Unofficial fan encyclopedia · updated July 2026
Everything we know about ANANTA
Characters, gameplay systems, Nova City lore and release status for NetEase's urban open-world RPG — tracked from official sources, clearly separated from rumor.
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Release tracker
What NetEase has confirmed, what is rumor, and which events to watch next.
Character dossiers
All eleven revealed characters: role, weapons, faction and what the trailers show.
Gameplay systems
Combat, traversal, vehicles, city life, progression and how the game makes money.
Nova City
Districts, factions, the metro system and the Chaos that runs beneath it all.
Glossary
Chaos, Espers, A.C.D., Cat Express — every term of Nova City explained.
News & updates
Sourced briefings on showcases, tests and reveals — with rumor labels.
FAQ
Is there gacha? Which phones will run it? Multiplayer? Short answers with sources.
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Comparisons
ANANTA vs Genshin, ZZZ, GTA 6 and five more — seven criteria, one verdict.
Platforms
PC, PS5, iOS, Android — what's confirmed and what your hardware will need.
Event archive
Gamescom 2023 → TGS 2025 → the January test: everything ANANTA has shown.