According to THQ Nordic, Piranha Bytes' classic action role-playing game, Risen, will finally be coming to modern consoles.
Both companies made the announcement via a trailer that is available on THQ Nordic's YouTube page. The trailer is accompanied by the description "Faranga needs a hero – will you heed the call?"
Risen is an action role-playing game with pirate and fantasy themes that originally launched in October 2009. The events of the game take place on the fictional island of Faranga which is modeled after Sicily. Like the Italian city, Faranga has an active volcano, Mediterranean plants, and multiple climates.
The game follows a nameless character who finds himself on the island after his ship is destroyed at sea. Following his acquaintance with the island, its inhabitants, and the events, the player must join one of three factions namely the Bandits, Warriors of the Order, or the Mages. Then, the player will participate in High Inquisitor Mendoza's war against the Titans who are terrorizing mankind.
Risen's trailer is 41 seconds long and begins with a shipwreck that deposits the lead character on Faranga. It then shows the character going on adventures on the island, battling monsters and men, and using magic. Some of the weapons seen in the announcement trailer include axes, bows, and swords.