Is Risen still worth playing in 2026?
An open world RPG from Piranha Bytes, Risen drops a castaway onto a volcanic island given over to Inquisitors and creatures, in the demanding lineage of the Gothic series. The freedom of exploration, the sense of a reactive, coherent world and the earned progression win over fans of old school European RPGs. The stiff combat, the austere interface and a modest presentation put off those used to modern comfort. An immersive, rough RPG for fans of open adventure and a living world to tame.