When we first began developing Karma: The Dark World, we never imagined it would come this far. This project began in a tiny studio in Shanghai — just three of us, sitting back-to-back, pouring our souls into this strange idea born from pain and memory. For us, this is nothing short of a dream coming true.
We’re incredibly excited to announce that Karma: The Dark World is launching today for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox on PC as an Xbox Play Anywhere title. This platform has long been a home for creativity and bold narrative experiences. And now, we finally have the chance to share the full vision of our psychological thriller with the Xbox community.
A game about memory, identity, and the price of obedience
Karma: The Dark World a narrative-driven psychological horror game set in a parallel 1984-like dystopia. You play as an agent of the Leviathan Corporation, a powerful and oppressive force that controls minds and technology. But reality begins to distort. Your sense of time collapses. To discover who you truly are, you must dive into the memories of others where nothing can be trusted. This is not just a horror game. It’s a mirror of emotion. A confrontation with how we lose ourselves in fear and control — and how we might rediscover love, and the self, within the ruins.
New visual filter for Xbox Series X|S
For players on Xbox, we’ve introduced a platform-exclusive visual filter system. Inspired by retro displays and broadcast signal degradation, this optional feature adds a unique emotional tone to the experience and gives returning players a new way to interpret the game’s atmosphere. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do.
Technical terror built in Unreal Engine 5
Karma: The Dark World is developed entirely in Unreal Engine 5, and we’ve leveraged its powerful technology to the fullest:
- Lumen for dynamic global illumination, building a world that pulses with living, breathing tension.
- Nanite for detailed geometry, bringing every crack in the wall, every faded poster, every flickering light to life with incredible fidelity.
We’ve also taken full advantage of Xbox Series X|S hardware to deliver native 4K resolution, smooth framerate performance, and support for Dolby Atmos — letting every whisper, every footstep, and every gasp of fear feel chillingly close to your skin.
A Step Forward, and a Step Inward
We’ve poured years of passion, emotion, and belief into this game. It’s a journey through pain and memory, but also a quiet whisper of hope. And now, with our launch on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox on PC as an Xbox Play Anywhere title, a new chapter begins.
If you’ve ever been drawn to Control, Severance, or “Twin Peaks.”or if you’re simply seeking something truly different, Karma: The Dark World is waiting for you. Just remember: entering someone else’s memory always comes at a cost.
We’ll be waiting in the dark.
KARMA: The Dark World
Wired Productions
