Sony Targets Indian Indie Talent with Two New PS5 Titles

Sony recently revealed its strategy for growing its brand and unlocking the Chinese market: help local developers succeed worldwide.

And now it’s applying the same tactics to another country, as part of its India Hero Project.

Today, it announced two new indie games for the PS5, developed and designed by local Indian teams: Bloody Boots and Lokko.

As Sony’s Hector R. Fernandez explained on the PS Blog: “At Sony Interactive Entertainment, we are committed to fostering innovation and creativity in game development across the globe. Our goal is to not only support these developers in bringing their unique visions to life but also to help them reach a global audience on PlayStation.”

So, what of the games, then?

Bloody Boots is developed by a team called Weloadin, and is described as a “third-person action-adventure game set in Crank Town, a dystopian entertainment hub powered by junk-punk advancements in biotech”.

The blurb continues: “Play as a fugitive teen trapped in Crank Town’s lawless mayhem. In a playground of ruthless mutants, mech-enhanced supervillains, and savage bosses. Fight to get your ticket out!”

Unfortunately, there’s no footage of Bloody Boots just yet.

There is, however, a gameplay trailer for Lokko, which is in development at Appy Monkeys. This is a kind of Super Mario Maker-esque level builder, with cross-platform support across PS5, PC, and mobile.

“Help Lokko defeat the evil Goobol corporation to deliver the world’s best pizzas,” the summary explains. “Challenge other players’ best runs, unleash your creativity, and leverage the power of DualSense on all three platforms. Players can trade their creations, compete against each other, and be the one who makes the most fun, unique, and creative level. Endless fun and possibilities await!”

Both games certainly have potential, so we’re excited to see what else emerges from the India Hero Project in the future.