With pre-registration live and anticipation building, all eyes are on ANANTA’s launch as players wait to learn about when the ambitious urban RPG will finally arrive.
ANANTA is an upcoming game described as a "rule-breaking urban open-world RPG" developed by Naked Rain and published by NetEase. It is set to be available as a free-to-play download on PC, PlayStation 5, and mobile platforms.
The action-packed title drops players into the sprawling, anime-styled metropolis of Nova City, a city teeming with pedestrians, events, and interactive spots. However, it's also a place where supernatural forces and everyday chaos collide.
As for the gameplay, players take on the role of a special task force captain who must build a team of distinct characters, each with unique abilities and combat styles. Combat combines brawler-style action with strategic character switching during major encounters and boss fights.
ANANTA | Gameplay Trailer
— Ananta (@Ananta_EN) September 23, 2025
Looking for a change of pace? Come to Nova City! Play as the new captain of a special task force and interact with a charming (and eccentric) cast of characters as you build a team all your own.
Drop into all sorts of thrilling roles while playing as... pic.twitter.com/mAdacBaus7
The world is expansive, and blends fast-paced exploration with impressive visuals.
Interestingly, ANANTA does not feature a character gacha system — a step that's different from the norm seen in the majority of RPG games.
The details surrounding the game's highly anticipated global launch have been murky, to say the least. The developers have been scant in their openness in sharing details about ANANTA's release ever since it was first announced as "Project Mugen" in 2023. Regardless, there have been a few clues that give us an idea of what to expect.
No Release Date Has Been Set For ANANTA
The developers have not confirmed an official release date for ANANTA yet. However, unofficial reports and community speculation suggest a potential launch sometime in 2026.
Technical tests were conducted throughout 2025, which offered players the opportunity to play an early version of the game and provide feedback that would help shape the game.
Ananta | Gameplay Video
— Ananta (@Ananta_EN) September 25, 2025
The company going belly up immediately after reporting in for duty. Blowing up on the internet after dealing with a Maniac Chaos causing a traffic jam.
Needless to say, upon arriving in Nova City, the new captain has to deal with his fair share of... pic.twitter.com/k4V79XTcHJ
The second half of 2025 saw the developers share longer and more in-depth gameplay footage of ANANTA that allowed players to fully immerse themselves in the game's mechanics, characters, and storyline. This led many in the community to believe that the final game was polished and ready, with a release only a small matter of time away.
How to Pre-Register for ANANTA
Pre-registration for ANANTA is currently open on all platforms. Players can sign up by heading to the game's official website.
For the uninitiated, pre-registration is the process of signing up for a game before its launch on app stores. This allows players to be notified about the game's release, and, in most cases, will automatically have the game downloaded onto their device the moment installation becomes available.