Category: Announcements

Xbox Game Camp Africa Returns for 2025

Kaylee LeitzelXbox Game Camp Community Program Manager

Summary

Now in its third year, Xbox Game Camp Africa returns on December 4 with a 12-week virtual learning program spanning the entire continent.
From game ideation to building a prototype, participating teams will receive mentorship from members of Team Xbox.
Over 1,900 new-to-industry game creators participated in the first two Xbox Game Camps in Africa.

Xbox Game Camp is returning to Africa for its third year, continuing its mission to support and uplift game developers across the continent. In partnership with ID@Xbox’s Developer Acceleration Program (DAP), this year’s camp will offer a comprehensive, 12-week structured program designed for pre-selected professional game studios across the continent.

During the three months of camp, participants will go from game ideation, to building their own working prototype or vertical slice alongside mentors from Team Xbox, and will even have the opportunity to pitch their game to members of the ID@Xbox Developer Acceleration Program.

Previous Game Camps have already birthed brand new games. Kenyan studio Kunta Content have already made great progress with their debut title, Hiru. Members of the studio attended the first two Xbox Game Camps in Africa and after receiving mentorship from members of Team Xbox – including the head of Xbox Game Camp, Peter Zetterberg – Kunta Content has been able to reach new milestones at a pace and quality that matches their passion for storytelling.

They’ve just recently given the world a glimpse at their progress by sharing a new trailer that showcases the game’s diverse environments, taking players on a breathtaking journey across Africa’s diverse landscapes:

“We are beyond excited to finally share a glimpse of the world of Hiru,” said Dean Gichukie, CEO & Game Producer at Kunta Content, “and we are bringing the continent of Africa to life in a way that has never been seen before. This trailer is a testament to our team’s passion and the incredible support from Xbox, starting with Xbox Game Camp, allowing us to showcase the beauty of the Masai Mara, the mysteries of the Congo, and the starkness of the desert.”

We can’t wait to see what other new games come about in the latest edition.

The official kickoff of Xbox Game Camp Africa will arrive on December 4 in Cape Town, South Africa, in collaboration with Africa Games Week. To learn more about the program, and its history, please visit Microsoft Game Dev Blog.