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Risen

Platforms

PC
Xbox 360

Initial release Oct. 2, 2009

Developers

Piranha Bytes

Genres

RPG

Publishers

Deep Silver

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Artwork for Elex with lead character split between sci-fi and fantasy gear

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Embracer-owned studio Piranha Bytes acknowledges "difficult situation" as it faces potential closure

"We are convinced that we will succeed."

Jan. 23, 2024 Ed Nightingale

Risen screenshot of player using magic

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Risen rises on to consoles and receives Steam update

Like a phoenix.

Jan. 25, 2023 Ed Nightingale

THQ Nordic acquires... Gothic creator Piranha Bytes

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THQ Nordic acquires... Gothic creator Piranha Bytes

Sounds like Elex 2 is in the works.

May 22, 2019 Robert Purchese

Gothic/Risen dev reveals "edgy" new post-apoc open-world RPG ELEX

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Gothic/Risen dev reveals "edgy" new post-apoc open-world RPG ELEX

A huge, seamless game world for PC, PS4 and Xbox One.

July 2, 2015 Robert Purchese

Risen 3 announced for PC, PS3, Xbox 360, due August

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Risen 3 announced for PC, PS3, Xbox 360, due August

Near Dragon Age: Inquisition and The Witcher 3.

Feb. 25, 2014 Robert Purchese

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Interview

Why Risen 2 will be better

Piranha Bytes.

May 5, 2011 Robert Purchese

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News

Why Gothic dev Piranha dumped JoWooD

And what happens next for the Gothic IP.

May 5, 2011 Robert Purchese

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Review

Risen

Grinders keepers.

Nov. 1, 2009 Dan Whitehead

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News

UK Chart: Goal-pie for FIFA 10

Second biggest UK launch ever.

Oct. 5, 2009 Robert Purchese

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PC demos for Machinarium, Risen

You should definitely try one of them.

Oct. 2, 2009 Oli Welsh

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Review

Risen

And fallen.

Oct. 2, 2009 Dan Whitehead

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News

Gollum and Gimli will voice Risen

Piranha Bytes secures top talent.

Aug. 13, 2009 Robert Purchese

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News

Gothic dev names next game

Project RPB becomes Risen.

Aug. 6, 2008 Robert Purchese

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Piranha Bytes offers details on "RPB"

Gothic dev fills blanks on next game.

July 30, 2008 Robert Purchese

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Piranha Bytes doing new game

It isn't Gothic 4.

July 30, 2008 Robert Purchese

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