ZA/UM Studio Announces Release Date for New RPG Zero Parades: For Dead Spies
ZA/UM Studio, the developer behind the acclaimed role-playing game Disco Elysium, has released a trailer and announced the release date for its new title, Zero Parades: For Dead Spies. The game is scheduled to launch on PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG on May 21, 2026, priced at $40, with a PlayStation 5 version following later in the year. Described as a psychedelic espionage RPG, it features a unique scrapbook-style visual aesthetic. This announcement marks a significant moment for ZA/UM following intense internal turmoil, including the 2022 firing of key creative figures like Robert Kurvitz and Aleksander Rostov amid allegations of misconduct and intellectual property disputes. Former employees have since established rival studios, such as Longdue, to create spiritual successors to Disco Elysium. The release of Zero Parades serves as a critical test of ZA/UM's creative viability under its current leadership, which has faced accusations of fostering a hostile work environment. The sudden two-week window between the trailer drop and the PC launch characterizes this as a shadow drop, aiming to capitalize on immediate consumer interest while the studio navigates its controversial recent history.
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ZA/UM Studio Announces Release Date for New RPG Zero Parades: For Dead Spies
ZA/UM Studio, the developer behind the acclaimed role-playing game Disco Elysium, has released a trailer and announced the release date for its new title, Zero Parades: For Dead Spies. The game is scheduled to launch on PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG on May 21, 2026, priced at $40, with a PlayStation 5 version following later in the year. Described as a psychedelic espionage RPG, it features a unique scrapbook-style visual aesthetic. This announcement marks a significant moment for ZA/UM following intense internal turmoil, including the 2022 firing of key creative figures like Robert Kurvitz and Aleksander Rostov amid allegations of misconduct and intellectual property disputes. Former employees have since established rival studios, such as Longdue, to create spiritual successors to Disco Elysium. The release of Zero Parades serves as a critical test of ZA/UM's creative viability under its current leadership, which has faced accusations of fostering a hostile work environment. The sudden two-week window between the trailer drop and the PC launch characterizes this as a shadow drop, aiming to capitalize on immediate consumer interest while the studio navigates its controversial recent history.
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