KARMA: The Dark World to Launch Next Month on PS5 and PC, Will Support PS5 Pro
Wired Productions and Shanghai-based indie developer Pollard Studio have announced that the first-person psychological thriller KARMA: The Dark World will debut on March 27 for PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam, GOG, and the Epic Games Store. Priced at $24.99, it can be pre-ordered at a 10% discount on both platforms, with an additional 10% discount for existing Wired Productions customers on Steam. An Xbox version is also in development and is slated to launch at a later date.
This upcoming release will be enhanced on PlayStation 5 Pro with a comprehensive PSSR integration designed to bolster image quality, texture clarity, and overall definition. Players can expect improved reflections, superior distance rendering, and what the publisher describes as “rock solid 60fps performance” at 4K resolution on the PS5 Pro.
“Wired Productions has always championed storytellers who push the boundaries and craft compelling narratives. Yonghe Wang and Pollard Studio team have raised the bar and have delivered a rollercoaster assault on the senses, in an abstract, surreal, dark yet hauntingly beautiful cinematic gaming masterpiece. If Kojima, Christopher Nolan and the late and great David Lynch ever had the chance to work on a project from China, KARMA: The Dark World might just be the end result,” said Leo Zullo, Managing Director at Wired Productions, in a press statement.
KARMA: The Dark World is set in a dystopian alternate East Germany in 1984, controlled by the Leviathan Corporation through mass surveillance, strict social class divisions, and mind-altering drugs. Players take on the role of Daniel McGovern, a Roam Agent for Leviathan’s Thought Bureau, utilizing advanced technology to enter the minds of the accused and gather evidence via crime scene investigations and suspect interviews, ultimately reporting findings back to Leviathan. The game leverages Unreal Engine 5, promising atmospheric visuals and immersive gameplay suitable for fans of psychological thrillers.
Below are the official system requirements for the PC version:
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Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows 10
Processor: Intel Core i7-6700K or AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Graphics: Intel ARC A580, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660, or AMD Radeon RX Vega 56
DirectX: Version 12
Storage: 30 GB available space (SSD highly recommended)
Produces 1080p @ 30 FPS
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Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows 11
Processor: Intel Core i7-10700K or AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Graphics: Intel ARC A750, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080, or AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT
DirectX: Version 12
Storage: 30 GB available space (SSD highly recommended)
Produces 1440p @ 60 FPS
KARMA: The Dark World only entered development alongside the latest push from Wired Productions to collaborate with new international studios. With its release date fast approaching, fans of atmospheric psychological games can look forward to an immersive, alternate-reality narrative experience.
What do you think of KARMA: The Dark World and its PS5 Pro enhancements? Share your thoughts below—are you ready to explore this dystopian universe and uncover its secrets?
