July is a major content month for Ananta. This update not only adds new playable characters, but also reworks the Channeler progression system, launches limited-time events, and delivers a round of performance optimizations. This article walks you through every change so you can plan ahead.
New Playable Characters
The July update adds two new Channelers to the roster:
- Thermo (メカニカ series support) — A fire-element support who boosts the team’s sustained damage output.
- Bansy (assault specialist) — A high-mobility DPS who excels at quickly clearing low-tier Chaos Entities.
Both characters can be obtained through the limited-time banner during the update window. Players who missed earlier tests will find them a strong addition to most team compositions.
Channeler Progression Rework
The Channeler leveling and ascension system has been streamlined:
- Duplicate pulls now convert directly into ascension materials instead of sitting unused.
- The weekly cap on progression resources has been raised, shortening the early-game grind.
- A new “Resonance” subsystem lets you share a portion of stats between synced characters.
These changes mainly benefit new players, letting you build a usable squad faster.
Limited-Time Events
- Nova City Festival — A city-wide event with its own currency, exchangeable for avatars and furnishing items.
- Chaos Rift Surge — A double-drop period for Rift exploration, ideal for farming ascension materials.
- Channeler Showcase — Log in during the event to receive a free standard-banner Channeler selection box.
Optimization and Fixes
- Reduced stutter in dense urban areas on mid-range devices.
- Fixed several camera clipping issues during Tentacle-swing traversal.
- Improved the readability of skill descriptions in the character screen.
How to Prepare
Before the update lands, we recommend stocking up on Chaos Crystals and Ascension Coins, as the new characters and Resonance system will consume them heavily. If you have not yet tried the support role, Thermo is a friendly entry point.
For deeper character builds, check the full wiki entries on this site — every Channeler, weapon, and location has a dedicated breakdown.
This article is based on the July update preview (as of July 2026) and may differ from the final live version.