The head-to-head rival: Hotta Studio's NTE is the other big "anime urban open world" chasing the same audience, same platforms and a similar supernatural-city premise. The clearest divide announced so far is economic — NTE follows the gacha playbook, ANANTA has publicly rejected it.
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ANANTA vs Neverness to Everness
| ANANTA | NEVERNESS TO EVERNESS | |
| Model | Free-to-play, no character gacha | Free-to-play with gacha |
| Setting | Modern coastal metropolis Nova City | Supernatural modern city Hethereau |
| Combat | Brawler combos, parries, environment weapons | Ability-driven action, anomalies |
| Traversal | Parkour, wall-run, swinging, vehicles | Driving focus, urban exploration |
| Monetization | Cosmetics only: outfits, vehicles, housing | Character banners expected |
| Platforms | PC · PS5 · iOS · Android | PC · PS5 · iOS · Android |
| Release | Date not announced | Date not announced |
Verdict
Too early for a winner — neither is dated. Watch which launches first and which economy players reward; this is the comparison we expect to update most often.