How do I unlock Circle Bounty in NTE v1.2?

The official Version 1.2 notes list completion of the main quest Relax Time as the requirement for Circle Bounty.

When does Circle Bounty end in NTE v1.2?

The official Version 1.2 notes list August 18, 2026 at 23:59 UTC+8, which is earlier than the August 19 shared event cutoff.

Do I need to buy Circle Bounty supplies to get rewards?

No. The official notes say Circle Quests raise Circle Bounty Rank and award claimable rewards. Elite Hunter Supplies and Honor Hunter Supplies are optional paid reward tracks with additional listed rewards.

NTE Circle Bounty Guide — Unlock Requirement, Rewards & Deadline (v1.2)

Circle Bounty is the earlier v1.2 deadline

Circle Bounty runs from the Version 1.2 update until August 18, 2026 at 23:59 (UTC+8). That is earlier than the main August 19 cutoff for 999 Nights and several other patch events, so do not leave its rewards for a last-day cleanup.

The official requirement is completion of the main quest “Relax Time.” Once it is available, take on Circle Quests to earn Experience Points, raise your Circle Bounty Rank, and claim rewards.

What the free path confirms

The official Version 1.2 notes list these reward types from ranking up through Circle Quests:

Fabricated Dice
Gold Carrota
De-noise Solution
A Handwritten Letter
Expansion Cores

The live Circle Bounty screen is the source of truth for your exact rank, remaining quests, and unclaimed reward tiers. Work from that screen rather than assuming every account has identical progress.

Optional supply tracks: know what they add

Circle Bounty also offers two optional tracks. They are not required to participate or claim the base rank rewards.

Elite Hunter Supplies

The official listed extras include Annulith ×680, Solid Dice ×4, Fabricated Dice ×2, Arc-light Trove ×1, A Handwritten Letter ×2, and Fons ×700,000.

Honor Hunter Supplies

This includes the listed Elite Hunter Supplies rewards, plus the Fuzzy avatar, New Game+++ avatar frame, Summer Time namecard, Fabricated Dice ×5, A Handwritten Letter ×1, and Fons ×500,000.

Whether a paid track is worthwhile depends on its current in-game price, your budget, and whether you value the cosmetic rewards. The official patch notes establish the reward list, not a universal spending recommendation.

A simple completion order

Finish Relax Time if Circle Bounty is locked.
Check the Circle Bounty panel and complete the Circle Quests it currently shows.
Claim every available rank reward before August 18, 23:59 (UTC+8).
Only then decide whether an optional supply track fits your own budget.
Move on to the v1.2 event calendar and complete the August 19 events and their shop currencies.

Source and verification

All requirements, dates, and named rewards come from the official Version 1.2 “999 Nights” Patch Notes, checked July 22, 2026. Verify the current quest list, price, and claim status in-game.