Sony Signs Deal for Mukti, a First-Person Story Exploration Game Set in an Indian Museum Coming to PS5 and PC

Sony has unveiled an exciting new game titled Mukti, developed by underDOGS Studio as part of the Sony India Hero Project. This first-person story exploration game is set within the intriguing confines of an Indian museum and tackles the critical social issue of human trafficking head-on.

In Mukti, players navigate the museum's labyrinthine corridors, uncovering the harrowing truths and hidden narratives behind human trafficking. The game uses rich storytelling and immersive gameplay mechanics to confront players with the realities faced by victims and survivors, aiming to raise awareness, provoke thought, and inspire action. Each interaction in the game is crafted to evoke empathy, spark dialogue, and ignite change, drawing from authentic narratives and meticulously researched historical contexts.

The gameplay video offers a glimpse into this compelling experience:

underDOGS Studio is collaborating closely with PlayStation to optimize the game for the PS5, particularly leveraging the haptics and adaptive triggers of the DualSense controller. These features are fine-tuned to enhance the experience, offering subtle vibrations during moments of quiet puzzle-solving, which adds a layer of immersion to the gameplay.

For PC gamers, underDOGS Studio has outlined the tentative specifications for 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 support achievements, family sharing, and full controller support, ensuring a versatile gaming experience.

Vaibhav Chavan, the founder and game director at underDOGS Studio, expressed pride in being part of the Sony India Hero Project. In a post on the PlayStation Blog, Chavan highlighted the significance of being selected for the program, stating, "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." He also shared the insights and learning gained from over a year of collaboration with Sony, expressing excitement about revealing what they have been crafting behind the scenes.

Sony's Hero Project initiatives are part of a global effort to find the next big externally developed hit for PlayStation. These projects offer development support, publishing support, and marketing and promotion to selected studios. Another example from the Hero Project is the upcoming game Lost Soul Aside from the China Hero Project.