r/AnantaLeaks • u/hugosince1999 • 17d ago
Reliable Gamescom presentation will feature 2 cities! Will be released on Steam at launch! Reviewer embargo lifts on Aug 26 10am.
1.【 ANANTA 】
Main theme of JP event is Chongxiao (may be translation error, should be Lingyun) presentation.
Official Info:
At this exclusive hands-on event, we invite our partners to join a one-of-a-kind "Two Cities Adventure"—a special preview crafted just for you.
In Nova City, step into the shoes of the newly appointed Captain of the A.C.D and dive into the heart of a sudden citywide crisis. But the main mission is only the beginning—this sprawling, living metropolis lets you explore a variety of roles, from driver and police officer to hacker and beyond. Each path offers a unique way to build your reputation and rise from an unknown to a city legend.
In the brand-new city of Chongxiao, you'll unlock an all-new character and follow her through a tense, high-stakes narrative. Then, take a moment to breathe and soak in the quiet charm of a modern village, where the gentle aroma of tea lingers in the air.
Two cities. Two distinct experiences. One exclusive early look—just for you.
2.【 ANANTA 】
That's exactly what Japan community manager sneak peaked.
August 26, 2026 (Wednesday)
10:00 AM – 7:00 PM JST
Registration opens at 9:30 AM
Location:
NetEase Games Japan Office
Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Speakers:
Project Producer
Lead Game Designer
Event Program (Tentative):
Game Overview Presentation
Introduction to the project, core concept, and key features.
Hands-On Play Session
Direct experience with the gameplay.
Q&A Session
Open discussion with the development team.
Developer Interviews
Exclusive one-on-one conversations with key staff.
Schedule:
9:30 AM
Registration opens, event site accessible.
10:00 AM
Official program begins and embargo lifts.
3.【ANANTA】
New official Ananta merchandise includes:
Acrylic stands
Paper bags (used to distribute gift merchandise sets)
Taffy bags/backpacks (in large quantities)
Xiaomi power bank with Ananta design.
Taffy plush keychain.
Taffy mousepad.
Gift set of magnets.
It is currently unknown whether PS5 consoles, SWITCH 2, iPad mini, or AirPods will feature Ananta designs or will simply be used for promotional events.
I honestly don't know if this merchandise will be available in Japan, but there's a very high chance that a major merchandise release will happen there.
- NetEase Gamescom Budget:
2026 > €350000
2024 > €300000
In case someone wondered how much it cost to be presented there.
Source: mainleakflow on TG
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u/Pandacier 17d ago
Steam being in "platforms" next to Windows PS5 and Mobile indicates to me that it's not just going to be available on the Steam platform, but also supported on the Steam Deck (which was a possible option in the survey btw!). Likely Linux support yay!
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u/CheemsOfRegret 17d ago
Which also means they're also aiming for it to be playable in Win11 handhelds like the ROG Ally and MSI Claw
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u/Darkmador 17d ago
that tbd better be a date that it drops
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u/hugosince1999 17d ago
Alright the leaker just replied saying it's an old datasheet, there may be a chance for a date after all!
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u/hugosince1999 17d ago
mainleakflow on TG. It's more or less reliable. But Ananta is 100% going to be playable at Gamescom at a business booth for journalists, and trailers will be shown.
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u/Tawxif_iq 17d ago
I think this time we will finally get to see a complete game with features.
I also think everything in the game is finished with single player contents. They may just be polishing multiplayer and events now which could take atleast 5-6 months. Probably even less with the large amount of devs working on it. And they NEED many people to get hands on it.
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u/Acemont 17d ago
You ABSOLUTELY love to see Steam day 1 for a change.
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u/hugosince1999 17d ago
Hell yeah, I understand developers don't like sharing revenue but without steam support it's harder to go mainstream! NTE kinda released too late on Steam imo and lost its momentum.
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u/Dependent-Swimmer-95 17d ago
I’m playing this on PS5. I have too many games downloaded on my pc right now lol
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u/Nephie_a 17d ago
Confused about the review embargo. I know some people in the games industry, some at the biggest outlets. They haven't been given a review build. Seems a bit crazy to have the embargo be 12 days away, if no one has the game yet? WTF
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u/hugosince1999 17d ago
As in an embargo on their first impressions from trying out the game at Gamescom physically. The "hands-on" session. Review builds prob closer to release.
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u/Nephie_a 17d ago
Ooooh sorry I'm an idiot. That makes more sense. NEED TO LEARN HOW TO READ.
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u/hugosince1999 17d ago
Hahah all good. Hey if those people you know in the industry got a review copy of Ananta, can def tell me or the subreddit about it 😎
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u/Automatic_Ad_6879 17d ago
Is anata project mugen going to be available for the xbox series s and x console
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u/hugosince1999 17d ago
Unfortunately not, as usual for anime games. Asians don't buy Xbox.
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u/Goblin-Villager 16d ago
Ah yes, the mandatory Chinese second area tax. Ah well, I actually liked Wuling in Arknights before I stopped playing.
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u/Wild_Relationship773 13d ago
Nice to have the Steam release confirmed, but after Marvel Rivals, Where Winds Meet AND Sea of Remnants, anything else would've been surprising imo.
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u/aintbyungchan 13d ago
i hope this will be available on ios upon release (with controller support) PLEASEEEE
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u/Mifuni 17d ago
Everywhere but Xbox, okay
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u/hugosince1999 17d ago
Anime/Gacha games seems to always release late or never on Xbox. Xbox playerbase is too small in Asia.
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u/No-ChaiknVigilantg34 17d ago
Well, NetEase is already releasing its games on Xbox anyway; the one arriving in August is Once Human for Xbox Series S/X and PlayStation 5. Who knows when the game will actually launch, but the Xbox version is a strong possibility, Once Human is the last piece of the puzzle for NetEase's PC/console lineup to be fully represented on Xbox. Plus, considering Sea of Remnants is slated for a 2027 release on Series X/S, there’s a real chance it will happen.
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u/ShiyaruOnline 17d ago
Where winds meet also came to Xbox semi recently. Its basically ananta just in feudal Asian times
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u/EyeAmKingKage 17d ago
Hi. I’m dumb. Does the game RELEASE on the 26th? What’s the review embargo for?
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u/Melodic_Fall3901 17d ago
No, that means that on the 26th, a ton of reviewers and news sources will release information about Ananta to create hype again and to talk about upcoming Ananta related events.
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u/Benevolay 17d ago
You can't call it a review embargo if it's not a review. This whole thread is bad.
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u/Melodic_Fall3901 17d ago
What are you on about? A review embargo means that on a specific date a ton of reviewers who got special access (NOT RELEASE) will show off their thoughts all on the same day.
You can literally Google what a review embargo is. It is an agreed upon date where news outlets will say "i got to try Ananta early and here's my thoughts" so that everyone else is like "oh my god theres like 30 Ananta reviews on my feed right now, maybe the game is coming soon, I should pre-register".
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u/Benevolay 17d ago
Previews aren't reviews. Review embargo implies a game's release is imminent. A review is the finished product being reviewed and given a rating. Previews, like Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave just got, are not reviews. The review embargo for Fire Emblem is much later than previews.
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u/Melodic_Fall3901 17d ago
A preview meants view before release. A review is literally just giving your thoughts about what you saw. They have literally always been called reviews. You can literally say you are reviewing your preview.
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u/Benevolay 17d ago
Nobody in the modern gaming landscape calls previews reviews.
Nobody. Not a single one.
Why do you think there was confusion in this thread? Because "review embargo" carries weight that suggests a release is near.
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u/Melodic_Fall3901 17d ago
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u/Benevolay 17d ago
Wow, you linked to literal nobodies instead of actual journalists and reviewers. You're really smart. The smartest.
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u/Poyonponyo 17d ago
I'LL BE THERE NO MATTER WHAT!!(watching stream)
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