TNT has posted a lengthy update on a wide variety of topics over on the main portal site.
Notably, this format of update is part of a new replacement for the monthly AMAs, which ended in January. The second part of the replacement will be a new Neopets podcast, though no details have been posted on when or how that will be published.
With that, let's get into a summary of this month's updates! (Note: there's a lot of content in the update that is "old news"—already recently reported on by JN over the past few weeks! We're going to skip the details on those and link our relevant updates instead at the end.)
Community Q&A
Two questions are asked, which we'll just reproduce here:
Is Neopets planning a "Rugpull"?
No. Our focus remains on growing the brand and improving the player experience. The passionate TNT team working on Neopets Classic has more than doubled in size over the past two years, and we are working hard to deliver our promise to revive the site.
Meanwhile, the rest of the team has been focused on rebuilding the brand through licensing, collaborations, and other initiatives to ensure Neopets remains relevant and exciting. Our commitment to the community and the future of Neopets is unwavering.
Is Neopets making money with NC releases but not improving the site?
This is a fair concern, and we want to provide more clarity. While it may seem like we are only focused on NC releases, the reality is that we have different teams working simultaneously on engineering, site improvements, and NC releases. In fact, the team working on engineering and site improvement is much larger than the team working on NC.
However, many site and quality improvements may be less obvious because they are tied to fixing issues on an older tech stack, which takes time. For example, we recently improved website loading speed by 35%, a quality-of-life update we hope you’ve noticed and appreciated. We’re continually working on bug fixes, anti-botting initiatives, and more to ensure a smoother, more enjoyable player experience.
Every dollar we make from NC releases and other revenue streams is poured back into Neopets, helping us grow our team and brand. This includes funding events, collaborations, and further development. While we are still a loss-making company, we’re on a much better trajectory compared to two years ago. In fact, we’ve had two months where we broke even, a promising sign for the future.
If you have questions for Dom in either the upcoming podcast or in the next community blog update, you can send them in below (choose the "Question to TNT Dom" option):
NC Mall Revamp Incoming
A preview of the revamped NC Mall has been shared, along with a timeline: it will debut "around late Q2 to Q3 2025", which would be late June to July.
Notable updates include:
- Wishlist is more prominent
- One-click purchasing implemented
- Mobile UI improvements
- Reorganized shops and new shopkeepers
Site Speed + Botting Improvements
TNT reports that site speed has seen a "35% improvement in website loading speed since January 2025", thanks to backend improvements, query optimization, server upgrades, and more.
They also report that they've seen a "~15% reduction in bot traffic" since Q4 2024, thanks in part to blocking bots coming from data centers at the network level.
Future Roadmap—What's Coming?
Here's what TNT is planning on coming soon:
- Altador Cup: The Grey Year - a slimmed down Advent-style prize collection event, with a revamped Altador Cup gaming event planned for next year.
- Enhancements to Jhudora's and Illusen's Quests - new quest prizes (with new Battledome items specifically called out), and a new Premium perk to give more time to find the items requested by the two faeries.
- Progress on NP/NC Item Conversions - continuing to progress on converting the remaining 7% of unconverted wearables to HTML5, and fixing issues on existing ones.
- Expansion of the Avatar High Score Table - unsure what this means exactly, but TNT says it will "showcase more players in the rankings, fostering a competitive and engaging community while increasing opportunities to earn the 'Avatar Collector' avatar".
- Introduction of Invisible Pets to Customisation Spotlight - get ready not to see Neopets!
- Updates to the Trading Post - converting the Trading Post to the new layout. No enhancements specifically called out.
- The Void Within: Episode 2 - Lost in the Dark - the eventual return of the plot.
Plus a few real-world updates:
- The Champions of Meridell Upper Deck TCG expansion is expected in June
- Neopets will be at San Diego Comic-Con from July 24-27, 2025
- Neopets returns to Tsun Scoops in August 2025 with new merch
- Australia's ACMI museum will feature Neopets in a museum exhibition on video games, in Melbourne from September 18, 2025 through February 8, 2026
Other Updates
Here's a list of all the other updates that TNT has included in this month summary that we've already reported on.
- Site Rules updates and the Neopian Task Force: Play Fair! campaign
- Over 200 wearables converted to HTML5 in May
- Faerie Frenzy Quest and Tia's Exchange Event in Faerie Fragments app
- Restyle Feature and Royal Prismatics arrive at the Styling Studio
- Premium Battledome Challengers rotate out on May 26th
I've been getting nothing but lag, security errors and blank pages but ok sure.
