Longdue, a fresh game studio formed by ex-DISCO ELYSIUM developers, has unveiled a teaser trailer for their upcoming title HOPETOWN, a psychogeographic RPG. Slated to launch a Kickstarter on March 17, the project includes prominent alumni from Disco Elysium, such as narrator Lenval Brown returning to voice a key character. Martin Luiga, a founding member of ZA/UM, joins the team to enhance the narrative and systems of HOPETOWN. The game promises to innovate the narrative RPG genre while intertwining psychological themes. With multiple projects emerging from former Disco Elysium staff, the competition for the title of the ultimate spiritual successor is heating up, particularly following recent legal disputes.
What is Hopetown about?Hopetown is a psychogeographic RPG that focuses on character-driven stories and psychological consequences, leveraging the expertise of former Disco Elysium developers to craft a rich narrative experience.
Disco Elysium, released in 2019, is an acclaimed isometric RPG known for its unique storytelling and deep characters, which has set a high standard in the genre. The public's interest remains strong as other projects from former developers continue to emerge, contributing to the ongoing legacy of Disco Elysium and enriching the landscape of narrative-driven games.
Samira Khan
Samira Khan is a narrative enthusiast with a keen eye for storytelling in games. Her literary approach to game criticism examines themes, character development, and plot structure, earning her a following among gamers who appreciate the art of narrating.
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It’s wild to see the Disco Elysium crew doubling down on psychogeographic RPGs—Hopetown sounds like it’s diving even deeper into the weird, introspective vibes they’re known for. With Lenval Brown back on board and Martin Luiga adding his touch, this feels less like a spiritual successor and more like a bold evolution of their storytelling DNA.
It's exciting to see the Disco Elysium team branching out with new projects like Hopetown—psychogeographic RPGs are such a niche but fascinating genre, and their storytelling chops are unmatched. Between this and other post-Disco ventures, it feels like we're witnessing the birth of a whole new wave of narrative-driven games, and I’m here for it.