Release date · checked 24 October 2026
Ananta Release Date: January 15, 2027 (Global)
Key facts
Ananta at a glance
| Status | Official |
|---|---|
| Global · PC, PS5, iOS, Android | January 15, 2027 Official[1] |
| Developer | Naked Rain (NetEase Games) |
| Publisher | NetEase Games |
| Platforms | PC, PS5, iOS, Android |
| Genre | Urban open-world action RPG |
| Business model | Free-to-play; details of in-game purchases not yet announced (s2, s4) |
| Pre-registrations | 17 million+ (as of Aug 2026)[2] |
| Pre-registration rewards | Not detailed officially[2] |
| Where to pre-register | Official site, App Store, Google Play; Steam and PlayStation Store pages for PC/PS5 |
Developers said in interviews (Famitsu / Tokyo Game Show) that there will be no character gacha; characters come from progression. Monetization of cosmetics (outfits, vehicles, housing) has not been detailed, so whether any gacha exists is unknown (s2, s4).
Timeline
Announcements, tests and dates
August 24, 2023
Revealed as Project Mugen at Gamescom Opening Night Live[4]
November 2024
Project Mugen renamed Ananta[4]
December 5, 2024
Official Ananta reveal trailer[4]
January 16-20, 2026
Closed technical test on PC, China region only, invite-only (reported by community wiki)[5]
August 25, 2026
Global release date January 15, 2027 announced at Gamescom ONL; store pre-registration opened; 17M+ pre-registrations reported[2]
Launch
What to expect at launch
- Regions: Worldwide simultaneous launch; RPG Site lists January 15, 2027 for Japan, North America and Europe.[2]
- Platforms: PC (Steam and NetEase's own PC client), PlayStation 5, iOS and Android.[2]
- Languages: The official site is available in English, Simplified Chinese, Japanese and Korean.[1]
- Price: Free-to-play.[2]
Release calendar
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- 15 January 2027AnantaGlobal · PC, PS5, iOS, AndroidOfficial
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Answers
Ananta release date FAQ
When does Ananta come out?
Ananta launches globally on January 15, 2027. The date is official and was announced by NetEase Games at Gamescom 2026.
What platforms is Ananta on?
PC, PlayStation 5, iOS and Android. On PC it is available through Steam and NetEase's own client.
Is Ananta free-to-play, and is it a gacha game?
It is free-to-play. The developers have said there will be no character gacha, and characters are earned through progression. How cosmetics will be sold has not been announced.
Can I pre-register for Ananta?
Yes. Pre-registration is open on the official site, the App Store and Google Play, with store pages on Steam and the PlayStation Store. More than 17 million players had pre-registered by August 2026.
Is there an Ananta beta?
There has been no open beta. A closed PC test for China-region accounts was reported in January 2026; no further public test has been announced before launch.
Sources
Where these facts come from
- Ananta official website · NetEase Games (official) · checked 2026-10-24 · official
- Ananta launches on January 15, 2027 for PS5, PC, and mobile · RPG Site · 2026-08-25
- Ananta now has an official release date · Pocket Gamer · 2026-08-27
- Ananta (video game) · Wikipedia · checked 2026-10-24
- Ananta release date and tests · zeroluck.gg (community wiki) · checked 2026-10-24
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Facts checked: 24 October 2026 · Sources: NetEase Games (official)