A talented group of developers who worked on the canceled sequel to Disco Elysium, which left its mark on the gaming world with its deep narrative, extraordinary characters, and impressive choice mechanics, are setting sail for a brand new project by establishing their own independent game studio. Founded under the name Longdue Games, this fresh team is building their first game on an original story “set in the dream world of the creative leaders of the canceled sequel to Disco Elysium.” Although the game does not have an official name yet, the exciting statements made by the developers herald that they will invite players to an adventure where a layered narrative, complex character psychology, and critical choices deeply affect the game world.
Disco Elysium’s Authority Continues with Longdue Games
Longdue Games was founded by a group of approximately twelve talented people from the core development team behind the groundbreaking RPG Disco Elysium, as well as those who were originally set to play a role in the sadly cancelled sequel. The studio officially announced their first project on the fifth anniversary of Disco Elysium’s unforgettable debut, clearly demonstrating their deep commitment and respect for the iconic game. While Disco Elysium’s creative visionaries Robert Kurvitz, Aleksander Rostov, and original studio ZA/UM are not directly involved in this new project, the team at Longdue Games is proud to continue Disco Elysium’s unique legacy with the narrative-first structure of this new RPG.
This new role-playing game, which is still shrouded in mystery, is described by the developers as a “psychogeographer” experience. According to the statements made by the Longdue Games team, the game will deeply explore the complex and dynamic interaction between the inner world of the player’s character, that is, his mind, and the concrete world around him. Each choice the player makes throughout the game will not only deeply affect the character’s inner psychology and development, but will also visibly change the texture and plot of the surrounding world. This unique and innovative mechanic offered by the game aims to add a brand new and groundbreaking dimension to the classic computer role-playing game (CRPG) genre by allowing the story to take shape differently and personally for each player.
The game's basic atmosphere will be based on a surreal backdrop where the thin line between the visible and the invisible is constantly blurred, and the mysterious depths of consciousness and subconsciousness are intertwined. This mysterious connection established between the character's internal mental conflicts and environmental events invites players to a challenging and unforgettable journey that will drag them into both deep intellectual questions and intense emotional ups and downs. The Longdue development team wholeheartedly believes that this unique experience will be extremely impressive and memorable not only for Disco Elysium's loyal fans, but also for all players interested in narrative-driven and philosophically deep role-playing games.
While concrete details about the game are still quite limited at the moment, the development team has announced that they will be sharing more exciting information and visuals about the project in the future via Longdue Games’ official website. This new project could honor the groundbreaking narrative legacy of Disco Elysium while also ushering in a bold new era in isometric role-playing game design. Expected to make a splash in the gaming world with its narrative depth, philosophical underpinnings, and unique mechanics, this production is already a great source of curiosity and excitement, especially for players who are hungry for narrative-focused and extraordinary experiences.
