NetEase Games and Naked Rain's Project Mugen has been officially unveiled as Ananta, a new urban, open-world RPG. A recently released PV and teaser trailer showcase gameplay and introduce the game's striking new name. The preview offers a more detailed look at Nova City, the game's sprawling metropolis, its diverse cast of characters, and the encroaching threat of chaotic forces from another realm.
While Ananta shares similarities with other popular titles, particularly MiHoYo's games like Zenless Zone Zero, its unique movement system sets it apart. The PV highlights impressive acrobatic maneuvers, leaving players to speculate whether exploration will be limited to specific areas or will allow for truly dynamic, Spider-Man-style traversal across Nova City.
The question remains: can Ananta carve its own niche in the crowded 3D gacha RPG market and potentially challenge the current leaders? Only time will tell.
Dynamic Movement and Exploration
The PV's most striking feature is the fluid and impressive movement showcased. The extent of the city's explorable areas, whether traversal is limited to sections or allows for complete freedom like in Spider-Man games, remains to be seen. This is a key element that differentiates Ananta from its competitors.
While comparisons to MiHoYo's Genshin Impact are inevitable, Ananta aims to forge its own identity. Whether it can succeed in dethroning the current kings of the 3D gacha RPG genre is the ultimate test.
In the meantime, check out our list of the top five new mobile games to play this week while you wait for Ananta's release!
