NetEase's Upcoming Open-World RPG, Ananta (formerly Project Mugen), Unveils New Trailer
Remember Project Mugen, the highly anticipated urban open-world RPG from Naked Rain and NetEase? The game has officially been rebranded as Ananta.
First revealed at Gamescom 2023, Ananta has finally released a new trailer after a long period of silence. More information is promised on December 5th, but for now, enjoy the teaser:
The Reason Behind the Name Change Remains a Mystery
While developers haven't commented on the name change, Ananta translates to "infinite" in Sanskrit, mirroring the meaning of the original name, Mugen. The Chinese title also supports this thematic continuity.
The gaming community is divided on the rebranding, but overall, players are relieved the project hasn't been canceled. Comparisons are already being drawn between Ananta and Hotta Studio's upcoming RPG, Neverness to Everness. Ananta's stylish trailer, however, lacks gameplay footage, giving Neverness to Everness a potential advantage in the eyes of some. Personally, Ananta boasts a more visually striking aesthetic.
A Curious Turn of Events
Adding to the intrigue, the development team has deleted all previous social media accounts, including a YouTube channel with over 100,000 subscribers and millions of views. Only their Discord server remains, simply renamed to reflect the title change. This decision has left many gamers puzzled, as a simple renaming of existing accounts would have seemed a more straightforward approach.
In Ananta, players assume the role of an Infinite Trigger, a paranormal investigator battling supernatural chaos. The cast of characters includes Taffy, Bansy, Alan, Mechanika, and Dila. For more details on gameplay, 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.
