NetEase’s upcoming urban open-world RPG Ananta is officially coming to Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026, with a new look at the game scheduled for Tuesday, August 25.
Gamescom host Geoff Keighley confirmed the appearance on August 18, telling fans to expect a “fresh look” at Ananta during the showcase. The game’s official account followed with its own confirmation, listing the livestream for 11:00 AM PT / 2:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM UTC.
Exactly what NetEase and developer Naked Rain plan to show has not been announced. There is currently no confirmation of a new gameplay demo, release date or release window.
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When Is Ananta at Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026?
Gamescom Opening Night Live begins on August 25 at 8:00 PM CEST in Cologne, Germany, which translates to 2:00 PM ET and 11:00 AM PT in the United States.
An exact time for the Ananta segment has not been announced, meaning it could appear at any point during the show.
Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 Start Times
| Region | Date | Local Time |
|---|
| US Pacific | August 25 | 11:00 AM PDT |
| US Mountain | August 25 | 12:00 PM MDT |
| US Central | August 25 | 1:00 PM CDT |
| US Eastern | August 25 | 2:00 PM EDT |
| Brazil | August 25 | 3:00 PM BRT |
| United Kingdom | August 25 | 7:00 PM BST |
| Germany / Central Europe | August 25 | 8:00 PM CEST |
| India | August 25 | 11:30 PM IST |
| China / Hong Kong / Singapore | August 26 | 2:00 AM |
| Japan | August 26 | 3:00 AM JST |
| South Korea | August 26 | 3:00 AM KST |
| Sydney, Australia | August 26 | 4:00 AM AEST |
The main Gamescom 2026 event runs from August 26 to August 30 in Cologne, with Opening Night Live taking place on August 25.
Ananta Returns to the Spotlight
The Gamescom appearance gives Ananta another major public showcase following its Tokyo Game Show 2025 campaign.
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In September 2025, NetEase and Naked Rain released a new seven-minute gameplay trailer showing more of the game’s open world, combat, traversal and city activities. The official Ananta website also hosts a longer 10-minute gameplay video released around the same period.
NetEase confirmed at the time that Ananta is being developed for PC, PlayStation 5 and mobile platforms. A release date has still not been announced.
Ananta Will Not Use Character Gacha
One of the more notable details about Ananta is its approach to character acquisition.
In a December 2025 interview, Naked Rain said it does not plan to implement character gacha mechanics. The studio explained that character acquisition has been designed without gacha so players can freely experience the game’s different characters and their lives.
The developer said Ananta will remain free-to-play, with monetisation focused primarily on character skins. Homes and vehicles will also include customisation elements obtainable using in-game currency.
What Will Ananta Show at Gamescom 2026?
For now, very little has been revealed about the actual Gamescom presentation.
Keighley has only promised a “fresh look” at Ananta, and neither NetEase nor Naked Rain has confirmed whether that means a new trailer, extended gameplay footage, new characters or another type of announcement.
There is also currently no confirmed release date or release window for the game.
That makes the August 25 appearance the next major opportunity for NetEase to reveal what has changed since Ananta’s 2025 gameplay showcase.
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How to Watch Ananta at Gamescom Opening Night Live
Gamescom Opening Night Live will take place on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, with the main broadcast beginning at:
11:00 AM PT / 2:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM UTC / 8:00 PM CEST.
The presentation will be streamed globally through Gamescom’s official online channels.
Because Ananta has not been assigned a specific segment time, viewers who do not want to miss the reveal will need to follow the Opening Night Live broadcast from the start.
Ananta is currently in development for PC, PlayStation 5 and mobile platforms. No release date has been announced.