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A new trailer and release date announcement for the upcoming anime GTA-like game Ananta were shared at Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026. This trailer showcased the two distinct cities players will explore in Ananta, giving players a glimpse of the gameplay in the upcoming free-to-play open-world adventure game from NetEase. Ananta is earning its “anime GTA” moniker with its frenetic gameplay and over-the-top action as players delve into the mysteries that the game holds in this release date trailer.
Anime GTA-Like Game Ananta Gets New Trailer, Release Date
In Ananta, players will take control of a supernatural investigator known as an Infinite Trigger as they investigate anomalies that appear around the game’s cities. A key part of this new Ananta trailer is the showcase of its two major cities: Nova City and Chongxiao’s Lingyun City. Nova City represents a modern metropolis that is similar to GTA cities like Vice City or Los Santos, while Lingyun City has a distinctly Eastern flair to it.
Ananta release on January 15, 2027 for free on PS5, PC, and mobile devices.
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January 15, 2027
- Developer(s)
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Naked Rain
- Publisher(s)
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NetEase Games
- PC Release Date
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January 15, 2027
- PS5 Release Date
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January 15, 2027
