| Developer | ZA/UM |
| Publisher | ZA/UM |
| Release Date | May 21st, 2026 |
| Platforms | PC |
| Genre | Role-playing, Story-rich |
| Metacritic Rating | 84 (Generally Favorable) |
Zero Parades is the much-awaited follow-up to Disco Elysium – which, since its launch back in 2019, has developed a devoted fan-base of its own, and deservedly so: the world-building, dialog-heavy gameplay, the multiple ways in which you could chart your way through the story, as well as the solid voice acting – all of them still hold up admirably even today. So, it’s only natural that there would be a huge burden of expectations on the makers, and here as well, ZA/UM has been through a lot of upheaval.
The game is set in the town of Portofiro, and the players will take up the role of Hershel Wilk – in one last chance of redemption – that one final mission to solve. How you go about it, and the various branching dialogs with the several NPCs around the town is what forms the crux of the game.
Zero Parades: For Dead Spies Review
Lightning rarely strikes twice, but against all odds, Zero Parades is a spiritual successor worthy of taking the torch from Disco Elysium and running with it. This spy thriller is a slow burn, but one that slowly blossoms over time. It’s rich in detail, abundant with memorable moments, and elevates the rudimentary RPG systems of old. It may have some minor tweaks to make for the inevitable ‘final cut’. But, no matter how you feel about this new iteration of Za/Um, their new IP is every bit as captivating as that which came before. [Read More…]
How to find the Secret Jail
Zero Parades: For Dead Spies has several interesting locations for you to explore, but not all of them are mentioned and marked clearly on the map. One such location, that will come up in conversations, is a secret jail somewhere in Portofiro. [Read More…]
How to get the Lockpick
You won’t be much of a detective if you can’t get a handle on the numerous secrets that Portofiro holds. A lockpick will help you get through quite a few skill checks and also open up several containers spread around the town. It pays to get your hands on the Lockpick early on in the game. [Read More…]
How to get a Prybar
You play as a spy in Zero Parades, and getting your hands on an arsenal of tools is key to not just helping you progress through the story, but also opening a few of the stubborn containers found in the city. The Prybar is an essential part of your inventory, and in this guide, we tell you exactly how to go about doing this. [Read More…]
How To Revive & Recruit Pseudopod
It does not help that when you begin your game, the Pseudopod is completely iced out. Thankfully, there is a way to recruit and revive him, though it has quite a few steps to complete before you can get this done. Here’s how to go about doing this. [Read More…]
Day One Guide – Best Things To Do First
The town of Portofiro in Zero Parades has several areas and things to do as you step in to the shoes of Hershel, and it is easy to get lost and miss out on what could have been a great early advantage to get. So in this guide, we have put up for you what we think are the most essential (and realistically possible) things to do on day one in the game. [Read More…]
Zero Parades: Best Starting Builds
It should not come as a surprise that Zero Parades offers several ways to go about completing your mission as a disgraced spy given a final chance for redemption. Here are a few ways to go about working towards a build in early game. [Read More…]
Zero Parades: 5 Biggest Differences From Disco Elysium
It is inevitable that comparisons would be drawn with the predecessor that made such a big name for the studio, but there are quite a few changes that ZA/UM has made to the Disco Elysium structure in Zero Parades, and here are the big ones. [Read More…]
