New Studio Longdue Developing Disco Elysium Successor

A new indie studio, Longdue, has recently raised enough seed capital to create a “psychological RPG” that’s a “spiritual successor” to Disco Elysium.

Longdue has a dozen members, including some who have worked on the original game and its unreleased sequel, as well as Rockstar, Bungie, and Brave At Night veterans.

With this debut RPG, the studio said it aims to explore the “interplay between the conscious and subconscious,” and provide players with impactful choices throughout a mind-bending story.

Though the game is a spiritual successor to Disco Elysium — expect it to adapt ideas from the original game and the sequel, in other words — it’s expected to be a standalone title in the CRPG canon. As far as inspirations go, Grant Roberts, narrative director at Longdue, namedropped the likes of Ultima, Wizardry, Fallout, and Planescape: Torment. Make of that what you will.

Though no other details are available now, the spiritual successor to Disco Elysium already has intrigue building. Here’s a summary of what Longdue is cooking up.

• Spiritual Successor to Disco Elysium: Longdue’s debut project is developed with key creatives from the original Disco Elysium team and contributors to the unreleased sequel, carrying forward the thoughtful, narrative-first approach that defined its predecessor.
• Psychological Depth and Player Choice: The game explores the intricate relationship between mind and environment, offering players a story-driven experience where their choices shape both the world and its characters.
• Creative Pedigree with a Fresh Vision: Drawing inspiration from Disco Elysium, Planescape: Torment, and other classic RPGs, Longdue is crafting a new experience that blends established traditions with its own innovative ideas.
• Honoring a Legacy, Carving a New Path: Announced on the fifth anniversary of Disco Elysium, Longdue’s first project honors the cRPG canon while establishing itself as a steady and dependable voice in the future of isometric RPG design.

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