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SeriesArcaniAGothic

Arcania: Gothic 4

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First release
Oct 12, 2010
Engine
Vision
Genres
Role-playing (RPG) · Open world, Action, Fantasy, Historical, Stealth
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Linux, Xbox 360

Arcania is a Fantasy Action game set in a rich world where an entire kingdom’s future is at stake Build your strength and learn the skills needed to become a hero as you challenge a mighty king and uncover his dark secrets. Travel through a land of different climate zones, abundant flora and fauna, subterranean vaults, and unique towns and castles where clouds darken the skies, weather effects such as wind and heavy rain influence an endlessly fascinating game world, day and night cycles, and a stunning display of light and shadow. As you battle the monsters and villains of the land and meet a host of unique characters, will you be able to right the King’s wrongdoings and, above all, what choices will lead you there?

Also known as Готика 4: Аркания, Gothic 4: Genesis, ArcaniA: A Gothic Tale, Gothic 4: Arcania
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Storyline
War covers over the Southern Islands like a blood-drenched shroud and finally, War reaches the idyllic isle of Feshyr in the Southern Seas. The protagonist of Arcania: Gothic 4 returns from an adventure to find his home and village torched and looted. The aggressors’ ships - with an Eagle displayed on their billowing sails - escape over the horizon. Seeking revenge, the hero leaves the destroyed village behind and soon realizes that this cowardly attack did not just happen on a corrupt king's whim. An evil power lies waiting at the threshold of this world, and our hero will need to face this nameless evil. Yet the hero is not alone - his fate is linked to that of a beautiful, mysterious lady as well as a powerful artifact from the long-forgotten distant past.Read more

War covers over the Southern Islands like a blood-drenched shroud and finally, War reaches the idyllic isle of Feshyr in the Southern Seas. The protagonist of Arcania: Gothic 4 returns from an adventure to find his home and village torched and looted. The aggressors’ ships - with an Eagle displayed on their billowing sails - escape over the horizon. Seeking revenge, the hero leaves the destroyed village behind and soon realizes that this cowardly attack did not just happen on a corrupt king's whim. An evil power lies waiting at the threshold of this world, and our hero will need to face this nameless evil. Yet the hero is not alone - his fate is linked to that of a beautiful, mysterious lady as well as a powerful artifact from the long-forgotten distant past.

Release dates
Linux
Oct 12, 2010
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Oct 14, 2010
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Oct 19, 2010
All 10 release dates
Xbox 360
Oct 19, 2010
Xbox 360
Oct 21, 2010
Xbox 360
Oct 29, 2010
Xbox 360
Mar 24, 2011
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Apr 14, 2011
PlayStation 4
May 12, 2015
PlayStation 4
May 13, 2015
Game modes
Single player
Perspective
Third person
Where to buy
Keywords
hunting, medieval, magic, crafting, archery
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