Ananta

Infinite ANANTA, the free-to-play urban open-world RPG from Naked Rain Studio under NetEase Games, was first revealed at gamescom 2023 as Project Mugen. It was renamed in 2024 and, after a roughly six-month silence from the Japanese official account, reappeared at gamescom 2026 Opening Night Live on August 26, where the release date was confirmed for January 15, 2027. The title spans two cities, Xinqi and Chongxiao-Lingyun, and casts the player as an investigator working with the organization Chaos to handle supernatural problems.

The most distinctive element of the game is its monetization model. In a genre where character gacha is standard, Infinite ANANTA unlocks every character through story progression and sells only cosmetics. Ray, who handles overseas marketing and publishing, confirmed in an interview that paid elements do not affect game balance. The game is set in a city where the concept is to become an influencer and save the world, gaining followers by clearing missions and attending events. Multiplayer is in development, with a PS Store listing indicating support for up to 24 online players, up from the originally stated 4-player cap.

Hands-on previews at gamescom covered a stealth-to-escape story section in the newly revealed second city, Choushou, and free exploration of rural areas including Longqi Village and the village of Ryusei, where players can interact with objects and NPCs, such as picking up a dropped smartphone. The game was previously announced for PC, PS5, iOS, and Android, and global pre-registrations have exceeded 18 million.