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A dated log of every official ANANTA announcement, trailer and test — with a note on what each one actually confirmed. Sourced from first-party channels only.

  1. Gamescom 2026

    Gamescom 2026 appearance

    ANANTA appeared at Gamescom 2026 with the story trailer that had been released one day earlier, following a quiet June in which it skipped every major summer showcase.

    What it confirmed

    No new mechanics. Visibility after a silent period.

    Source: Gamescom 2026
  2. Official announcement

    Launch date announced: January 15, 2027

    NetEase Games and Naked Rain announced a worldwide launch date of January 15, 2027 for the official PC client, Steam, PS5, iOS and Android. The accompanying story trailer formally revealed Chongxiao, the second city.

    What it confirmed

    Release date, platform list, 17M+ pre-registrations, second city Chongxiao.

    Source: Official announcement
  3. Closed beta

    Closed Beta Test 1 runs January 16–20

    The first distributed playable test ran for five days on PC only, covering five main-chapter slots plus character storylines. Players were selected through pre-registration plus a NetEase selection process.

    What it confirmed

    Playable cast (Captain, Taffy, Richie), PC spec sheet, combat controls.

    Source: Closed beta
  4. TGS 2025

    Tokyo Game Show 2025 gameplay demo

    The game made its first playable public appearance at TGS 2025, drawing large crowds. Press and creators got hands-on time, and NetEase published a detailed gameplay press release.

    What it confirmed

    Combat controls, environmental weapons, traversal, the no-character-gacha commitment.

    Source: TGS 2025
  5. Technical test

    First offline technical test

    An offline, on-site technical test. Almost nothing from it reached the public beyond confirmation that it happened.

    What it confirmed

    That the project was in a testable state.

    Source: Technical test
  6. Rebrand

    Rebranded from Project Mugen to ANANTA

    The project was renamed from Project Mugen to ANANTA. The name is drawn from Sanskrit, generally read as "without end".

    What it confirmed

    Final name and branding for the release version.

    Source: Rebrand
  7. Debut reveal

    Revealed as Project Mugen at Gamescom

    The game was first announced at Gamescom under the name Project Mugen, with a debut trailer that established the urban anime open-world concept.

    What it confirmed

    The project existed and its original concept.

    Source: Debut reveal