Disco Elysium Merch Sparks Debate Over $165 'Poverty-Chic' Bag
ZA/UM's release of a high-priced carrier bag inspired by the game's in-game plastic bag raises questions about commercialization and artistic integrity.
- ZA/UM, the studio behind Disco Elysium, is selling a $165 'Eternal Carrier' bag modeled after the in-game plastic bag used for collecting trash.
- The bag is made from Dyneema® composite fabric, a material claimed to be 15 times stronger than steel by weight, and is marketed as durable and lightweight.
- Fans and critics have expressed frustration, viewing the product as a cynical cash grab that contradicts the game's anti-capitalist themes.
- The controversy comes amid ongoing disputes between ZA/UM and former creators of Disco Elysium, including allegations of corporate misconduct and legal battles over the game's intellectual property.
- The bag has reignited discussions about the studio's direction since the departure of key creative personnel, with some seeing it as emblematic of broader commercialization trends.
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