Ananta is NetEase's upcoming open-world action RPG, developed by Naked Rain and set in Nova City. You play as the Captain and switch between characters in real time during combat. Every character is unlocked through the story — there is no character gacha. Below is the complete, up-to-date list of every officially confirmed Ananta character, updated whenever NetEase reveals a new one.
Last roster change: 2026-08-27 — this page updates whenever NetEase officially reveals a new character, or withdraws one.
Captain
Protagonist — the player character
A harried captain from the ACD task force who'd rather improvise than follow protocol. When the roads jam up, he takes to the skies — and somehow it always works out.
How to unlock: Unlocked through story progression — specific point TBA.
Richie
Crime fighter by day, night grinder by choice. Whether she's a calculating pro or just genuinely unhinged is an open question — the ACD doesn't care either way, because her fists get results.
How to unlock: Unlocked through story progression — specific point TBA.
Seymour
As long as there's a signal, there's no one he can't find — provided they're interesting enough to bother with. He operates out of an RV, keeps his mask on, and only pays attention when you do something worth making headlines.
How to unlock: Unlocked through story progression — specific point TBA.
Taffy
A delivery rider who joined the ACD expecting an easy gig and got the opposite. Now baking under the sun hauling bizarre cargo across Nova City, Taffy is grinding toward a million fans and the Yeet Squad perks that come with it.
How to unlock: Unlocked through story progression — specific point TBA.
Lykaia
Prime Minister of Nova City. Mature, effortlessly cool, and a complete smooth operator. With instincts akin to a wolf, she's always in control — keeping her cool even when things get dicey. Always prioritizing the big picture, she rarely focuses on herself.
How to unlock: TBA
Aileen
Manager at Dream Garden. The ultimate maid with an eye for detail. With her gentle touch and impeccable service, customers see her as an 'angel.' But cross her, and she'll unleash her martial prowess to take down any foe.
How to unlock: TBA
Ringo
D.P.A. Liaison. A lively high schooler juggling life as a liaison for the D.P.A. Emoji enthusiast — can't hold a chat without them. Her weekend isn't complete without hitting the shopping lane and scoring some pudding from Dream Garden.
How to unlock: TBA
Shiye
The childhood friend you call when something actually needs doing. Long on ideas and longer on gadgets, she can produce something useful from a pocket for almost any problem — she puts up the money, you put up the legwork.
How to unlock: Unlocked through story progression — specific point TBA.
Yinglong
Wei Yinglong introduces herself as the twenty-first director of Lingyun. Between running the temple and keeping her younger sister out of trouble she has little time spare — and no patience at all for anyone who picks on her people.
How to unlock: Unlocked through story progression — specific point TBA.
Frequently Asked
Who is the main character in Ananta?
The Captain is the protagonist — the player character you control from the start of the story. You can also switch between other confirmed characters in real time during play. See the Captain's page → or the full Ananta FAQ for how the male/female Captain choice works.
Does Ananta have character gacha?
No. All characters are unlocked by progressing through the main story — no pulls, no banners, no gacha. See the full Ananta FAQ for more.
How many characters are in Ananta?
9 characters currently have official standing. More are expected before launch. This page is updated whenever NetEase makes an official announcement.
Why do other sites list more Ananta characters?
Four bios — Alan, Bansy, Dila and Mechanika — were published on the official Ananta site and removed on September 23, 2025. Sites that captured the roster before that date still list them. We track those separately with the removal date: Ananta's unconfirmed characters →