Ananta, a new game, combines GTA-style open-world mayhem with anime gacha elements, showcased in September 2023. Clips of neon raves, driving, and chaotic activities drew comparisons to Rockstar’s playgrounds.
- Ananta combines GTA-style open-world gameplay with anime aesthetics.
- The September 23 trailer sparked a plagiarism debate.
- Players compared swinging animations to Spider-Man 2.
- Sony recently filed a lawsuit against Tencent for cloning.
- There’s no release date yet for Ananta.
The showcase highlighted various activities, including raves and hacking competitions, promising a level of freedom uncommon in most gacha games. Its AAA presentation and supernatural agents contribute to its ambition.
However, the September 23 trailer sparked a plagiarism debate regarding its swinging mechanics, which some viewers claimed resembled those from Spider-Man 2. The swinging begins at 6:14 in the trailer.
“How do these gacha games get away with straight up ripping off Spider-Man? These are literally Spider-Man 2 animations.”
— Comment from a viewer
Reactions included comments about “GTA5 character switch animations” and memes about potential legal actions from Insomniac, Sony, and Marvel. Sony has previously filed a lawsuit against Tencent for similar concerns regarding a “slavish clone.”
There is no release date for Ananta yet, but if it delivers on its promises, players in 2025 can expect a significant experience.
Originally reported by www.dexerto.com as “Chinese gacha game accused of ‘stealing’ Spider-Man 2’s animations” on 2025-09-24 00:01:00.
