'Relooted' is an African video game that portrays a 2099 scenario where a fictional amendment to the Transatlantic Repatriation Treaty requires Western museums to return looted African artifacts. In the game, players assume the role of Grace, a South African teacher, who devises a plan to infiltrate museums and retrieve significant cultural treasures that have been on display since the colonial era. These include historical items like the golden mask of Asante and the skull of Mangi Meli, highlighting the game's emphasis on cultural reclamation and justice.

Designed by an independent studio in South Africa, 'Relooted' involves missions where players engage in strategic assaults on museums and private collections to recover up to 70 actual historical pieces that were unjustly taken during the colonial period. This premise not only aims to entertain but also to spark conversations about historical injustices and the importance of cultural heritage. By framing the game as a rescue mission, it invites players to reflect on the complexities of colonization and the ongoing struggles for repatriation of cultural artifacts.

The launch of 'Relooted' resonates within the broader context of ongoing debates surrounding the repatriation of cultural property, particularly as many museums around the world are being pressured to address their colonial legacies. This video game thus serves as both a form of entertainment and an activist platform, encouraging a younger audience to engage with historical narratives and consider their implications for the present and future of cultural heritage. As such, 'Relooted' is not just a game but a statement on the critical need for recognition and restitution of African cultural treasures.