Studio Sasanqua Enters Indie Publishing Business With Surrealist Adventure Game AFANTASIA

Brazilian studio Studio Sasanqua, behind the acclaimed Visions of Mana, has announced its entry into indie publishing with the surrealist adventure game AFANTASIA. This marks the first time the studio will be credited as a publisher.

Studio Sasanqua publishing AFANTASIA as indie publisher
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Studio Sasanqua, the Brazilian studio behind the critically acclaimed Visions of Mana, is now stepping into the world of indie publishing. The company will officially become an independent publisher through its newly launched venture. In doing so, they will bring their surrealist adventure game AFANTASIA to market under their own banner. AFANTASIA was created by Brazilian developer noidnoidnoid and represents a departure from the studio's previous work. This project embodies the studio's signature style of dreamlike storytelling combined with interactive exploration. The announcement comes as part of a broader trend where creative teams expand their roles beyond development into publishing. The partnership between Studio Sasanqua and the emerging indie scene signals fresh opportunities for fans of surrealist adventures. While AFANTASIA remains in development, its presence as a flagship title for the newly formed publishing arm suggests strong potential for future releases. Players interested in experimental narrative gameplay will find this announcement noteworthy as it expands the studio's reach beyond direct creation.
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  1. AUTOMATON WestEstablished publication · recorded Oct 3, 2026
    Visions of Mana director’s Studio Sasanqua to enter the indie publishing business with surrealist adventure game AFANTASIA