{"id":1297286,"date":"2026-04-04T22:39:39","date_gmt":"2026-04-04T22:39:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/urn:uuid:86610fe1-d65d-4399-b1f5-e69f723c2514"},"modified":"2026-04-04T22:39:39","modified_gmt":"2026-04-04T22:39:39","slug":"revealing-4-middle-east-and-north-africa-mena-hero-project-games-coming-to-playstation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arcader.org\/news\/revealing-4-middle-east-and-north-africa-mena-hero-project-games-coming-to-playstation\/","title":{"rendered":"Revealing 4 Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Hero Project games coming to PlayStation"},"content":{"rendered":"

Over the past year, we\u2019ve had the privilege of connecting with talented game developers from across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) through the PlayStation MENA Hero Project. This initiative was launched with a simple goal: to identify and support original voices and empower creators from emerging regions to tell their stories through games.<\/p>\n

Today, we\u2019re thrilled to announce the first cohort of titles supported under the MENA Hero Project, each one a unique reflection of the creativity, and spirit of developers in the region.<\/p>\n

The First Cohort of MENA Hero Project Games<\/h2>\n

Red Bandits | Developer: Team Agenda | Country: Saudi Arabia<\/h3>\n

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Red Bandits is a fast-paced robbery action game set in a hyper-capitalist age where one company rules the world through complete monopoly. In this world, a newly formed thieves organization known as the Red Bandits, emerges to challenge the system and spark a rebellion. You play as Stutt, a seasoned old thief with a stuttering condition and a mysterious past he can\u2019t fully remember.<\/p>\n

Break into the company\u2019s fortified floors, take down the powerful board of directors, and bring back a de-monopolized world order. With a dynamic cover system, evolving heists, and a vibrant comrades\u2019 hideout, Red Bandits blends fast, stylish action with a deeply personal story of rebellion.<\/p>\n

Robbing its way to PS5 and PC.<\/p>\n

Enci\u2019s Solution | Developer: Dark Emerald | Country: United Arab Emirates<\/h3>\n

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Exiled by humans centuries ago, the Aeons are confined to the desolate underground. Their village is safe, but beyond the gates, danger lurks at every corner, and not everyone can be trusted. No one has left the village before, except for Ji\u2019we.<\/p>\n

Inspired by techno-dystopian aesthetics, Enci’s Solution is a hand-painted, 2.5D narrative platformer following the story of Ji\u2019we, a young Aeon venturing out into the unknown in an attempt to save his dearest friend. Stumbling upon Enci, a lost encyclopedic robot who finds himself far from home, the two form an unusual bond and set out together to the surface of planet Regalia. <\/p>\n

Play through 40+ levels with increasing difficulty and explore uncharted territories. Find collectibles and uncover the secrets they carry about the world and its odd inhabitants. Keep an eye out for hidden levels and challenge yourself to think outside the box.<\/p>\n

Will you find your solution on PS5 and PC?<\/p>\n

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