"Disco Elysium Developer Faces Turmoil: Expansion Cancelled, Layoffs, and Allegations"
TL;DR
The developer behind the acclaimed CRPG Disco Elysium is facing significant challenges, with reports of a canceled unannounced project leading to layoffs and the remaining writer predicting that the studio will remain a "one-game studio." Allegations of fraudulent share purchases and a split between creative talent and studio ownership have contributed to the studio's difficulties, with the writer suggesting that the creative force behind the game has moved on, leaving the studio's future game development prospects uncertain.
- Developer of legendary CRPG thinks the team behind the beloved hit is gone forever, and that the company "will forever stay a one game studio" Gamesradar
- Disco Elysium Expansion And Sequel Canceled - Report GameSpot
- Ex-ZA/UM writers allege studio has become a 'cold, careless company' Game Developer
- Disco Elysium standalone expansion reportedly cancelled and quarter of staff facing redundancy at ZA/UM Eurogamer.net
- Disco Elysium studio laying off nearly 25% of its staff—including the final remaining writer from the original game's credits PC Gamer
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