: The game features a handcrafted open world where exploration is highly rewarded with hidden treasures and legendary weapon parts.

: Magical warriors who utilize offensive crystal magic.

: Satisfying exploration, dense quest variety, and a return to the series' more atmospheric fantasy elements.

Critics from GameSpot and IGN generally consider the game a "love it or hate it" experience.

: Melee-focused warriors with physical combat buffs.

Released in August 2014 by Piranha Bytes , is an action RPG that serves as the final chapter in the Risen trilogy. It attempts to blend the pirate themes of its predecessor with the traditional dark fantasy roots of the Gothic series. Plot & Setting