Watford, United Kingdom —October 15, 2024 | Publisher Wired Productions and Developer Pollard Studio are excited to announce that the psychological horror KARMA: The Dark World is now live as part of Steam Next Fest. Players can dive into the demo, offering a gripping first look at the game’s rich, unsettling atmosphere and complex narrative, all meticulously crafted in Unreal Engine 5.
The demo gives a solid preview of what the full game has to offer, showing off In KARMA: The Dark World, you play as Daniel McGovern, an agent for Leviathan Corp’s Thought Bureau. Your task? Mind dive into the psyche of a suspect and unravel their deepest, darkest secrets. But what starts as a routine investigation quickly spirals into a web of lies, manipulation, and personal crisis—forcing Daniel to question not just the case, but his own reality.
The demo offers players a tense, first-person psychological experience, with influences from iconic works like David Lynch’s Twin Peaks and game design legends like Hideo Kojima. Explore haunting environments, confront your deepest fears, and immerse yourself in a story that blends horror with personal introspection.
Introducing the ARG: Unveil the Secrets of Leviathan Corp
Alongside the demo, Pollard Studio is proud to unveil an exclusive Alternate Reality Game (ARG), further expanding the game’s narrative beyond the screen. By visiting https://karmadarkworld.com/leviathan/, players can log into Leviathan Corp’s employee portal (Username: Lamb00, Password: TGtU5re79L). Once inside, they’ll have access to corporate emails, confidential documents, and hidden clues that will test their investigative skills.
The mission? Unlock the secrets of Leviathan Corp by finding a hidden access code that reveals a classified file on the portal. This immersive ARG experience offers players the chance to deepen their connection to the game’s mysterious world and explore the sinister corporation behind it all.
Meticulously crafted in Unreal Engine 5, KARMA: The Dark World will be coming soon to PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox. Players can wishlist Karma: The Dark World on Steam, PlayStation and Xbox now.
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PR Contacts:
Wired Productions: Anastasia Denisova – press@wiredproductions.com
About Wired Productions
Wired Productions is a true Indie Publisher proudly presenting a diverse range of specially curated games from some of the greatest storytellers and independent developers. Named as “Indie Publisher of the Year” at the MCV / Develop Awards, Wired is home to an award-winning collection of titles including: Bulwark: Falconeer Chronicles, Arcade Paradise VR, Tin Hearts, Martha Is Dead, The Falconeer, The Last Worker, and Deliver Us The Moon. Upcoming titles include Gori: Cuddly Carnage, Hotel Architect, DIG VR and KARMA: The Dark World.
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About Pollard Studio
Pollard Studio is based in Shanghai, China. They are an elite team with talented and passionate developers with experience on many titles from studios such as EA, Virtuos, and other game companies. Founded in 2018, they are a team of 20 with four based in LA, USA.
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