Cities Overview
Each city's intro · region division · two-city world setting
Chongxiao
The second metropolis of ANANTA, a sky-city inspired by Hangzhou (West Lake, Leifeng Pagoda, Longjing village) and Shanghai (Oriental Pearl, the Bund skyline, Wukang Road), with 100+ NPCs each carrying their own story and side quests, completing the 'two cities, one epic adventure'.
Nova City
The first metropolis of ANANTA, a coastal open city home to countless citizens and NPCs, the base of the Anomaly Countermeasure Division (A.C.D.), and the starting point of the player's adventure and the Nova City Coin system.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many cities are there in ANANTA and what are their names?
ANANTA currently features two major cities in its open world: Nova City (新启市) and Chongxiao (重霄). Together they form the game's official 'two cities, one epic adventure' world that spans land, sea and sky.
What is Nova City in ANANTA and where is it located on the map?
Nova City is ANANTA's first major city, inspired by modern Chinese metropolises. It anchors the starting open world, with districts, landmarks and collectibles that the wiki's Nova City guide breaks down for explorers.
What is Chongxiao in ANANTA — the second city?
Chongxiao is ANANTA's second main city, inspired by Hangzhou (West Lake, Leifeng Pagoda) and Shanghai (Oriental Pearl, the Bund). It features 100+ NPCs with their own stories and water-, land- and air-based traversal.
Is ANANTA set in China — which real cities inspire Nova City and Chongxiao?
Yes, ANANTA's world is strongly inspired by Chinese cityscapes: Nova City evokes modern concrete metropolises, while Chongxiao blends Hangzhou and Shanghai imagery, giving players a recognizable Chinese-style open world.
How do I travel between Nova City and Chongxiao in ANANTA?
Traversal spans cars, motorcycles, bikes, the subway, speedboats, ferries, helicopters, gliders and flying cars. Travel between the two ANANTA cities is designed to feel continuous as part of the open world.
Which ANANTA city can I explore at launch — Nova City or Chongxiao?
Both Nova City and Chongxiao are flagship locations in ANANTA's two-city world. The wiki lists each city's districts and landmarks so you can plan which area to explore first.