«Previous post | Next post»

Press release
Watford, UK – 18 February 2025.
The Watford-based /(the UK) indie games publisher Wired Productions and Shanghai-based (China) indie games developer POLLARD STUDIO, are today very happy and excited to announce that their psychological thriller “Karma: The Dark World“, is coming exclusively to PC (via Steam) and the PS5 (via PSN) on March 27th, 2025.

The highly anticipated psychological thriller will be available at launch for $24.99 / €24.99 / £19.99, with a 10% launch discount on PC, PlayStation and an additional 15% off on Steam for players who own any previous Wired Productions title.

To mark the occasion, the second in KARMA’s mind-bending cinematic trilogy of trailers dropped – featuring the haunting new track ‘Into the Mist’, written and performed by Geng Li. The 3-minute-long epic release date trailer focuses on the stunning visuals, surreal environments and emotionally-charged story inspired by cinema’s finest auteurs with shocking twists at every turn. The release date trailer showcases central characters to the story, asking ‘when every shadow hides a secret, who can you trust?’

A host of PlayStation 5 Pro exclusive features were revealed, including full-featured PSSR Integration for enhanced image quality, definition and texture clarity – along with improved reflections and distance rendering – providing rock solid 60fps performance at 4k resolution.

Inspired by the works of legendary creators such as David Lynch (Twin Peaks), Hideo Kojima (Metal Gear Solid, Death Stranding), and Christopher Nolan (Inception, Interstellar), KARMA: The Dark World blends psychological horror with immersive storytelling, challenging players to uncover the deepest secrets hidden in the minds of their targets.

Developed in Unreal Engine 5, the game delivers an intensely atmospheric experience with stunning visuals and a haunting narrative.

“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” said Leo Zullo, Managing Director at Wired Productions.

“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.”

Enter the Mind, Uncover the Truth
In KARMA: The Dark World, players take on the role of Daniel McGovern, an elite Roam Agent tasked with mind-diving into the memories of suspects. What begins as another routine investigation soon unravels into a dark conspiracy that challenges everything he believes. As McGovern navigates the minds of those he pursues, he must confront disturbing truths and question his own reality. KARMA: The Dark World is available for Wishlist now on Steam, PlayStation Store, GOG and Epic Store.

KARMA: The Dark World will also launch on Xbox at a later date, with further details to be announced in the coming months.

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: DIG VR, Gori: Cuddly Carnage, Bulwark: Falconeer Chronicles, Arcade Paradise VR, Tin Hearts, Martha Is Dead, The Falconeer, The Last Worker, and Deliver Us the Moon. Upcoming titles include: Hotel Architect, Beneath and KARMA: The Dark World.

Follow Wired Productions on YouTube, Discord, and BlueSky.

About Pollard Studio
Pollard Studio, based in Shanghai, China, is an independent game development studio composed of industry veterans with experience at EA, Virtuos, and other major game studios. Founded in 2018, the studio specializes in narrative-driven experiences that blend psychological depth with stunning visuals. With a core team of 20 developers, including four based in Los Angeles, Pollard Studio is dedicated to crafting unforgettable gaming experiences.

KARMA: The Dark World launches March 27, 2025, on PlayStation and PC. Enter the mind—if you dare.