ZA/UM, creators of the award-winning Disco Elysium, have unveiled their ambitious next project: codename C4. The studio describes it as a "mind-bending spy RPG" that ventures into bold new narrative territory. After three years in development, this psychological thriller promises to redefine players' expectations of reality and ethical dilemmas.
The announcement included an enigmatic 57-second teaser that immerses viewers in surreal visuals and haunting narration about covert operations. While showcasing no direct gameplay, the trailer establishes a world of paranoia, shifting allegiances, and psychological warfare.
C4 casts players as agents serving unpredictable global powers, thrust into shadow wars where truth becomes the ultimate weapon. Developers reveal the protagonist's chemically altered consciousness serves as the game's central battleground - a mutable realm where perception, manipulation and consequence collide.
The project builds on ZA/UM's reputation for groundbreaking narrative design, blending philosophical depth with unconventional RPG mechanics. Whether veterans of Disco Elysium or new players, audiences can anticipate a cerebral journey examining the fragility of identity amid systemic control.
Source: @ZAUMstudio