Developed in Cape Town, AMANZI is an Africa-inspired first-person sci-fi stealth-action game set in a futuristic city shaped by water, technology and social tension. The Steam page launch is more than a public milestone for the game itself — it is also a strong sign that the Game Production Incubator is succeeding in its goal of helping alumni deepen their skills through meaningful large-scale production experience.

For the alumni involved, this achievement also reflects how their education during the Game & Interactive Media Development course at the Academy prepared them for work of this level. Their training gave them the creative, technical and collaborative foundation needed to contribute to a larger production with real public visibility, while also deepening their understanding of pipelines, teamwork and the demands of professional game development.

Having a released public version of a project connected to their CVs is especially valuable for graduates starting out in the industry. It gives them tangible proof of experience, shows that they have worked on a production with real-world standards, and helps demonstrate both skill and commitment to future employers and collaborators.

With the Steam page now live, AMANZI has taken an important step into the public eye — and with a demo coming soon, the project continues to highlight what South African game talent can achieve when supported by strong education and the right production environment.