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10 Minutes of Ananta, the Anime GTA

Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Ananta, a free urban open-world RPG set to launch on PlayStation 5, PC, iOS, and Android. With its anime GTA-like tone, dynamic environments, and smart NPC ecosystem, it invites you to create your own personal adventures within its living city.

Jonathan Dubinski · 1 min read

Urban Exploration Awaits in Anime-style Ananta RPG

NetEase Games and Naked Rain recently impressed audiences with a 10-minute gameplay demo of Ananta, their new free-to-play urban open-world RPG, described as having an "anime Grand Theft Auto vibe." The game offers players extensive freedom to navigate a vibrant, anime-style city. Featuring a captivating cast of characters, Ananta allows players to forge their own adventure through a blend of city traversal and diverse activities, whether pursuing missions or simply interacting with the urban environment. Set within a bustling cityscape, Ananta incorporates a smart NPC system that encourages interaction with its inhabitants and surroundings. Players can engage in various daily routines, explore expansive parks, participate in city races, or take on specific missions. Combat emphasizes freedom and improvisation, leveraging dynamic, interactive settings that allow players to utilize the environment as a weapon. While a release date has not yet been announced, Ananta is slated for release on PlayStation 5, PC, iOS, and Android. The gameplay video is available on YouTube.

In Case You Missed It

For all you gaming enthusiasts out there, don’t miss Bruno Pferd’s latest piece on the highly anticipated "Ananta" (September 24, 2025), which delves into the exciting world of this new free urban open-world RPG. Described as an anime-styled “GTA” game produced in China, Ananta promises a blend of captivating gameplay and immersive city exploration. From dynamic combat to engaging NPC interactions, there’s plenty to look forward to when it hits PS5, PC, iOS, and Android. Dive into the details and get hyped for what could be the next big gaming sensation! (Read more at Another Anime "GTA" Produced in China: Ananta)

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Game info

Official Name
Ananta
Brief Summary
Take on the role of an elite Agent within the A.C.D. (Anti-Chaos Directorate) embarking on an exhilarating adventure through a world that breaks all the rules. Meet a variety of interesting characters, jump into exciting combat, solve challenges and safeguard the balance by overcoming threats to humanity, all while enjoying unparalleled freedom to traverse and discover Nova City on a journey to find out who you really are.
Platforms
PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Android
Genre
Role-playing (RPG), Adventure
Play Modes
Single player
Languages
Chinese (Simplified), Czech, English, Spanish (Spain)
Developer
Naked Rain
Publisher
NetEase Games

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