‘Anime GTA’ Game Ananta Gets Official Release Date Beyond GTA 6’s Blast Radius
NetEase announced at Gamescom Opening Night Live that Ananta, an anime-inspired open-world game styled after Grand Theft Auto, will launch on January 15, 2027 as a PlayStation 5 console exclusive—just eight weeks after GTA 6’s anticipated release.
The supernatural investigator action game features open-world gameplay systems and mechanics heavily inspired by Rockstar’s iconic franchise. A newly released trailer showcased story setup and gameplay footage, including a dramatic sequence of the protagonist hanging from the side of a plane mid-flight. The game’s narrative frames players as a supernatural investigator tasked with battling evil forces, though the gameplay demonstration emphasized open-world action mechanics characteristic of the GTA series.
The strategic release timing positions Ananta in an interesting market window, arriving two months after GTA 6’s expected dominance of the action-game landscape in late 2026. By launching shortly after, NetEase aims to capitalize on open-world gaming momentum while offering a distinct anime-styled alternative to Rockstar’s blockbuster title.