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An urban open world RPG with no rules. Build your team from a diverse cast, fight shadowy threats, and live the neon-lit nightlife in Nova City and Chongxiao.

Launching Jan 15, 2027Free to Play
By Naked Rain & NetEase16 LanguagesPS5 + PC + Mobile

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ANANTA Nova City business district: skyline and coast guide
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ANANTA Nova City business district: skyline and coast guide

Tour the ANANTA Nova City business district, from glass-tower skyline views to coastal beach access, with swinging spots and traversal shortcuts across every.

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ANANTA chaos enemies: threat types, attack patterns
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ANANTA chaos enemies: threat types, attack patterns

Break down ANANTA chaos enemies by archetype, attack windows, and squad counters. Learn which weapon types, switch timing, and combat upgrades shut down game.

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ANANTA easter eggs: hidden quests and secret POI routes
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ANANTA easter eggs: hidden quests and secret POI routes

Find every ANANTA easter eggs reference from hidden quest triggers to off-map points of interest and secret developer nods across both cities.

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ANANTA development update: news, features, and server status
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ANANTA development update: news, features, and server status

Follow the ANANTA development update with community news, upcoming features, server status, and cross-platform progress. Track PS5 plans and live patch reports.

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ANANTA city life guide: districts, travel, and local secrets
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ANANTA city life guide: districts, travel, and local secrets

Navigate Nova City and Chongxiao using this ANANTA city life guide covering fast travel, driving mechanics, and local hotspots. Experience the open world fully.

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ANANTA mission guide: main quests, side jobs, and streams

ANANTA mission guide: main quests, side jobs, and streams

Never miss a beat with this ANANTA mission guide covering main story walkthroughs, side quest chains, and the streaming mechanic. Track objectives efficiently.

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ANANTA NCAA character: captain, squad, and voice cast guide

ANANTA NCAA character: captain, squad, and voice cast guide

Meet the ANANTA NCAA character roster, including the main captain and Special Task Force, with eccentric bios, voice actors, and how NCAA shapes the story.

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ANANTA combat ranking: scores, events, and PvP arena

ANANTA combat ranking: scores, events, and PvP arena

Climb the ANANTA combat ranking ladder by maximizing combat scores, joining street battle events, and outscoring rivals in arena combat and PvP matches.

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ANANTA combo guide: melee strings, cancels, and mix-ups

ANANTA combo guide: melee strings, cancels, and mix-ups

Build devastating chains with this ANANTA combo guide covering melee strings, ranged cancels, and street fighting mix-ups with timing windows details.

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ANANTA Nova City car locations: spawns and best ride spots

ANANTA Nova City car locations: spawns and best ride spots

Find every ANANTA Nova City car location plus top bike and boat spots, with hourly event timing, spawn points, and which rides handle 24/7 city life best.

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ANANTA Nova City business district: skyline and coast guide
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ANANTA Nova City business district: skyline and coast guide

Tour the ANANTA Nova City business district, from glass-tower skyline views to coastal beach access, with swinging spots and traversal shortcuts across every.

Read more
ANANTA chaos enemies: threat types, attack patterns
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ANANTA chaos enemies: threat types, attack patterns

Break down ANANTA chaos enemies by archetype, attack windows, and squad counters. Learn which weapon types, switch timing, and combat upgrades shut down game.

Read more
ANANTA easter eggs: hidden quests and secret POI routes
NEW

ANANTA easter eggs: hidden quests and secret POI routes

Find every ANANTA easter eggs reference from hidden quest triggers to off-map points of interest and secret developer nods across both cities.

Read more
ANANTA development update: news, features, and server status
NEW

ANANTA development update: news, features, and server status

Follow the ANANTA development update with community news, upcoming features, server status, and cross-platform progress. Track PS5 plans and live patch reports.

Read more
ANANTA city life guide: districts, travel, and local secrets
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ANANTA city life guide: districts, travel, and local secrets

Navigate Nova City and Chongxiao using this ANANTA city life guide covering fast travel, driving mechanics, and local hotspots. Experience the open world fully.

Read more
ANANTA mission guide: main quests, side jobs, and streams

ANANTA mission guide: main quests, side jobs, and streams

Never miss a beat with this ANANTA mission guide covering main story walkthroughs, side quest chains, and the streaming mechanic. Track objectives efficiently.

Read more
ANANTA NCAA character: captain, squad, and voice cast guide

ANANTA NCAA character: captain, squad, and voice cast guide

Meet the ANANTA NCAA character roster, including the main captain and Special Task Force, with eccentric bios, voice actors, and how NCAA shapes the story.

Read more
ANANTA combat ranking: scores, events, and PvP arena

ANANTA combat ranking: scores, events, and PvP arena

Climb the ANANTA combat ranking ladder by maximizing combat scores, joining street battle events, and outscoring rivals in arena combat and PvP matches.

Read more
ANANTA combo guide: melee strings, cancels, and mix-ups

ANANTA combo guide: melee strings, cancels, and mix-ups

Build devastating chains with this ANANTA combo guide covering melee strings, ranged cancels, and street fighting mix-ups with timing windows details.

Read more
ANANTA Nova City car locations: spawns and best ride spots

ANANTA Nova City car locations: spawns and best ride spots

Find every ANANTA Nova City car location plus top bike and boat spots, with hourly event timing, spawn points, and which rides handle 24/7 city life best.

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Featured Guides

ANANTA beginner guide: starter squad and first hour in Nova

ANANTA beginner guide: starter squad and first hour in Nova

Start ANANTA with confidence using this beginner guide covering starter squad picks, main menu basics, combat fundamentals, and the first hour of Nova City.

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ANANTA controls guide: combat inputs, traversal Guide

ANANTA controls guide: combat inputs, traversal Guide

Master the ANANTA controls guide covering every combat input, parkour swing trigger, and vehicle handling button so you can move through both cities gameplay.

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ANANTA daily events guide: timers, ACD ops, and reset

ANANTA daily events guide: timers, ACD ops, and reset

Maximize every login with this ANANTA daily events guide covering hourly rotations, Anti-Chaos Directorate ops, and agent tasks so you grab limited rewards.

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ANANTA hidden locations guide: secrets, caches, and night

ANANTA hidden locations guide: secrets, caches, and night

Uncover rare rewards with this ANANTA hidden locations guide pointing to secret areas, collectible caches, and night-only events across both cities.

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ANANTA pre registration guide: signup steps and bonus

ANANTA pre registration guide: signup steps and bonus

Secure launch bonuses with this ANANTA pre registration guide covering PC download steps, account setup, and confirmed rewards so you start with extra pulls.

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ANANTA progression guide: XP loops, milestones, and gear

ANANTA progression guide: XP loops, milestones, and gear

Race through early levels with this ANANTA progression guide covering XP farming loops, gear upgrade paths, and milestone unlocks so you skip the grind details.

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ANANTA team building guide: roles, switches, and synergy

ANANTA team building guide: roles, switches, and synergy

Build a winning squad with this ANANTA team building guide covering role coverage, character switch timing, and faction synergy so you crush every mission.

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ANANTA bike guide: riding, sailing, and swing chains

ANANTA bike guide: riding, sailing, and swing chains

Cruise every district using this ANANTA bike guide covering bike handling, boat sailing basics, and swinging traversal chains. Reach coastal routes with ease.

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ANANTA city life guide: districts, travel, and local secrets

ANANTA city life guide: districts, travel, and local secrets

Navigate Nova City and Chongxiao using this ANANTA city life guide covering fast travel, driving mechanics, and local hotspots. Experience the open world fully.

Read more
ANANTA mission guide: main quests, side jobs, and streams

ANANTA mission guide: main quests, side jobs, and streams

Never miss a beat with this ANANTA mission guide covering main story walkthroughs, side quest chains, and the streaming mechanic. Track objectives efficiently.

Read more
ANANTA beginner guide: starter squad and first hour in Nova

ANANTA beginner guide: starter squad and first hour in Nova

Start ANANTA with confidence using this beginner guide covering starter squad picks, main menu basics, combat fundamentals, and the first hour of Nova City.

Read more
ANANTA controls guide: combat inputs, traversal Guide

ANANTA controls guide: combat inputs, traversal Guide

Master the ANANTA controls guide covering every combat input, parkour swing trigger, and vehicle handling button so you can move through both cities gameplay.

Read more
ANANTA daily events guide: timers, ACD ops, and reset

ANANTA daily events guide: timers, ACD ops, and reset

Maximize every login with this ANANTA daily events guide covering hourly rotations, Anti-Chaos Directorate ops, and agent tasks so you grab limited rewards.

Read more
ANANTA hidden locations guide: secrets, caches, and night

ANANTA hidden locations guide: secrets, caches, and night

Uncover rare rewards with this ANANTA hidden locations guide pointing to secret areas, collectible caches, and night-only events across both cities.

Read more
ANANTA pre registration guide: signup steps and bonus

ANANTA pre registration guide: signup steps and bonus

Secure launch bonuses with this ANANTA pre registration guide covering PC download steps, account setup, and confirmed rewards so you start with extra pulls.

Read more
ANANTA progression guide: XP loops, milestones, and gear

ANANTA progression guide: XP loops, milestones, and gear

Race through early levels with this ANANTA progression guide covering XP farming loops, gear upgrade paths, and milestone unlocks so you skip the grind details.

Read more
ANANTA team building guide: roles, switches, and synergy

ANANTA team building guide: roles, switches, and synergy

Build a winning squad with this ANANTA team building guide covering role coverage, character switch timing, and faction synergy so you crush every mission.

Read more
ANANTA bike guide: riding, sailing, and swing chains

ANANTA bike guide: riding, sailing, and swing chains

Cruise every district using this ANANTA bike guide covering bike handling, boat sailing basics, and swinging traversal chains. Reach coastal routes with ease.

Read more
ANANTA city life guide: districts, travel, and local secrets

ANANTA city life guide: districts, travel, and local secrets

Navigate Nova City and Chongxiao using this ANANTA city life guide covering fast travel, driving mechanics, and local hotspots. Experience the open world fully.

Read more
ANANTA mission guide: main quests, side jobs, and streams

ANANTA mission guide: main quests, side jobs, and streams

Never miss a beat with this ANANTA mission guide covering main story walkthroughs, side quest chains, and the streaming mechanic. Track objectives efficiently.

Read more

Your ANANTA Journey

Five steps to master the urban open world

ANANTA Wiki Modules

Deep-dive into every aspect of the game

Guides

ANANTA Beginner Guides

Everything new agents need to survive and thrive in Nova City. From first steps to team building strategies.

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Characters

ANANTA Characters

Complete character roster with abilities, backgrounds, roles, and recruitment methods for every playable character.

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Combat

ANANTA Combat System

Master martial arts battle mechanics. Learn combos, counters, viral strikes, and team-switch combat.

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Combat Guide
Tier List

ANANTA Character Tier List

Ranking of all characters from S to C tier based on combat effectiveness, versatility, and team synergy.

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Nova City

ANANTA Nova City Guide

Complete guide to Nova City — districts, landmarks, nightlife, and all the dynamic events that make the city pulse 24/7.

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NightlifeNightlife
Explore Nova City
Chongxiao

ANANTA Chongxiao Guide

Explore your hometown — tea houses, old streets, and hidden mysteries. Everything about the second city.

Tea TownTea Town
SecretsSecrets
Explore Chongxiao
Organizations

ANANTA Organizations & Factions

Deep dive into the ACD, NCCA, DK9, Cat Express, and other factions. Mission walkthroughs and reputation rewards.

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ACDACD
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Builds

ANANTA Best Builds

Optimized character builds for every role — DPS, tank, support, and hybrid. Skill trees and stat allocation.

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Build Guides
Exploration

ANANTA Exploration Guide

Every collectible, secret area, and traversal method mapped out. From car chases to rooftop swinging.

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VehiclesVehicles
Explore Map
Updates

ANANTA Latest Updates

Patch notes, new content drops, beta info, and development roadmap. Stay current with everything ANANTA.

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What is ANANTA?

ANANTA is a free-to-play urban open world RPG developed by Naked Rain Studio and published by NetEase Games. Players step into the shoes of multiple characters — from NCCA officers and genius hackers to gang leaders — forming a team to take on threats lurking in the shadows of Nova City.

Martial Arts Combat

Street fighting with combos, counters, and viral strike mechanics that make every hit matter.

Unlimited Exploration

Cars, bikes, boats, and building-swinging traversal — if you can see it, you can reach it.

Faction System

Join ACD, NCCA, DK9, and Cat Express. Complete missions, earn reputation, and unlock exclusive rewards.

Dual City World

Travel between neon-lit Nova City and historic Chongxiao. Two cities, two stories, one world.

Travel between the neon-lit streets of Nova City and the quiet tea-town charm of Chongxiao. Experience 24/7 dynamic city life with events that change every hour, from dramatic encounters to late-night street racing.

Developer

Naked Rain Studio

Platform

PC, PS5, iOS, Android

Genre

Action RPG / Open World

Release

January 15, 2027

Price

Free to Play

Setting

Dual City (Nova + Chongxiao)

ANANTA Character Roster

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Every playable character archetype ranked by combat effectiveness and team synergy.

Character Archetypes

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Five distinct character archetypes define your playstyle in ANANTA.

City Districts

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Explore the diverse districts of Nova City and Chongxiao.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many playable characters are in ANANTA?+

At least five distinct character archetypes have been revealed — NCCA Officer, Genius Hacker, Gang Leader, Department Head, and ACD Agent. More are expected closer to launch in January 2027.

How does the combat system work?+

ANANTA uses martial arts-based action combat with combos, counters, dodges, and a unique Viral Strike mechanic. You can switch between characters mid-combat for chain attacks.

What are the best builds for beginners?+

A balanced DPS build with melee and ranged abilities works well. Focus on one primary damage character and build a supporting team around them.

Can you explore freely between both cities?+

Yes, ANANTA features unlimited open world exploration. Travel between cities by plane and explore using cars, motorcycles, boats, and building-swinging traversal.

What is the difference between Nova City and Chongxiao?+

Nova City is a neon-lit coastal metropolis with nightlife and street racing. Chongxiao is a quieter hometown with traditional tea houses and hidden mysteries.

What are the main organizations?+

ACD (Anti-Chaos Directorate), NCCA (law enforcement), DK9 (underground intel), and Cat Express (delivery and exploration). Each has unique missions and rewards.

What platforms will ANANTA be available on?+

PC (Steam), PS5, iOS, and Android. Free-to-play on all platforms with 16 supported languages.

Ready to Master ANANTA?

From street-level brawls to viral influencer fame, get everything you need to dominate Nova City.