Subj : Anata to offer 2 gigantic cities to explore
To   : All
From : Mike Powell
Date : Mon Sep 07 2026 12:18:20

Ananta developer says free GTA 6 competitor's two massive maps will offer 
'anything youd want to do in a modern city' with countless districts to 
explore

Date:
Mon, 07 Sep 2026 10:52:21 +0000

Upcoming free-to-play open-world game Ananta will offer two gigantic cities 
to explore.

Players will be able to venture from the coastal Nova City to the sprawling 
futuristic metropolis of Chongxiao, with producer Ash Qi promising "dozens of 
hours of story content and a huge range of urban gameplay" in a new interview 
with TechRadar Gaming. "Nova City was the first map we created," they said. 
"Chongxiao is something we knew we had to make about a year into developing 
Nova City. In terms of scale, Chongxiao is quite a bit bigger than Nova City, 
but each map has its own identity, with different stories and a distinct 
atmosphere.  "Nova City leans more into a
modern, entertainment-driven vibe, with a livelier, occasionally
chaotic energy. Chongxiao, on the other hand, has more advanced technology, 
richer cultural content, and large-scale tourist attractions for players to 
experience and explore." 

As well as conveying distinct atmospheres, both cities are also dramatically 
different from an aesthetic perspective. Nova City looks almost like a blend 
of Tokyo and Los Angeles, while Chongxiao is decidedly more Chinese in its 
influences.

"Right now were building Lingyun, a city within Chongxiao. The inspiration 
behind Lingyun actually comes from Shanghai and Hangzhou, where our team 
lives and works. Both cities have very striking everyday scenery and iconic 
modern landmarks," explained Qi. "Our goal was to have the real cities as a 
foundation and layer Ananta's setting on top of it." 

Plenty of real-world features from both those places were on show in the 
latest trailer, including a skyscraper that's almost identical to Shanghai's 
iconic Oriental Pearl Tower. Chongxiao is also built around a huge ancient 
body of water known as the Weilan Lake, modelled closely on the famous West 
Lake in Hangzhou  a UNESCO World Heritage Site featured on the back of 
China's one-yuan banknote.  "Of course, were not
just recreating these places one-to-one," added Qi. "Were
giving them new settings and memorable adventures shaped by our IP and story 
needs." 

 Ananta has already made headlines with its dizzying range of mechanics, with 
trailers showing off driving, melee combat, third-person shooting, flying 
wingsuits, and even Spider-Man-like web-slinging. But the cities themselves 
will also offer a broad selection of unique activities. 

"Anything youd want to do in a modern city: shopping, grabbing a bite at a 
restaurant, catching a live music show, or dancing the night away, its all 
there," said Qi. "You can even invite your favorite character to do these 
things with you. Each city also offers its own distinct activities based on 
what makes it unique. In Chongxiao, for example, you can go boating to 
experience Weilan Lake." 

It sounds like players will have no shortage of things to do when Ananta 
launches for PC, PlayStation 5 , and mobile on January 15, 2027.

 -- from https://www.techradar.com/gaming

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