Sony has unveiled a new game titled Mukti, developed by underDOGS Studio, as part of its Sony India Hero Project. This first-person exploration game is set in an Indian museum and focuses on the critical social issue of human trafficking.
In Mukti, players navigate the museum's intricate corridors, uncovering the harsh realities and hidden stories related to human trafficking. The game aims to raise awareness, provoke thought, and inspire action through its immersive storytelling and gameplay. Each interaction is crafted to foster empathy, encourage dialogue, and stimulate change, drawing from authentic narratives and well-researched historical contexts.
underDOGS Studio is collaborating closely with PlayStation to optimize the PS5's DualSense controller features, such as haptics and adaptive triggers, to enhance the gaming experience. This includes subtle vibrations during quiet puzzle-solving moments.
For PC gamers, underDOGS Studio has provided the following specifications:
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 feature achievements, family sharing, and full controller support.
Vaibhav Chavan, the founder and game director at underDOGS Studio, expressed pride in being part of the Sony India Hero Project. He noted that the selection not only provided the necessary resources to realize their vision but also reinforced their belief in the global relevance of Indian stories. Chavan also mentioned the invaluable experience of working with Sony over the past year and their excitement to share what they have been developing.
Sony's Hero Project initiatives seek to discover the next major hit from external developers worldwide, offering development, publishing, and marketing support. An example of another Hero Project game is Lost Soul Aside from the China Hero Project.
Check out the gameplay video below:
