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Hopetown Inspirations: The History of Disco Elysium | Veljo Hagu
“ I'm okay being the old wizard with a grey beard and aura of mystique, offering sage advice from the side where it matters (and casting an occasional spell)." On The Record | Veljo Hagu The History of Disco Elysium is a special series in which we explore the history of one of the world’s most beloved cRPGs through the eyes of those who were integral to its creation. In this edition, we ask Veljo Hagu — the first software developer on Disco Elysium — about the early day
Mar 26
Hopetown Inspirations: The History of Disco Elysium as told by Martin Luiga | Part One
“ I would say that Disco Elysium is a fruit of many people fighting aggressively for their own personal freedom... This, I think, is a crucial component in making anything that would bear a spiritual relation to the Disco game. ” The History of Disco Elysium | Part One: The Early Days The History of Disco Elysium is a special series in which we talk to some of the people who helped create what is now considered one of the greatest cRPGs ever made. In this edition, we ask
Feb 27
On The Record: Gerard | Senior Writer | Developer Interview
“Every corner of Hopetown should feel like it remembers something that you don’t” On The Record | Developer Interview Welcome back to On The Record , our behind-the-scenes series exploring the minds, methods, and inspirations of the Hopetown team. Hopetown is a narrative-first RPG without combat — where words carry weight, and the world bends around your perception. This time, we’re joined by senior writer Gerard, who is helping shape the tangled narrative threads of Hopet
Feb 6
Off The Record | The Bartender's Philosophy
"There is no rock bottom. You can always dig deeper." Off The Record | The Bartender's Philosophy Welcome to Off The Record, our monthly peek behind the scenes of Hopetown . A look into the strange, shifting narrative RPG we’re building with far too many red strings pinned to our walls. You can bury a lot underground. Doesn’t mean it stays put. In Hopetown , the truths that people whisper after midnight are often more revealing than anything they print. This transcript was f
Jan 15
On The Record: Anastasia | Concept Artist | Developer Interview
“Every corner of Hopetown should feel like it remembers something you don’t” On The Record | Developer Interview Welcome back to On The Record , our behind-the-scenes series exploring the minds, methods, and inspirations of the Hopetown team. This month we’re stepping into the concept stage, where mood becomes world, with Anastasia. From surreal architecture to everyday details that just feel a little off, Anastasia helps define Hopetown’s painterly tone and the uncanny no
Dec 2, 2025
On The Record: Dan & Varia | Writers | Developer Interview
"Stories aren’t just told. They’re lived, remembered, and reshaped." Welcome back to On The Record Our behind-the-scenes Hopetown developer interview series. Exploring the minds, methods, and inspirations of the Hopetown team. Hopetown is a narrative-first RPG without combat — where words carry weight, and the world bends around your perception. Wishlist Hopetown now on Steam . This time, we’re joined by writers Dan and Varia , who’ve been helping shape the tangled narra
Oct 23, 2025
On The Record: Astri Lohne | Art Director | Developer Interview
"Imperfection is not a flaw, it's the truth of the town." Welcome back to On The Record | Developer Interview This time on On The Record , we’re stepping into the visual heart of Hopetown . Art director Astri Lohne has been a huge part of shaping the game’s strange, beautiful world. A place balanced between the familiar and the surreal. In this developer interview, Astri takes us behind the scenes of Hopetown’s art direction, sharing how the environments came to life and how
Sep 10, 2025
On the Record: Martin Luiga | Lead Writer | Developer Interview
The truth doesn't keep well down here." We’re officially on the record. On The Record is our new behind-the-scenes developer interview series exploring the minds, methods, and inspirations of the Hopetown team. We're kicking things off with lead writer and worldbuilder Martin Luiga — whose work helped shape the unforgettable world of Disco Elysium . Martin joined the Hopetown team in early development, bringing his sharp eye for layered storytelling, twisting truths, and
Aug 14, 2025
Off the Record: What is Hopetown Really?
“You can bury a lot underground. Doesn’t mean it stays put.” Welcome to the first entry in our monthly Hopetown dev blog. A space for peeking behind the curtain at our development work as we continue shaping this strange, wonderful game. Now that Kickstarter and late pledges have wrapped, the team have returned to full production mode. In the upcoming months we’ll be sharing a mix of developer insights, community moments, character reveals, and behind the scenes systems talk
Aug 7, 2025
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