ANANTA urban RPG launches January 15, 2027

NetEase Games and developer Naked Rain have announced that ANANTA, a highly anticipated free-to-play urban open-world RPG, will launch worldwide on January 15, 2027. The release date was confirmed during Gamescom 2026 Opening Night Live on August 25, 2026, accompanied by a new story trailer unveiling the game's second major city, Chongxiao.

The announcement marks a firm launch window for the title, which has been in development since its initial reveal as Project Mugen in 2023. ANANTA will be available on PlayStation 5, PC via Steam and NetEase's official client, and mobile platforms including iOS and Android. To date, the game has accumulated over 17 million global pre-registrations from players across 110 countries and regions.

Set in a modern metropolis governed by algorithms and online culture, ANANTA places players in the role of an influencer and supernatural investigator known as an Infinite Trigger. The core gameplay premise is "Go Viral. Save the World," with a system driven by social influence and the pursuit of attention. Players will engage with the urban world through the lens of a content creator, building reputation and influence to unlock new resources, missions,...