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Nova City is the primary setting of Ananta, a fictional metropolis roughly the size of Manhattan that serves as one of the largest urban environments ever attempted in gaming. The city features diverse districts including business centers, residential areas, artistic quarters, industrial zones, beaches, and amusement parks.
Nova City operates on a revolutionary 24/7 NPC Cycle where non-player characters follow realistic daily routines and react dynamically to player actions. The city's infrastructure includes a functional Subway System, entertainment venues like Movie Theaters and basketball courts, and key establishments such as Dream Garden.
The city is home to several major organizations including the Anti-Chaos Directorate, Nova City Crime Agency, and the mysterious Eonbug. Through the Urban Density System, the city will grow more complex over time, with new shops, venues, and activities added to existing districts rather than simply expanding the map boundaries... Read more
Game Overview
Ananta (formerly Project Mugen) is an upcoming free-to-play urban open world action RPG developed by Naked Rain and NetEase Montreal, published by NetEase. Set in the sprawling metropolis of Nova City, players control members of the Anti-Chaos Directorate as they investigate supernatural anomalies and combat the mysterious force known as Chaos.
Key Features:
- No character gacha - all characters free
- Persona-inspired relationships
- Spider-Man style traversal
- GTA-like urban chaos
- Cosmetic-only monetization
Platforms:
- Windows PC
- PlayStation 5
- PlayStation 4
- Android
- iOS
- Cross-platform play & saves
Latest News & Updates
- October 2025 - Wiki launched with comprehensive coverage of all announced characters and systems
- September 2025 - Ananta showcased at Tokyo Game Show 2025, called "surprise hit" of the event
- September 2025 - Over 11 million pre-registrations reached
- Late 2025 - Technical test phase beginning soon
- 2026 - Global release expected
Playable Characters
Core Launch Roster:
Extended Roster:
- Alan - Social Connector
- Bansy - Street Artist
- Lykaia - NCCA Director
- Dila - Meteor Investigator
- Mechanika - Ghost Worker
- Aileen - Dream Garden Manager
- Ringo - DPA Liaison
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Organizations
- Anti-Chaos Directorate (ACD)
- Nova City Crime Agency
- Cat Express - Underground logistics
- Eonbug - Tech organization
- Dream Garden - Social hub
- DPA - Bureaucratic agency
- Nova City Government
- Anti-Chaos Task Force
- Yeet Squad - Taffy's squad
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Activities & Mini-Games
- Basketball - 2v2 multiplayer
- Mahjong - Traditional game
- Movie Theaters - Watch films
- Fitness Centers - Workouts
- Subway System - Transportation
- Pet interactions
- Phone snooping
- Video calls
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Game Systems
Core Mechanics:
- Character Acquisition System - No gacha
- Dating System - Build relationships
- Social Media Influence System
- Urban Density System
- 24/7 NPC Cycle
- Chaos Liquid - Combat abilities
Business Model:
- Free-to-play - No pay-to-win
- Cosmetic Monetization - Skins only
- All characters free
- Story content free
Development
Studios:
- Naked Rain - Lead developer
- NetEase Montreal - Co-developer
- NetEase - Publisher
- 700+ person team
History:
- Originally Project Mugen
- Announced at Gamescom 2023
- Renamed to Ananta in 2024
- Featured at Tokyo Game Show 2025
Ananta Wiki is a community-driven resource for NetEase's upcoming urban open-world RPG. Not affiliated with NetEase, Naked Rain, or NetEase Montreal.
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