PlayStation has been a part of India’s vibrant gaming scene for over 20 years. In Could 2023, we launched into an bold journey with the India Hero Project. We aimed to unearth and empower India’s brightest sport growth skills to share their distinctive visions with players globally. The response was spectacular, with an avalanche of entries that showcased the wealthy tapestry of Indian tradition, innovation, and storytelling.
Right this moment, we’re excited to unveil the inaugural cohort of the India Hero Project at our landmark first developer convention in India – Develop India. Be part of us in celebrating their achievements and the thrilling future they characterize for gaming. This marks not only a milestone for these gifted builders, however a leap ahead in our journey to carry extraordinary gaming experiences from India to the world.
Get to know the upcoming India-developed games coming to PlayStation beneath, and keep tuned for future data concerning launch timing.
Meteora: The Race Towards House Time
Developer: Large Boot Games
Shoot your self into the nebula and be part of a race for survival. On this arcade fight racer, you’re not only a meteor however a drive of nature. Cascade your manner by a unstable universe of awe and marvel as you outmaneuver, pursue, and obliterate rival meteors in a blinding show of technique and talent.
Harness the facility of the cosmos, degree up your talents, and climb the leaderboard in an expertise that’s as thrilling as it’s unforgiving. Your journey awaits on PlayStation 5, PS VR2, and PC.
Fishbowl
Developer: imissmyfriends
Fishbowl is a slice-of-life story that takes gamers on a journey of nostalgia and melancholy, exploring themes of grief, connection, and self-discovery, set within the cultural panorama of city India. The world is full of crafted pixel artwork and an authentic Lofi soundtrack that varieties the backdrop of our sport. Fishbowl weaves collectively a multigenerational narrative, following the aspirations of Alo as she embarks on her first job in a brand new metropolis, though working from residence.
Your selections all through the sport will form Alo’s journey, main to moments of reliving the previous and coming to phrases with the current by a month of challenges and discoveries with Alo. Put together for Fishbowl’s sturdy storytelling and immersive gameplay, coming quickly to PlayStation 5 and PC.
Mukti
Developer: Underdogs Studio
Mukti is a first-person story exploration sport set inside the immersive atmosphere of an Indian museum, delving deep right into a vital social situation: human trafficking. In Mukti, gamers embark on a journey of discovery as they navigate the labyrinthine corridors of the museum, uncovering the harrowing truths and hidden narratives behind the scourge of human trafficking. By means of wealthy storytelling and immersive gameplay mechanics, Mukti invitations gamers to confront the realities that victims and survivors face, shedding mild on this urgent world situation.
Drawing inspiration from genuine narratives and meticulously researched historic contexts, Mukti goals to elevate consciousness, provoke thought, and encourage motion. Every interplay inside the sport is designed to provoke empathy, spark dialogue, and ignite change.
Launching on PlayStation 5 and PC, Mukti provides an impactful gaming expertise that enlightens and empowers.
Requital: Gates of Blood
Developer: Holy Cow Productions
Requital: Gates of Blood is a 2D side-scrolling motion platformer impressed by Egyptian mythology set within the mystical underworld of Duat. Gamers assume the position of Zahrah, traversing the afterlife to defeat the mighty guardians of the Gates of Duat. By means of a sequence of intense boss-rush-like encounters, gamers confront highly effective gods, demons, and beasts.
Embark in your journey of retribution from the celestial Nile, delving into the darkish and twisted realms of the Duat. Have interaction within the immersive interactions with totally hand-drawn characters and environments as you unravel the lore that permeates this enigmatic underworld.
Launching on PlayStation 5 and PC, traverse the Gates of Duat and forge a path by the afterlife.
Suri: The Seventh Notice
Developer: Tathvamasi
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Suri: The Seventh Notice is a 2D action-exploration sport set within the enchanting backdrop of legendary India. A world brimming with fascinating Indian mythology-inspired narratives, vibrant characters, and legendary locales, from the floating temples within the Himalayas, the misplaced forts of Rajasthan, historical jungles nestled within the Western Ghats, and plenty of extra. Platforming meets a singular musical dimension as the sport’s world synchronizes seamlessly with an enigmatic beat.
Uncover the connection between rhythm and the magical realm of Ragamandala as you traverse its landscapes and unravel its secrets and techniques. This journey guarantees to transport gamers to a realm the place each step is accompanied by the pulsating heartbeat of the sport’s universe.
Prepare to embark on this extraordinary journey, coming quickly to PS5 and PC.
Keep tuned for extra data on the India Hero Project and all of the games in growth as we work to carry new gaming experiences to gamers worldwide.