FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 5th, 2025
Experience a deeply personal story set in New York City on the morning of September 11, 2001.
Houston, TX — Virtual Sky Interactive is proud to announce Cafe New York 9/11, a narrative adventure game that explores the lives of everyday people during one of history’s most tragic moments. Set in a small New York cafe, the game invites players to experience the moments before the world changed forever.
In Café New York, Step into the life of Sameer, a Pakistani American living in NYC during the week of 9/11. Sameer must navigate rising tensions, protect his family, and make impossible choices. Decisions that will shape his future and the fate of those around him in a city forever changed. The game focuses on human connection, choice, and reflection, offering an emotional journey through richly detailed environments and authentic storytelling.
Key Features of Cafe New York 9/11:
☕ A Personal Perspective on History – Experience the morning of 9/11 from the perspective of an immigrant café owner, balancing business, community, and survival.
💬 Interactive Storytelling – Engage in deeply emotional, branching dialogues where your responses shape relationships and reveal different sides of the people in your café.
🌆 A Living, Breathing New York – Witness the shift from a normal morning to crisis mode, as customers react, struggle to contact loved ones, and seek shelter.
🎭 A Diverse Cast of Characters – Meet New Yorkers from all walks of life—office workers, firefighters, tourists, and immigrants. Each with their own fears, biases, and humanity.
🔄 Choice-Driven Moments – Comfort a grieving customer, help someone with a problem at work or face the rising suspicion toward people like you. Every action shapes Sameer’s experience.
🎶 Atmospheric Sound & Music – From the hum of the café to the distant sirens outside, the soundscape features authentic Pakistani music.
"With Cafe New York 9/11, we’re telling a story about the people who lived through that day. Their hopes, routines, and moments of connection before everything changed," said Baqir Shah, Founder and Creative Director of Virtual Sky Interactive. "This isn’t a game about the attack; it’s about the lives that existed before it, and the weight of that history on their personal stories."
Cafe New York 9/11 is currently in development for PC and will be available on Steam. Players can wishlist the game now to stay updated on its release.
About Virtual Sky Interactive
Founded by Baqir Shah, Virtual Sky Interactive creates engaging games that tell real human stories. With a team boasting over 12 years of experience in the industry, the studio has contributed to acclaimed titles such as Life is Strange: Double Exposure, Temple Run, and Fortnite. Cafe New York 9/11 is their latest effort in crafting narrative-driven, immersive experiences.