ZA/UM Announces Layoffs Impacting Up to 32 Staff

Disco Elysium developer ZA/UM has announced layoffs affecting up to 32 staff just two months after launching Zero Parades: For Dead Spies.

UK-based studio ZA/UM has revealed layoffs affecting up to 32 employees following the release of Zero Parades: For Dead Spies. Despite critical acclaim, the game's commercial performance led to the decision. The studio assured that it will work closely with its Workers' Alliance union during this challenging period.

The troubled times for ZA/UM began in October 2022 when key developers left involuntarily. Recent layoffs mark another chapter in the studio's tumultuous journey, which includes spinoff studios formed by former ZA/UM developers. Despite setbacks, ZA/UM remains committed to its artistic standards and future projects.

Disco Elysium, ZA/UM's acclaimed title, had won multiple awards and high praise. While Zero Parades: For Dead Spies received positive reviews, it didn't match its predecessor's success. The studio's history includes previous layoffs and the cancellation of a Disco Elysium expansion.