Announcing Ananta: The Formerly Known as Project Mugen Open-World RPG
Remember Project Mugen, the highly anticipated urban open-world RPG from Naked Rain and NetEase? It's had a name change! Now known as Ananta, this title, first revealed at Gamescom 2023, has finally released a new trailer after a long period of silence. More information is promised on December 5th, but for now, feast your eyes on the official trailer:
The Mystery of the Name Change
The developers haven't yet offered an explanation for the name change. Interestingly, both "Ananta" (Sanskrit for infinite) and "Mugen" (Japanese for infinite) share the same meaning. The Chinese title also reinforces this concept.
The gaming community is divided on the rebranding, but there's widespread relief that the project hasn't been cancelled. Comparisons are already being drawn between Ananta and Hotta Studio's upcoming RPG, Neverness to Everness. While Ananta's trailer is visually impressive, the lack of gameplay footage has given Neverness to Everness a perceived advantage for some players. Personally, I find Ananta's visuals more captivating.
A Curious Social Media Strategy
Here's where things get unusual. The development team has deleted all their original social media accounts, including a YouTube channel boasting over 100,000 subscribers and millions of views. Only their Discord server remains, simply renamed to reflect the title change. This fresh start has left many gamers puzzled, as a simple renaming of the existing accounts would have seemed a more logical approach.
Infinite Possibilities
In Ananta, players take on the role of an Infinite Trigger, a supernatural investigator confronting paranormal threats. The cast includes characters such as Taffy, Bansy, Alan, Mechanika, and Dila.
For a deeper dive into the game's mechanics, visit the official website. And be sure to check out our next article covering the mobile pre-registration for the stealth-action game, Serial Cleaner.
