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11 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.
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23 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.
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45 NPC behavior
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67 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.
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89 Confirmed activities
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1011 Based on TGS 2025 demos, developer interviews, and CBT1 coverage:
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1213 Playing basketballGoing to the gymVisiting cafes, galleries, and nightclubsAttending concerts and festivalsPlaying arcade games and UFO catchersTaking in-game selfiesDancing with citizensBrowsing in-game social mediaGoing on dates with party membersShopping for clothes and vehiclesSlapping contestsPetting stray catsWatching movies in movie theatersRiding amusement park attractions
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1415 Amusement parks and movie theaters are planned to expand over time with updates.
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1617 Interactive hotspots
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1819 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.
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2021 Sources
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22-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)
23+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)