ZA/UM Reveals Espionage RPG 'C4' as Follow-Up to Disco Elysium

The studio introduces a new narrative-driven RPG exploring spycraft and moral ambiguity, distancing itself from its acclaimed predecessor.

ZA/UM has announced 'Project C4,' a 'mind-warping espionage RPG' focusing on psychological and narrative depth, blending dialogue-driven gameplay with dice-based mechanics.
The game is not a sequel to Disco Elysium but introduces a new world inspired by spy fiction and psychological thrillers, with influences from John le Carré and Park Chan-wook.
Players will assume the role of an Operant working for a morally ambiguous global power, navigating a clandestine world of betrayal, conspiracies, and altered states of mind.
The studio emphasizes a 'fail forward' design philosophy, where failure drives the narrative and enriches player choice rather than punishing it.
The announcement follows years of internal upheaval at ZA/UM, including the departure of key Disco Elysium creators and legal disputes, leaving fans divided over the studio's future direction.