NetEase Games and Naked Rain's highly anticipated Project Mugen is officially titled Ananta, and a new trailer showcases its gameplay and world. This urban, open-world RPG offers a captivating glimpse into Nova City, a sprawling metropolis teeming with diverse characters and a looming threat from otherworldly forces of Chaos.
While comparisons to MiHoYo's titles like Zenless Zone Zero are inevitable, Ananta distinguishes itself with impressive movement mechanics. The PV highlights fluid character traversal, hinting at potentially expansive, Spider-Man-esque exploration across the cityscape. It remains to be seen whether the environment is instanced or allows seamless movement between streets and rooftops.
The game blends charming characters with dynamic combat, a formula popular in modern 3D RPGs. However, Ananta's true success lies in its ability to stand apart from its competitors and potentially challenge the dominance of current top 3D gacha RPGs.
Unparalleled Movement
The preview video emphasizes the fluid and dynamic movement system. The extent of explorable space and whether traversal will be truly freeform remains to be seen, but the potential for unique and exciting exploration is certainly promising.
While similarities to MiHoYo's Genshin Impact are apparent, Ananta aims to carve its own niche. The key question is whether it can establish its own identity and possibly surpass the current leaders in the 3D gacha RPG market.
In the meantime, explore our list of the top five new mobile games to discover your next gaming adventure while you wait for Ananta's release.