Press release:
Vienna/Austria, November 17th, 2022.
Faranga needs a new hero – will you heed the call?

THQ Nordic are today very excited and happy to announce that Piranha Bytes’ cult RPG “Risen” is coming to PlayStation®4, Xbox One™, and Nintendo Switch on January 24, 2023. THQNordic has partnered exclusively with GameStop to bring Risen to PS4 and Switch players in North America.

The Cult RPG that follows the game design direction of the early Gothic games will be finally running smooth and in its full quality on console platforms, while the old PC version will get a gamepad support update.

Delve into the gritty and atmospheric world of Risen, where every action has a consequence. Master the sword, learn the art of staff fighting, or become a powerful mage, forging your path across a land filled with mysterious earthquakes, fearsome monsters, and unimaginable treasures.

Explore the mysterious volcanic island Faranga and the heavy tremors which bode ill for its inhabitants. As ancient temples have risen from the ground, they are bringing with them bizarre creatures that terrorize the area – are you brave enough to face the dangers? Find yourself caught amidst rebellion, tyranny, and mystic rituals. It is up to you to decide which way the pendulum of fate will swing.

About Risen
The volcanic island of Faranga is being terrorized by monstrous creatures. Wield sword, staff and over 20 spells to defend the land and shape its ultimate fate, with no loading screens for a seamless open world RPG adventure.

Port of the cult RPG with full gamepad controls and reworked UI
Open world action RPG where every action has consequences
Divided into 4 chapters, letting you decide which side you will join
Over 20 different spells to choose from, cast either through scrolls or runes
Fully seamless world streaming support – No loading screens
With each level, your character will learn and improve their skills
Countless side quests and creatures to discover
Over 60 hours of immersive open world gameplay

About THQ Nordic
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Jonas “O.J” Ek
The Gaming Ground
Twitter: @TheGamingGround

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Tags: Nintendo Switch, PC games, Piranha Bytes, PS4, Retro games, Risen, RPG, THQ Nordic, Xbox One