A Japanese-style restaurant exterior in ANATA

Image credit: Naked Rain/NetEase

ANANTA release: Everything we know about the open-world anime adventure

Q: How do you pre-register for ANANTA?

ANANTA’s official website has a pre-registration option available – all you need to do is pop your email in to sign up for news and further details about the game. If the website doesn’t prompt you with the sign-up box, you can find it in the main menu under “sign up” in the top right.

Q: When is the ANANTA release date?

An ANANTA release date has not been confirmed yet at the time of writing; information is limited about when fans can expect to see the game. We’re speculating it may be late 2026 or early 2027, but this is not official.

Q: Is ANANTA the same as Project Mugen?

Yes, ANANTA is the same thing as Project Mugen. The latter name was simply a code name or project title for ANANTA.

Q: Will ANANTA be on Xbox?

No official comment has been made about ANANTA coming to Xbox – but there is a small note on the game’s site saying that further platforms will be added alongside PS5, PC, and mobile, so it’s not impossible.

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Last Updated On: Oct 7, 2025 5:28 pm CEST

⚠️ This page mixes confirmed information with industry rumors and speculation. We’ll keep it updated as new details and leaks come to light.

Table of Contents

The Escapist recaps
When could ANANTA be released?
Will ANANTA be free-to-play?
Confirmed ANANTA platforms
ANANTA gameplay and trailer analysis
Will ANANTA have gacha mechanics?
Ask The Escapist
References

The hype surrounding ANANTA since its reveal has been astronomical, thanks to its colorful art style, promising mechanics, and the sheer scale that it seems to offer. Developed by Naked Rain and published by NetEase, it’s certainly a title to watch.

Below, you’ll find everything you need to know about this upcoming open-world title, including a potential release window, key details from the trailer, and other important ANANTA news. We’ll update the guide as more information becomes available.

The Escapist recaps

ANANTA is an upcoming open-world, free-to-play RPG, developed by Naked Rain and published by NetEase. Details are currently limited about this title, but the hype around it is building steadily regardless.
An ANANTA release date has not been confirmed yet at the time of writing. We’re theorizing that it may appear in late 2026 or early 2027, but this is speculation on our part. This guide will be updated once an ANANTA release window is known.
The ANANTA platform list currently includes PS5, Android, iOS, and PC.
As confirmed by Famitsu, ANANTA will not have character-centric gacha pulls. Players will be able to nab different characters by playing through the story.

When could ANANTA be released?

Player character facing enemies in a city combat scene from ANATA, showing the game’s open-world environment — ANANTA’s combat looks fast-paced and fun. Image credit: Naked Rain/NetEase

At the time of writing, an ANANTA release date has not been confirmed. Based on the scope of the game and the snippets that’ve been shown off so far, we’re speculating that it may appear in late 2026 or early 2027 – this article will be updated once more is known.

To keep tabs on the ANANTA release, it’s possible to sign up for pre-registration on the game’s official site.

Will ANANTA be free-to-play?

Traffic moving through a sunny city street in ANATA — The world of ANANTA seems vast. Image credit: Naked Rain/NetEase

Yes, ANANTA will be a free-to-play title, as per the game’s official marketing and website. It’s also been confirmed by Famitsu that there’ll be no character gacha pulls, setting it apart from games like Genshin Impact and Zenless Zone Zero.

Based on the style of game, it seems likely that there’ll be other forms of monetization – potentially a cosmetics store or gacha system for other items. This is currently speculation, though, so we’ll update with confirmation as soon as possible.

Confirmed ANANTA platforms

According to the official site, ANANTA will be available on PlayStation 5, iOS, Android, and PC. The platform list on the site finishes with “and more…”, but no further comment has been made on what the additional platforms will be.

ANANTA gameplay and trailer analysis

The initial ANANTA trailer reveal took place on August 24, 2023, when the game was still being referred to as Project Mugen.

This trailer gave fans a glimpse of what ANANTA gameplay might be like, featuring a blend of fast-paced combat, high-speed driving, and city-wide exploration. It also highlighted the sheer scale of the game world.

The newest ANANTA trailer gives fans a lot more to work with, though, revealed on September 23, 2025. This longer trailer provides more details about the game’s core characters and explores more of the city.

The variety of activities displayed in the trailer is huge; characters can be seen going to concerts, taking selfies, wingsuit diving, and working out at the gym. ANANTA’s world appears to be deeply interactive.

Combat is also shown off in this trailer, both with melee and ranged options. The combat looks punchy and responsive, and it seems like it’ll be a core focus of the game.

Will ANANTA have gacha mechanics?

Player aiming at a character in a hotdog costume during a lighthearted ANATA scene — The game seems like it’ll offer the player plenty of freedom. Image credit: Naked Rain/NetEase

As confirmed by Famitsu, ANANTA will not have character-centric gacha pulls, meaning it’ll be possible to unlock characters by playing the game. This will come as a relief for open-world RPG fans who aren’t keen on gacha mechanics in their games.

This doesn’t mean that ANANTA will necessarily be gacha-free, though. While this is speculation, it’s possible that gacha pulls might exist for another element, like cosmetics in the style of Infinity Nikki, for example.

ANANTA has many gamers intrigued already, based on the hype surrounding it online, despite the information about the title being somewhat limited. The vibrant art style, seemingly vast world, and promising combat all make this an important title to watch, no matter if you’re a fan of solo RPGs or multiplayer sandboxes.

Ask The Escapist

How do you pre-register for ANANTA?

ANANTA’s official website has a pre-registration option available – all you need to do is pop your email in to sign up for news and further details about the game. If the website doesn’t prompt you with the sign-up box, you can find it in the main menu under “sign up” in the top right.

When is the ANANTA release date?

An ANANTA release date has not been confirmed yet at the time of writing; information is limited about when fans can expect to see the game. We’re speculating it may be late 2026 or early 2027, but this is not official.

Is ANANTA the same as Project Mugen?

Yes, ANANTA is the same thing as Project Mugen. The latter name was simply a code name or project title for ANANTA.

Will ANANTA be on Xbox?

No official comment has been made about ANANTA coming to Xbox – but there is a small note on the game’s site saying that further platforms will be added alongside PS5, PC, and mobile, so it’s not impossible.

References

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