Arx Fatalis
Released Apr 2007
This critically acclaimed first-person RPG from Arkane Studios takes the player on an amazing journey into the fantasy world of Arx. Arx is wrought with turmoil, brought to the brink of destruction by a violent war.
87% positive · 2,589 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
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Evaluation
Arx Fatalis is a classic single-player RPG originally released by Arkane Studios and published by Bethesda Softworks. The game arrived on Steam on April 3, 2007 as a complete, self-contained experience. The store description describes a fully realized story-driven RPG with a defined beginning, world, and multiple endings — there is no mention of downloadable content, expansions, or ongoing updates of any kind. The only developer communication on Steam since launch is a maintenance patch from May 28, 2020 that updated the game for Windows 10 compatibility and fixed bugs. No new content has ever been released for the game, and no future content has ever been announced. Arx Fatalis launched as a finished product and has remained exactly that.
Evidence
Store description presents a complete, self-contained single-player RPG with no mention of DLC, expansions, or post-launch content plans.
Maintenance patch released on May 28, 2020 to update the game for Windows 10 compatibility and fix stability issues. No new content included.
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Bethesda Softworks
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Platform
Windows
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Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player
About this game
Journey to the World Of Arx
Explore A Fantasy World
This critically acclaimed first-person RPG from Arkane Studios takes the player on an amazing journey into the fantasy world of Arx. Arx is wrought with turmoil, brought to the brink of destruction by a violent war. The sun has disappeared from overhead to shroud the world in eternal darkness, forcing communities to begin inhabiting underground mines. But as food and drink becomes scarce, the wars become even more violent as each race – from trolls, goblins, and rat-men, to humans – struggle for survival. Now, evil has arisen in this sunless world in the form of the God of Destruction, Akbaa. It’s up to you to defeat Akbaa and save Arx from his reign of terror. You must use bravery and cunning to uncover the long hidden secret of Arx. As your epic quest unfolds you will explore ancient temples, bustling cities and abandoned mines; unearth legendary artifacts and face terrifying foes.Build Your Champion
You will become the hero of an underground world. Create a customizable character and allocate skill points in categories such as spellcasting, weapons, armor, and stealth to build your champion.Wield Powerful Magic
Take out enemy creatures with an innovative casting system featuring 50 powerful spells. Using the mouse, draw runes in mid-air and combine gestures to unleash powerful magical abilities.Forge Your Own Path Through An Immersive World
Arx Fatalis mixes intelligent storytelling with nonlinear gameplay and challenging puzzles, and every choice you make in the game could have drastic impacts on the world. In true Arkane fashion, the game allows you choose your own playstyle and path, with several different possible endings awaiting you based on your decisions.Are these done yet?
Last evaluated Jun 19, 2026
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