Hopetown: Disco Elysium's Spiritual Successor Revealed

Hopetown, a nonlinear RPG from Longdue Games, offers a unique narrative-driven experience. Founded by former employees of ZA/UM, Rockstar Games, and Bungie, the studio has unveiled its debut title, a spiritual successor to the acclaimed Disco Elysium. The game plunges players into the shoes of a journalist who awakens in a remote mining town, nursing a brutal hangover. The mystery begins: piecing together the events of the previous night and navigating escalating local tensions. Will you strive for peace, or ignite the conflict further? The choice is yours.

Early screenshots showcase a dialogue-rich experience where player choices profoundly shape the narrative. Multiple character archetypes are available, each providing distinct dialogue options and approaches to conversations. Even a simple interaction, like talking to an old woman feeding pigeons, offers branching paths and diverse outcomes depending on the player's chosen tone and approach.

Longdue Games is gearing up for a Kickstarter campaign to fund Hopetown's development, with a dedicated page already live on the platform. While a release date remains unannounced, anticipation is growing amongst fans of narrative-focused RPGs.

Hopetown isn't alone in its homage to Disco Elysium. Dark Math Games and Summer Eternal are also developing their own psychological RPGs, adding to the burgeoning genre.