Publisher THQ Nordic has announced the launch of the cult open-world RPG Risen on PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. For its North American debut, THQ Nordic is partnering exclusively with GameStop for the PS4 and Nintendo Switch release of the game. The new release of Risen is not a remake or remaster of any sort and it is a simple as-if port of the original Risen RPG that was released on PC back in 2009. You can check out the new release trailer for Risen showcasing the game running on a Nintendo Switch console below:
Risen on the volcanic island of Faranga which is inhabited by vicious creatures and is ruled by the enigmatic Don Esteban. Under his rule, ruins have risen from the ground across Faranga as dangerous monsters have slowly taken control of the island. Among all of this, the Inquisitor Mendoza arrives on the island as he wants to investigate but requires your assistance desperately. In Risen, you will find yourself caught between rebellion, tyranny, and mystic rituals and the final decision of what will happen will ultimately lie in your hands.
In Risen, you will create your own character as you master the sword, learn the art of staff fighting, or become a powerful mage depending on your own personal liking. With our character, you will forge your path across a land filled with mysterious earthquakes, fearsome monsters, and unimaginable treasures. If you choose the path of the mage, you will have over 20 spells at your disposal to defend the land and shape its future. Risen does not have any sort of loading screens to deliver a seamless open-world RPG adventure.
Key features of Risen include:
- 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
Risen was previously only released on PC back in 2009 however the exact same version of the game is now available as an as-is port on PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. Again, you should know that this is not a remake or a remaster and is the very same version of Risen which was released on PC back in 2009.
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