⚠️ Pre-launch FAQ — based on official announcements and previews. Updated as new information is confirmed.
Everything you need to know about Ananta, answered. This page is updated as new official information becomes available.
What is Ananta?
Ananta is a free-to-play open-world urban action RPG developed by Naked Rain (a NetEase Games studio). Set in a sprawling modern metropolis called Nova City, it blends fluid parkour traversal, real-time action combat, and a story-driven world full of characters to meet and play as. It was previously known by its working title, Project Mugen.
Is Ananta free to play?
Yes. Ananta is completely free to download and play on all confirmed platforms. There’s no base purchase or subscription. Its monetization is cosmetic-only — primarily character outfits and furniture customization items — so spending never affects gameplay.
Does Ananta have a gacha system?
Ananta does not use a gacha pull system for characters. All playable characters are unlocked through story progression — every player gets the full cast for free by playing the game. This is one of the biggest differences between Ananta and most other games in the genre.
When is Ananta releasing?
No official release date has been confirmed yet. Naked Rain has indicated a 2026 launch window, and global pre-registration is already open. At least one more test phase is expected before the full release. We’ll update this page the moment a date is announced.
What platforms is Ananta on?
Ananta is officially confirmed for PC, PlayStation 5, iOS, Android, and cloud gaming. The specific PC storefront (Steam, Epic, etc.) has not been officially confirmed. Xbox and Nintendo Switch have not been confirmed. See our Platforms Guide for full details on each.
Who develops Ananta?
Ananta is developed by Naked Rain, a studio under NetEase Games with teams in Hangzhou and Montreal.
What is Nova City?
Nova City — officially called Nova Inception Urbs — is the open-world setting of Ananta. It’s a vast, vertical modern metropolis with distinct districts including Paradox Plaza and Glimmergold. The city is built for traversal, with humans and “Chaos” living side by side. Additional cities inspired by European and American locales are planned for future content. See our Nova City Guide.
Is Ananta like Genshin Impact?
They share a structure — free-to-play, open world, large character roster — but they’re quite different. Ananta is set in a modern urban city rather than a fantasy world, emphasizes kinetic parkour traversal, and crucially has no character gacha. See our full Ananta vs Genshin Impact comparison.
How do you get characters in Ananta?
Characters are unlocked by progressing through the main story. As you advance the narrative, new playable characters join your roster — all for free, no pulls required. Because of this, there’s no reason to reroll. See the full Ananta characters roster, or our Reroll Guide for the best way to start instead.
Does Ananta have multiplayer?
Yes, co-op multiplayer is confirmed. Full details on session structure and cross-play haven’t been announced yet. See our Multiplayer Guide for what’s known so far.
What was Ananta called before?
Ananta was originally revealed under the working title Project Mugen. It was officially rebranded to Ananta at Tokyo Game Show 2025. “Ananta” means “infinite” in Sanskrit.
Can I pre-register for Ananta?
Yes. Global pre-registration is open now. You can pre-register on the App Store and Google Play, and sign up on the official site at anantagame.com. See our Pre-Registration Guide for step-by-step instructions.
Last Updated: May 28, 2026 | Have a question not answered here? This FAQ is updated regularly as new information is confirmed.
See also: Beginner’s Guide | Release Date | the full character roster