- ZERO PARADES: Director's Cut вышла на PC с новым контентом и улучшениями - 1 October 2026
Разработчики выпустили ZERO PARADES: Director’s Cut — обновлённую версию шпионской RPG, доступную на PC в качестве бесплатного обновления для всех владельцев ZERO PARADES: For Dead Spies. Главным дополнением стала новая сюжетная встреча в Кизаче, где Хершел и её старый друг Рамсес пытаются выбраться с кольцевой развязки на угнанном тук-туке. В игру также добавили около 40 000 слов нового текста, дополнительные взаимодействия с NPC, одежду, новые экраны смерти и другие детали окружения. Director’s Cut получила режим с ранними версиями локаций, вырезанным контентом и комментариями арт-директора о создании игры. Среди технических улучшений — поддержка ультрашироких экранов 21:9 и 32:9, сортировка инвентаря, переназначение управления, улучшенные взаимодействия с орбитами и новый режим для людей с фоточувствительностью. Кроме того, разработчики добавили полную английскую озвучку, новое вступ…
- ZERO PARADES: Director’s Cut | Out Now - 1 October 2026
A bullet five years in the making. The Director's Cut of ZERO PARADES is out now across PC storefronts, available as a free update for all owners of ZERO PARADES: For Dead Spies. The definitive edition of our espionage RPG, ZERO PARADES, is out now! ZERO PARADES: Director's Cut brings more story, scenery and mind-fuckery to discover as you step into the loafers of Hershel Wilk. At a glance, ZERO PARADES: Director’s Cut contains: A new Dramatic Encounter: Hershel and Ramses, baked out of their brains, trying to escape Quisach Roundabout. Approximately 40,000 words of new material: discuss L-Pop with Ramses, get into dolphin-human hybridity with HOLOCENE, and learn more about the Opera from Melita. Backstage Mode: take a stroll through our development process with technical breakdowns, cut content and development stories told by our Art Director. More to Portofiro: including new clothing,…
- ZERO PARADES: Director's Cut | Accessibility Improvements - 30 September 2026
With Zero Parades: For Dead Spies, we wanted to make the game accessible to as many players as possible. We weren't able to add all the accessibility features we had planned for the game back when it launched, but we were able to revisit this post-launch and implement additional adjustments for ZERO PARADES: Director's Cut.We (Matt, Design Director here and Kay, Head of Engineering) want to share some more about this process and the solutions we applied to meet our accessibility goals for the Director's Cut. OUR PROCESSWe looked at the experts for guidance, talking to them and consulting valuable resources such as the Game Accessibility Guidelines and SpecialEffect DevKit.We kept in mind that accessibility is useful to all people in different areas and degrees. Options that allow person A to play may also be a comfort feature for person B.We knew we would have to make hard choices betwe…
- Шпионская ролевая игра ZERO PARADES: For Dead Spies выходит на PlayStation 5 в ноябре, PC-версия получит крупное обновление - 17 September 2026
Ролевая игра ZERO PARADES: For Dead Spies от студии ZA/UM выйдет на PlayStation 5 уже 3 ноября этого года. Платформа Sony сразу получит расширенное издание с подзаголовком Director’s Cut , включающее различные улучшения, исправления и новый контент.
- Zero Parades: Director's Cut will challenge you to drive a stolen truck through a busy roundabout while stoned out of your mind - 17 September 2026
Just four months after the release of Zero Parades: For Dead Spies , and two months after laying off a significant number of employees, Studio ZA/UM has announced Zero Parades: Director's Cut, a major update that will add roughly 40,000 words of new content, a new encounter, and other improvements and fixes... Read more.
- ZERO PARADES: Director’s Cut | Arriving October 1st - 17 September 2026
We’re excited to announce that ZERO PARADES: Director’s Cut comes to PC on October 1st, available as a free update for all owners of ZERO PARADES: For Dead Spies.ZERO PARADES: Director’s Cut is the definitive edition of our espionage RPG, bringing more story, scenery and mind-fuckery to discover during your bid to reunite The Whole Sick Crew.And yes, we heard you: that includes more Melita.At a glance, ZERO PARADES: Director’s Cut contains: A new Dramatic Encounter: Hershel and Ramses, baked out of their brains, trying to escape Quisach Roundabout. Approximately 40,000 words of new material: discuss L-Pop with Ramses, get into dolphin-human hybridity with HOLOCENE, and learn more about the Opera from Melita. Backstage Mode: take a stroll through our development process with technical breakdowns, cut content and development stories told by our Art Director. More to Portofiro: including n…
- Patch Notes | 14.08.26 - 14 August 2026
Operant, you have an update! A new patch for ZERO PARADES: For Dead Spies is now available to download. This update addresses some of the most common player-reported bugs and makes several adjustments to the game based on feedback:GAMEPLAYAfter passing the “Hurt Him” check to push him, Frederik (Phone Sex Addict) will now leave the Miracle Line until after Hershel has received their assignment. Previously, Frederik would reappear offscreen and return to his usual schedule, which caused some confusion. Resolved an issue where SILHOUETTE was available to interact with outside of the Party Alley viewpoint. Fixed an issue where Ramses’ dialogue was not triggering immediately when first entering his houseboat.Made adjustments to “Who Cares About The Moon” quest: choosing not to take the photo now cancels and updates the subtask correctly. The “Try again tomorrow” message has been removed, an…
- Официально: Студия ZA/UM объявила о провале ZERO PARADES: For Dead Spies - 18 July 2026
Эстонская студия ZA/UM объявила о начале процесса реструктуризации. Официальное заявление было опубликовано в соцсетях.
- Patch Notes | 16.07.26 - 16 July 2026
Operants, the file has been updated! A new patch for ZERO PARADES: For Dead Spies is now available to download. Thank you for your continued patience and support whilst we continue working on the game behind the scenes. This update includes several fixes to player-reported issues and new additions based on feedback:VOICEOVER Additional voiceover lines added – Marco and PSEUDOPOD are now fully voiced. There are 17 lines still missing for Goat Eyes, which will be added in a future update. GAMEPLAYResolved an issue with the Journal, which would occasionally appear blank after the player receives multiple updates regarding Reno’s missing train. Addressed the issue of an ominous redhead appearing too early in the game near Dr Gonza’s clinic. Fixed instances of the game language changing when entering Tactical Mode, e.g. experiencing a Dramatic Encounter. Addressed several small SFX bugs, inc…
- ZERO PARADES: Steam Deck Trailer - 2 July 2026
Become an Operant on the move with ZERO PARADES: For Dead Spies on Steam Deck! Our espionage RPG has been Steam Deck-verified since its release, with our development team making several adjustments to offer the best experience even on a smaller device. An example of this was the choice to use Vulcan for rendering to bypass the Steam Proton translation from DirectX, which raised the framerate by up to 23%. Detailed testing highlighted scenes with complex visual effects, which could lead to framerate drops. These were then targeted for optimisation to benefit players on all platforms.When it comes to resolution, the developers targeted 800p rather than 720p for the best presentation from the available screenspace. This meant rendering in 16:10 instead of the more common 16:9 aspect ratio and much of the UI has been altered to adapt to this benefitting PC players with a wider range of scre…
- IMPRINT - Devcast Episode 6 - 29 June 2026
Welcome to IMPRINT Episode 6, a devcast from the ZERO PARADES team that looks at the making of our recently released espionage RPG. This month, our host Jim (Writer & Voice Over Director) chats with Mikee (Casting Director & Audio Engineer) as they hash out the challenges of bringing the script of ZERO PARADES alive with voice acting. And a reminder: you can grab ZERO PARADES: For Dead Spies now for up to 20% off for owners of Disco Elysium as part of the Steam Summer Sale! Promotion ends July 9.
- Patch Notes | 26.06.26 - 26 June 2026
Our new patch to ZERO PARADES: For Dead Spies is now available to download. We appreciate your patience and support whilst we continue working on ZERO PARADES behind the scenes. This patch resolves several player-reported issues, including: VOICEOVER Further voiceover lines added: Renotel Technician and Bagman are now fully voiced, with additional lines added for Kaleidoscope. GAMEPLAYFixed a blocker for the "Pump-and-Dump the Junior Negotiator" Quest, related to Ramses and wiretapping. Resolved an issue with duplicate items in the Inventory: players will no longer receive multiple copies of Dante’s Exit Papers."Who Cares About the Moon?" Quest now correctly cancels if the player chooses to destroy Ignatz’s camera before taking photos. Fixes to in-game audio, including ambient sound occasionally disappearing and volume differences in voiceover lines. NOTABLE ADDITIONSHovering over Statu…
- Save Up To 20% on ZERO PARADES | Steam Summer Sale - 25 June 2026
The Steam Summer Sale is upon us. Until July 9th, get 10% off our espionage RPG, ZERO PARADES: For Dead Spies, with an additional 10% discount for owners of Disco Elysium through the Disgraced State Agents Bundle on Steam, bringing the total discount to 20% off! Duty calls. If you have yet to experience our first critically acclaimed RPG, Disco Elysium - The Final Cut is available at 90% off during the Steam Summer Sale.Experience two of Metacritic’s “Top 20 Best Rated RPGs" since 2019 at a historic low price. The shadowy streets of Revachol and Portofiro await.
- ZERO PARADES Soundscape: Audio Director Write-Up - 22 June 2026
Hi everyone, this is Rubén, Audio Director at ZA/UM. I'm so happy to share with you today a glimpse into the creative process behind the music and soundscape of ZERO PARADES: For Dead Spies.SET THE SCENEZA/UM’s audio department is still quite young, made up of four sound designers who have been working together for around two years. This means ZERO PARADES was our first opportunity to define how we want to tell stories through sound as a team.For ZERO PARADES, we wanted the soundscape to become an emotional and narrative vehicle in its own right. By soundscape, I mean the totality of sound design and music. I don't see them as separate disciplines operating independently; they need to speak the same language and work toward the same emotional goals. From the earliest stages of development, we prioritised game feel and the overall player experience. That meant audio and music had to cons…
- Patch Notes | 19.06.26 - 19 June 2026
Our latest update to ZERO PARADES: For Dead Spies is now available to download. We appreciate your patience and support whilst we continue working on ZERO PARADES behind the scenes. This patch resolves several player-reported issues, including:VOICEOVER Further voiceover lines added: Phantom Line Engineer, Duchess, Narrator and the Skills are now fully voiced.GAMEPLAYWhite Checks in the Map menu are now scrollable. This addresses the issue of unlocked White Checks crowding the menu when numerous are in progress. Resolved the duplicate Red Disc bug (given by Constanz), which impacted a small subset of players.Fixed several traversal issues players were encountering in-game, e.g. being unable to move when the flashlight is equipped. NOTABLE FIXES / ADDITIONSQuick language switch hotkey is now available. Select a primary and secondary language in the game settings and use ‘Q’ to toggle bet…
- Patch Update | 11.06.26 - 11 June 2026
Our latest update to ZERO PARADES: For Dead Spies is now available to download. Thank you for your continued patience whilst we work on the game behind the scenes! This patch resolves several player-reported issues, including:VOICEOVER Additional voiceover lines added, and sections of voiceover/dialogue mismatch resolved. More to come in our next update. LOCALISATIONReplaced the stylised title font in Chinese (Simplified) to improve readability, based on community feedback.GAMEPLAYAddressed a bug where a handful of players were unable to deliver developed photos to Ignatz, in the “Who Cares About The Moon?” quest. Please note: this fix is not backwards compatible, but does not block overall game progression. Resolved a softlock issue in Eszti’s apartment, which occurred after creating and loading a save file in Eszti’s apartment during dark. Addressed the traversal bug some players expe…
- ZERO PARADES: Reviews Trailer - 10 June 2026
It's been just shy of three weeks since ZERO PARADES: For Dead Spies launched on PC platforms, and the critics have spoken:All of us at the studio have been incredibly moved by the reception to ZERO PARADES. We're a small team, and we see every video, stream, clip, comment, or article about the game, and the support means the world. A huge thank you to everyone who has joined us in Portofiro so far, from the bottom of our hearts.
- Patch Notes | 04.06.26 - 4 June 2026
Our second patch for ZERO PARADES: For Dead Spies is now available to download! A big thank you for your patience while we continue to work on the game behind the scenes. This latest patch addresses many player-reported issues and adds several new features, including (but not limited to!): VOICEOVER Additional voiceover lines added, notably for Metlia, Karolina and Ultra Violeta. GAMEPLAY Additional changes to the King of Trades in-game logic, to remedy issues with players unable to obtain the boar kibble. Resolved an issue with Karolina becoming unrecruitable at the end of the "Contact the Secret Prisoner quest. This bug would arise following the assignment call with Melita. The Fixed the issue of 'Craft a Gun' option being unavailable if players had previously made the model train. Resolved White Checks disappearing from the map following sleep. Fixed an issue where players could skip…
- Patch Notes | 29.05.26 - 29 May 2026
It’s been one week of ZERO PARADES: For Dead Spies! Thank you to everyone who has assumed the role of CASCADE, and provided feedback and bug reports over the last seven days. Our first patch is available to download now, and addresses a number of reported issues, including (but not limited to!): VOICEOVER Added in a number of missing voiced lines – including all lines for Boat Man. Temporarily, voiceover lines that severely differ from the text have been removed – missing voiceover will be re-added in a future patch. Fixed the inconsistencies with Bagman’s voiceover. LOCALISATION Added in additional translations for missing lines, including many Skill Check Modifiers. Fixed and optimised localisation in Chinese (Simplified) based on community feedback. GAMEPLAY Fixed the curious case of TWO Bagman NPCs appearing in Bagman’s studio, during the "The Worth of a Heart" quest. Enabled fast t…
- Play ZERO PARADES: For Dead Spies with Your Friends, Fans, and Enemies?! - 22 May 2026
ZERO PARADES is a game about making careful, deliberate decisions in the world of espionage. The ZERO PARADES Twitch Companion Extension lets your audience play with you in real time: Stats, info and map overlay: Viewers don’t need to ask on chat what you’re doing right now or how you’ve skilled your character. They can open up an overlay menu and can see your character's stats, skills, inventory, journal map and Conditioning Thoughts at one glance. Live voting on dialogue and quests: Once connected, a poll button in dialogue gives streamers the chance to ask viewers to vote on which dialogue options to choose or which journal entries to follow next; results display directly in the game with live updates"We give streamers a game about making careful, deliberate decisions in the world of espionage. Then we hand the control over to the internet. What could go wrong? And of course, just li…
