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Standalone Expansion to Disco Elysium Reportedly Binned. ZA/UM Hasn't Dodged Layoffs

Zuzanna Domeradzka, 16 February 2024, 00:44

The unannounced standalone addition to Disco Elysium was reportedly going to be deleted. Studio ZA/UM is also reportedly facing layoffs.

Disco Elysium was Supposed to Go to Ubisoft or Microsoft; Dev Reveals New Details

Karol Laska, 30 May 2023, 14:43

Robert Kurvitz, in an interview with Chris Bratt, gave the official reason for his dismissal by ZA/UM - it was an attempt to steal the Disco Elysium brand. The developer, however, dismissed the reports.

Unexpected Update for Disco Elysium Adds New Creative Game Mode

Zuzanna Domeradzka, 17 March 2023, 14:27

Disco Elysium unexpectedly received an update with a new feature. Collage mode will spark your imagination with the ability to create original scenes.

Scandals Surrounding Disco Elysium Devs are Slowly Settling

Zuzanna Domeradzka, 15 March 2023, 13:22

The dispute between ZA/UM, the studio responsible for Disco Elysium, and its former employees is apparently slowly coming to an end. Kaur Kender has responded to court orders for payment related to the lawsuit he filed, which was withdrawn in December.

Court Battle With Disco Elysium 2 in the Background; Details Revealed

Kamil Kleszyk, 27 November 2022, 21:07

The situation of Disco Elysium 2 is becoming increasingly complicated. In the course of the ongoing court battle, more information related to the potentially fraudulent activities of ZA/UM studio's owners is coming to light.

Disco Elysium Producer Fired From ZA/UM; Scandal Continues

Hubert Sledziewski, 09 November 2022, 16:46

The scandal at Estonian studio ZA/UM continues. Martin Luiga has announced that another person has involuntarily left the ranks of the team responsible for Disco Elysium. This time it was the game's producer, Kaura Kender.

Disco Elysium Devs Sue ZA/UM

Hubert Sledziewski, 24 October 2022, 13:56

Robert Kurvitz, creative director of Disco Elysium, has sued the Estonian studio ZA/UM. The case has to do with a recent scandal and the alleged involuntary departure of three people from the development team.

„Fans Have the Right to Know” - Disco Elysium Co-Creator Talks ZA/UM Losing With the System

Karol Laska, 06 October 2022, 15:05

The sad news of ZA/UM Cultural Association's dissolution and the firing of key figures from the studio that gave us Disco Elysium have left many players hurting. We talked the man who delivered it to the public.

ZA/UM Responds to Scandal Surrounding Disco Elysium 2 and Staff Departures

Jacob Blazewicz, 04 October 2022, 12:27

The studio behind Disco Elysium has released a statement indicating that it is focusing on its next project and doesn't really want to talk about the departure of the key developers of this successful RPG.

Disco Elysium 2 on Unreal Engine 5? ZA/UM is Recruiting

Michael Zegar, 30 March 2022, 22:05

Job announcements posted by ZA/UM may herald that the developer is currently working on a sequel to Disco Elysium. The new game will most likely run on Unreal Engine 5.

Disco Elysium Devs Thank Players for a Fruitful Year

Jacob Blazewicz, 23 December 2021, 12:26

A new update full of secrets and discounts (including a bundle with Remedy's Control) - this is how the developers of Disco Elysium thank players for a successful 2021.

Disco Elysium The Final Cut Launches Today

Hubert Sledziewski, 30 March 2021, 14:41

Disco Elysium - The Final Cut is scheduled for release today. The improved version of the game will be released on PC, PS4 and PS5. The biggest change is supposed to be the full English voice acting.

Disco Elysium The Final Cut Banned in Australia

Adrian Werner, 19 March 2021, 14:12

Disco Elysium: The Final Cut proved too controversial for the Australian age rating body. It refused to classify the game, which in practice means a ban on the sale of console versions, despite the fact that Australians have been able to buy it on Steam for long time.

Disco Elysium Follow Up Pretty Much Certain

Bart Swiatek, 17 March 2021, 09:38

Helen Hindpere - the lead writer of the RPG Disco Elysium created by ZA/UM - said in an interview that a sequel is practically certain.

Disco Elysium The Final Cut Coming Next March, Also on PS5

Karol Laska, 11 December 2020, 02:19

Disco Elysium will receive a small add-on that will expand the storyline with a new area, missions and characters. The creators have also thought about the next-generation release of the work and the launch of an online store with game merch.

Disco Elysium Will Get TV Adaptation

Paul Wozniak, 26 June 2020, 22:19

We just found out that the debut RPG of developer ZA/UM, Disco Elysium, is going to be adapted to a TV series. Dj2 Entertainment will be responsible for the project (working on Sonic the Hedgehog. among others).