Sony Inks Deal for Mukti: First-Person Exploration Game Set in Indian Museum, Coming to PS5, PC

Sony recently announced Mukti, an upcoming game for both PlayStation 5 and PC, as part of its Sony India Hero Project. Developed by underDOGS Studio, Mukti is a first-person narrative exploration game set in an Indian museum, focusing on the critical social issue of human trafficking.

Players will explore the museum's intricate corridors, revealing the grim realities and untold stories surrounding human trafficking through engaging gameplay and compelling storytelling. The game aims to foster empathy, encourage discussion, and motivate players to take action against this global challenge.

underDOGS Studio is collaborating closely with PlayStation to optimize the experience for the PS5 DualSense controller, ensuring that haptic feedback and adaptive triggers enhance specific moments, such as quiet puzzle-solving sequences.

Additionally, underDOGS Studio shared preliminary specifications for the PC version of Mukti:

Minimum Requirements:

• Operating System: Windows 10 (64-bit)
• Processor: Intel Core i5-9400F or AMD Ryzen 5 3500
• 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:

• Operating System: Windows 11 (64-bit)
• Processor: Intel Core i7-12700K or AMD Ryzen 7 7700
• 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 release of Mukti will feature achievements, family sharing, and full controller support.

Vaibhav Chavan, founder and game director at underDOGS Studio, expressed pride in being supported by Sony, stating, "Mukti is proud to be part of the prestigious Sony India Hero Project." He emphasized that the project not only helped bring their vision to fruition but also validated the global appeal of Indian stories.

Sony's Hero Project initiative seeks to discover the next major externally developed title for PlayStation, offering participating studios development, publishing, marketing, and promotional assistance. Other examples include the China Hero Project game, Lost Soul Aside.