THQ Nordic releasing Risen on Switch

The team at THQ Nordic has announced that the action adventure RPG Risen (trailer) will be heading to the Nintendo Switch. The game was initially released on the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 in 2009 to respectable reviews. The Nintendo Switch version also appears to be coming to PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. Risen for the Switch could appear during today’s Nintendo Direct presentation which kicks off at 3pm UK time.

The island Faranga needs a new hero, you! Delve into a gritty, raw and atmospheric fantasy world in which every action has a consequence. In the epic world of Risen, filled with mysterious earthquakes, fearsome monsters and unimaginable treasures, forge your path with the sword, learn the art of staff fighting or become a powerful mage.