At Tokyo Game Show 2025, NetEase Games and Naked Rain studio presented a fresh, seven-minute trailer for ANANTA, showcasing combat mechanics, gameplay footage, and immersive urban life in this free-to-play, open-world RPG.
Let’s take a look at all the details given to us in ANANTA new trailer.
ANANTA transports players to a futuristic city where everyday life mixes with the supernatural. As the protagonist, you must face disturbing anomalies, discover their cause, and find allies who will help you survive in a world full of dangers and mysteries.
New trailer gameplay details include:
- Lifelike NPC ecosystem – The NPCs are not just random extras. They behave like real people, which enhances the authenticity and sense of life in the city.
- Interactive hotspots – Players can initiate a variety of everyday activities, such as petting a cat in the park. Freedom of choice is key to the game, so the decisions you make have a real impact on the gameplay.
- Combat freedom with environmental weapons – the combat system encourage creativity. Players can use elements of the environment as weapons, such as trash cans or other objects found in the city.
- Strategic flexibility – The battles offer a great deal of freedom. Players can choose different approaches to combat and even take weapons from their opponents to use against them.
- Traversal systems – Thanks to the extensive 3C (Character, Camera, Control) system, players can get to any place they see. The movement arsenal includes, among others, the “swinging” technique, which allows you to reach hard-to-reach locations. In addition, various vehicles are available, such as cars, helicopters, and public transport.
- Role variety – Players can take on various social roles, such as police officer, hacker, delivery person, or streamer, which gives the game a unique character and diversity.
- Unique features – A characteristic feature of ANANTA are surreal events and motifs that introduce a fantastical atmosphere to the open world of this urban RPG.
The developer’s decision about not introducing the gacha system in ANANTA was met with mixed reaction throughout gaming community. While may praised this move as fair to players, some expressed concerns about the combat system, fearing it might feel repetitive.
Developers’ Background
Both NetEase Games and Naked Rain have a strong track record in RPGs and MMOs. NetEase is known for hits like Identity V and Marvel Rivals, while Naked Rain specializes in free-to-play titles, positioning ANANTA as a strong contender in the competitive urban RPG market.
The game blends surreal elements with immersive city life, and will launch on PC, PS5, and mobile, targeting a broad community with strong potential for livestreaming.
Final Thoughts
ANANTA new trailer reveals details about the gameplay and attracts fans of urban open-world titles with freedom of choice. Thanks to the variety of roles that players can take on, the game has the potential to interest streamers, and cross-platform support ensures a broad community.