A bunch of former members of the unique growth staff of RPG darling Disco Elysium have as we speak revealed their first new title beneath a brand new UK studio: XXX Nightshift. No, you’re not getting deja vu – this actually has occurred twice in in the future, with this reveal following sizzling on the heels of the announcement of Longdue, one other indie studio from former Disco staffers.
Darkish Math Video games’ first title might be a single-player science-fiction RPG that guarantees vital depth and distinctive mechanics.
XXX Nightshift sees gamers dropped into the function of ‘Patrol Operative’ Dinorah Katz within the 12 months 2086. Katz is stranded at a luxurious ski resort in Antarctica – trapped alongside a mess of characters. You’ll be fixing instances and dealing with companions to function play and unravel the mysteries of the resort and its inhabitants.
You’ll be interrogating suspects, participating in sci-fi world-bending mechanics, and making a complete lot of story-altering choices.
“Moreover to innovating the standard RPG mechanics, we’ll convey one thing contemporary to the desk,” says Darkish Math Video games co-founder Timo Albert. “And naturally, a couple of much less phrases. And some extra bullets, maybe. In complete: lot extra enjoyable.”
This studio is the newest aspect to come back out of fallout of the rancid vibes surrounding Disco Elysium’s developer, ZA/UM – a tangled mess of briefing, counter-briefing, and horrid tales. After key figures stormed out of the studio it appeared the writing was on the wall – however from these ashes come new studios, the newest of which is Darkish Math.
XXX Nightshift is now up on Steam, able to hit your Wishlist. A launch date stays TBC.
