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Fame and influence

Fame and influence drive ANANTA’s premise: “Go Viral. Save the World.” The Captain grows a following through missions, crises and small moments like selfies with citizens, and fame unlocks resources and influencer perks.

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What we know

The August 2026 press release calls the player an influencer in a city run by algorithms and online culture. Every mission, crisis and citywide adventure raises your reputation and social influence. Game Informer adds that fame comes from story missions, bounties, side quests and small interactions, and that more fame unlocks missions.

Sources

  1. NetEase press release: ANANTA launches January 15, 2027NetEase Games (Games Press) · August 25, 2026 · Influencer premise
  2. Ananta gets a new trailer and a release dateGame Informer · August 25, 2026 · Fame system
  3. ANANTA on SteamSteam · Become an influencer

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