Disco Elysium key art
Disco Elysium cover art

Disco Elysium

October 15, 2019RPG

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Overview

About Disco Elysium

Disco Elysium is a role-playing game developed and published by ZA/UM. It is set in the fictional city of Revachol, where players assume the role of an amnesic detective investigating a murder. The game emphasizes dialogue and skill-based choices, with character attributes represented by internal voices that influence decisions and interactions. Its narrative explores themes of politics, philosophy, and personal identity, and it is known for its unconventional gameplay and deep storytelling.
Story setup
In the impoverished district of Martinaise within the city of Revachol, a detective wakes up in a trashed hostel room with no memory of who he is. A severe hangover and what appears to be drug-induced amnesia have erased his identity entirely. He is met by Lieutenant Kim Kitsuragi, who informs him they have been assigned to investigate the death of a man found hanged in an empty lot behind the hostel. The victim's identity is unclear, and the scene suggests he was lynched by a group. As the amnesiac detective and his partner explore the district, following leads and helping residents, the detective gradually learns he is Harrier ""Harry"" Du Bois, a decorated officer of the Revachol Citizens Militia. Something broke in him years ago, triggering a catastrophic spiral that culminated in a three-day drinking binge around Martinaise just before the case began. Now he must piece together both the murder and himself, navigating the political tensions of a city still under foreign occupation decades after a failed communist revolution, while the union dockworkers' strike and a squad of rogue mercenaries threaten to engulf Martinaise in violence.
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At a glance

Released
October 15, 2019
Platforms
PC, macOS
Genres
RPG, Adventure, Indie
Play modes
Single Player
Time to beat
~33 hours
Media

Screenshots

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Playtime

How long to beat

Player-reported completion times for Disco Elysium.

Rushed
19hoursMain story only
Typical
33hoursStory plus some extras
Completionist
45hoursEvery side objective too

Estimated from 15 player reports — a small sample, so treat these as approximate.

Playing together

Multiplayer & game modes

Disco Elysium offers various play modes for different gaming experiences.

Play Modes

Single Player

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