Observed Signal · Aug 27, 2026 · Product Launch · Source: PocketGamer.biz · Impact: 1/5 · Sentiment: Neutral
Ananta launch set for January 15, 2027
NetEase Games and developer Naked Rain announced that the free-to-play open-world RPG Ananta will launch worldwide on January 15, 2027. The title, developed by Naked Rain (studios in Hangzhou and Montreal), is available for pre-registration and has surpassed 17 million registrations across more than 110 countries and regions. Ananta will release on mobile, PC and PlayStation 5; the launch date was revealed alongside a new trailer showing the game's second major city, Chongxiao.
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- NetEase Games and Naked Rain announced Ananta will launch worldwide on January 15, 2027.
- Ananta is being developed by Naked Rain, which operates studios in Hangzhou and Montreal.
- Pre-registration for Ananta has surpassed 17 million registrations across more than 110 countries and regions.
- Ananta will be released on mobile, PC and PlayStation 5.
- The launch date was announced alongside a new trailer showing Chongxiao, the game's second major city.
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