Ananta has not yet launched globally. This page includes details from official posts, developer interviews, hands-on previews, and the January 2026 Closed Beta Test as of February 16, 2026.
ANANTA is more than combat missions. A large chunk of the game is about living in Nova City: talking to NPCs, doing side activities, and generally existing in the world between anomaly investigations.
NPC behavior
NPCs carry smartphones, post on in-game social media, and follow daily routines. Official gameplay copy describes "intelligent and lifelike behavior." NPCs react to the player: steal someone's phone and they get angry. Cause a public scene and it might show up on the social feeds.
Confirmed activities
Based on TGS 2025 demos, developer interviews, and CBT1 coverage:
Playing basketball
Going to the gym
Visiting cafes, galleries, and nightclubs
Attending concerts and festivals
Playing arcade games and UFO catchers
Taking in-game selfies
Dancing with citizens
Browsing in-game social media
Going on dates with party members
Shopping for clothes and vehicles
Slapping contests
Petting stray cats
Watching movies in movie theaters
Riding amusement park attractions
Amusement parks and movie theaters are planned to expand over time with updates.
Interactive hotspots
The city has interactive locations where specific activities are available. Cat parks let you pet cats. Clubs let you dance. Courts let you play basketball. These are scattered across Nova City's districts.
Sources
Official gameplay trailer post (Sep 2025) (accessed February 16, 2026)
Icy Veins. TGS 2025 interviews (accessed February 16, 2026)
Icy Veins. Identity system (accessed February 16, 2026)
Gematsu game page (accessed February 16, 2026)