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

It's a thrilling day for fans of CRPGs, as a newly released trailer has given us our first glimpse of what is arguably one of the most eagerly awaited story-driven games to arrive on mobile devices in recent years. Disco Elysium is set to make its debut on Android, and it's not just a simple port of the original game. The developers have introduced a fresh and distinctive approach to bring this critically acclaimed title to smartphones.

If you're unfamiliar with it, Disco Elysium places you in the role of amnesiac detective Harry Du Bois, who is on a mission to solve a murder in the city of Revachol, specifically in the Martinaise district. As you delve into the case, you'll interrogate suspects and explore 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 profound philosophical exchanges between Harry and the characters he encounters, there's no doubt that Disco Elysium has been hailed as a groundbreaking game.

Under normal circumstances, I'd be ecstatically shouting from the rooftops. With all-new art and gameplay mechanics, including 360-degree scenes you can explore using your phone's camera, Disco Elysium is perhaps coming to mobile in its best possible form.

However, many fans have taken this opportunity to revisit the high-profile split between Zaum and numerous members of Disco Elysium's original design team. Coupled with layoffs and legal disputes, it's nothing short of a miracle that the game has made it to Android at all.

Whether it's a new lease on life for Zaum or their final major release, this highly anticipated mobile port is poised to capture the attention of fans who have been eagerly awaiting a CRPG that matches its level of narrative depth and content.

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