Piranha Bytes’ Sci-fi/Fantasy Action-RPG Elex Set for 2017 Release, New Visuals

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Piranha Bytes and publisher Nordic Games have confirmed the release window for their upcoming fantasy/sci-fi action-RPG, Elex.

While not much is known about the game, we know that it’ll release sometime next year across PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. The game was previously set for a late 2016/early 2017 release.

Revealed in July of last year, Piranha Bytes describe the game as an open-world action-RPG that takes place in a “post-apocalyptic Science Fantasy universe” rife with “original characters, mutated creatures, deep moral choices and powerful action.” It also has jetpacks to focus on “full vertical exploration.”

Some new screenshots were also revealed for the game, providing us a closer look at what to expect:

Here’s some new concept art:

Finally, here’s some concept art for monsters and weapons:

Here’s a full breakdown of the game, via Nordic Games:


ELEX is a handcrafted action role-playing experience from the award-winning creators of the Gothic series, set in a brand new post-apocalyptic Science Fantasy universe that puts players into a huge seamless game world full of original characters, mutated creatures, deep moral choices and powerful action.

Key Features:

  • Sci-Fi meets Fantasy: A post-apocalyptic universe, blending Sci-Fi and fantasy elements together
  • Man vs Machine: Decide for yourself which path to choose, there is no right or wrong
  • 100% Authenticity: AI in the game will allow everything that happens to feel reasonable
  • Epic combat system: A complex combat system & full control over your character makes you able to read your opponents
  • Jetpack Frenzy: A whole new dimension of movement possibilities – full vertical exploration
  • RPG true to its Name: Your decisions will change the course of the whole game

You can find Nordic Games’ complete release schedule below:

2016

  • The Book of Unwritten Tales 2 – iOS/Android, Wii U
  • Battle Worlds: Kronos – PS4, Xbox One
  • MX vs. ATV Supercross Encore – Xbox One
  • The Guild 3 – PC
  • SpellForce 3 – PC

2017

  • ELEX – PS4, Xbox One, PC
  • Battle Chasers: Nightwar – PC/Mac, PS4, Xbox One
  • Aquanox Deep Descent
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