Summery
Longdue has announced Hopetown, a new “psychogeographic RPG” that serves as a spiritual successor to Disco Elysium, featuring familiar talents from the original game. The studio, comprised of former Disco Elysium developers, plans to launch a Kickstarter campaign on March 17, 2025, where more details will be unveiled. With a teaser trailer showcasing captivating artwork and the return of voice talent Lenval Brown, Hopetown aims to deliver a rich narrative experience that builds on the acclaimed storytelling of its predecessor.
Longdue, a newly established game studio comprised of former Disco Elysium developers, has officially announced its upcoming project, Hopetown. This exciting new “psychogeographic RPG” promises to build on the narrative strengths that fans loved in Disco Elysium. The studio has released a teaser trailer and revealed plans to launch a Kickstarter campaign on March 17, 2025, where more details about the game will be shared.
Key Features of Hopetown
- Teaser Trailer: The initial teaser showcases stunning character artwork and an intriguing voiceover that hints at the psychological depth of the story.
- Voice Talent: Lenval Brown, known for his role as the narrator in Disco Elysium, returns to lend his voice to a pivotal character in Hopetown. He expressed excitement about stepping into this new project, stating, “There’s nothing like bringing a world to life.”
- Narrative Development: Martin Luiga, a founding member of the ZA/UM Cultural Association and a writer for Disco Elysium, has joined Longdue. Luiga aims to innovate within the narrative RPG genre while crafting a rich story that reflects on the past, present, and future.
Team Background
The development team at Longdue also includes Piotr Sobolewski, who contributed “additional development” from outsourcing studio The Knights of Unity. With such notable alumni from Disco Elysium, Hopetown is set to strengthen its ties with the acclaimed title.
Industry Context
Hopetown is one of several projects emerging from former Disco Elysium staff. Recently, ZA/UM announced its next game titled C4, which combines dice-rolling mechanics with elements of psychedelic sci-fi and espionage. Meanwhile, Dark Math Games is working on XXX Nightshift, and Summer Eternal has emerged as another new studio formed by co-creator Argo Tuulik.
Conclusion
As multiple studios work on spiritual successors to Disco Elysium, fans eagerly await what each project will bring to the table. With its unique concept and talented team, Hopetown is poised to become a noteworthy entry in the realm of Western RPGs. Stay tuned for more updates as the Kickstarter campaign approaches!
For more information about Hopetown and its development, check out the official teaser trailer available on YouTube.
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