Spiritual Successor of Disco Elysium Lands Major Funding Boost

Dark Math Games, a studio created by former ZA/UM developers, has secured a significant investment from MM Grupp, an Estonian company known for previously funding Disco Elysium. This funding will support the development of their upcoming detective RPG, XXX Nightshift. Despite the exact amount not being disclosed, Dark Math co-founder Kaur Kender expressed excitement over the partnership, emphasizing the stability and long-term vision that this investment will bring. The studio formed from a group of 20 developers, all of whom have connections to the original Disco Elysium team and are working on intriguing projects following the ZA/UM fallout.

XXX Nightshift is a detective RPG developed by Dark Math Games, featuring aspects reminiscent of Disco Elysium. The game focuses on narrative depth and innovative storytelling while exploring themes familiar to fans of the original.

Disco Elysium, launched in 2019, is a critically acclaimed RPG known for its rich storytelling and complex character development. Following disputes among its creators, several new studios have emerged, including Dark Math, each carrying the legacy of the original team and exploring new artistic visions in the gaming space. Fans eagerly anticipate the potential outcomes of these creative endeavors, especially as they relate to narrative exploration and gameplay mechanics.