Disco Elysium, the critically acclaimed CRPG, is coming to mobile with a bespoke Android port

It's a momentous occasion for fans of CRPGs, as a recently unveiled trailer has given us our first glimpse at what might be the most eagerly awaited narrative-driven game to hit mobile devices in recent times. Disco Elysium is set to make its debut on Android, and it's not just a simple port of the original game. Instead, it's been revamped with new features and art specifically designed for smartphones.

For those unfamiliar, Disco Elysium casts you as the amnesiac detective Harry Du Bois, tasked with solving a murder in the city of Revachol, within the district of Martinaise. Your journey involves interrogating suspects and navigating the city to untangle a complex web of conspiracies and conflicting stories.

Whether it's the unpredictable behavior of the protagonist, which you can choose to resist or embrace, or the deep philosophical exchanges between Harry and the characters he encounters, Disco Elysium's reputation as a groundbreaking title is well-deserved.

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Under normal circumstances, I'd be shouting my excitement from the rooftops. With all-new art, gameplay mechanics, and 360-degree scenes that you can explore using your phone's camera, Disco Elysium is coming to mobile in what might be its most impressive form yet.

However, the excitement is tempered by the well-publicized split between Zaum and several key members of Disco Elysium's original design team, not to mention the layoffs and legal battles that have followed. It's nothing short of a miracle that the game has managed to reach Android intact.

Whether this mobile release breathes new life into Zaum or marks their final significant project, it's clear that this highly anticipated port will capture the attention of fans who have been eagerly awaiting a CRPG with such rich writing and content.

Disco Elysium is now available for pre-registration on Android.