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Piranha Bytes was a German RPG developer founded in 1997 in Essen, best known for the Gothic, Risen, and ELEX series. Acquired by THQ Nordic in 2019, the studio closed in 2024 after 27 years of development.
Created some of the most beloved European RPGs, known for:
Closed in 2024 as Embracer Group sought buyers during restructuring following failed $2B Savvy Games deal.
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