// SEC_03.RECRUITMENT_PROTOCOLS
How to Unlock All Characters in ANANTA
ANANTA's biggest selling point: there is no character gacha. Every playable Esper is a free, permanent unlock earned through the story and the city itself. This page maps every known route.
01 // STORY Main quest recruitment arcs — each character joins at a specific story milestone.
02 // CITY EVENTS Urban side events and faction assignments across Nova City districts.
03 // EXPLORATION World exploration and hidden encounter chains off the beaten path.
No pulls, no pity counter, no duplicate system. Once unlocked, a character is permanently in your roster — the cash shop sells cosmetics only.
Confirmed Characters & Unlock Routes
| Character | Element | Unlock Route |
|---|---|---|
| Captain | Volt | Unlocked at the start of the game |
| Richie | Unknown | Story Progression (route to be confirmed) |
| Seymour | Unknown | Story Progression (route to be confirmed) |
| Shi Ye | Unknown | Story Progression (route to be confirmed) |
| Taffy | Chaos | Main Story Chapter 1 Completion |
| Wei Yinglong | Unknown | Story Progression (route to be confirmed) |
Pending Confirmation (7)
Unlock System FAQ
Is it really possible to unlock every character for free? ▼
Yes — officially confirmed repeatedly by the developers. Character gacha does not exist in ANANTA. Story, events, and exploration are the only acquisition channels, and all of them are free gameplay.
Can you speed up unlocks with money? ▼
No. There is no shortcut purchase for characters. Progression speed comes from playing the story and city content — the monetization model is built around cosmetics.