Piranha Bytes Faces Uncertain Future, Seeks New Publisher Amid Closure Rumors

The Gothic and Elex II developer is in a difficult situation but remains hopeful, urging fans not to write them off yet.

Piranha Bytes, the developer behind Gothic and Elex II, is facing potential closure but has issued a statement urging fans not to write them off yet.
The studio is currently in a difficult situation and is actively seeking a new publisher or buyer after Embracer Group decided to close the studio.
Embracer Group, the owner of Piranha Bytes, has been involved in a series of studio closures and layoffs, with notable casualties including Saints Row developer Volition Games and TimeSplitters team Free Radical Design.
Piranha Bytes' situation is part of a larger trend in the gaming industry, with over 3,000 jobs lost in 2024 alone due to layoffs and studio closures.
The studio's future remains uncertain, but they remain hopeful and committed to creating immersive gaming worlds.