Coffee Talk creator Mohammad Fahmi has passed away [Update]

Written by. Nick Mosier based on the original Japanese article (original article’s publication date: 2022-03-28 10:59 JST)

[Original Text 2022/03/28 11:54 JST]
Indonesian game studio Toge Productions has announced the passing of Mohammad Fahmi. Fahmi’s family has also released a statement through his Twitter account notifying his followers of the news.

Today we've received the most devastating of news. Our beloved Fahmi, the writer of Coffee Talk and a beloved friend of Toge Productions has passed away. We are absolutely devastated by his early departure.

Thank you, Fahmi.
Rest in Peace.

— Toge Productions 🌱 (@togeproductions) March 28, 2022

innalillahi wa innailaihi rajiun telah meninggal adik saya fahmi, mohon dibukakan pintu maaf yang sebesar2nya jika ada urusan atau hutang yang belum diselesaikan bisa menghubungi kami pihak keluarga

— fahmiツ | check pinned & wishlist our upcoming game (@fahmitsu) March 27, 2022

Mohammad Fahmi started his career as a game programmer, while also having experience as the editor and chief of a games media website and as a game designer before joining Toge Productions. Fahmi was initially involved in PR and marketing at the studio before working on the development of Coffee Talk as a writer, designer, and director. While receiving advice from the creators behind VA-11 Hall-A, an inspiration for the game, Fahmi released Coffee Talk, guiding it on its path to success.

Fahmi then went to focus more on independent game development, while still being involved at Toge Productions. In addition to creating What Comes After, a short adventure game about seeing the world that lies beyond death, Fahmi was also developing a new game called Afterlove EP with Pikselnesia.

Fahmi was active on Twitter, even posting a cat video and about a Yu-Gi-Oh! card just as recently as today. However, the next tweet from Fahmi’s account would be the above message from his family, with Toge Productions delivering the news as well. Kris Antoni from Toge Productions also stated, “I was still joking with him last night…I’m devastated.” We would like to extend our condolences to Fahmi’s family and friends during this tragic time.

I was still joking with him last night…I’m devastated.

Fahmi is a visionary game designer and great storyteller, and he is a good friend.

Rest in peace, Fahmi https://t.co/KUwHTBQh0U

— Kris Antoni – Toge Productions (@kerissakti) March 28, 2022

[Update 2022/3/31 16:15 JST]
Coffee Talk is being discounted on Steam by 32% from March 31 (10 a.m. PT) to April 4 (10 a.m. PT) with all proceeds during this period being given to Fahmi’s family. If you have been interested in checking out Coffee Talk, please consider purchasing it during this fundraiser and supporting Fahmi’s family during this difficult time.

In Memoriam of Mohammad Fahmi Hasni (1990 – 2022)

We are fundraising for Fahmi's Family through Coffee Talk. The game will be discounted for 32% from March 31st to April 4th. All proceeds from this period will be given to Fahmi’s family.https://t.co/CKll9CDyvD

— Coffee Talk Ep. 2 – OUT NOW! 🌺🦋 (@coffeetalk_game) March 31, 2022