The award-winning role-playing masterpiece Disco Elysium will release Tuesday, August 5, 2023 on Android devices. This groundbreaking book first published in 2019. Since then, it has gone on to win dozens of awards for its top-tier writing, complex worldbuilding and genre-bending mechanics. The Estonian developers at ZA/UM Studio were responsible for creating the game’s Android port. It holds the potential to bring the more individualized narrative experience to many more players.
Players will have the option to download the first two chapters of Disco Elysium at no charge. Through ample storytelling, the early chapters careen headlong into the original investigations and character development. This model allows players to engage with the game prior to making the commitment to buy the complete experience. Unlocking the full game will set players back $9.99, though regional pricing will vary.
ZA/UM Studio now stands as one of the most powerful entities in the gaming world. One of its largest claims to fame thus far has been Disco Elysium. The studio is hard at work on some other new adventures including an untitled new game codenamed Project C4. This upcoming title is described as a spy-themed RPG that combines elements of espionage thriller and psychedelic sci-fi, further showcasing the studio’s commitment to innovative storytelling.
Chris Priestman is Narrative Lead on the Android release of Disco Elysium. In talking about what the game had to do to design for mobile play, he pointed to its accessibility, bite-sized, engaging content.
“The crime, the suspects, the investigation, the revelations… all of the elements critical to any work of detective fiction are here, but newly designed for short play sessions that should easily fit into your life.” – Chris Priestman
We’re overjoyed to announce that Disco Elysium has officially released on Android! This expansion feels momentous, because the game has already received high praise for advancing the medium of interactive storytelling. The game challenges players with its intricate storytelling and beautifully crafted individuals. It challenges them to consider a world filled with ethical dilemmas and nuanced decisions.
