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Hit 2026 RPG Gets PlayStation 5 Release Date
ZA/UM Studio announced that Zero Parades: For Dead Spies will receive a Director's Cut on October 1, 2026, followed by a PlayStation 5 release on November 3, 2026. The Director's Cut, which is free for PC players, includes substantial new content, gameplay and visual upgrades, and improved accessibility features. Release dates for Xbox and Nintendo consoles have not yet been confirmed.
ZERO PARADES is Getting a Free Director’s Cut Update On October 1st, PS5 Version Out on November 3rd
ZA/UM announced that ZERO PARADES: For Dead Spies will receive a free Director's Cut update on October 1st, adding substantial new material and features like a new Dramatic Encounter and a Backstage development peek. A PlayStation 5 version is also slated for release on November 3rd. The update includes technical enhancements such as ultrawide display support and controller remapping.
Disco Elysium Dev ZA/UM Announces Layoffs Affecting Up to 32 Staff
Disco Elysium developer ZA/UM has announced layoffs affecting up to 32 staff. This news comes just two months after the studio launched its latest game, Zero Parades: For Dead Spies.
ZA/UM are set for more layoffs only two months after launching Zero Parades: For Dead Spies
ZA/UM is reportedly laying off over 30 employees, approximately one-third of its studio, just two months after the release of Zero Parades: For Dead Spies. The company cited the game's commercial performance as the reason for the layoffs, despite its critical acclaim. This follows previous controversies and the formation of the ZA/UM Workers' Alliance, the UK's first recognized video game union.
Controversy-laiden Disco Elysium and Zero Parades studio ZA/UM to lay off large chunk of staff once more
ZA/UM Studio, the developer behind Disco Elysium, is laying off up to 32 employees due to the commercial performance of its spiritual successor, Zero Parades: For Dead Spies. This news comes amidst the studio's ongoing and complex history of legal disputes and internal conflicts.
Layoffs hit ZA/UM after Zero Parades: For Dead Spies underperforms
RPG developer ZA/UM has laid off thirty-two employees, citing the underperformance of their recent game, Zero Parades: For Dead Spies. Despite critical acclaim, the game did not meet sales expectations. The article also touches on past controversies surrounding the studio's previous title, Disco Elysium.
ZERO PARADES: For Dead Spies Studio Issues Redundancy and At-Risk Notices for Up to 32 Employees
ZA/UM, the studio behind ZERO PARADES: For Dead Spies, has issued at-risk and redundancy notices to up to 32 employees due to the game's lack of commercial success. The company is consulting with its Workers' Alliance to assist those affected by the workforce reduction.
2 months after releasing Zero Parades, Studio ZA/UM is laying off employees: 'Its commercial performance has not enabled us to sustain a studio of our current size'
Studio ZA/UM has announced layoffs affecting up to 32 employees, citing the commercial performance of its recent game, Zero Parades: For Dead Spies. Despite critical acclaim, the game did not meet sales expectations, preventing the studio from sustaining its current size. This follows a history of internal turmoil and departures of key figures from its previous acclaimed title, Disco Elysium.
Controversial Disco Elysium studio plans 32 layoffs after latest RPG's underwhelming "commercial performance": "Our artistic standards remain unchanged"
Disco Elysium developer ZA/UM has announced layoffs affecting up to 32 employees due to the disappointing commercial performance of its latest RPG, Zero Parades: For Dead Spies. Despite the studio's internal turmoil and previous layoffs, ZA/UM states its artistic standards remain unchanged.
ZA/UM Studios to lay off up to 32 workers two months after releasing Zero Parades: For Dead Spies
ZA/UM Studio, the developer behind Disco Elysium and Zero Parades: For Dead Spies, is laying off up to 32 employees across all departments. The company cited that while Zero Parades received critical acclaim, its commercial performance did not meet expectations, making it unsustainable to maintain the current studio size. This follows a history of internal disputes and previous layoffs at the company.
Zero Parades Dev Announces Layoffs Despite Game’s Critical Acclaim
Despite critical acclaim, Zero Parades: For Dead Spies developer ZA/UM has announced layoffs affecting up to 32 staffers due to the game's commercial performance. The studio stated that while the team's shape is changing, its artistic standards remain unchanged. This news comes amidst a wave of layoffs across the gaming industry, with companies like Xbox and Sony also making significant staff reductions.
My favorite game of 2026 so far just got a major free expansion — and you don’t even need to own the actual…
Zero Parades has released a free-to-play tabletop RPG adaptation of its game, Zero Parades for Dead Spies. The release includes a core rulebook and a premade one-shot adventure set in the game's world. This expansion allows players to experience the game's mechanics and setting in a pen-and-paper format.
Something for the Weekend – 27/06/26
This week's gaming news was dominated by Grand Theft Auto 6, with pre-orders going live and details about the Ultimate Edition and digital-only physical copies revealed. Other news includes Bungie layoffs, SteamOS availability on PCs, and price increases for Xbox Series consoles. Several games received reviews, including Zero Parades: For Dead Spies and Gothic 1 Remake, while previews were offered for Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy.
ZERO PARADES: For Dead Spies Review
ZERO PARADES: For Dead Spies is a narrative-driven RPG that, despite real-world controversies surrounding its predecessor Disco Elysium and its creators, stands as a compelling espionage adventure. The game features a gripping story, intricate dialogue systems that manifest as inner voices, and a complex protagonist, though its initial act can feel slow and directionless.
PC Gamer magazine's new issue is on sale now: Planet Zoo 2
The latest issue of PC Gamer magazine features world-exclusive access to Frontier Developments' upcoming management sim, Planet Zoo 2, with interviews and insights from seven key developers. The issue also includes features on the best PC first-person shooters, previews of Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve and Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era, and reviews of Forza Horizon 6 and other titles.
EDGE #425 review scores – Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, Mina the Hollower, more
EDGE Magazine's issue #425, dated August 2026, features review scores for several games including Forza Horizon 6, Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, and Mina The Hollower. Other titles receiving scores include Directive 8020, Phonopolis, and a remake of an RPG. Nintendo-related games are among those covered in this issue's roundup.
Zero Parades: For Dead Spies Review | Giant Bomb
Zero Parades: For Dead Spies is a narrative CRPG from ZA/UM that builds upon the legacy of Disco Elysium while forging its own identity. The game focuses on espionage, regret, and forgiveness, allowing players to shape protagonist Hershel Wilk's redemption arc through meaningful choices. Despite some minor flaws in its clothing management system, the game is praised for its compelling characters, dense narrative, and unique world-building.
Zero Parades: For Dead Spies Review
Zero Parades: For Dead Spies is a narrative CRPG from ZA/UM that builds upon the legacy of Disco Elysium while forging its own identity. The game features a complex espionage plot with player choices influencing the protagonist's redemption arc. Despite some clunky inventory management and narrative inconsistencies, it offers a unique and engaging experience with well-written characters and a dense, original world.
Yoshi, Batman och Zero Parades låsta – tätt i FZHS-toppen!
The tenth season of FZ High Score is nearing its end, with scores for Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, and Zero Parades: For Dead Spies now locked. The article also provides an update on the current top 10 rankings and encourages users to participate in the upcoming season.
ZERO PARADES: For Dead Spies Interview – Disco Elysium Roots, Spy Story RPG, New Gameplay Systems, And More
ZA/UM's Siim Sinamäe and Justin Keenan discuss ZERO PARADES: For Dead Spies, an RPG inspired by Disco Elysium but with a new spycraft theme. They detail new gameplay systems like 'Pressures' and 'Exertion,' emphasizing player agency and the consequences of both success and failure in its espionage narrative.