2026-06-05 17:00 UTC · Community Announcements · THQ Nordic
{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/7564110/dccf4907b0a4338db3c1f5944e6aa6732bdfc7b0.png Gothic 1 Remake is Out Now! Welcome to the Colony! Barcelona, Spain / Vienna, Austria - June 5th, 2026: Gothic 1 Remake is available now on PC, PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S, bringing one of the most beloved cult RPGs of the early 2000s back to life. Gothic 1 Remake has been fully rebuilt in Unreal Engine 5 while staying faithful to the atmosphere, story, and brutal charm of the original classic. Watch the Gothic 1 Remake Release Trailer on YouTube: https://youtu.be/n0R7BmfpD7k Get Gothic 1 Remake: https://store.steamp
2024-07-16 00:48 UTC · Gamemag.ru · Вадим Съедин
Несмотря на многочисленные утечки, компания Embracer Group официально не подтвердила факт закрытия немецкой студии Piranha Bytes. Однако бывший глава команды и создатель серии Elex Бьорн Панкратц фактически подтвердил факт ее расформирования.
2024-07-09 09:52 UTC · Rock, Paper, Shotgun
The studio-killing fallout of Embracer's acquisition frenzy continues to fall like ash on the industry. The publishing giant has reportedly closed Piranha Bytes, the studio known for cult RPGs like Gothic, Risen, and Elex, according to a worker who spoke to Polish games site CD-Action. The studio's existence had been under threat since early this year, after being targeted in Embracer's purgatorial studio massacre. At that time the German studio were hopeful to avoid being closed down, insisting "don't write us off yet!" Unfortunately, it looks like those who worked at the studio have since be
2024-07-08 18:00 UTC · Gamemag.ru · Вадим Съедин
Просуществовавшая почти 27 лет немецкая студия Piranha Bytes была закрыта. Об этом сообщает польское издание CD-Action.
2024-01-22 19:38 UTC · PC Gamer · Andy Chalk
fter a week of rumors, Embracer-owned studio Piranha Bytes, the developer of the Gothic, Risen, and Elex games, has acknowledged that it is in "a difficult situation" but says it's still trying to find a way forward for its next project. Should it be unable to do so, the studio will be closed... Read more.
2024-01-22 15:46 UTC · Rock, Paper, Shotgun
Embracer Group is once again doing sterling work to demonstrate the perils of consolidation. Piranha Bytes, who are one of well over a hundred studios that Embracer bought up in recent years, today posted a statement on Xitter saying "Don't write us off yet!". The statement goes on to say that they're "convinced they will succeed". Succeed at what, you might ask? Not being shut down by Embracer. Read more
2024-01-20 18:57 UTC · Gamemag.ru · Илья Корпылёв
В конце 2023 года поклонники Piranha Bytes начали переживать из-за возможности закрытия студии. Разработчики обещали в скором времени выйти на связь, но резко пропали, а сайт в итоге стал недоступен .
2023-05-16 18:56 UTC · Gamemag.ru · Дмитрий Чистяков
Министерство экономики Германии субсидировало 3,17 миллиона евро на создание следующей и пока еще неанонсированной игры от студии Piranha Bytes ( Gothic, Risen, Elex) , выход которой запланирован на 2026 год.
2022-12-25 18:19 UTC · Gamemag.ru · Дмитрий Чистяков
Портал DSOGaming составил топ компьютерных версий игр 2022 года с самой худшей оптимизацией.
2022-04-28 14:58 UTC · Community Announcements · damihlspuet
- Fixed 'Glory to the Rabble' quest not being closed if the player joins the Albs - Changed: The option stepper does not repeat when clicking the buttons using the mouse - Crane will no longer be mentioned in "Recruiting for Heinrich" - if the Player hasn't started "A bounty for Crane" yet. - Fix works only if "Food for Crane" is still available. - Added: Overlay if settings option need a restart of the app - Fixed a bug where the "Voice of Khan" was unresponsive after dueling with Ruben - Fixed some perk learn glitches - Changed inconsistent naming of certain swords - Changed fire texture siz
2022-03-22 10:47 UTC · Community Announcements · Zyddie
We have just launched the 3rd patch for Elex II. Here are the patch notes - Fixed unwanted dialog break ups, which could cause potential plotstoppers Fixed wrong behaviour of Eva if Jax has committed a crime Fixed Gregor, who had strange behaviour after completing the "What doesn’t kill" you quest Fixed plot killers with some main characters who died by mistake Fixed incorrect kill quest amounts of targets Fixed plot killer at the gates of the main former, which remained closed after completing the main quest at this point Fixed situation, where Tilas and Marwin could not get back to work afte
2022-03-22 10:47 UTC · Community Announcements · damihlspuet
Here's a link to the Patch notes for Patch 3: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/900040/view/3114808330567292017
2022-03-14 02:00 UTC · Gamemag.ru · Rakot
Моддер Sangeki выпустил простую модификацию для ELEX II, добавляющую в ролевую игру от третьего лица вид «из глаз». Как отмечает разработчик, изменения предназначены в первую очередь для создания скриншотов, поскольку мод не меняет боевую механику игры. В связи с этим сражения с врагами становятся далеко не самым удобным занятием.
2022-03-11 12:51 UTC · Community Announcements · Zyddie
We have just launched the second patch for Elex II on steam rest of PC platforms should follow shortly. Patch notes are as follows - Added alternative game camera Fixed bug in certain quest with Crane Bugfix for Skyands boss Haraac could not be found Bugfixes for certain NPCs, who could not find their way, like Skibor Fixed bug at Adam in terms of the quest of the 6th Power subquests Fixed a bug where Chloe won't let the player proceed during certain quest situations More information for other platforms will come in the future. Remember if you have issues with our game to report them here - ht
2022-03-11 12:51 UTC · Community Announcements · damihlspuet
- Added alternative game camera - Fixed bug in certain quest with Crane - Bugfix for Skyands boss Haraac could not be found - Bugfixes for certain NPCs, who could not find their way, like Skibor - Fixed bug at Adam in terms of the quest of the 6th Power sub-quests - Fixed a bug where Chloe won't let the player proceed during certain quest situations
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