Disco Elysium is being "reimagined" for mobile devices to "captivate the TikTok user"
Psychological RPG Disco Elysium is set to come to mobile devices courtesy of original studio ZA/UM in a “reimagined” form.
The aim of this adaptation is to make the game accessible for mobile devices and playable in short bursts.
“We intend to captivate the TikTok user with quick hits of compelling story, art, and audio, ultimately creating an all new, deeply engaging form of entertainment,” said studio head Denis Havel, an original member of the Disco Elysium development team.
As you can see from the trailer above, the original’s isometric gameplay has been adapted to fit a vertical phone screen, with players swiping through dialogue options. It looks more like a visual novel.
“With this adaptation, Disco Elysium becomes more accessible than ever. This reimagination is now structured to fit the way people play on mobile, making it effortless to enjoy in short bursts. It’s what audiobooks wish they were,” said narrative lead Chris Priestman.