ZA/UM, following the reveal of their new game Project C4, has now announced an exclusive mobile version of the acclaimed RPG Disco Elysium, tailored specifically for Android users. The studio aims to expand the game's reach to new audiences while providing a convenient, on-the-go option for existing fans. To facilitate this, ZA/UM will offer the first two chapters of Disco Elysium on mobile for free, with a one-time payment option to unlock the full, ad-free experience.
The studio emphasized their commitment to helping players make informed purchasing decisions, underscoring their dual role as creators and custodians of the Disco Elysium intellectual property. "We take both of those roles very seriously and we believe that is evident in the Disco Elysium mobile experience we are creating," ZA/UM stated.
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Studio head Denis Havel highlighted the intention to appeal to the TikTok audience, aiming to engage them with brief, yet compelling snippets of story, art, and audio. "We intend to captivate the TikTok user with quick hits of compelling story, art, and audio, ultimately creating an all new, deeply engaging form of entertainment," Havel explained.
Accompanying the announcement, ZA/UM released a debut trailer and screenshots showcasing new, immersive 360-degree scenes set in Revachol, designed to place the player at the heart of the action. Additionally, the mobile version features new audio with full voiceover to enhance the character-driven narrative.
The official description touts the mobile version as a "total re-imagination of the award-winning, gripping psychological RPG Disco Elysium," optimized for short play sessions to fit the mobile gaming lifestyle.Narrative Lead Chris Priestman described the mobile adaptation as "what audiobooks wish they were," tailored for brief, engaging play sessions. Disco Elysium is set to launch on Google Android in the summer of 2025.
It's important to note that while the studio retains the same name, many of the key contributors to the original Disco Elysium have since left ZA/UM. Several former members are now involved in developing spiritual successors to the game.
