Ananta Rises from Project Mugen's Ashes

Announcing Ananta: The Rebranded Open-World RPG Formerly Known as Project Mugen

Remember Project Mugen, the highly anticipated urban open-world RPG from Naked Rain and NetEase? The game has undergone a name change and is now officially called Ananta.

First unveiled at Gamescom in August 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 official trailer:

The Reason Behind the Name Change?

The developers haven't yet offered an explanation for the name change. However, Ananta, meaning "infinite" in Sanskrit, aligns with the original title, Mugen, which also translates to "infinite" in Japanese. The Chinese title further supports this thematic consistency.

The gaming community is divided on the rebranding, though relief abounds that the project hasn't been canceled. 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 has given Neverness to Everness a perceived advantage for some players. Personally, I find Ananta's visuals more captivating.

A Curious Turn of Events

Surprisingly, the Project Mugen team has deleted all their original social media accounts, including a YouTube channel boasting over 100,000 subscribers and millions of video views. Only their Discord server remains, albeit renamed. This fresh start has left many gamers perplexed, as a simple renaming of existing accounts would have seemed a more logical approach.

In Ananta, players assume the role of an Infinite Trigger—a supernatural investigator confronting paranormal threats. The game features characters such as Taffy, Bansy, Alan, Mechanika, and Dila. For detailed gameplay information, visit the official website.

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