Sony has recently announced an exciting new game titled "Mukti," developed by underDOGS Studio, as part of their Sony India Hero Project. This first-person story exploration game is set in an Indian museum and tackles a significant social issue: human trafficking. Mukti promises to immerse players in a journey of discovery, navigating the museum's intricate corridors to uncover the grim realities and hidden stories behind this global problem. Through its engaging narrative and gameplay, Mukti aims to raise awareness, provoke thought, and inspire action on this pressing issue.
underDOGS Studio emphasizes that Mukti draws from real-life narratives and thoroughly researched historical contexts to create a compelling experience. Each interaction within the game is designed to foster empathy, encourage dialogue, and ignite change among players. The studio is collaborating closely with PlayStation to optimize the use of the PS5 DualSense controller's haptics and adaptive triggers, enhancing the experience with subtle vibrations during quiet puzzle-solving moments.
In addition to the PlayStation 5 version, underDOGS Studio has shared the tentative system requirements for the PC version of Mukti, ensuring a broad audience can experience the game:
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 include achievements, family sharing, and full controller support, enhancing the player experience across different platforms.
Vaibhav Chavan, the founder and game director at underDOGS Studio, expressed pride in being selected for the Sony India Hero Project. In a recent PlayStation Blog post, Chavan highlighted the invaluable support and collaboration with Sony, 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 further noted the insightful journey and learning experience of working with Sony over the past year and expressed excitement about sharing a glimpse of their work.
Sony's Hero Project initiatives span the globe, seeking to discover the next major hit for PlayStation through partnerships with external developers. These partnerships offer development, publishing, marketing, and promotional support. Another example of such a project is the upcoming game "Lost Soul Aside" from the China Hero Project.
