ANANTA Unveils 7‑Minute Gameplay Trailer
Rise of a New Urban Fantasy RPG
NetEase Games has released a full 7‑minute gameplay trailer for ANANTA, an open‑world urban fantasy action RPG developed by the team Naked Rain. Previously known under the working title Project Mugen, this trailer serves as a major reveal ahead of the game’s presentation at Tokyo Game Show 2025. Players across Southeast Asia can now get a real look at what ANANTA has to offer.
What Makes ANANTA Stand Out
According to the developer, ANANTA positions itself as an urban open‑world RPG offering high player freedom and role‑playing depth. What the new trailer reveals goes beyond just the basics. The game weaves together inspirations from several blockbuster titles: there are echoes of Marvel’s Spider‑Man in traversal, nods to Sleeping Dogs and Grand Theft Auto in open‑world chaos and crime dynamics, all mixed with mini‑games reminiscent of those seen in Yakuza and street culture.
Preview of Features & Gameplay Mechanics
In the 7‑minute trailer, viewers are introduced to four main characters—Captain, Taffy, Richie, and Seymour—who traverse a city brimming with activities. Highlights shown include:
- Interactions with stray cats
- Combat with city gangs
- Street racing
- Surreptitious phone tapping
- Climbing and swinging across tall buildings, in a style that feels similar to Spider‑Man
The combat looks intense and fluid, echoing the gritty excitement of Sleeping Dogs. Movement, fights, and city traversal are shown with polish and ambition.
ANANTA is planned for release on PlayStation 5, PC, Android, and iOS.
Beyond “Genshin‑Style”
Some players have grown tired of games compared to Genshin Impact. ANANTA, however, attempts to break that mold. It presents itself not merely as another Genshin‑like game, but rather as a fusion of multiple, more mature influences, both in its aesthetics and gameplay breadth. It’s tempting to compare it to an anime‑styled GTA before GTA VI arrives.
If NetEase Games maintains the level of production and content displayed in the trailer all the way through launch, ANANTA might become one of the most talked‑about games in the region—across mobile and console platforms alike.
Final Thought
ANANTA looks extremely promising. Its ambition to combine open‑world freedom, urban fantasy flair, and a variety of gameplay styles could fill a niche that few games currently occupy in Southeast Asia. If execution matches the vision—smooth traversal, tight combat, compelling characters—ANANTA may not only rival established open‑world titles but also shift expectations for RPGs in this market. I’m excited to see whether it delivers on this potential.
