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A gritty, raw and atmospheric fantasy world in which every action has a consequence. In the epic world of Risen, filled with mysterious earthquakes, fearsome monsters and unimaginable treasures, forge your path with the sword, learn the art of staff fighting or become a powerful mage.
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Risen FAQ


Which perspective do you play from in Risen?
Risen has a third-person perspective.

seriesRisen
developerPiranha Bytes
Wizarbox
publisherDeep Silver
composerKai Rosenkranz
release date
NAOctober 2nd, 2009
EUOctober 2nd, 2009
M for Mature

Single PlayerFantasyRPGOpen WorldAdventureThird-PersonExplorationDarkMagic / PowersMedieval
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on January 21st, 2022 last updatedby blustrkr
on October 2nd, 2025

Developer Updates / Related News


Risen Patch & Ports live!
To celebrate the launch of Risen on modern consoles (PS4, Xbox One and Switch) we also gave this SKU here an update. The game now fully support DirectInput compatible gamepads (either use the launch option to force it or set Controller Mode in the games option menu). We also updated the languages it supports (Polish and Russian are fully integrated) and added Steam Achievements and Rich Presence via Steam and Discord. Along the way we did a few gameplay & technical (related to audio and physics)... Gothic Playable Teaser
Welcome to the colony, Risen fans! If you love Piranha Bytes RPGs then make sure to contain your joyous screams: The original Gothic is getting a makeover and coming back... as a playable teaser! If you own any Piranha Bytes games on Steam, the yet-untitled Gothic Remake project should be in your library by now. Don't own a Piranha Bytes game yet? What are you waiting for, get your hands on the fantastic Piranha Bytes & Friends bundle that's on sale right here. Remember that the fate of the Goth... THQ Nordic acquires... Gothic creator Piranha Bytes
THQ Nordic has acquired Gothic creator Piranha Bytes, and with it the IP rights to Gothic, Risen and Elex. The two companies have worked together before - THQ Nordic having been the publisher of "Elex (2017), which was a bit ropey but charming nonetheless" (a little like Piranha Bytes' other games). On the prospect of Elex 2, the acquisition press release said: "Semi-official comment: Have a guess." As for a new Gothic - presumably Gothic 5? "Nothing to say at this stage." "Read more"
 
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