Piranha Bytes
Computer GamesNorth Rhine-westphalia, Germany11-50 Employees
Piranha Bytes is a German computer games developer located at 63 Ruhrallee, Essen, in North Rhine-westphalia, Germany. The studio is known for creating the Gothic, Risen, and ELEX game series. Founded in 1997, the company has endured downturns such as the dot-com bubble and the 2008 financial crisis. In 2019, Piranha Bytes was acquired by Embracer Group via its THQ Nordic division. The company operates with a team of 11 to 50 employees.