NetEase's upcoming open-world RPG, formerly known as Project Mugen, has been officially renamed Ananta. Initially unveiled at Gamescom 2023, the game has finally released a new trailer, with further details promised on December 5th. Until then, enjoy the teaser:
The reason for the name change remains undisclosed by the developers. However, "Ananta" translates to "infinite" in Sanskrit, mirroring the meaning of "Mugen" (also meaning infinite). The Chinese title further supports this thematic consistency.
The name change has sparked mixed reactions within the gaming community, though the continued development is a welcome relief. Comparisons are already being drawn between Ananta and Hotta Studio's upcoming RPG, Neverness to Everness. While Ananta's trailer is visually striking, the lack of gameplay footage gives Neverness to Everness a perceived advantage for some players. Personally, Ananta's aesthetic is more captivating.
A surprising development is the deletion of all original Project Mugen social media accounts, including a YouTube channel boasting over 100,000 subscribers and millions of video views. Only the Discord server remains, simply renamed to reflect the title change. This decision to start fresh with new accounts has puzzled many gamers.
In Ananta, players assume the role of an Infinite Trigger, a paranormal investigator combating supernatural disturbances. The cast includes characters such as Taffy, Bansy, Alan, Mechanika, and Dila. For further details on gameplay mechanics, visit the official website. Finally, don't miss our next article covering the mobile pre-registration for the stealth-action game, Serial Cleaner.
