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Piranha Bytes Admits to "Difficult Situation", Tells Fans "Don't Write Us Off Yet"

Elex and Gothic developer Piranha Bytes has taken to social media to share a somewhat cryptic update on the current state of the studio. In the message, which was posted to X (formerly known as…

January 22, 2024 | 09:09 EST

Art for the Gothic II Switch port, which depicts a serious-looking soldier in heavy armor looking at the camera
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Gothic II Switch Port Announced For Next Month, Will Include Expansion

THQ Nordic has announced a Gothic II Switch port for next month. The port, which is titled Gothic II Complete Classic, will follow last month's Switch port of the original 2001 Gothic, and will head…

October 5, 2023 | 09:48 EDT

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Cult RPG Classic Gothic Making Its Way To Nintendo Switch

THQ Nordic has announced that Piranha Bytes' cult RPG classic Gothic is making its way to Nintendo Switch. Importantly, this isn't the Gothic remake that's currently in the works over at Alkimia…

August 3, 2023 | 09:18 EDT

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ELEX 2 Attributes Guide

The staple of RPG's - attributes are what govern your characters ability to deal and take damage, as well as what you can equip and do from an abilities standpoint. In ELEX 2, your attributes are…

March 4, 2022 | 10:02 EST

ELEX 2 Abilities Screen

ELEX 2 Skill Points Guide

ELEX 2 can be a difficult game, especially early on due to your strength versus that of the enemies you're encountering. Masttering your Attributes, as well as your Skills, is an important way for…

March 4, 2022 | 08:33 EST

Join Clerics Regent
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ELEX 2 Clerics faction guide - How to become a Regent for the Clerics

As we mentioned in our original Clerics faction guide, the process to join the faction is a lot more involved and convoluted. Basically, it requires you to complete a quest chain that lets you become…

March 2, 2022 | 03:00 EST

Jax As Alb Trooper ELEX 2
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ELEX 2 Albs faction guide - How to become a Trooper for the Albs

Officially joining the Albs in ELEX 2 You will become a Scout for the Albs after finishing Skibor’s Life Insurance Policy and An Alb Agent. With these done, you can talk to Azok to become a member…

March 2, 2022 | 03:00 EST

ELEX 2 Alb Agent Mission
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ELEX 2 Albs mission guide - How to complete An Alb Agent

How to start An Alb Agent in ELEX 2 You’ll receive An Alb Agent in ELEX 2 after escorting Skibor to the Depot. With the initial phase of the investigation conducted, tell Commander Irissa that you’d…

March 2, 2022 | 03:00 EST

Skibor In ELEX 2
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ELEX 2 Albs mission guide - How to complete Skibor's Life Insurance Policy Mission

Skibor’s Life Insurance Policy is an Albs mission in ELEX 2. It assumes that you were able to join the Albs faction, as the quest is provided by Commander Irissa. Here’s our guide to help you…

March 2, 2022 | 03:00 EST

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ELEX 2 How to recruit Nyra | Companion Guide

Nyra is one of the companions that you can recruit in ELEX 2. Although she’s a member of the Albs, Jax finds that she’s a bit more impulsive than others. Here’s our guide to help you recruit Nyra as…

March 1, 2022 | 11:58 EST

Alb Base ELEX 2
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ELEX 2 How to join the Albs | Faction Guide

The Albs are one of the factions that you can join in ELEX 2. Controlling their emotions and empowering themselves through the consumption of Elex, this group feels extreme animosity towards Jax due…

March 1, 2022 | 11:58 EST

ELEX 2 Cleric Hagen
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ELEX 2 Faction Guide - How to join the Clerics

The Clerics are one of the factions that you can join in ELEX 2. Backed by unyielding fervor and powerful technology, they’re a force to be reckoned with. Here’s how to join the Clerics faction in…

March 1, 2022 | 11:58 EST

Elex 2 Caja Quest
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ELEX 2 How to Recruit Caja | Companion Guide

Caja is one of the companions available in ELEX 2. As a character who’s returning from the first game, you might want her back on your side once more. Here’s our guide to help you recruit Caja as a…

March 1, 2022 | 11:58 EST

Tilas Out For The Count

ELEX 2 An Antidote for Tilas Guide

If you chose the Berserkers for the faction you want to ally yourself with, in order to move up the ranks you'll need to complete a few missions around The Fort to advance from Cultivator to Warrior…

March 1, 2022 | 11:55 EST

ELEX 2 Striker

ELEX 2 Find a Taker for Striker's Notebook Guide

If in Hitch and the Three Investigators, you decided to lie to Justin and say there was nothing important in Striker's Notebook - you'll receive this mission for Elex 2. There are a few ways you can…

March 1, 2022 | 11:59 EST

ELEX 2 Kids Reward

ELEX 2 Detective Achievement | Kids In The Fort Guide

In the Berserker Fort, you'll encounter a few kids doing investigations of their own. At first, it seems like they're just playing a game, but as you interact with them more - the pieces start coming…

March 1, 2022 | 11:55 EST

Rat Room ELEX 2

ELEX 2 On The Road To Becoming a Paladin Mission

Now that you've successfully joined the Berserkers and gained the rank of Warrior - next up is the rank of Paladin. Now, if you've been playing both sides of the Claw vs. Berserker playground - this…

March 1, 2022 | 11:55 EST

Thieving for Yasma

ELEX 2 Thieving for Yasma Mission Guide

Should you choose the Claws in Baxter's Propaganda - you'll become a member of the group, allowing you to complete missions for additional reward by working counter to the Berserkers. Here's a quick…

March 1, 2022 | 11:55 EST

Elex 2 Mine Chest

ELEX 2 Mine Chest Key

While doing the "Gas in the Mine" Mission, you'll stumble on a chest outside in one of the huts that is locked and can only be opened with a key. That key, as you can probably guess, is inside the…

March 1, 2022 | 11:55 EST

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ELEX 2 Baxter's Propaganda Mission Guide

You'll have to complete this quest to gain "The Berserker's Trust" completion, as it's required as a test to help gain Rat's Trust, so you can access the upper portion of the fort. Here's a guide to…

March 1, 2022 | 11:55 EST

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ELEX 2 Guide for Beginners

The long-awaited sequel to a minor cult classic, Elex 2 is finally here. That comes with a huge violent world, lots of quests, and plenty of jank. If you're looking to get the best start and to learn…

March 1, 2022 | 11:55 EST

ELEX 2 Map Puzzle Map

ELEX 2 Map Piece Locations Guide | Map + Reward

Open World games have no shortage of things to find strewn about the map. ELEX 2 is no exception, offering players the chance to find a number of unique weapons, as well as 16 map pieces placed…

March 1, 2022 | 11:55 EST

ELEX 2 Seedlings Berserker Fort

Elex 2 Thorhild's Cultivators Mission Guide

As part of "The Berserker's Trust" mission, one of the Berserkers you can do some missions for is Thorhild, a cultivator responsible for the seedlings. She's not the nicest person, but her missions…

March 1, 2022 | 11:54 EST

Meeting With Hank ELEX 2

ELEX 2 Hank | Meeting With Hank Guide

Early on in Elex 2, you'll have the opportunity to explore and complete missions around the Berserker fort, such as "The Berserker's Trust" and "Baxter's Propoganda." One that might get missed is…

March 1, 2022 | 11:55 EST

Lasse Blacksmithing

Elex 2 The Weapon of An Artist Mission Guide

Whether you run into Lasse during Thorhild's Cultivators or talk to him to improve your smithing or buy weapons - he's got a unique quest that can net you a fantastic weapon. But there's a catch, if…

March 1, 2022 | 11:59 EST

Group of ELEX 2 Unique Weapons

ELEX 2 Unique Weapons Guide | Locations & Stats

ELEX 2 builds upon what the original game started, offering improvements on how players can build their characters, as well as collect and upgrade gear in a few new ways. Players can pick up weapons…

March 1, 2022 | 11:55 EST

Elex 2 Former Overlook
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ELEX 2 Review

I was one of the people who greatly enjoyed the original ELEX, despite its flaws. There's always something about a new open world to explore, character story arcs, and challenging mechanics that…

February 28, 2022 | 11:00 EST

Felix Elex 2

ELEX 2 Con Job Mission Guide - Games With Felix

There's no shortage of characters to meet throughout the world of Magalan, and some of them will do their best to take advantage of you. Felix, who can be found near the Morkon stronghold is one that…

March 1, 2022 | 11:55 EST

Martin Elex 2

ELEX 2 The Capital Temple Guide

We've all heard of get rich quick schemes, but sometimes I guess they work out. In your travels, you'll come across a Cleric named Martin in Carakis, near the Morkon Grotto. You'll find him directly…

March 1, 2022 | 11:55 EST

ELEX 2 Berserker Seedlings

Should You Play ELEX before ELEX 2? | What To Know

Elex 2 is the sequel to the 2017 game, ELEX from Piranha Bytes - a brand new IP that's received mixed reviews but that many look upon favorably. An action RPG, the game offers a number of choices…

December 6, 2021 | 05:32 EST

Elex 2 Landscape
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Elex 2 Is a Post-Apocalyptic Sequel Worth Exploring

I may be one of the outliers that really enjoyed the original ELEX, so naturally, I was excited to get my hands on a preview copy of the game to cover. Over 20 hours later, I'm hooked on ELEX II and…

December 6, 2021 | 11:00 EST

Tilas Elex 2 Berserker

ELEX 2 - Tilas' Apprentice Guide | Kill or Save Marwin?

Early on in Elex 2, you'll be asked to hunt down an alchemist's Apprentice in the Berserker's Fort, giving you the mission "Tilas' Apprentice." Players are faced with a choice as part of this quest,…

March 1, 2022 | 11:55 EST

Elex 2
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Elex 2

In the sequel to Elex, Elex 2 has players playing as Jax, who is trying to unite the free peoples of the science-fantasy world of Magalan against a new threat: the Skyanides. As you might expect with…

November 14, 2021 | 12:40 EST

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Sci-Fi RPG Elex 2 Release Date Announced

Piranha Bytes and THQ Nordic have announced the Elex 2 release date for March 1, 2022. The sequel to the original Elex has Jax trying to unite the free peoples of the science-fantasy world of Magalan…

November 10, 2021 | 10:21 EST

A forest scene in Elex 2
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Elex 2 Announced For PC And Consoles

Piranha Bytes has officially announced Elex 2. The sequel to 2017's sci-fi action-RPG is coming to PC and consoles at an unspecified date, and will take place several years after the events of the…

June 15, 2021 | 08:30 EDT

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Creative Europe Reveals Elex 2, New 11bit Project and More

First spotted by Eurogamer, Creative Europe's list of grants has revealed numerous titles currently in the works by companies in Europe. Companies that were included in this are Daedalic…

August 28, 2017 | 12:40 EDT

Jax, the protagonist of the Piranha Bytes game Elex, walking towards the screen in an artsy three-way split image
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E3 2016 - ELEX Details and Presentation

Unfortunately, our time was short in the presentation of ELEX due to scheduling issues, but from what I saw in only the 5-10 minutes certainly had me interested. Coming from the developers of the…

June 18, 2016 | 10:00 EDT