Embracer Shuts Down Piranha Bytes, The Developer Of Gothic & Risen

According to Polish and German sources, Piranha Bytes has allegedly been shut down. Apparently, the studio was officially shut down at the end of June 2024. Piranha Bytes is a studio with decades of experience, developing game franchises such as Elex, Gothic and Risen. However, recently, it's been owned by Embracer Group, which has been notoriou...

THQ Nordic Buys Out Piranha Bytes, The Folks Responsible For Euro-RPG Jank

If you fancy your European RPGs with a bit of arbitrary toughness and ruthlessness, chances are you're familiar with Pirahna Bytes. They are responsible for such "gaming darlings" such as the Gothic and Risen series. Some find joy in these games, others less so. THQ Nordic recently acquired the European studio to increase their portfolio. The acqu...