Ananta Shows New Nova City Gameplay at Gamescom 2026
Ananta returned at gamescom 2026 with another look at Nova City, its character-driven urban open world, traversal, driving and action across PS5, PC and mobile.
Ananta returned during the gamescom 2026 news cycle with another look at Nova City and its free-form urban open-world gameplay.
NetEase describes Ananta as an Urban Open World RPG where players can control a variety of characters, explore business districts and hidden alleys, build a crew and move between everyday city life and larger threats.
The official gamescom listing confirms PlayStation 5, PC and mobile as platforms. XGW is keeping the release date listed as TBA until a firm date is confirmed by a primary source.
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Ananta — Gamescom 2026 Gameplay
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XGW Brief
Key Takeaways
- Ananta is an Urban Open World RPG set in Nova City.
- Players can control multiple characters and assemble their own crew.
- The game mixes exploration, traversal, driving, combat and city activities.
- Confirmed platforms are PlayStation 5, PC and mobile.
- A firm release date remains TBA in XGW coverage.
Exploring Nova City
Ananta is built around a dense urban open world with business districts, side streets and different neighborhoods. The game emphasizes freedom to explore the city and interact with a broad cast of characters.
Multiple Characters and Playstyles
The official description says players will take control of a variety of characters and assemble a crew, while moving between ordinary city activities and threats hidden beneath Nova City's surface.
Platforms and Release Date
The official gamescom listing confirms PlayStation 5, PC and mobile. XGW is keeping the launch date as TBA until a primary source confirms a firm release date.
XGW Original Analysis
Why This Update Matters
For XGW, the headline matters less than the practical implication: Ananta is an Urban Open World RPG set in Nova City. That is a clearer signal of the project's direction than another teaser on its own.
Players can control multiple characters and assemble their own crew. This adds useful context. The next meaningful test is whether the final execution supports both points without compromising the core experience.
Why It Matters
- Ananta is an Urban Open World RPG set in Nova City.
- Players can control multiple characters and assemble their own crew.
- The game mixes exploration, traversal, driving, combat and city activities.
XGW Verdict
Ananta now has a clearer set of expectations after this update. XGW's next focus is whether the execution matches the specifics already confirmed.
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