v9.7.1). By replacing `version.dll`, the game will no longer detect `version.dll`, but you may encounter the following issue on CN servers: after clicking "Start Game" in the game launcher, the game process may not appear and you won't be able to start the game.

2. Use "Neverness to Everness Mod Loader" (https://ayakamods.com/mods/neverness-to-everness-mod-loader.2344/). Be sure to keep your game folder clean, meaning remove any extra files added to the game root directory. Follow the steps in the author's YouTube video. Specifically, run `Game start.exe` as administrator, select `NTELauncher.exe` in the "Game Path", and finally click Start.

Both methods require creating a `~mods` folder inside the `paks` folder, and adding the mods into it.

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Thank you so much! I tested it again, and although it still failed, I found some issues. First, the”AyakaNTEBypasser“ and the mods definitely loaded correctly, because I found the Mod Manager's log file in (Neverness To Everness\Client\WindowsNoEditor\HT\Binaries\Win64\AyakaNTEModLoader.log). Here's an excerpt:



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║ AyakaNTE Mod Loader ║

║ NTE Bypass Activated Successfully! ║

║ Made by AyakaMods & Senku Aoki ║
╚═══════════════════ ════════════════════ ════════════════════ ═══════════════════╝

Session started: 2026-05-15 00:30:57.306331100

2026-05-15 00:30:57.307073200 [INFO] <Loader:23>: Attached to HTGame.exe
2026-05-15 00:30:57.307311700 [INFO] <Loader:27>: Stealth applied — module unlinked from PEB
2026-05-15 00:30:57.498296500 [INFO] <Patcher:70>: Pattern #2 matched at 0x141275710
2026-05-15 00:30:57.498758100 [INFO] <Loader:36>: Patch written at 0x1415729a0
2026-05-15 00:30:57.498931900 [INFO] <Loader:40>: NTE bypass complete



This proves the steps were correct, but the problem is that if any ”version.dll“ file exists in the game directory, the game will directly report an error, crash, and refuse entry. I guess this anti-cheat logic is the difference between Chinese and international servers. If this cheat detection cannot be bypassed, even if the mod manager is loaded, it will still prevent entry.

”Although Neverness to Everness Mod Loader“ shows that the mod environment is mounted and the game can start normally, it cannot load any mods correctly, and they have no effect in the game.

UZK said:

I've come up with a few solutions that might help you:

1. Continue using "AyakaNTEBypasser - NTE Signature Bypass", delete `version.dll` and use `dinput8.dll` instead (you can find `dinput8.dll` at the following link: https://github.com/ThirteenAG/Ultimate-ASI-Loader/releases/tag/v9.7.1). By replacing `version.dll`, the game will no longer detect `version.dll`, but you may encounter the following issue on CN servers: after clicking "Start Game" in the game launcher, the game process may not appear and you won't be able to start the game.

2. Use "Neverness to Everness Mod Loader" (https://ayakamods.com/mods/neverness-to-everness-mod-loader.2344/). Be sure to keep your game folder clean, meaning remove any extra files added to the game root directory. Follow the steps in the author's YouTube video. Specifically, run `Game start.exe` as administrator, select `NTELauncher.exe` in the "Game Path", and finally click Start.

Both methods require creating a `~mods` folder inside the `paks` folder, and adding the mods into it.

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Oh my god, my problem is finally solved! I've been thinking about why everyone else's problem was solved while mine wasn't. The file manager had loaded successfully, and then while searching through the files, I found remnants of the 3DM format DX11 mod's log files in the game's root directory. I gritted my teeth, wiped all the game data, downloaded all the data files again in a new directory, and restarted my computer. and... it worked! The problem that had been bothering me for over ten days is finally solved! Thank you all so much for the ideas and help; otherwise, I might have given up. I can only say that when you encounter a problem you can't solve, restarting your computer or reinstalling the system can solve 99% of the problems, hahaha! Anyway, thank you all again and again!!!

ERROR-404 said:

Lamento no haberte podido ayudar, hermano; espero que encuentres una solución pronto.

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Oh my god, my problem is finally solved! I've been thinking about why everyone else's problem was solved while mine wasn't. The file manager had loaded successfully, and then while searching through the files, I found remnants of the 3DM format DX11 mod's log files in the game's root directory. I gritted my teeth, wiped all the game data, downloaded all the data files again in a new directory, and restarted my computer. and... it worked! The problem that had been bothering me for over ten days is finally solved! Thank you all so much for the ideas and help; otherwise, I might have given up. I can only say that when you encounter a problem you can't solve, restarting your computer or reinstalling the system can solve 99% of the problems, hahaha! Anyway, thank you all again and again!!!

Problem Summary:

Hopefully this helps those who can't load mods.

1. Ensure the game file environment is completely clean. If a 100% clean installation cannot be guaranteed, try reinstalling the game in a different installation path, and then restart your computer. (Very important)

2. Choose a suitable mod manager based on your server.（Bypassing cheat detection）

International Server（NTEGlobalLauncher）: AyakaNTEBypasser - NTE Signature Bypass
Link：https://ayakamods.com/mods/ayakantebypasser-nte-signature-bypass.2325/
Chinese Server（NTELauncher）: Neverness to Everness Mod Loader
Link：https://ayakamods.com/mods/neverness-to-everness-mod-loader.2344/

3. Strictly follow the installation path required by the mod manager.

4.Place the mod in the following path:
Neverness To Everness\Client\WindowsNoEditor\HT\Content\Paks\~mods (create a new folder named ~mods)

5. Enter the game and switch to the corresponding outfit modified by the mod to see the actual effect.

Acknowledgments: Thank you to everyone who helped me; sincere gratitude goes out to you all!

Is it possible not to check "devenv.exe"? I am just loading my own Visual Studio project, and this kick me out of the game. thanks.

angrywater said:

Is it possible not to check "devenv.exe"? I am just loading my own Visual Studio project, and this kick me out of the game. thanks.

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First, confirm your game server region and version, then install using the mod manager recommended above, while also paying attention to other precautions.

lxx55 said:

First, confirm your game server region and version, then install using the mod manager recommended above, while also paying attention to other precautions.

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Americas server, mod loaded and works, but it always check devnev.exe, I can not launch game or would exit game during playing if Visual Studio executing background or I launch Visual Studio.

angrywater said:

Americas server, mod loaded and works, but it always check devnev.exe, I can not launch game or would exit game during playing if Visual Studio executing background or I launch Visual Studio.

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I'm very sorry, I'm not quite sure about this issue either. I've only dealt with modules related to changing skins so far. You can wait and see if a professional can answer your question.

angrywater said:

Americas server, mod loaded and works, but it always check devnev.exe, I can not launch game or would exit game during playing if Visual Studio executing background or I launch Visual Studio.

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You will need to close Visual Studio Community so you can launch the game with the mod loader.

YellowLabs said:

Does modding not work on Linux?

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if your problem is the game not opening after you hit start, i got it working, use dw-proton 10.0.26 from protonplus