Dila
Dila is an announced playable character in Ananta, an upcoming free-to-play urban open-world role-playing video game developed by Naked Rain and NetEase.[1][2] Described as "the most mysterious character in the game's roster," Dila possesses immense supernatural powers including the ability to control meteors and transform into a giant form.[3] She investigates meteor disasters in the Nova Inception Urbs area of Nova City while also possessing the very powers she studies.[4]
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| Character Information | |
| Species | Human (presumably) |
| Gender | Female |
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| First Appearance | Project Mugen promotional materials |
Character Overview
Dila is characterized as being "shrouded in mystery," with her true nature, motivations, and origins remaining largely unknown.[1] Her enigmatic quote, "My eye colors? That's a secret for now," reinforces her secretive nature and suggests that even basic details about her appearance may hold deeper significance to her character and story.[1]
She is investigating a meteor disaster in one of Nova City's urban areas, specifically the Nova Inception Urbs district.[3][4] However, the paradoxical nature of her role—investigating meteor disasters while simultaneously controlling meteors herself—creates an intriguing narrative mystery about her true purposes and allegiances.
Abilities and Powers
Dila possesses exceptionally powerful supernatural abilities that set her apart from other characters:
Meteor Control
Dila can control some kind of meteors, giving her command over celestial objects as weapons or tools.[3] This ability creates an interesting duality in her character, as she investigates meteor disasters that may be caused by forces similar to her own powers. The extent and origin of these meteor-controlling abilities remain unknown.[1]
Giant Form Transformation
In addition to meteor control, Dila possesses "immense power (including the ability to assume a giant form)."[3] This transformation ability suggests she can dramatically increase her physical size, potentially for combat purposes or to handle large-scale threats. The specific mechanics, triggers, and limitations of this giant form have not been fully revealed.
The combination of meteor control and size transformation implies that Dila operates on a different power scale compared to more conventional characters, potentially positioning her as one of the most formidable individuals in the game's roster.
Role and Narrative Significance
Investigation of Anomalies
There's a plot involving Dila described as "a girl with a mysterious past investigating similar anomalies within the city."[3] This investigation role suggests she may be searching for answers about supernatural phenomena, possibly including the origins of her own abilities or the source of the meteor disasters plaguing Nova City.
Potential Antagonist Role
Preview impressions of the game give "the impression that the fate of the city and its inhabitants is largely in her hands, and that she might serve as an antagonist."[3] This suggests that Dila's role in the narrative may be more complex than a straightforward hero, potentially positioning her as:
- A morally ambiguous character with her own agenda
- A powerful individual whose actions could save or doom Nova City
- A possible antagonist or anti-hero whose goals conflict with other characters
- Someone whose investigation might uncover truths that threaten the status quo
The fact that she's both investigating meteor disasters and controlling meteors raises questions about whether she's trying to stop these disasters, study them for her own purposes, or potentially even causing them as part of some larger plan.
Current Development Status
Dila was featured among the game's main characters alongside Taffy, Bansy, Alan, Mechanika, Ringo, Aileen, and Lykaia during the Project Mugen era.[5] However, her status became uncertain following the September 23, 2025 website update.
Many legacy characters like Dila appeared in earlier promotional materials when the game was still known as Project Mugen, and details "seem to change between trailers."[3] The developers have noted that they're "unsure if all information about Dila is still accurate, as the story seems to have changed since the recent trailer on September 23."[3]
Her current status awaits official confirmation, as many characters from the Project Mugen era, including Dila, Alan, Bansy, and Mechanika, had their information removed from the official website during the September update.[3][2] Despite this removal, multiple sources continue to list her as an expected character, suggesting she may still appear in the final game with potentially updated design or narrative elements.
Mystery and Unanswered Questions
Several aspects of Dila's character remain deliberately mysterious or unclear:
- The origin of her meteor-controlling abilities
- The connection between her investigation and her powers
- Her true motivations and allegiances
- The significance of her eye colors, which she keeps secret
- Whether she's ultimately a hero, villain, or something in between
- The full extent of her powers and the limitations of her abilities
- Her mysterious past and how it relates to the meteor disasters
These unanswered questions position Dila as potentially one of the most narratively significant characters in Ananta, with her story likely to unfold as a major plot element throughout the game.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Dila". Ananta Wiki. Fandom. Retrieved 2025-10-02
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "All Ananta characters we've seen so far". Pocket Tactics. Retrieved 2025-10-02
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 "Ananta Characters Guide October 2025: Every Hero & NPC". Of Zen and Computing. Retrieved 2025-10-02
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Characters". Ananta Wiki. Fandom. Retrieved 2025-10-02
- ↑ "Ananta (video game)". Wikipedia. Retrieved 2025-10-02