Remember Project Mugen, the anticipated urban open-world RPG from Naked Rain and NetEase? It's undergone a name change and is now officially called Ananta.
Initially unveiled at Gamescom 2023, Ananta (formerly Project Mugen) has finally released a new trailer after a lengthy silence. More details are promised on December 5th. Until then, enjoy the official trailer:
The Name Change: A Mystery
Developers haven't yet explained the name change. Interestingly, both "Ananta" (Sanskrit) and "Mugen" (Japanese) translate to "infinite," a thematic consistency reinforced by the Chinese title. The gaming community is divided on the rebranding, but generally relieved the project continues.
Comparisons are already being drawn with Hotta Studio's upcoming RPG, Neverness to Everness. While Ananta's trailer is visually impressive, its lack of gameplay footage gives Neverness to Everness a current advantage in many players' eyes. Personally, I find Ananta's visuals more captivating.
A Curious Turn of Events
Surprisingly, the development team has deleted all previous social media accounts, including a YouTube channel boasting over 100,000 subscribers and millions of views. Only the Discord server remains, simply renamed. This fresh start has left many gamers puzzled.
In Ananta, players assume the role of an Infinite Trigger, a paranormal investigator combating supernatural chaos. The cast includes characters like Taffy, Bansy, Alan, Mechanika, and Dila.
For further details on gameplay mechanics, visit the official website. And be sure to check out our next article on the mobile pre-registration for the stealth-action game, Serial Cleaner.
