Ananta Emerges from Project Mugen's Ashes

Naked Rain and NetEase's upcoming open-world RPG, formerly known as Project Mugen, has been rebranded as Ananta. Initially unveiled at Gamescom 2023, the game recently released a new trailer, promising further details on December 5th. The trailer itself offers a stylish glimpse of the game's aesthetic, but lacks actual gameplay footage.

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The name change, from Mugen (meaning "infinite" in Japanese) to Ananta (the Sanskrit equivalent), remains unexplained by the developers. While the meaning remains consistent, the decision has sparked mixed reactions within the gaming community. Some draw comparisons to Hotta Studio's upcoming RPG, Neverness to Everness, citing the latter's more substantial gameplay reveal as a potential advantage. However, Ananta's visual style has garnered significant praise.

Adding to the intrigue, the development team has deleted all previous social media accounts, including a YouTube channel boasting over 100,000 subscribers, opting for a complete fresh start, except for a renamed Discord server. This unexpected move has left many players puzzled.

Ananta casts players as an "Infinite Trigger," a paranormal investigator tackling supernatural events. The game features a diverse cast of characters, including Taffy, Bansy, Alan, Mechanika, and Dila. For a deeper dive into the game's mechanics, visit the official website. Stay tuned for our upcoming coverage of the mobile pre-registration for the stealth-action title, Serial Cleaner.