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ZA/UM Sets Free 'Zero Parades: For Dead Spies' Demo for Steam Next Fest, Feb. 23–Mar. 16

The demo offers a tailored opening focused on Hershel Wilk's first steps in Portofiro.

Overview

  • ZA/UM confirmed a free, time-limited demo on Steam running February 23 through March 16 during Steam Next Fest.
  • The playable slice features a customized opening with two quests, optional side stories, and introductions to several characters.
  • Players step into the role of Hershel Wilk to explore the city-state of Portofiro in a narrative-first espionage RPG.
  • Rock Paper Shotgun highlighted roughly 20 minutes of early gameplay footage released ahead of the demo.
  • The full release is reported for 2026, with coverage positioning the game in the Disco Elysium lineage of psychologically and politically driven storytelling.