Sony has announced Mukti, an upcoming PlayStation 5 and PC game developed as part of its Sony India Hero Project initiative.
Mukti is a first-person narrative exploration game set within an Indian museum. Developer underDOGS Studio describes it as a "deep dive into the urgent social issue of human trafficking" through interactive storytelling.
The gameplay reveal trailer is available below:
Here's the official game description:
In Mukti, players explore museum corridors while uncovering disturbing truths about human trafficking. Through immersive storytelling and gameplay mechanics, the experience confronts players with survivors' realities.
Drawing from authentic accounts and historical research, Mukti aims to raise awareness and inspire action. Every interaction is designed to foster empathy and meaningful dialogue about this global crisis.
underDOGS Studio emphasized their collaboration with PlayStation to optimize DualSense controller features, including:
- Precision haptic feedback during exploration
- Adaptive trigger implementation for interactions
- Subtle vibration effects during puzzle sequences
The studio also shared preliminary PC system requirements:
Mukti PC Specifications
Minimum
- 64-bit processor and OS
- Windows 10
- Intel Core i5-9400F / AMD Ryzen 5 3500
- 8GB RAM
- NVIDIA GTX 1650 (4GB) / AMD RX 570 (4GB)
- 40GB storage
Recommended
- 64-bit processor and OS
- Windows 11
- Intel Core i7-12700K / AMD Ryzen 7 7700
- 16GB RAM
- NVIDIA RTX 4060 Ti (16GB) / AMD RX 7700 XT (12GB)
- 40GB storage
The Steam release will feature:
- Full achievements support
- Family sharing functionality
- Complete controller compatibility
Vaibhav Chavan, founder of underDOGS Studio, expressed gratitude for Sony's backing:
"Being selected for the Sony India Hero Project validated our vision of bringing Indian stories to global audiences. Our year-long partnership with Sony has been an incredible learning experience, and we're excited to finally share our work."
Sony's Hero Project initiative supports independent developers worldwide with:
- Development resources
- Publishing assistance
- Marketing support
This global program has previously spotlighted titles like China Hero Project's upcoming Lost Soul Aside.
