Overview

• Locust City, a standalone Disco Elysium expansion starring Cuno and Cunoesse, was canceled in February 2025 following significant layoffs at ZA/UM.
• A leaked internal presentation, uploaded by YouTuber Jamrock Hobo, revealed the game's unique mechanics, including cooperative skill checks, a shared inventory, and evolving Thought Cabinets.
• The central narrative revolved around Cuno's locust-filled shoebox, an allegory for his emotions and values, with player decisions shaping the locust colony's development.
• The game would have featured returning mechanics like the Thought Cabinet and new character-specific skills, alongside multiple endings shaped by player choices.
• Former ZA/UM developers, including Locust City's contributors, have since formed new studios like Summer Eternal to pursue spiritually aligned projects.