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Piranha Bytes Confirms Difficult Situation, Future Uncertain

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Gothic, Risen Studio Facing Challenges After Departures

Piranha Bytes, the acclaimed developer behind the Gothic and Risen series, has confirmed that it is facing a difficult situation. The news comes after several key staff members, including studio head Björn Pankratz, left the company in recent months.

In a tweet on Sunday, Piranha Bytes acknowledged the challenges it is facing but said that its future is not yet set in stone.

"The situation is difficult, but the future is not written in stone," the tweet said. "We are working hard to overcome the challenges and continue to develop the games that our fans love."

The departures of Pankratz and other key staff members have raised concerns about Piranha Bytes' ability to continue developing high-quality games. The studio has not announced any upcoming projects since the departures, and it is unclear what its future holds.

Piranha Bytes was founded in 1997 and has developed a reputation for creating immersive and challenging role-playing games. The studio's most popular games include the Gothic series, the Risen series, and Elex.

The news of Piranha Bytes' challenges has been met with concern by fans of the studio's games. Many fans have expressed their hope that the studio will be able to overcome its current difficulties and continue to develop great games.