Ananta
Free-to-play urban open-world RPG, out 15 January 2027
- PS5
- PC
- iOS
- Android
The story so far
What we know about Ananta
Ananta is a free-to-play urban open-world action RPG developed by Naked Rain and published by NetEase Games. It was first shown as Project Mugen at Gamescom in August 2023 and renamed Ananta in November 2024. Players explore a modern city built around social media and online culture, taking on varied character roles and building a team of their own while uncovering mysteries.
The Steam page describes two interconnected cities, Nova City and Chongxiao, a dynamic martial arts combat system, a 24/7 city life with activities at different times of day, and unrestricted exploration with vehicles and other traversal methods. Playable roles listed include an NCCA officer, a hacker and a gang leader. Steam tags the game as single-player, MMO, online co-op and cross-platform multiplayer.
Ananta launches worldwide on 15 January 2027 for PS5, PC and mobile, a date announced alongside a new trailer at Gamescom Opening Night Live in August 2026. Naked Rain has said there is no character gacha: characters are unlocked by playing, and paid items are limited to cosmetics. Reporting cites more than 17 million pre-registrations. The Steam listing offers 16 languages.
What to expect from Ananta
Based on what the developer and publisher have shown so far.
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A city built for exploring
Nova City and Chongxiao are described as interconnected cities with activity around the clock and vehicles and other traversal options for moving through them.
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Martial arts combat
Steam lists a dynamic martial arts combat system, with several playable character roles rather than a single protagonist.
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No character gacha
According to the developer, characters are unlocked through play and paid content is limited to cosmetics such as outfits, vehicles and housing.
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Play across devices
Steam lists cross-platform multiplayer, with PS5, PC and mobile versions arriving together.
See it for yourself
Confirmed. Unconfirmed. Clear.
A quick way to separate official information from speculation.
Confirmed
- Global release on 15 January 2027, free-to-play, with a PC version on Steam (Windows 10/11).Steam (NetEase Games)
- Developed by Naked Rain and published by NetEase Games.Steam (NetEase Games)
- Two interconnected cities, Nova City and Chongxiao, with a dynamic martial arts combat system and 24/7 city life.Steam (NetEase Games)
- Launches on PS5, PC and mobile, with no character gacha system and monetization focused on optional cosmetics.RPG Site
- The release date trailer debuted at Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026; Steam wishlisting is open.Full Cleared
Not confirmed
Mobile requirements
iOS and Android are reported, but minimum devices and store listings were not found in the sources checked.
Beta or test dates
No public beta or test period before launch has been confirmed in the sources checked.
Price of cosmetics and passes
Only the cosmetic-only approach is stated; no prices or battle pass details are confirmed.
Switch or Xbox versions
None are announced. Only PS5, PC and mobile are listed.
Rumours are labelled and linked to their source.
Timeline
The road to release, from announcement to launch.
29 November 2024
Project Mugen is renamed Ananta. Wikipedia
August 2026
Release date trailer shown at Gamescom Opening Night Live. Full Cleared
15 January 2027
Planned global release on PS5, PC and mobile. Steam (NetEase Games)
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Zenless Zone Zero
Urban-set action RPG with stylish combat and a modern city atmosphere.
Marvel's Spider-Man 2
Fast city traversal and street-level action, a comparison often drawn with Ananta.
Yakuza: Like a Dragon
Modern-city RPG mixing story, side activities and brawling.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to what people search for most.
When is Ananta released?
Ananta is scheduled for 15 January 2027 worldwide, according to its Steam page.
Which platforms is Ananta coming to?
PS5, PC and mobile (iOS and Android) are reported. The PC version is on Steam.
Is Ananta free-to-play?
Yes. It is free-to-play, and the developer says there is no character gacha, with paid items limited to cosmetics.
Who makes Ananta?
It is developed by Naked Rain and published by NetEase Games. It was previously known as Project Mugen.
Is there a beta before launch?
No public beta has been confirmed in the sources we checked. Watch the official channels for updates.