Risen

Risen

Released Oct 2009

Delve into a gritty, raw and atmospheric fantasy world in which every action has a consequence. In the epic world of Risen, filled with mysterious earthquakes, fearsome monsters and unimaginable treasures, forge your path with the sword, learn the art of staff fighting or become a powerful mage.

88% positive · 11K reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence

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Evaluation

Risen launched on October 2, 2009 as a complete, self-contained RPG with no post-launch content cycle. The game received a modernization patch on January 24, 2023 that added gamepad support, Steam Achievements, language updates, and technical improvements to coincide with its release on modern consoles — but this was a maintenance and compatibility update, not new story or gameplay content. A soundtrack DLC was also released that same day, which is the only DLC in the store listing and is already available for purchase. There is no announced future content, no unreleased DLC, and no roadmap or developer statement indicating further development plans. The 2019 news post was a promotion for a Gothic Remake playable teaser — unrelated to Risen's own content status. Risen shipped as a finished product in 2009 and remains so today.
Evidence
Publisher released a modernization patch adding gamepad support, Steam Achievements, 64-bit support, FOV options, and language updates. A soundtrack DLC was also released. No new gameplay content announced.
news post · Jan 24, 2023 source content shipped
medium
Only DLC listed is the Risen Soundtrack, released January 24, 2023. No unreleased DLC exists in the store.
dlc listing · Jan 24, 2023 source content shipped
low

Content

1 of 1 released · no outstanding content
Released
Jan 2023

Media

Details

Developer
Publisher
THQ Nordic
Achievements
50
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player

About this game

The island Faranga needs a new hero, you!

Delve into a gritty, raw and atmospheric fantasy world in which every action has a consequence. In the epic world of Risen, filled with mysterious earthquakes, fearsome monsters and unimaginable treasures, forge your path with the sword, learn the art of staff fighting or become a powerful mage.

  • Countless side quests and creatures to discover.
  • Over 60 hours of Immersive open world gameplay.
  • Alter the destiny of the island by the actions you take.
Last evaluated Jun 28, 2026
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