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Competing projects claiming to be the spiritual successor of Disco Elysium become more muddled as a developer team composed of ex-ZA/UM employees alters the title and gameplay style of their upcoming RPG

Overnight duty at XXX has been rebranded as Tangerine Antarctic.

Rivalry between the potential successors of Disco Elysium deepens as a studio composed of ex-ZA/UM...
Rivalry between the potential successors of Disco Elysium deepens as a studio composed of ex-ZA/UM developers alters the title and gameplay mechanics of their upcoming RPG

Competing projects claiming to be the spiritual successor of Disco Elysium become more muddled as a developer team composed of ex-ZA/UM employees alters the title and gameplay style of their upcoming RPG

In an exciting development for fans of narrative-driven games, Dark Math Games, a studio composed of former ZA/UM developers, has unveiled its new project: Tangerine Antarctic. Previously known as XXX Nightshift, the game will depart from ZA/UM's past work with a change in gameplay style, transitioning from an isometric game to a third-person RPG.

Set in the World's End ski village at Mount Hope, British Antarctica, Tangerine Antarctic will immerse players in the Tangerine Antarctic hotel, a central location in the game. The story revolves around solving mysterious murders, promising an intriguing narrative experience.

The updated screenshots of Tangerine Antarctic reveal a visual style distinct from that of Disco Elysium, its spiritual predecessor. This change in aesthetics, coupled with the shift in gameplay, might offer a unique experience for players seeking something different. However, it may not be a selling point for those hoping for another game similar to Disco Elysium.

It's worth noting that Tangerine Antarctic is not to be confused with Hopetown, another spiritual successor to Disco Elysium developed by a different studio with former ZA/UM developers. The upcoming RPG from ZA/UM themselves, Zero Parades (formerly known as Project C4), is another title to look forward to in this genre.

While no further information about new games is provided, Tangerine Antarctic's unique setting, change in gameplay style, and intriguing storyline make it an interesting addition to the lineup of Disco Elysium's spiritual successors. Unfortunately, there is currently no release window for Tangerine Antarctic.

As the founder and Art Director of Dark Math Games, responsible for the upcoming detective RPG, remains unspecified in the available search results, fans can only speculate about the creative vision behind this anticipated game. Regardless, the announcement of Tangerine Antarctic has certainly piqued the interest of gamers, and we eagerly await more details about its release and gameplay.

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