Looking back at 2019, there were plenty of indie games that shaped a solid year of gaming. None was as talked about or as beloved as the detective RPG Disco Elysium, a game that won numerous awards for its deep story and unique play style. Now, Disco Elysium is being brought back to the spotlight.
Disco Elysium: The Final Cut is an expanded version of the classic game that will include a ton of new features and content not seen in the original game. It is set for release on March 30, but before players pick it up, it's worth looking at what's new with the revitalized version.
6 It Has All Of The Game's Original Content
Let's start off with the obvious note about this version of Disco Elysium. Everything that was in the initial release of the hit game will be there, so for those looking at purchasing the original game to try, it may be worth waiting out for the expanded version instead. The premise of the game revolves around an amnesic detective who must solve a murder mystery while also trying to remember his own past. The game mechanics focus on conversations, with skill checks and dialog trees being a central focus of the gameplay.
5 Where Will It Release
Disco Elysium was initially released in 2019 only for Microsoft Windows, and then for Mac in 2020. With The Final Cut, the game will be able to be enjoyed by many more gamers across the gaming spectrum. On March 30, players will be able to experience the expansion on Playstation 4, Playstation 5, and Stadia. Later in 2021, players who use Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series X, and the Nintendo Switch will be able to get the game on their platforms. People who own the PC versions of the game will get the expansion for free as an update.
4 All Characters In The Game Will Have Voices
The biggest addition that will be included in The Final Cut is the voiceover work for the characters. There are nearly 300 characters in the game and all of them will now have audio attached to their dialogue.
Among them is jazz musician Lenval Brown, who will provide the voice for the game's narration as well as the player-character skills. All of the voice recordings were done in-house rather than outsourced like with most projects of this caliber. Players will be able to choose different options as to how the voiceovers are presented.
3 There Are Four New Quests
According to the creators of the game, there were four quests that were cut from the original game that will now make their appearance with the release of The Final Cut. These quests, which will be dubbed Political Vision Quests, are reworked versions of the originally cut quests that will explore the political implications that are engrossed in the story. This will also let players get a taste of what their choices have led their character to be and what it may mean for them as they move forward deeper into the story. New areas and characters are featured in these quests.
2 Smaller Updates
The revitalization of Disco Elysium is revolved around new quests and these voiceovers, but there are some smaller additions that are going to make the gameplay easier and the aesthetics more appealing. According to the creators, there will be new art and animations coming to the game along with some new songs from British Sea Power.
In terms of making life easier for the player, fast travel will now be an option for the player if they don't want to waste time walking for long distances in the open world.
1 Australian Players Will Miss Out
Unfortunately, the release of this extended cut of Disco Elysium is not without a little controversy. The game was refused classification by the Australian Classification Board and has been made illegal to be sold in the country because of its depictions of sex, drug use, violence, and more. The original game avoided this process as it was only released on PC, but because it is going to be released on consoles, it needed to get the go-ahead by the board. Now, players down under will no longer be able to purchase the game legally.