Sony has revealed an upcoming PlayStation 5 and PC game called Mukti, which it signed as part of its Sony India Hero Project.
Mukti is a first-person story exploration game set in an Indian museum. According to developer underDOGS Studio, Mukti “delves deeply into a critical social issue that demands our attention: human trafficking.”
Check out the gameplay video below:
Here’s the official blurb:
In Mukti, players embark on a journey of discovery as they navigate the labyrinthine corridors of the museum, uncovering the harrowing truths and hidden narratives behind the scourge of human trafficking. Through rich storytelling and immersive gameplay mechanics, Mukti invites players to confront the realities faced by victims and survivors alike, shedding light on this pressing global issue.
Drawing inspiration from authentic narratives and meticulously researched historical contexts, Mukti aims to raise awareness, provoke thought, and inspire action. Each interaction within the game is designed to provoke empathy, spark dialogue and ignite change.
underDOGS Studio said it’s working closely with PlayStation to ensure haptics and adaptive triggers — key features of Sony’s PS5 DualSense controller — are “tuned to enhance the experience such subtle vibrations during moments of quiet puzzle-solving.”
In addition to this, underDOGS Studio has also revealed the tentative specifications for the PC version of Mukti.
Mukti PC Specifications
Minimum
● Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
● OS: Windows 10
● Processor: Intel Core i5-9400F or better or AMD Ryzen 5 3500 or better
● Memory: 8 GB RAM
● Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 (4 GB) or AMD Radeon RX 570 (4 GB) or RX 6400
● Storage: 40 GB available space
Recommended
● Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
● OS: Windows 11
● Processor: Intel Core i7-12700K or better or AMD Ryzen 7 7700 or better
● Memory: 16 GB RAM
● Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (16 GB) or AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT (12 GB)
● Storage: 40 GB available space
The Steam version of Mukti will also support achievements, family sharing, and will have full controller support to boot.
In a post on the PlayStation Blog, Vaibhav Chavan, founder and game director at underDOGS Studio, said the indie developer was “proud” to be backed by Sony.
“Mukti is proud to be part of the prestigious Sony India Hero Project, being selected for this program not only gave us the fuel to bring our vision to life, but also reaffirmed our belief that Indian stories belong on the world stage,” Chavan said.
“After over a year of working closely with the fantastic folks at Sony, the journey has been nothing short of insightful and full of learning. Now, we’re thrilled to finally give you a glimpse of what we’ve been crafting behind the scenes.”
Sony has a number of Hero Project initiatives across the globe as it hunts for the next big externally developed hit for PlayStation. As part of the deal, Sony offers studios development support, publishing support, and marketing and promotion. Lost Soul Aside, for example, is an upcoming China Hero Project game.
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