ANANTA vs Dying Light: The Beast

• Perspective: Third-Person
• Setting: Mystic Urban Open World
• Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, iOS, Android
• Monetization: Free-to-Play (No Character Gacha)
• Release Window: Late 2026 (Estimated)
• Unique Feature: A Spider-Man-style open-world traversal and GTA-style character switching system in a free-to-play anime RPG that has no character gacha.

• Perspective: First-Person
• Multiplayer: 4-Player Online Co-op
• Setting: Castor Woods (Inspired by Swiss Alps)
• Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PS4, Xbox One
• Unique Feature: A standalone story marking the return of Kyle Crane, featuring a new 'Beast Mode' mechanic that allows him to unleash his inner monster, and a return to the gritty, intense survival horror of the original game.

• Squad Members: The game revolves around a team of four characters. The unique character-switching mechanic allows the player to instantly take control of any of the four squad members, who may be located in entirely different parts of the city.
  Espers (Player-Controlled)

• Playable Characters (Espers): Unlocked through story progression, achievements, and special events. The game has no character gacha.
• Cosmetics: The primary monetization item. Can be purchased with real money or earned with a large amount of in-game currency.

• Blueprints: Schematics found throughout the world that are essential for crafting and upgrading weapons and equipment.
• Upgrade Materials: Scavenged from the environment, these resources are vital for repairing weapons and vehicles, which degrade rapidly.

• Urban Fantasy
• Open World
• Anime
• Supernatural
• Action RPG
• Sci-Fi

• Survival Horror
• Post-Apocalyptic
• Parkour
• Open World
• Body Horror
• Vengeance
• Zombies

• Unconventional Melee: Varies (Giant Hammers, Golf Clubs, Claws, Rackets)
  A vast arsenal of bizarre melee weapons. A character's entire moveset and combo chains are determined by the weapon they are wielding.
• Firearms: Varies (Rifles, Rocket Launchers)
  Traditional firearms are available for ranged combat.
• Telekinesis: Supernatural Ability
  A universal ability allowing all characters to manipulate environmental objects like trash bins and explosive barrels, using them as projectiles or defensive shields.

• Melee Weapons: Varies (Axes, Wrenches, Swords)
  The core of the combat system, with over 100 different weapons. A new 'Gore Nodes' system allows for hyper-detailed, directional dismemberment.
• Firearms: Varies (Pistols, Rifles, Shotguns)
  Firearms have been given more prominence with improved gun combat, realistic sound, and effective knockback. New additions include a grenade launcher and a saw-blade launcher.
• Beast Mode Abilities: Supernatural
  When in Beast Mode, Crane gains access to powerful new attacks, including a ground slam and the ability to pick up and hurl heavy environmental objects.

• Cosmetic Outfits: Players can customize Crane's appearance. The Deluxe Edition includes the 'Castor Woods Prepper Outfit,' and the pre-order bonus includes the 'Ultimate Survivor Outfit.'

Progression is not based on preset character skills. Instead, a character's combat style dynamically adapts to the weapon they wield. Each weapon class, from claws to golf clubs, has its own unique combos and finishers. A universal telekinesis ability allows all characters to manipulate and weaponize environmental objects.

Progression is divided between two distinct skill trees: Survivor and Beast. The Survivor tree enhances parkour, crafting, and combat finishers. The unique Beast tree allows players to unlock devastating abilities tied to Crane's infection, such as a ground slam and the ability to hurl large objects. The stamina system has also been reworked to allow for uninhibited parkour traversal outside of combat.

The game features a large, procedurally generated city created by stitching together pre-designed districts like factories, parks, and amusement parks. The world is highly interactive and seamless, with most buildings and shops being fully accessible without loading screens.

The game is set in a new, handcrafted open-world location called Castor Woods. Inspired by the Swiss Alps, this sprawling valley features diverse biomes, including a tourist town, industrial areas, farmlands, murky swamps, and a national park. The rural setting offers a different parkour and survival experience compared to the dense cities of previous games.

• Captain (Chenxiu): Playable Character (All-Rounder/DPS)
  The main protagonist and leader of the ACD task force. He possesses symbiotic/tentacle-like powers for traversal.
• Taffy: Playable Character (Speed/Support)
  An energetic 'bunny girl' from the ACD's Cargo Division. She has the fastest base movement speed and can transform her war hammer into a rideable bike.
• Richie: Playable Character (Tank/Brawler)
  An ACD police officer specializing in close-range combat. Playing as her unlocks detailed law enforcement role-playing activities.
• Seymour: Playable Character (Technical/Recon)
  A mysterious tracker who operates from a mobile RV command center, using gadgets and hacking for area control.

• Kyle Crane: Playable Protagonist
  The returning hero from the original Dying Light, now a darker, hybrid human-monster on a personal quest for revenge.
• The Baron: Antagonist
  A mysterious new villain who captured and experimented on Kyle Crane for 13 years.
• Volatiles: Apex Infected
  The terrifying, hyper-aggressive infected that only come out at night. In The Beast, they are more intelligent, hunt in packs, and communicate with each other.

• Main Story Quests
  A cinematic campaign that follows the 'Infinite Trigger' as they investigate supernatural 'Chaos' events, recover lost memories, and save humanity.
• Side Activities
  A wide variety of optional activities and mini-games are available, including sports (basketball, golf), law enforcement role-playing, and dating sim elements.

• Main Story Quests
  A focused, linear narrative that follows Kyle Crane's personal quest for vengeance against The Baron, with an emphasis on storytelling and character development.
• Side Quests
  Meaningful, 'bite-sized stories' that contribute to the world's immersion and the grander narrative, rather than feeling like filler content.

While primarily an open-world RPG, the game is built around team-based combat where players control a squad of four characters. The dynamic character switching suggests a single-player focus, but co-op or other multiplayer modes could be part of the final release.

The game is available in a Standard Edition and a Deluxe Edition. The Deluxe Edition includes the Official Soundtrack, a digital artbook, a digital map, and the 'Castor Woods Prepper Bundle' of in-game cosmetic and weapon items. A 'Hero of Harran' bundle is available as a pre-order bonus.

• Q: What is ANANTA?
  A: ANANTA (formerly Project Mugen) is a free-to-play, urban open-world action RPG that blends the freedom of GTA with the traversal of Spider-Man in an anime aesthetic. Its main feature is a real-time character switching system and no character gacha.
• Q: How do you get new characters?
  A: The developers have confirmed there is NO character gacha. All playable characters are unlocked for free through gameplay, such as by progressing the story, completing achievements, or participating in events.
• Q: What is the combat like?
  A: It is a fast-paced, team-based 'Gungfu-centric' system. A character's moveset is determined by the weapon they are holding, and all characters can use telekinesis to weaponize the environment.
• Q: Is it like Genshin Impact?
  A: It shares the anime aesthetic and free-to-play model, but the core gameplay is very different. ANANTA is set in a modern urban open world with a focus on Spider-Man-like traversal and vehicle use, and it does not have a character gacha system.

• Q: Is Dying Light: The Beast a DLC for Dying Light 2?
  A: No. While it was originally planned as a DLC, it has been developed into a full, standalone game. You do not need to own Dying Light 2 to play it.
• Q: Do you play as Aiden from Dying Light 2?
  A: No, the game marks the return of Kyle Crane, the protagonist from the very first Dying Light game.
• Q: What is 'Beast Mode'?
  A: It is a new gameplay mechanic where, after dealing or taking enough damage, Kyle Crane enters a temporary state of rage, gaining superhuman strength, agility, and powerful new abilities.
• Q: Is the game scarier than Dying Light 2?
  A: Yes, the developers have stated their goal was to return to the more gritty, grounded, and terrifying survival horror feel of the original Dying Light, especially during the night.

• PC SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS sourced from community discussions around the TapTap platform. These are considered very high, with the 'Recommended' specs likely targeting 4K resolution.
• Laptop Performance Note: Laptop performance will be heavily dependent on the model's cooling and TGP. The game's high simulation demands for NPCs and the interactive world will be very CPU-intensive.
• Laptop Consideration: G P U T G P: Maximum TGP for the laptop's GPU is essential to handle the advanced graphical features and maintain stable framerates in the dense city environment.
• Laptop Consideration: Cooling Thermals: The game's visually rich world and high entity count will require a laptop with a cutting-edge cooling solution to prevent thermal throttling.
• Laptop Consideration: C P U Power Limits: A powerful multi-core mobile CPU will be critical for handling the large number of AI-driven NPCs and dynamic cars without bottlenecks.
• Laptop Consideration: M U X Switch Optimus: A MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus is a critical feature for reducing latency and ensuring the best possible performance in the fast-paced combat.
• Game Name: ANANTA

• OFFICIAL PC SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS. These specifications reflect a next-generation title with demanding features like Ray Tracing. An SSD is required for all tiers.
• Laptop Performance Note: Laptop performance will vary based on the model's cooling and TGP. For a smooth experience, a modern gaming laptop that meets or exceeds the recommended specifications is advised.
• Laptop Consideration: G P U T G P: Maximum TGP for the laptop's GPU is essential to handle the advanced graphical features, ray tracing, and dense, visually stunning environments.
• Laptop Consideration: Cooling Thermals: The game's fast-paced parkour and intense combat against hordes will require a laptop with a cutting-edge cooling solution to prevent thermal throttling.
• Laptop Consideration: C P U Power Limits: A powerful multi-core mobile CPU will be critical for handling the complex enemy AI and physics-based combat.
• Laptop Consideration: M U X Switch Optimus: A MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus is a critical feature for reducing latency and ensuring the best possible performance in a fast-paced FPS.
• Game Name: Dying Light: The Beast

• G P U T G P: Maximum TGP for the laptop's GPU is essential to handle the advanced graphical features and maintain stable framerates in the dense city environment.
• Cooling Thermals: The game's visually rich world and high entity count will require a laptop with a cutting-edge cooling solution to prevent thermal throttling.
• C P U Power Limits: A powerful multi-core mobile CPU will be critical for handling the large number of AI-driven NPCs and dynamic cars without bottlenecks.
• M U X Switch Optimus: A MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus is a critical feature for reducing latency and ensuring the best possible performance in the fast-paced combat.

• G P U T G P: Maximum TGP for the laptop's GPU is essential to handle the advanced graphical features, ray tracing, and dense, visually stunning environments.
• Cooling Thermals: The game's fast-paced parkour and intense combat against hordes will require a laptop with a cutting-edge cooling solution to prevent thermal throttling.
• C P U Power Limits: A powerful multi-core mobile CPU will be critical for handling the complex enemy AI and physics-based combat.
• M U X Switch Optimus: A MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus is a critical feature for reducing latency and ensuring the best possible performance in a fast-paced FPS.