Sony Acquires Mukti: A First-Person Indian Museum Adventure for PS5 and PC

Sony has unveiled a new game called *Mukti* for PlayStation 5 and PC, developed as part of its Sony India Hero Project. Developed by underDOGS Studio, *Mukti* is a first-person story exploration game set within an Indian museum. The game tackles the critical social issue of human trafficking, aiming to educate and engage players through its narrative and gameplay.

In *Mukti*, players navigate the museum's corridors, uncovering the dark realities of human trafficking through rich storytelling and immersive mechanics. The game seeks to raise awareness, provoke thought, and inspire action by drawing on authentic narratives and historical contexts. Each interaction is designed to foster empathy and encourage dialogue about this pressing global issue.

underDOGS Studio is collaborating closely with PlayStation to optimize the PS5's DualSense controller features, such as haptics and adaptive triggers. These will enhance the player experience, particularly during moments of quiet puzzle-solving.

For PC gamers, underDOGS Studio has provided the following specifications for *Mukti*:

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 feature 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. "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," Chavan said. He highlighted the insightful and educational journey of working with Sony for over a year and expressed excitement about sharing a glimpse of their work.

Sony's Hero Project initiatives span the globe, searching for the next big externally developed hit for PlayStation. These initiatives offer studios development, publishing, marketing, and promotion support. An example of another Hero Project game is *Lost Soul Aside*, developed under the China Hero Project.