Ananta: Mugen Project Rebrands, Unveils Trailer

NetEase's Upcoming Open-World RPG, Ananta (formerly Project Mugen), Unveils New Trailer

Remember Project Mugen, the urban open-world RPG from Naked Rain and NetEase? It's had a name change! Now called Ananta, this intriguing title, first revealed at Gamescom 2023, has finally released a new trailer after a long silence. More information is promised on December 5th, but for now, feast your eyes on this sneak peek:

The Significance of the Name Change

While the developers haven't commented on the rebranding, the Sanskrit meaning of Ananta – "infinite" – aligns with the original "Mugen," which also signifies infinity in Japanese. The Chinese title further reinforces this thematic consistency.

The gaming community is divided on the name change, but the relief that the project continues outweighs the controversy. Comparisons are already being drawn between Ananta and Hotta Studio's upcoming RPG, Neverness to Everness. Ananta's trailer, while stylish, lacks gameplay footage, giving Neverness to Everness a perceived advantage for some. However, many find Ananta's visuals more captivating.

A Curious Development

Adding to the intrigue, 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 new title. This decision to abandon established platforms has left many gamers puzzled.

In Ananta, players assume the role of an Infinite Trigger, a paranormal investigator combating supernatural chaos. The cast includes compelling characters like Taffy, Bansy, Alan, Mechanika, and Dila.

For a deeper dive into gameplay details, 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.