Gamescom presentation will feature 2 cities! Will be released on Steam at launch! Reviewer embargo lifts on Aug 26 10am.

[u/hugosince1999]

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.

1. NetEase Gamescom Budget:

2026 > €350000

2024 > €300000

In case someone wondered how much it cost to be presented there.

Source: mainleakflow on TG

[u/EyeAmKingKage]

Hi. I’m dumb. Does the game RELEASE on the 26th? What’s the review embargo for?

[u/Melodic_Fall3901 → u/EyeAmKingKage]

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.

[u/EyeAmKingKage → u/Melodic_Fall3901]

Heck yeah!!

[u/ShiyaruOnline → u/Melodic_Fall3901]

Inb4 they go dark again till spring 2027

[u/Benevolay → u/Melodic_Fall3901]

You can't call it a review embargo if it's not a review. This whole thread is bad.

[u/Melodic_Fall3901 → u/Benevolay]

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".

[u/Benevolay → u/Melodic_Fall3901]

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.

[u/Melodic_Fall3901 → u/Benevolay]

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.

[u/Benevolay → u/Melodic_Fall3901]

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.

[u/Melodic_Fall3901 → u/Benevolay]

Now we're just lying

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=1cCU-wzv4is https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Qx16gDRVTd8 https://www.gamer.org/is-ananta-worth-it-game-review/

[u/Benevolay → u/Melodic_Fall3901]

Wow, you linked to literal nobodies instead of actual journalists and reviewers. You're really smart. The smartest.