The lights are on
Update: Publisher Deep Silver and developer Piranha Bytes have officially announced the title here in North America, including a first look at the game.
Risen 3: Titan Lords comes out for the PC "and consoles" (which ones aren't specified) in August, and the RPG stresses player choice and exploration.
For a look at the game's initial batch of screens, check out the gallery below.
Original Story:
To a pirate there's always another adventure around the corner, and developer Piranha Bytes is charting its course once again with Risen 3: Titan Lords.
The game has been announced via the cover of German magazine PC Games, which has an exclusive reveal of the title. No platforms or a release date are known at this time. Risen 2: Dark Waters first hit the PC and then came to the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.
For more on the series, take a look at our review of Risen 2: Dark Waters.
[Source: PC Games via Polygon]
Our TakeJudging by our review of the last Risen game, more work on the series' combat could go a long way to making Risen 3 a viable title since it appears other aspects are already commendable.
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I won't dismiss this immediately, but I won't hold my breath for it either. The last Risen game was... Something.
Never heard of this, but it has pirates, so I'll be keeping an eye (see what I did there?)
The last Risen game had its fair share of issues. I hope they work those out. It would be nice to see Risen 3 perform well.
I detested both previous Risen games, clunkly controlls+animations made me give up minutes after I started playing.
Cult following for the Risen series. I personally have the ability to enjoy things that aren't perfect. And I've loved the Risen series. But at the same time, I can easily see why people hate it. To each their own. But this guy is happy the series is moving forward still.
I've never played any of the Risen games. Maybe I'll check them out.
Cult Classic
I found the original Risen to be a bit better story-wise. The series reminds me of the original Fable game, so I have been enjoying them.
Like the editor stated, though, a polished combat system could make this game shine. And hopefully this next time it's more of a mix between pirates and the original's classes.
I enjoyed Risen and had high hopes for Risen 2, but it was disappointing. We'll see how Risen 3 turns out.
As long as theres the SWEEP THE FLOOR mini game i dont Care if it sucks
I rather enjoyed the first game but I never got to the second and probably never will. I'll wait for the reviews.
Hopefully that actually get it right this time.
Loved the first game, and I see now reason I wouldn't love the second, just haven't gotten around to it yet.