The creator of Disco Elysium wants to make a video game about the worst part of humanity

The creators of Disco Elysium have left their positions at ZA/UM “involuntarily,” following a takeover by the investment board. This unexpected change has been accompanied by accusations and lawsuits for inappropriate conduct that resulted in the cancellation of several side projects, including one directed by Robert Kurvitz, the lead writer of Disco Elysium. Despite these challenges, Kurvitz has revealed that his passion for exploring the dark aspects of humanity remains intact, and he plans to develop a new game that delves into the descent of a “successful” character into failure and suffering.

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As part of the G-Star 2025 event, Kurvitz participated in a talk about storytelling in video games, where he highlighted his bleak vision for his upcoming project. Although details about the game are still scarce and it is in an early stage of development, it seems that the themes of decay and emotional vulnerability that characterized Disco Elysium will be taken to an even rawer and more pessimistic level.

The author described writing as “a very miserable art,” reflecting on how his own anger and sadness were fundamental to the narrative of Disco Elysium. “I had to put political anguish and my own existence into the game,” he stated, highlighting the personal effort required each day to continue with the project. This personal approach intervenes in the treatment of emotional and absurd themes, creating an intense connection with the players.

In 2022, Kurvitz founded a new studio called Red Info along with the lead artist of Disco Elysium, Aleksander Rostov, with financial support from NetEase. As more information about their upcoming title is awaited, fans of his work remain hopeful that the talent and darkness of his narrative will be reflected in this new adventure.

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