ANANTA is an upcoming free-to-play anime open world game that aims to rival the likes of Genshin Impact, so here’s everything we know about it so far.
ANANTA is the latest anime game that has both Genshin Impact and Honkai Star Rail players interested. Featuring a sprawling urban open world and flashy character attacks, it aims to wow fans upon release.
Is there an ANANTA release date?
No, there is currently no release date for ANANTA.
However, the game is currently accepting pre-registrations, which likely means players will soon be able to delve into the free-to-play title. Make sure you check out our pre-registration guide to see how you can sign up for a chance to play early.
Project Mugen from NetEase Games!'Urban open-world RPG' for PS5, PC, iOS, and Android!Could this be anime GTA? 👀pic.twitter.com/GQsc8d2SMK
— Genki✨ (@Genki_JPN) August 20, 2023
Platforms
ANANTA will be released on PS5, PS4, PC, iOS, and Android.
While “other platforms” have been announced via the developers, information remains scarce regarding Xbox and Switch ports.
Trailers
A short gameplay video was released for ANANTA when it was still called Project Mugen.
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During the video, a character unleashes some flashy attacks on their opponent, while also using parkour and a grappling hook to traverse buildings. It’s certainly not hard to see why commenters has been labeling the game as “anime GTA”.
You can check it out below:
An announcement trailer was released for ANANTA to announce its new name on December 12, 2024. In it, we can some glimpses of driving gameplay, combat, and a few key characters.
You can check out the full trailer below:
Gameplay features
From the information and trailers we’ve had so far for ANANTA, these are some of the core features you can expect to enjoy when it releases:
- Urban, open-world setting: Explore a vast map that delivers a rich city life experience. From neon-lit nightlife to serene parks, every corner of the city holds a story. Engage in open exploration, scaling skyscrapers, diving into subways, and interacting with a dynamic environment that reacts to your every move.
- Unique combat experience: Engage in team-based combat with four characters, each having different attributes that synergize with each other. Utilize environmental objects in battle and make use of the urban terrain to deal with monsters in various ways.
- Captivating artistic style: ANANTA is more than a game; it’s a visual journey. The art direction, a blend of modern aesthetics with ethereal touches, promises to captivate players at every turn.
- Fast-Paced traversal and vehicles: Every character has a basic movement skill such as parkour, swinging, or wall-climbing. Some characters also have a unique travel ability based on their individual identity, like riding a special war hammer. Players can also intercept and ride vehicles like cars in the city.
That’s everything we know about ANANTA so far! For more upcoming games, check out our hubs for Dying Light: The Beast, GTA 6, Borderlands 4, Kingdom Come Deliverance 2, and Monster Hunter Wilds.
