At Gamescom 2026 Opening Night Live (August 25, 2026), NetEase’s open-world RPG ANANTA finally locked in its global release date: January 15, 2027, worldwide. After months of guessing around “when is ANANTA 2026 release,” players finally have a definitive answer. This article lays out the ANANTA release date, supported platforms, pre-registration and what kind of game it really is.
1. Global date: why January 15, 2027
NetEase chose Gamescom 2026 Opening Night Live to announce the date, alongside a brand-new story trailer (featuring The Cranberries). The game will launch on the same day across the globe — the first confirmed ANANTA release date, ending the “ANANTA release date January 2027?” speculation that followed the earlier trailer.
2. Platforms: where can you play?
ANANTA ships across multiple platforms with cross-device progress:
- PlayStation 5
- PC (official client + Steam)
- iOS / Android (mobile)
- Cloud gaming
So “is ANANTA a mobile game?” — it’s a cross-platform free-to-play title, with console and PC also supported.
3. Pre-registration: 17M+ and counting
Pre-registration is live on the official site, Steam, PlayStation Store, App Store and Google Play. According to multiple outlets the count has surpassed 17 million across 110 countries and regions. Register early to secure launch rewards.
4. What kind of game is ANANTA?
- Free to play (F2P): the base experience costs nothing.
- No character gacha: characters are unlocked through story progress, quests and world exploration rather than random draws; monetization focuses on cosmetics and vehicles.
- Two-city open world: beyond Nova City, the launch introduces a second metropolis, Chongxiao. See the Chongxiao analysis.
5. Officially confirmed vs pending
| Item | Status |
|---|---|
| Global release on January 15, 2027 | Confirmed |
| PS5 / PC (Steam) / iOS / Android / cloud | Confirmed |
| Free to play, no character gacha | Confirmed |
| 17M+ global pre-registrations | Confirmed |
| Post-launch update roadmap | Pending |
6. FAQ
When does ANANTA release?
The ANANTA release date is confirmed: January 15, 2027, global simultaneous launch.
Is ANANTA a mobile game?
It’s cross-platform, not mobile-only. ANANTA supports PS5, PC (Steam/launcher), iOS, Android and cloud with shared progress.
Does ANANTA have gacha?
No character gacha. Characters unlock via story, quests and exploration; monetization leans on cosmetics and vehicles.
How do I pre-register for ANANTA and get rewards?
Pre-registration is open on the official site and storefronts; the ANANTA pre-registration count has passed 17 million, with launch rewards available.
Which cities are in ANANTA at launch?
Two cities: Nova City (新启市) plus the newly revealed Chongxiao. More map details on the worldview page.
Summary
On January 15, 2027, ANANTA moves from “when is ANANTA releasing?” to reality: a dual-city open world, gacha-free free-to-play, cross-platform. There are still months of polish ahead and more reveals to come. Subscribe to our news to keep up with ANANTA release and pre-registration updates.