A new first-person narrative adventure is on the way, and it’s bringing Indian stories to the spotlight. underDOGS Studio has shared a new look at Mukti, a PlayStation 5 game about discovery, redemption, and hidden truths. The team released its first official gameplay trailer, and you can wishlist the game starting today on the PlayStation Store.
Created by founder and game director Vaibhav Chavan, Mukti is part of Sony’s India Hero Project. The initiative helped fuel development over the past year and gave underDOGS the support to pursue their vision. With cultural themes, emotional moments, and support for PS5 features, the team hopes Mukti will open doors for more Indian game creators.
Let’s take a closer look at what Mukti is about and where its story begins.
A Personal Story Set in a Forgotten Museum
Mukti follows Arya as she returns to an abandoned museum once owned by her grandfather. His sudden disappearance and the accusations that followed leave her searching for answers. The museum is in ruins, but it holds traces of a life she never fully understood.
Through first-person exploration, you’ll uncover the truth behind her grandfather’s past. The game blends myth and reality as Arya pieces together a story built on heritage, compassion, and long-buried secrets. The goal is to raise questions about memory, legacy, and how much we really know about the people we love.
The setting plays a key role. underDOGS Studio has rooted the story in an authentic Indian museum, letting every object and space add to the atmosphere. As Arya explores, the silence of the building becomes part of the experience.
Part of the Sony India Hero Project
Mukti was selected for Sony’s India Hero Project, a program designed to support Indian developers and stories. For underDOGS Studio, the partnership made a difference. Working closely with Sony for over a year helped bring their ideas to life and gave the team added confidence in their vision.
he support also reinforced their belief that Indian games deserve a global stage. The team sees Mukti not just as a game, but as a sign of what’s possible when new voices are given the chance to be heard, with the help of Sony’s India Hero Project.
Built with PS5 in Mind
underDOGS Studio designed Mukti to make full use of the PlayStation 5’s hardware. The game supports 4K resolution, allowing the museum’s detailed environments and emotional scenes to come through clearly on a big screen.
The team is also working with Sony to integrate DualSense features. Haptics and adaptive triggers will respond to the moment, from the impact of combat to the smaller actions involved in solving puzzles. These touches are meant to keep you connected to what’s happening. Whether you’re exploring, fighting, or uncovering new parts of the story, they help maintain that connection.
Backing Mukti Means Backing New Voices
underDOGS Studio has a clear message for those interested in Mukti: every wishlist helps. As an indie team from India, they see wishlisting as more than just a number. It’s a signal to publishers and platforms that there’s growing interest in Indian stories told through high-quality, console-focused games.
The team hopes that support for Mukti can help open doors for other developers in the region. Mukti is available to wishlist now on the PlayStation Store. If you’re interested in stories rooted in culture and personal history, give the teaser a watch below.
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