Sony Inks Deal for Mukti: A First-Person Exploration Game Set in Indian Museum, Coming to PS5, 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 in an Indian museum and tackles the critical social issue of human trafficking. Players will navigate through the museum's intricate corridors, uncovering the harsh realities and hidden stories behind this global problem.

Here's an official overview of the game:

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.

The developers at underDOGS Studio are working closely with PlayStation to optimize the game's experience on the PS5, particularly with the haptics and adaptive triggers of the DualSense controller. These features will enhance gameplay, such as providing subtle vibrations during quiet puzzle-solving moments.

For PC gamers, underDOGS Studio has shared the tentative system requirements for Mukti:

Minimum Requirements:

• 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 Requirements:

• 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 include achievements, family sharing, and full controller support.

In a PlayStation Blog post, Vaibhav Chavan, the founder and game director at underDOGS Studio, expressed pride in being part of the Sony India Hero Project. He highlighted the significance of bringing Indian stories to a global audience and the invaluable support received from Sony throughout the development process.

Sony's Hero Project initiatives span various regions, offering development, publishing, and marketing support to promising studios. Another example of a Hero Project game is Lost Soul Aside, developed under the China Hero Project.

For a closer look at Mukti, check out the gameplay video below: