Tag: Zaum
News Will the Real Disco Elysium Spiritual Successor Please Stand Up?
Recipe for anarchy
The developers behind groundbreaking RPG Disco Elysium famously (infamously) shouted out Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels, authors of The Communist Manifesto, while accepting their 2019 GOTY win at The Game Awards. As has been the case with Marx and Engels' own legacy, however, the question of who is creating the true Disco Elysium...
A tremendous loneliness comes over you
Disco Elysium was a rare beast, perhaps the most immaculately written video game ever released (in this humble scribe's opinion), but it was too pure for this world. Following its launch, the subsequent messy, public legal spat between the creatives responsible for the work and the suits who own the IP would...
News Disco Elysium Standalone Expansion Reportedly Cancelled, ZA/UM Facing Layoffs
Sad end to a sad story
Developer ZA/UM reportedly cancelled a standalone expansion to Disco Elysium back in 2022, said to be "one to two years away from completion" then, and the third project in as many years to be consigned to the endless void. Now, roughly a quarter of the studio is facing redundancy, which makes us want to put on sad disco music...
News Disco Elysium Is Getting a Sort of Photo Mode on PS5, PS4 Soon
Collage Mode incoming
When it isn't having a legal spat with its former employees, developer ZA/UM is continuing work on its much beloved game, Disco Elysium. The narrative RPG is widely celebrated for a number of reasons, among them its unique art style and witty writing. Interestingly, you'll soon be able to toy with these aspects when the Collage...
News Disco Elysium Creatives Drop 'Unfair Dismissal' Cases Against Developer ZA/UM
It might not be *the end*, but it's the end of something
In something of a conclusion to our now five-part coverage of the messy legal spat between studio ZA/UM and some of the key creatives responsible for Disco Elysium, the developer has announced that several legal cases against it have been resolved. For the sanity of this humble scribe, we...
News Allegations of Fraud and Toxicity Emerge in War of Words Between ZA/UM and Disco Elysium Devs
Sunrise, parabellum
The ongoing saga between Disco Elysium lead creatives and studio ZA/UM has taken another turn for the dramatic, with game director Robert Kurvitz and art director Aleksander Rostov straight up accusing their former company of fraud. ZA/UM, not to be outdone, has denied these allegations and made some of their own, alleging that...
News Lead Creative Robert Kurvitz Files Lawsuit Against Disco Elysium Developer ZA/UM
Do it for the working class
The ongoing dispute between some of the key creative minds and the studio itself responsible for the inimitable RPG Disco Elysium continues, with lead writer and game designer Robert Kurvitz filing a lawsuit against his former company with the Estonian court. To get everyone up to speed in what is quickly becoming a...
News Actually, Disco Elysium Leads Were 'Fired Under False Premises', According to ZA/UM Co-Founder
The plot thickens
Earlier this week, we brought you the news of the "involuntary" departure of key members of the studio ZA/UM, responsible for Disco Elyisum. Lead writer Robert Kurvitz, writer Helen Hindpere, and art and design lead Aleksander Rostov have not been working at ZA/UM "since the end of last year and their leaving the company was...
News Lead Disco Elysium Devs 'Involuntarily' Left Studio ZA/UM, Sequel Still in the Works
Update: ZA/UM issues statement
Update: In response to today's story, ZA/UM has issued the following statement: "Like any video game, the development of Disco Elysium was and still is a collective effort, with every team member’s contribution essential and valued as part of a greater whole. At this time, we have no further comment to make other...
News Disco Elysium's Big Update Out Now on PS5, PS4, Massively Improves Load Times and More
Patch 1.0016
Disco Elysium: The Final Cut has a new update on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. It's a big one for the detective RPG, boasting a range of technical improvements and even new content. The patch is so significant that it even has its own name: the Jamais Vu Update. Disco Elysium Update 1.0016 (PS5), 1.16 (PS4) Patch Notes New secret...
News Physical Versions of Disco Elysium: The Final Cut Launch 9th November
Costs $39.99
Disco Elysium: The Final Cut launched digitally across PlayStation 5 and PS4 earlier this year to a wave of high praise, but if you were holding off for those boxed copies, then there are now just a few months to wait. Physical versions of the RPG will ship on 9th November 2021, with the base version costing $39.99. It includes a free...
Review Disco Elysium: The Final Cut (PS5) - A Hauntingly Brilliant RPG That Lives Long in the Mind
Killer moves
Disco Elysium is one of those games that you think about even when you're not playing it. Even just a few hours in, you'll find that this strange and at times absurd role-playing title has claimed a space in your mind. In truth, it's like nothing else on the market — and reviews like this one don't really do it justice. But, this is...
Persistence
Good god, they just keep coming! Developer ZA/UM has released yet another update for Disco Elysium: The Final Cut on both PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. Patch 1.5 is the third update for the RPG in less than a week, with 1.3 deploying on Monday, and 1.4 hitting the day after. There
News Disco Elysium: The Final Cut Patch 1.4 Is Yet Another Update on PS5, PS4
That's disco, baby
Jeez, ZA/UM is really pushing these Disco Elysium: The Final Cut updates, isn't it? The game's second update in just as many days, patch 1.4 (version 1.004 on PlayStation 5), is available to download now on PS5 and PS4. It's a small one, weighing in at around 280MB. The update applies yet more bug fixes to the game, which...
News Disco Elysium Patch 1.3 Out Now on PS5, PS4 and Fixes Bugs, Soft Locks
Interaction errors addressed too
While Disco Elysium: The Final Cut didn't launch in the best state on PlayStation hardware, you've got to commend developer ZA/UM for its commitment to fixing the isometric RPG as quickly as it possibly can. Hot on the heels of last week's update is patch 1.3, which is available to download right now on both PS5 and...
News Disco Elysium Dev Speaks Out on PS5, PS4 Version: 'We Know It's Rough', Another Patch Promised
Idiot doom spiral
Disco Elysium: The Final Cut isn't in great shape on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. The console version of the critically acclaimed title suffers from a number of frustrating issues, some of which can actively prevent players from progressing through certain story beats. A patch looking to correct these problems was deployed...
News Disco Elysium: The Final Cut Patch 1.2 Out Now on PS5, Promises to Fix Major Bugs
Under investigation
Update: Typical. Bloody typical. You write an article about a patch that's been missing for an entire week, and the sodding thing appears almost as soon as you hit 'publish'. Unreal timing, but at least update 1.2 is finally here. It's available to download right now on PS5. Meanwhile, we assume that the PS4 patch is imminent...
Hands On Maybe Don't Buy Disco Elysium on PS5 at Launch
Update: Frame rate issues fixed, mostly
Update: Since the publication of this article, Disco Elysium: The Final Cut has taken a small patch that fixes many of the frame rate issues detailed below. Following a quick bit of testing, we have found there to still be dips here and there, but they're not nearly as egregious following the update. However,...
News Disco Elysium: The Final Cut Out Now on PS5, PS4
But where's our review?
Almost 18 months after the project was announced, the day has arrived: Disco Elysium: The Final Cut is now available on PlayStation hardware. The game can be downloaded on the PS Store at a price of £34.99/$39.99 (there's a limited-time 20% discount), with PS5 players treated to 60 frames-per-second support at 4K resolution...
News Here's Disco Elysium Running on PS5
Nine minutes of gameplay
After talking for so long about Disco Elysium: The Final Cut coming to PlayStation 5 and PS4, it's now finally time to see it in action. The lucky lot over at PlayStation Access have gotten their mittens on the game well ahead of time, providing us with nine minutes of PS5 gameplay. The video works as a great introduction to...
News Disco Elysium: The Final Cut Refused Australian Classification
May not launch in the territory
Disco Elysium: The Final Cut is hurtling towards its anticipated release date of 30th March 2021, but those of you in Australia who want to play the game should put on the brakes. The Australian Classification Board has refused to provide the game with an official rating, meaning a PlayStation 5 and PS4 launch in the...
News Disco Elysium Confirmed for 30th March on PS5, PS4
Control scheme detailed
Developer ZA/UM promised it, and now it has delivered. Disco Elysium: The Final Cut will release on 30th March 2021 for both PlayStation 5 and PS4. The trailer shares a quick glimpse of what to expect from this isometric RPG masterclass that wowed PC players back in late 2019, with PS5 players treated to a 4K resolution at 60...
News Disco Elysium PS5, PS4 Release Date Reveal Coming This Week
Phew
And breathe a sigh of relief, everyone. Disco Elysium: The Final Cut will be officially dated for release on PlayStation 5 and PS4 at some point this week. Coming to both consoles at some point later this month, budding buyers had started to become a bit worried the game wouldn't hit its original March release window. That doesn't appear to be...
News Disco Elysium Dev Reiterates March Release Date for PS5, PS4 Versions
Out this month "for sure"
March is the month for Disco Elysium: The Final Cut on PlayStation 5 and PS4, but it appears some fans were worried a delay was incoming due to the fact that an exact date hasn't been confirmed yet. Thankfully, developer ZA/UM has nipped this one in the bud by confirming the game will most certainly be out within the next...
Interview The Disco Elysium Team Talks PS5 Porting Process, Extra Content, and Dumb Deaths
"Aren’t all deaths equally dumb, in the end?"
Disco Elysium: The Final Cut. We can't wait to play it. You can't wait to play it. The console port of one of 2019's best PC titles will finally hit PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 next month, bringing with it an isometric RPG masterclass that allows you to take on pretty much any personality...
News Disco Elysium Greatly Expanded with New Quests on PS5, Runs at 4K 60FPS
Over 150,000 new words, all voice acted
Disco Elysium: The Final Cut had its PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 release window confirmed last night as part of The Game Awards ceremony, with developer ZA/UM targeting a March 2021 launch. We're seriously looking forward to getting our hands on the critically acclaimed PC RPG after it was showered with so...
News Critically Acclaimed RPG Disco Elysium Comes to PS5, PS4 in March 2021
Includes new quests
It finally happened! After wowing PC players and critics last year, Disco Elysium comes to both PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 in March 2021. It'll feature new quests as part of a Final Cut edition. Announced as part of The Game Awards 2020 following a tease earlier this week, developer ZA/UM has taken its sweet time over the...
News Disco Elysium Website Is Teasing Something 'Soon'
Console release date?
We've only heard good things about Disco Elysium, the indie RPG that everyone fell in love with last year. Releasing in October of 2019 on PC, the game has been announced for PlayStation 4, and our very own Liam Croft has been waiting on it for all of 2020. There's been no sign of a release date or any other news, so what's...
News PC RPG Disco Elysium Confirmed for PS4 Following Glowing Reviews
Detective experience coming 2020
Disco Elysium is one more of those RPGs that makes its way to PC, is shrouded in praise following a series of positive reviews, and then never makes its way to consoles. However, developer ZA/UM is thankfully flipping the script this time around as it has confirmed that a PlayStation 4 port is on its way. Due for...
