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The Character Acquisition System in Ananta represents a departure from traditional free-to-play models. As confirmed by NetEase and Japanese gaming magazine Famitsu, all playable characters are obtainable for free - there is no gacha system.

Acquisition Methods

Characters join the player's roster through:

• Story Progression - Characters join through narrative events that establish their personalities and motivations

• Open-World Discovery - Encountering characters while exploring Nova City

• The 24/7 NPC Cycle - Characters follow daily routines that players can interact with

• Social Media Influence - Building reputation attracts certain characters

Guaranteed Progression

The system guarantees that continued gameplay definitively unlocks new characters. There is no randomization, no limited-time banners, and no pity systems. Once unlocked, characters remain permanently accessible with no restrictions.

Philosophy

According to developer interviews, the philosophy is to 'satisfy users through compelling storylines and natural character progression, and revenue will follow organically through a larger, more engaged player base rather than exploiting a smaller group of heavy spenders.' This approach contrasts with competitors like Genshin Impact and other character-gacha titles.

Monetization

Instead of character purchases, Ananta monetizes through the Cosmetic Monetization system - purely visual items that don't affect gameplay power.