In a decisive moment for African game development, one of the continent’s most celebrated indie studios, Nyamakop, officially launched Relooted, a visually striking Africanfuturist action-adventure game that places African creativity at the centre of global gaming culture.
Released at 17h00 SAST on 10 February 2026, Relooted arrives not simply as a new title, but as a statement: African stories belong on the world’s biggest gaming platforms — and they can stand shoulder to shoulder with the industry’s best.
World-Class Gameplay Meets African Cultural DNA
At its core, Relooted blends high-end technical gameplay with culturally rich storytelling. The game is set in a vividly imagined world inspired by African history, art and futurism, where modern-day heroes embark on daring missions to reclaim priceless African artefacts that were stolen and displayed in museums across the world.
It flips the traditional treasure-hunting trope on its head. Instead of plunder, the narrative centres on cultural reclamation — a powerful reimagining rooted in African identity and imagination.
Fast-paced escapes, immersive environments and cinematic storytelling define the experience. But beyond the action lies a deeper cultural resonance, woven intentionally into the game’s characters, aesthetics and narrative design.
Ben Myres, CEO & Creative Director at Nyamakop, describes the vision behind the title:
“Relooted isn’t just a game, it’s a celebration of African creativity, history and imagination. We wanted to build something that feels unmistakably African, while meeting the technical and narrative standards of the world’s best games. This is about showing what’s possible when African stories are given world-class platforms.”
A Studio Leading a New African Wave
Nyamakop has long been recognised for pushing creative boundaries in indie gaming. With Relooted, the studio marks its most ambitious project to date — positioning itself as a trailblazer within Africa’s rapidly growing gaming ecosystem.
At a time when gaming has evolved into one of the world’s most influential cultural forces — rivaling music and film in global impact — Nyamakop represents a new generation of African developers who are not merely participating in the industry, but shaping its future.
The launch of Relooted also signals a broader shift within global entertainment. Audiences increasingly seek culturally diverse and authentic stories across digital platforms. African narratives are no longer niche — they are global.
“We built Relooted with the same production mindset as top-tier international studios, from gameplay mechanics to visual polish, while grounding everything in African cultural DNA. This is proof that African-made games can lead on both creativity and technical excellence,” Myres continues.
Gaming as the New Cultural Frontier
As gaming cements its status as the dominant entertainment medium of the digital age, titles like Relooted demonstrate that Africa’s creative economy is stepping confidently onto the global stage.
The game does more than entertain. It reframes cultural ownership, challenges historical narratives, and celebrates African artistry through cutting-edge design and gameplay mechanics.
For Nyamakop, this launch is both culmination and catalyst — inspiring the next generation of African developers while opening doors for collaboration with global platforms, publishers and creative industries.
On 10 February 2026 at 17h00 SAST, Relooted did more than launch. It announced that Africanfuturism has officially entered the mainstream of global gaming — unapologetically bold, technically refined and culturally powerful.
