Beyond the Rails: Cresting Circle Event Guide (NTE 1.2)

❌ EVENT ENDED — Beyond the Rails: Cresting Circle Special Route ran from July 30, 2026 at 05:00 UTC+8 through August 13, 2026 at 04:59 UTC+8 and has concluded. This page remains available as a reference.

Beyond the Rails: Cresting Circle is the latest Special Route event on Hethereau’s Anomaly Metro “Ghost Train.” Players board the Ghost Train and clear event challenges across the Cresting Circle route to earn rewards including Annulith, Fons, and Train Logs.

Detail	Info
Event Name	Beyond the Rails: Cresting Circle Special Route
Duration	July 30, 2026 (05:00 UTC+8) – August 13, 2026 (04:59 UTC+8)
Event Type	Challenge / Combat
Rewards	Annulith, Fons, Train Logs
Entry Requirement	Complete main story quest: “Prologue — A New Destination — Head to Eibon Antique Shop”

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Entry Requirement

To access the Cresting Circle Special Route, you must have completed the main story quest “Prologue — A New Destination — Head to Eibon Antique Shop.” This is an early-game quest, so most active players should already qualify. New players who have not yet reached this point should prioritize the main story before the event ends on August 13.

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Rewards

Clearing event challenges rewards the following:

Reward Type	Notes
Annulith	Pull currency; exact amounts depend on challenge tier cleared
Fons	Primary upgrade currency
Train Logs	Event-specific currency; used to exchange for additional rewards at the event shop

The event runs for 14 days, giving players ample time to clear all available challenges. There is no daily stamina gate on the event challenges themselves — you can clear them at your own pace.

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How to Access the Event

1. Open the in-game event menu (press Escape → Events or navigate via the main menu).
2. Select Beyond the Rails: Cresting Circle Special Route.
3. Board the Ghost Train and select the Cresting Circle route.
4. Clear the available challenges in order to unlock subsequent stages and rewards.

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Tips

Clear challenges in order. Earlier challenges unlock later ones, so work through them sequentially rather than attempting to skip ahead.

Check the event shop. Train Logs earned from challenges can be exchanged in the event shop for additional Annulith and materials. Prioritize Annulith exchanges first, then upgrade materials.

New players: prioritize the entry quest. If you have not yet completed the Prologue main story quest, focus on that first. The event runs until August 13, giving you time to catch up.

The event overlaps with Iroi’s banner. If you are saving Annulith for Iroi (banner ends August 19), the Annulith from this event contributes to your pull budget. Clear all challenges before August 13 to maximize your resources.

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Event Timeline

Date	Milestone
July 30, 05:00 UTC+8	Cresting Circle Special Route begins
August 13, 04:59 UTC+8	Cresting Circle Special Route ends
August 19, 05:59 UTC+8	Iroi banner ends; Version 1.2 Phase 2 concludes

The Cresting Circle event ends six days before Iroi’s banner closes, so there is no overlap risk — all event rewards can be collected and used toward the banner before it ends.