Danielle Brathwaite-Shirley Launches Online Game Extending THE DELUSION

On May 21, 2026, Serpentine launched I DIDNT REALISE YOU THOUGHT LIKE THAT, an online game and critical thinking resource created by Danielle Brathwaite-Shirley. This initiative builds upon her previous multiplayer game, THE DELUSION, showcased at Serpentine North from September 2025 to January 2026. Collaborating with the nonprofit Beyond Code Collective and supported by the Glass Castle Foundation, the game immerses players in a post-apocalyptic setting where negative online comments manifest physically. Players interact with fictional characters at a door, making choices that influence the storyline and lead to various endings. Drawing visual inspiration from early 1990s video games, it incorporates real-world elements from news, social media, activist accounts, and the artist's personal notes. Brathwaite-Shirley, a Black Trans artist and game designer based in London and Berlin, engages audiences as active participants. The game is designed to evolve through community initiatives and workshops. Bettina Korek and Hans Ulrich Obrist from Serpentine highlighted their long-term dedication to supporting the artist's work. It is accessible on both web and mobile platforms.