Project Madras Playtest Announcement Revealed at Insider Gaming Showcase

An open-world game in India isn’t something you see too often, and while the setting is quite unique, the premise is familiar: Infiltrate a gangster network, work as an agent for the government, complete jobs and side hustles, and build your name and brand in a big open world.

Project Madras is ‘a celebration of India’s culture, language, emotions and spirit.’

There’s a real, vibrant, open world here to explore, and it could be a very special one you can get involved with via a new playtest. Full details are below, revealed during the Insider Gaming Showcase.

What Is Project Madras?

Key Features

• Dual Identity Gameplay:
  • Balance life between criminal networks and covert government objectives.
• Dynamic Driving & Street Racing:
  • Ride bikes, trucks, and boats across the city, with street races and high-speed escapes.
• Melee Combat with Stealth & Environmental Takedowns:
  • Close-quarters combat that blends stealth, hand-to-hand fighting, and using surroundings to gain advantage.
• Side Missions & Street Activities:
  • Optional jobs and gigs that feed progression and world engagement.
• Semi-Linear Open World Structure:
  • Free exploration with controlled Cinematic Missions within the open world.
• Authentic World:
  • A dense urban space inspired by Chennai with local details and Crowd behavior.

Project Madras Trailer

The Studio Behind Project Madras

Project Madras is developed by a small independent studio based in India, focused on building grounded, narrative-rich experiences with a strong cultural identity, driven by a unique vision to optimize development through new technology and unconventional first-principles thinking.

Links & More Information

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