Status: Not confirmed — Last updated: July 1, 2026
ChinaJoy 2026 now has official dates: July 31 – August 3, 2026 at the Shanghai New International Expo Center. NetEase has not confirmed an Ananta appearance. This page is updated the moment that changes.
Is Ananta confirmed for ChinaJoy 2026?
No. As of July 1, 2026, there is no official announcement from NetEase or Naked Rain placing Ananta at ChinaJoy 2026. Anything you’ve seen discussed in the community is fan speculation, not a confirmed booking.
ChinaJoy is one of the largest gaming events in Asia and a natural fit for a Chinese-developed title like Ananta — which is why it keeps coming up in community discussions. But “a natural fit” is not the same as confirmed.
Organizers have confirmed the event dates: the 23rd ChinaJoy runs July 31 – August 3, 2026 at the Shanghai New International Expo Center, under the theme “Level up with AI.” With the show now weeks away, this is the next major window where Ananta news could surface — but a dated event is not the same as a confirmed Ananta booking.
What we know about Ananta
- Genre: Urban open-world action RPG set in Nova City
- Price: Free-to-play
- Characters: Unlocked through story and gameplay progression — no gacha banners
- Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, iOS, and Android
- Developer / Publisher: Naked Rain / NetEase
- Closed beta: Ran in January 2026
- Release date: Not confirmed
For the full character roster, see Ananta Characters. For common questions, see the Ananta FAQ.
Recent reveal history
- TGS 2025 — Ananta was playable at Tokyo Game Show 2025
- January 2026 — Closed technical beta ran
- Summer Game Fest 2026 (June 5–8) — Ananta did not appear
ChinaJoy and Tokyo Game Show are now the two most-watched windows for the next update.
What we’re watching for
If Ananta does appear at ChinaJoy 2026, these are the reveals fans are most hoping for — listed in rough order of demand:
- A global release date or launch window — the single most-asked question across the community
- A second beta announcement and sign-up details
- A new gameplay trailer or extended demo
- New playable characters beyond the currently confirmed roster
None of these are confirmed. These are wishes, not predictions.
Live update log
- 2026-07-01 — Organizers confirmed ChinaJoy 2026 dates: July 31 – August 3 at the Shanghai New International Expo Center (theme “Level up with AI”). Still no confirmation of an Ananta appearance.
- 2026-06-10 — Page created. No confirmation of an Ananta appearance at ChinaJoy 2026. ChinaJoy 2026 dates not yet officially confirmed by organizers.
See also
- Will Ananta Be at Tokyo Game Show 2026? — the other major event window to watch
- Ananta Release Date — Everything We Know
- Ananta Beginner’s Guide
- Ananta FAQ
- All Characters
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