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New game explores colonial-era debate over looted artifacts

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Matthew Mannion
November 13, 2025

A new video game from South Africa turns the fight to reclaim Africa's stolen heritage into a playable mission. The debate over reclaiming colonial-era African artifacts from Western museums has raged for decades.

In the near-future stealth game "Relooted," players reclaim African artefacts looted during colonial times. Developed by South African studio Nyamakop, the game features real-life objects like the Benin Bronzes and blends puzzle-solving with cultural restitution. As global calls for repatriation grow, "Relooted" brings this debate into the gaming world, offering both education and action.

Matthew Mannion Reporter, producer and editor, based in Berlin
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