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Ex-ZA/UM developers reveal Red Rooster, an "incendiary RPG" that is very intentionally not trying to be a "Disco Elysium successor" or "Disco-like"
Summer Eternal, a studio founded by former ZA/UM developers including writer Argo Tuulik, has announced its debut RPG, Red Rooster. The game is described as an "incendiary, physics-driven RPG" that aims to combine immersive sim elements with deep worldbuilding, and is being built in Unreal Engine. The studio is also releasing a 500-page anthology book detailing the game's development and industry commentary, which includes a player-funded model.
Hopetown Gameplay Teaser Reveals Investigation and Publishing Systems
Longdue has released a new gameplay teaser for their narrative RPG Hopetown, showcasing its journalist-driven systems including investigation, interviews, photography, and publishing. The studio also announced that Olga Moskvina, a key writer from Disco Elysium, has joined the Hopetown team, which already includes several other Disco Elysium alumni. The game features a journalist protagonist investigating secrets in a mining town, with player choices impacting the world through published stories.
Hopetown Drops Gameplay Teaser And Reveals Additional Disco Elysium Alumni
Longdue has released a new gameplay teaser for their upcoming RPG Hopetown, which features investigation and publishing mechanics. The studio also announced that Olga Moskvina, a writer and editor from Disco Elysium, has joined the development team, alongside other former ZA/UM members. A limited 'Newsflash' edition of the game is available for pre-order on Kickstarter until May 29th.
Hopetown gameplay teaser trailer, investigation and publishing mechanics detailed
Longdue has released a gameplay teaser trailer, information, screenshots, and artwork for their psychogeographic RPG, Hopetown. The details reveal new insights into the game's investigation and publishing mechanics.
Squabble over Disco Elysium's legacy continues as Hopetown studio recruit another ex-ZA/UM dev while dropping a new trailer on Zero Parades' release day
The ongoing dispute surrounding Disco Elysium's legacy continues as the studio Longdue, developing the journalistic RPG Hopetown, has recruited former ZA/UM writer Olga Moskvina. This announcement coincides with the release of ZA/UM's new game, Zero Parades, and a new trailer for Hopetown. Longdue aims to distinguish Hopetown from its inspirations through its in-depth note-taking and article-drafting mechanics.
