The story unfolds in the year 1984 of a dystopian alternate timeline where the Leviathan Corporation dominates East Germany, controlling citizens through mass surveillance. Protagonist Daniel McGovern serves as a Roam Agent for the institution's Thought Bureau. Through his eyes the player investigates crime scenes, interview suspects and solve puzzles, reporting the findings back to the corporation.
Combining orchestral score with original songs, the soundtrack is composed by Geng Li, recorded in collaboration with Dolby Atmos. Karma: The Dark World will launch for PlayStation 5 with enhancements for Pro consoles, along with Windows through Steam, GOG, and the Epic Games Store. An Xbox One and Series X|S port is currently in development for release at a later date.
From the product page:
Karma: The Dark World is a first-person cinematic psychological thriller set in a dystopian world where the Leviathan Corporation is omnipresent. The year is 1984, the place is East Germany, and things are not quite what they seem.Pollard STUDIO LLC - Karma: The Dark World
Explore an alternate timeline set in 1984 East Germany; the Leviathan Corporation rules with an iron fist, controlling its citizens through mass surveillance, social class rules, mind altering drugs and the promise that the gates to Utopia will open to those who serve.
Psychological thriller Karma: The Dark World launches on PS5 March 27.
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