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## About Piranha Bytes 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. ## Company History - **Founded:** 1997 (Bochum, Germany) - **Location:** Essen, Germany - **Team:** ~31 employees - **Acquired by:** THQ Nordic (2019) - **Closed:** 2024 ## Major Game Series ### Gothic Series - Fantasy RPG franchise - Multiple titles - Millions of copies sold ### Risen Series - Three fantasy RPG titles - Spiritual successor to Gothic ### ELEX Series - Post-apocalyptic sci-fi RPG - ELEX (original) - ELEX II (2022, final release) ## Legacy Created some of the most beloved European RPGs, known for: - Immersive open worlds - Player freedom - Challenging gameplay - Atmospheric settings ## Closure Closed in 2024 as Embracer Group sought buyers during restructuring following failed $2B Savvy Games deal. ## Spiritual Successors - **Pithead Studio** - Founded by former leads Björn and Jennifer Pankratz - **Gothic 1 Remake** - In development by Alkimia Interactive ## Note Piranha Bytes is closed. Entry exists for historical reference. ## Why Piranha Bytes Mattered - **Gothic series** cult classic - **27 years** German RPG history - **ELEX** unique sci-fi RPG - **Millions sold** worldwide - **European RPG** pioneer
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View Full Profile & ContactPiranha Bytes is a professional game development outsourcing company based in Essen, Germany. With specialization in Programming, Game Design, 3D Art, they bring professional expertise to every project.
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Since 1997, they've been delivering quality game development services to studios worldwide.
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