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Three New Studios Emerge from Former Disco Elysium Developers

Ex-members of ZA/UM reveal separate projects aiming to capture the groundbreaking spirit of the original RPG.

  • Dark Math Games, led by Timo Albert, announced XXX Nightshift, a mystery RPG set in Antarctica with a unique companion dynamic.
  • Longdue, featuring former ZA/UM developers, is working on an unnamed project with a 'psychogeographic RPG' mechanic where player choices reshape the world.
  • Summer Eternal, a worker's co-op, includes original Disco Elysium writers and artists and aims to innovate in the RPG space with a socialist vision.
  • All three studios are formed by ex-ZA/UM members following internal disputes and layoffs, seeking to continue the legacy of Disco Elysium.
  • ZA/UM, the original studio, faces turmoil with canceled projects and ongoing legal issues, while the new studios strive to reclaim the RPG's legacy.
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