Game Info
Updated: 2026-10-03
Basic Information
| Game Title | ANANTA |
|---|---|
| English Name | ANANTA |
| Development Codename | Project Mugen |
| Developer | Naked Rain Studio (co-signed with NetEase Games in the official press release; 4Gamer's gamescom 2026 report describes it as "NAKED RAIN, Thunder Fire Studio's new studio" — a studio newly founded under NetEase's Thunder Fire banner — and its gamescom hands-on interview cites studios in Hangzhou plus Montreal, Canada) |
| Publisher | NetEase Games |
| Genre | Urban Open-World Action RPG |
| Platforms | PC / iOS / Android / PS5 |
| Business Model | Free-to-Play, No Character Gacha |
| Launch Status | Confirmed for global launch on January 15, 2027 (pre-registration open) |
| Engine | Unreal Engine, supporting DLSS 4 (super resolution + multi-frame gen) at PC launch with a planned upgrade to DLSS 4.5, plus real-time ray tracing |
| Age Rating | Official rating TBA; CN site shows a health-gaming notice |
Name History
Announced as Project Mugen
NetEase first unveiled the urban open-world title under the codename 'Project Mugen' in 2023.
Officially Named ANANTA
In December 2025, the global official name was set to 'ANANTA' with a new trailer released.
7-Minute Gameplay Trailer + TGS Playable
A 7-minute gameplay trailer dropped on Sept 23, 2025, with a playable demo at Tokyo Game Show (TGS 2025).
New Gameplay Trailer, 10M+ Pre-registrations
A new real-time gameplay trailer launched in April 2026; global pre-registrations surpassed 10 million.
Supported Platforms
PC Requirements
| Item | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7 / 8 / 10 | Windows 7 / 8 / 10 |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-9400F / AMD Ryzen 7 3700X | Intel Core i7-12700K / AMD Ryzen 9 9900X |
| Memory | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB or newer | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 or newer |
| Storage | 40 GB | 100 GB |
License & Approval
| License Status | Licensed in China (Dec 24, 2024) |
|---|---|
| Team Size | Roughly 800-person project |
Test Timeline
First Technical Test
First technical test launched on Jan 3, 2025 (China).
First Closed Beta Test
First closed beta test ran from June to July 2025.
TGS 2025 Playable Demo
Featured a playable demo at Tokyo Game Show 2025 with more gameplay reveals.
Gamescom 2026 Launch Date Reveal
At Gamescom 2026 Opening Night Live (Aug 26, 2026), NetEase confirmed a global launch on Jan 15, 2027 and revealed the second city, Chongxiao.
Milestones & Awards
Announced on Sep 28, 2025 in an official NetEase Interactive Entertainment press release: ANANTA won the Future Division award at the Japan Game Awards 2025. It is our wiki's first official, already-decided award — as opposed to a still-voted nomination. The award is run by Japan's CESA; this edition's Future Division honor was revealed at Tokyo Game Show 2025 (2025-09-28), with 11 works selected.
After the Gamescom launch-date reveal, global pre-registrations surpassed 17 million across 110 countries and regions, topping multiple platform trends.