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The Legacy of Piranha Bytes: An Exploration of Their RPG Philosophy
After a remarkable 27-year journey, German developer Piranha Bytes, lauded for their niche "Eurojank" RPGs, has sadly concluded production due to an inability to secure funding for future projects. Their last significant titles, "Elex" 1 and 2, were met with mixed receptions, but it's the earlier games in their portfolio—most notably "Gothic" 1 and 2—that have cemented their legacy. Remarkably, the Gothic franchise now holds a place of prominence, outliving the very studio that birthed it, spurred on by an upcoming remake of the original Gothic developed by Spanish studio Alchemia Interactive.