Ananta (a Sanskrit term that translates to infinity), previously called Project Mugen, is going to change the definition of the free-to-play game. Having been created by Naked Rain and released via NetEase, this forthcoming action RPG will aim to offer a truly fascinating blend of high-fidelity anime visuals and the vast freedom commonly attributed to the Western sandbox game, such as Grand Theft Auto.
It is an in-depth analysis of all the verified facts about the game, including its innovative character model and its huge map, technical specifications, and anticipated release date.
The Infinity City: Nova City and GTA-Like Freedom.
Its center is the environment, Nova City (Nova Inception Urbs). The developers have paid attention to developing an urban world that would make sense for the name of the game—the place where one will want to explore without end.
Traversal and Environmental Design.
Nova City is said to be conceptually the size of Manhattan but focusing not on mere sprawl but on unbelievable density and verticality. It is an urban-type Japanese metropolis that is constructed to be traversed kinetically. The player is able to use web-swinging/grappling controls to move about through skyscrapers, drive cars in realistic destruction during high-speed chases, or just use the subway. It is also planned to have subsequent interconnected cities with European and American influence.
Life Beyond the Mission
The liberty in Ananta is much further than fighting. It is aimed at making Nova City a place to which players would want to relocate. The game players have a broad range of leisure activities and socialization:
Social Life: Befriend characters through the Persona-inspired system.
City Life: Play basketball or darts, go to cinemas, libraries, art galleries, or engage in light mischief of the city, such as playing with stray cats, eavesdropping on phone conversations, etc.
High-Freedom Chaos: Become the GTA-like by wreaking havoc in the traffic or starting a gang fight.
Character and Dynamics and Non-Gacha Revolution.
The most important strategic characteristic of Ananta is the revolutionary nature of its approach towards character acquisition.
Confirmed Agents and Roles
The game begins when players have played as a male or female version of the Captain, an elite Agent of the Anti-Chaos Directorate (ACD). The main mechanics are switching between the crew members, each of whom symbolizes a large city organization and a functional role of their own.
The initial confirmed playable characters include:
| Character Name | Primary Affiliation | Core Role/Skill Focus |
| The Captain (M/F) | Anti-Chaos Directorate (ACD) | Primary Protagonist, Elite Agent |
| Taffy | Cat Express | Courier, Underground Logistics Expert |
| Richie | NCCA (Law Enforcement) | Investigative Agent, Police Officer |
| Seymour | Eonbug (Tech Organization) | Mysterious Hacker, Technology Specialist |
This system indeed enables players to play a whole different role. As an example, agents can acquire experience (XP) directly related to their occupation: a police officer such as Richie can earn XP by arresting people, whereas a courier such as Taffy can earn XP by delivering packages.
The No-Gacha Commitment
Naked Rain has gone significantly further than the free-to-play concept, dedicating itself to not using the character gacha system at all.
This means players will:
Open them all by means of assuredly guaranteed characters that will be unlocked either by playing the main storyline or by seeing them during the free-world exploration.
Find organic roster growth, without randomization, pity, and restricted banners.
The monetization will be strictly related to cosmetics, such as a wide range of selections of outfits and vehicles and buying and decorating real estate in Nova City.
Dynamic Action Combat
The battle at Ananta is filmic and action-based, following Hong Kong action films. The counterattacks through precise dodging and blocking can be used by the players. The city per se is the venue: the players are able to find taken-up environment objects, such as trash cans and chainsaws, and use them as marginal weapons. They will also be able to capture weapons belonging to their enemies in the middle of battle as a point of strategic flexibility.
Free date and technical deep-sea.
The scale of the game is big and demanding of immense technical input and time in development.
Platforms and Cross-Functionality.
Ananta should be available for a worldwide launch on various platforms simultaneously:
PC (Microsoft Windows)
PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4.
Mobile (Android and iOS)
NetEase is the company that makes the cross-platform development, and therefore, the cross-play and cross-save are very likely options, so customers can carry on their progress on various devices.
Projected Release Date
The official launch date is as of TBA (To Be Announced), but there are credible reports using gaming magazines that it is planned to release the game worldwide around mid-to-late 2026, most frequently with the window being mentioned as summer of 2026. A good deal of beta testing will likely follow the immediate release.
PC Requirement and Game Size.
The technical requirements are associated with the ambition to build a very dense and interactive city:
Early File Size Leak: The file size of an early access demo that was demonstrated at the Tokyo Game Show (TGS 2025) was noted as massive, ranging between 233 GB and 250 GB.
Optimization Note: It is explained by the developers that this is the figure of an unoptimized pre-release build, which uses the uncompressed assets. The resulting version will be severely compressed, in particular, for the mobile release that will be much smaller.
PC Specs: The suggested ones are based on the advanced level of the game’s graphics density, such as the RTX 3080 on a graphics card and 32 GB of RAM.
| Metric | Detail/Estimate |
| Development Team Size | Over 700 personnel |
| Projected Release Window | Mid-to-Late 2026 (TBA Official) |
| Confirmed Platforms | PC, PS5, PS4, Android, iOS |
| Early PC Build Size | 233 GB – 250 GB (Pre-Optimization) |
| PC Recommended GPU | RTX 3080 |
Ananta is also becoming one of the most interesting and ambitious free-to-play titles of the year. Naked Rain and NetEase are trying to provide an actual limitless urban experience by prioritizing the freedom of the player, extensive city life simulation, and a consumer-friendly monetization system.
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