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Pluto 13

Pluto 13 GmbH is a developer of computer games located in the Ruhrgebiet, Germany’s industrial heartland. Is is known for its label Piranha Bytes under which the company has developed the much acclaimed GOTHIC computer roleplaying series.

Pluto 13 GmbH was founded in 2002 by employees and management of Piranha Bytes Software GmbH. Piranha Bytes Software GmbH was itself founded in 1997 and later (1999) turned into a 100% subsidiary of Phenomedia AG, a company listed on Germany’s Neuer Markt stock exchange. Due to certain circumstances regarding internal troubles at Phenomedia AG , Pluto 13 GmbH was founded and major assets, trademarks and most staff were transferred to the new company to continue work on the titles that the team is best known for as well as new projects.

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Games Developed

2012

Risen 2: Dark Waters (PS3), Risen 2: Dark Waters (X360), Risen 2: Dark Waters (PC)

2010

Risen (X360)

2009

Risen (PC)