Afterlove EP News

It’s Fahmi’s birthday today. He would have been 35.

He wasn’t one to make a big fuss about the day - I suppose that was how he was raised. But I grew up in a family that makes big deals out of birthdays. So, one year, I asked him if it was okay if I celebrated with him. He laughed at the fact that I felt the need to ask but admitted that it made him feel loved.

So here I am, three years after his passing, still making a big deal out of it. Because he deserves it. And I’d love for all of you to join in celebrating his legacy too.

If you have a memory to share, or just want to talk about Fahmi and his games, leave us a comment below, or you can find and tag us via the @pikselnesia handle on Twitter/X and Instagram.

We’re racing toward the release of Afterlove EP at what feels like neck-breaking speed now. As we count down to Valentine’s Day, I’m excited to share that we’ve put together something special to honor Fahmi’s birthday and his legacy: The Love After Coffee Bundle. It includes Coffee Talk, What Comes After, and Afterlove EP - and it’ll be available when Afterlove EP launches on February 14th, 2025.



We are so close to the finish line, so close to fulfilling the dream Fahmi entrusted to us, to Pikselnesia. Thank you so much for sticking with us on this journey.

Until then,

Sasha Ariana

Making a game about emotionally wayward 20-somethings in a band? You have my sympathies. Night In The Woods nailed the assignment so thoroughly, and is so beloved, that you're in for some tough comparisons. Afterlove EP has plenty going for it that makes it seem like it might be able to hold its own, however. It's set in the city of Jakarta, Indonesia, for one. It was conceived of by the creator of Coffee Talk, another beloved game, for another.

It's now got a release date: February 14th.

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Greetings, my friends, and Happy New Year! Hope it’s been good to you so far!

Sasha here, the Narrative Designer for Afterlove EP. On behalf of the Pikselnesia team, I’m thrilled to kick off 2025 with some amazing news that’s got me practically vibrating with excitement:

[h2]Afterlove EP releases on February 14th, 2025![/h2]

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Honestly, I can’t think of a better date for all of us to come together and share in this creation - this labor of love we’ve poured our hearts into. Please come celebrate the day of love with Rama and get your hands on Afterlove EP that day!

This game has been a deeply personal journey for our team. As some of you might have noticed from how often I talk about him, Afterlove EP was the dream project of our late director, Mohammad Fahmi Hasni, who passed away in 2022. Completing it has been a way for us to honor Fahmi’s vision, his passion for storytelling, and his insistence on talking non-stop in my head.

In loving memory of Fahmi.

Also, since we’re talking about Fahmi, a little heads up: his birthday is coming up on January 29th, and we’ve planned something special to celebrate it with you. Stay tuned - we’re kicking off 2025 in delirious excitement, and you won’t want to miss what’s coming next. Mark your calendars, and we’ll see you soon.

Take good care of yourself until then, and get ready for an unforgettable Valentine’s Day!

Sasha Ariana

[h3]The Annual Fellow Traveller Publisher Sale is now on with up to 90% off story rich games![/h3]

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There are plenty of indie narrative titles on sale from Fellow Traveller - so whether you're looking for something new, a bargain, some cool soundtracks and bundles, or even something to play on Steam Deck, we're sure to have something just for you.

You can also read a progress update from the developers of Afterlove EP here! There's also a demo available on the store page, so why not give it a try and wishlist the game?

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1599780/Afterlove_EP/

Sale ends 24th September, so get in quick!

To our wonderful Afterlove EP fans,

We hope these words find you as well as can be. Today, we wanted to share an important update about our upcoming release that we’re excited—and humbled—to bring to you.

We wanted to give you a pretty significant update as to where we are in production.

First off, we’re delighted to let you know that Afterlove EP will feature Japanese and Indonesian localization, bringing this unique experience to even more players around the world. Given Fahmi’s vision and passion for Japanese culture, combined with the popularity of the Soyatu, the game’s primary artist, localising the game into Japanese was a no brainer. We deeply hope our Japanese fans enjoy the game. We also wanted to honor the origins of Fahmi and PIKSELNESIA and make sure that, as the game is a love letter to Jakarta and our home, that folks around us would have no barriers in playing our game.



Since we hit Beta a few months back, we have done a ton of work collecting feedback through some closed playtesting rounds and with the assistance of some excellent QA houses. As the game has multiple narrative branches and a calendar, we worked closely with QA to perform logic testing and pacing the game became incredibly important to make sure our story and your choices just made sense while you explore Rama’s life and someone didn’t say “it’s nice to meet you” after you’ve already had several conversations, a coffee, and a conversation about records with them.

Our final script weighs in at over 125k words, easily a hefty novel and we can’t thank Sweet Baby Inc. enough for their assistance in helping craft Fahmi’s vision of a story of love and loss, under the direction of our Narrative Director Galuh “Sasha” Elsa. It’s been a labor, to be sure, but one we’ve done happily and are very proud of to make sure that it doesn’t just play like we want it to, but feels how we want it to.

In addition, we’re very happy to share that the game has also been sent off to the porting houses who are hard at work making sure that the game is available to as many players as we’re practically able to. So whether you’re on Steam, PlayStation, Xbox, or Nintendo Switch, you’ll be able to get your hands on it on your preferred platform.



To ensure that Afterlove EP meets the high standards we’ve set for it—and that we expect—we’ve decided to shift the release date in order to polish and craft every detail as best we can while the above work is happening. We understand this might be disappointing to some, but this extra time will allow us to deliver an experience that meets not only your, but our, expectations. We get one shot at this and we want to make sure we get it right.

Our new release window is set for Early 2025, and while we know it’s a bit further out than originally planned, we truly believe it will be worth the wait. But you won’t be waiting long. We’ve started putting our release date trailer together, so we’re going to be able to give you a solid release date soon.

We’re committed to delivering an exceptional game that reflects the passion and dedication we’ve poured into it. We can’t do any less for Fahmi or the people looking forward to exploring Jakarta and following Rama’s journey.

We’re on the cusp of completing a project that’s been a true labor of love for our team, and in particular, for Fahmi, whose creative vision has shaped every aspect of this game. Afterlove EP is truly Fahmi’s masterpiece, and it’s been a remarkable journey in bringing it to life. Our aim has always been to create something truly special, and we’re almost there.

We are so grateful for your continued support. We can’t wait to share this journey with you and see how you connect with and experience Afterlove EP when it’s finally ready.

Stay tuned for more updates, and in the meantime, please feel free to reach out with any questions or thoughts. Your enthusiasm means the world to us.