DISCO ELYSIUM STUDIO REVEALS NEW GAME TRAILER
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SAT, MAY 9, 2026■ AI-SUMMARIZED FROM 1 SOURCE ▸ TIMELINE
ZA/UM, the studio behind Disco Elysium, has released a trailer for Zero Parades: For Dead Spies, launching May 21.
The new title marks the next major project from the indie studio known for its narrative-driven RPG. Zero Parades: For Dead Spies continues ZA/UM's focus on story-heavy gameplay and distinctive visual direction.
Disco Elysium, released in 2019, became a critical success and cult favorite for its writing, character depth, and unconventional approach to the RPG genre. The game's success established ZA/UM as a studio willing to take creative risks.
Details about Zero Parades' gameplay mechanics, setting, and scope remain limited following the trailer release. The May 21 release date suggests the project is in final development stages.
ZA/UM has faced significant changes since Disco Elysium's launch, including leadership shifts and internal restructuring, making this new project a key indicator of the studio's direction moving forward.
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