Leti Arts
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Leti Arts Updates Karmzah Demo on Steam with New Combat, Boss Fight and Gameplay Improvements
The Ghanaian game development studio Leti Arts has released a significant update for the Steam demo of its action-adventure title, Karmzah.
- Ghanaian studio Leti Arts has released a major update to the Karmzah Steam demo, featuring reworked combat systems, refreshed visuals, and a revised story.
- The update introduces a new mini-boss, Soumaoro the Hollow, to provide additional gameplay challenges within the Gomahsan level.
- Combat mechanics have been overhauled to improve responsiveness, including rebuilt character movement, adjusted enemy balancing, and a revamped parry system.
South African Studio Clockwork Acorn Releases Feather’s Edge Demo on Steam
South African indie developer Clockwork Acorn has released a playable demo for its upcoming metroidvania title, Feather’s Edge, on Steam.
- South African studio Clockwork Acorn released a playable Steam demo for its metroidvania title, Feather’s Edge, on October 2, 2026.
- The project has gained significant traction with over 43,000 Steam wishlists and 12,000 playtest registrations to date.
- Feather’s Edge is backed by Outersloth, the indie funding initiative established by the creators of Among Us.
MTN, Ashesi and Leti Arts Sign University Game Lab Deal
MTN, Ashesi University, and Accra-based studio Leti Arts have entered a strategic partnership to establish a dedicated game development laboratory on the Ashesi campus.
- MTN, Ashesi University, and Leti Arts have partnered to establish a dedicated game development lab on the Ashesi campus to provide students with professional training.
- The collaboration aims to bridge the skills gap by ensuring students graduate with the ability to build competitive, world-class games, rather than acquiring these skills post-graduation.
- MTN and Leti Arts launched the 'Leti Arts x MTN Game Challenge,' a new national program designed to provide mentorship, funding, and platform access to emerging Ghanaian game developers.
Origin Point Games Wants to Put Africa’s Game Developers on the Global Stage
Origin Point Games (OPG) has launched a dedicated discovery platform designed to elevate African game developers onto the global stage.
- Origin Point Games (OPG) will broadcast its inaugural showcase on 12 November 2026 at 20:00 SAST to highlight African-developed games to a global audience.
- The showcase aims to address the underrepresentation of Africa's 54 countries in major industry presentations like Nintendo Direct, Sony’s State of Play, and Gamescom.
- All featured games were selected through a blind judging process conducted by an external board of industry veterans, including former executives from Sony PlayStation and Ubisoft.
Playful Obscura Announces Selected Game Developers for 2026 Arthouse Games Residency
The Playful Obscura Residency, a commissioned project under the GamesConnect AFRICA initiative, has announced the selection of two artists for its 2026 program in Accra, Ghana.
- The 2026 Playful Obscura Residency in Accra, Ghana, has selected Mame Faty Kane (Senegal) and Jamil Osmar Ramos (Angola) to participate in its three-week arthouse game development program.
- The program received 77 applications from 16 African countries, highlighting significant interest in the continent's growing arthouse game development sector.
- The residency is a commissioned project under the GamesConnect AFRICA initiative, organized through a partnership between Goethe-Institut, Leti Arts, and A MAZE.
Electronic Arts Unveils The Sims 4: Royalty and Legacy
Electronic Arts has announced the upcoming release of The Sims 4: Royalty and Legacy, a new expansion pack scheduled for launch on February 12, 2026.
- Electronic Arts will launch 'The Sims 4: Royalty and Legacy' on February 12, 2026, across all platforms.
- The expansion features a direct collaboration with the Pan-African Gaming Group, marking the first time the franchise has worked with African studios to develop content.
- Ghana-based Leti Arts and Kenya/Nigeria-based Usiku Games contributed to the project, influencing visual design, character expression, and world-building.
When Worlds Align: How African Game Studios and Global Publishers Can Build the Future Together
The African game development sector is increasingly positioned to move beyond localized projects toward high-impact, collaborative partnerships with global publishers.
- Global publishers are increasingly collaborating with African studios to integrate authentic cultural content into major franchises, as evidenced by the 2025 integration of West African design and cuisine into The Sims 4.
- Successful collaborations, such as the partnership between the Pan-African Gaming Group (PAGG) and global publishers, demonstrate that African creative input can enhance the depth and authenticity of global gaming experiences.
- Studios like Ghana’s Leti Arts and Kenya’s Usiku Games are identified as key players capable of leading international partnerships due to their experience in creating locally inspired, globally resonant content.