Welcome to the next instalment of our Hopetown Inspirations: The History of Disco Elysium series. In this edition, we return to ask Martin Luiga, one of the founding members of the ZA/UM cultural movement that brought the world Disco Elysium, some more questions about the writing and narrative foundations of Disco, and how he’s bringing the knowledge he gained from working on it to his work now on Hopetown. From the creative environment that gave rise to Disco, what surprised

“ 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

“ 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