ZA/UM Studio Games

ZA/UM is a cultural association and video game development studio most famous for creating the critically acclaimed role-playing game Disco Elysium. Originally formed as a collective of artists, writers, and musicians in Tallinn, Estonia, the group transitioned into a formal development studio to bring their intricate world-building to the digital medium. Development of their primary intellectual property took place across Estonia and their London-based operations.

The studio's history is marked by a significant shift from its roots as an avant-garde cultural collective to a commercial entity. While the brand originated in Estonia, the company expanded its corporate footprint to the United Kingdom to facilitate global distribution and creative collaboration. Ownership of the studio is currently held by a group of investors and executives who took control following the departure of several founding members of the original creative collective.