After years of quiet work, patient world-building, and the resilience required to overcome the unique challenges faced by many African developers, a new star is beginning to shine. From the heart of Cameroon, Joinplay Games has unveiled the first early teaser for Amma™: Chronicles of Lost Stars—an ambitious Afro-fantasy adventure rooted deeply in Dogon cosmology and crafted with the immersive power of Unreal Engine.

The teaser offers only a glimpse, but what it reveals is unmistakably rich: sweeping celestial landscapes, enigmatic symbols, and an atmosphere shaped by centuries of Dogon myth. It is a visual statement from an African studio determined to expand the global imagination of what fantasy can look and feel like. For Joinplay Games—a team born from Noohkema Interactive—this marks the beginning of a long-awaited dialogue with players around the world.

A full gameplay trailer and a public playable demo are planned for early 2026, but even now, the first fragments of this universe invite curiosity. Built using Quixel Mixer and Unreal Engine 4, the debut teaser hints at a 3D action-adventure RPG that blends exploration, storytelling, and Afrofantasy in a way rarely seen in mainstream gaming. While platform availability and release dates remain undisclosed, the material shared so far is already stirring intrigue among fans of mythology-driven worlds.

At the center of the project is studio CEO Michel Nkuindja, whose vision shapes Amma: Chronicles of Lost Stars as both a narrative and cultural endeavour—one that not only entertains but celebrates African knowledge systems. As an African developer, Nkuindja’s role in crafting this world carries a powerful significance: it is a contribution to a growing movement of creators reclaiming and reimagining African mythologies on their own terms.

The studio’s development journey is supported by the Finnish Living Game Intelligence Network (LGIN), a volunteer-driven initiative that connects emerging game teams with mentors, workshops, and coaching. This collaboration underscores a broader truth: when global networks support African creativity, the results can be extraordinary.