Microsoft has announced that Xbox Game Camp Africa is returning for its third year. The 12-week program officially kicks off on December 4, 2025, in Cape Town, South Africa, during Africa Games Week.
The initiative is organised in partnership with ID@Xbox’s Developer Acceleration Program (DAP). It brings together pre-selected professional game studios from across Africa. Over the course of the program, participating teams will progress from game ideation to creating a working prototype or vertical slice, with guidance and mentorship from Team Xbox.
Xbox Game Camp Africa has welcomed more than 1,900 new-to-industry game creators since its launch. It has given developers across the region with a global stage to showcase their talent as well as learn and network.
Among the success stories of the program is Kunta Content, a Kenyan studio whose debut game Hiru originated from their experience in the first two Xbox Game Camps. The studio recently unveiled a trailer showcasing the game’s diverse environments that are inspired by African landscapes.
“We are beyond excited to finally share a glimpse of the world of Hiru,” said Dean Gichukie, CEO & Game Producer at Kunta Content. “This trailer is a testament to our team’s passion and the incredible support from Xbox, starting with Xbox Game Camp. We are bringing the continent of Africa to life in a way that has never been seen before, from the beauty of the Masai Mara, to the mysteries of the Congo, to the starkness of the desert.”
For more information about the program and its history, readers can visit the Microsoft Game Dev Blog.
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