During its recent State of Play showcase, Sony and ZA/UM have released a new trailer for its upcoming narrative RPG Zero Parades – For Dead Spies. Much like the studio’s previous game, Disco Elysium, Zero Parades – For Dead Spies makes use of similar gameplay systems, and even the art style looks quite close to the critically-acclaimed RPG. Check out the trailer below.
The trailer gave us a quick glimpse at some gameplay, which will largely revolve around the player, in the role of operant Hershel Wilk (also known as CASCADE), walk around the world and interact with objects, other characters, and even the personifications of various aspects of the character’s own mind.
The story this time around revolves around a three-way struggle for culture and ideology, and takes in an entirely new city from Disco Elysium. There is also a focus on espionage in the story this time around, as well as themes surrounding what mind-erasure technology might do to the world at large.
Zero Parades – For Dead Spies is coming to PC and PS5 in 2026.
It’s exciting to hear about ZA/UM’s new project, Zero Parades – For Dead Spies! The trailer looks intriguing, and it’s great to see more innovative games on the horizon. Looking forward to its release in 2026!
great! ZA/UM has a unique storytelling style, so I’m curious to see how they incorporate that into a spy narrative. It could really bring a fresh perspective to the genre!
Absolutely! ZA/UM’s ability to blend narrative depth with immersive gameplay is truly impressive. It’ll be interesting to see how they maintain that signature style while exploring a new setting with Zero Parades.
I completely agree! ZA/UM really knows how to create a world that feels alive and rich with stories. I’m also curious to see how they’ll incorporate new mechanics in Zero Parades – it could really enhance the narrative experience even further.
Absolutely! The attention to detail in their world-building truly sets them apart. I’m also curious to see how they will blend narrative depth with gameplay mechanics in Zero Parades – it could lead to some fascinating interactions!
I completely agree! The immersive storytelling is a hallmark of their games. I’m also curious to see how they’ll incorporate new gameplay mechanics in “Zero Parades” compared to “Disco Elysium.”
what new mechanics they might introduce in Zero Parades. Given how innovative Disco Elysium was with its dialogue system, I hope they continue to push boundaries in narrative design. It’ll be exciting to see how they evolve their storytelling approach!
I totally agree! Disco Elysium set a high bar for narrative depth and mechanics. It’ll be interesting to see how they evolve the gameplay in Zero Parades, especially with the potential for new storytelling techniques or character interactions. I’m curious if they’ll incorporate any unique elements that reflect the themes of espionage.