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In this sequel to the vintage Open World RPG ELEX, Jax must once again unite the free people of the Science-Fantasy world of Magalan against a new threat - the Skyands, who want to change the face of the planet forever.

ELEX II is a open world, singleplayer and rpg game developed by Piranha Bytes and published by THQ Nordic.
Released on March 01st 2022 is available only on Windows.

It has received 6,383 reviews of which 4,696 were positive and 1,687 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. 😊

The game is currently priced at 49.99€ on Steam, but you can find it for 6.25€ on Eneba.


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Windows
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10, 64 Bit
  • Processor: AMD Ryzen 3 3100 / Intel Core i5-7400
  • Memory: 12 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Radeon RX 5600 XT / Geforce GTX 1060
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 90 GB available space

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28 hours played
July 2026
It was intereresting to start playing after I finished with elex 1. But main problem of this game is cringe story, fractions are less charismatic than in elex 1. I was dissapointet with face palm storyline....Elex 2 is verdic for elex serises like cringe arcania (ex gothic 4) was verdict for gothic series. But at least this game is playable and not really deserve dislike 6/10
34 hours played
June 2026
Well how to begin; I really liked Elex 1. Especially as a RPG fan including the Gothic games, Elex 1 gave me the dopamine even though it had janky animations, weird combat, and reaallly steep curve getting powerful. And even though all the jankiness and our stiff main character, Jax, it was a huge blast for me - because I really liked the world that they have built, on top of having Gothic-like character progression. I postponed playing Elex 2 for a long time. Seeing that the Gothic Remake is on the store, I decided to give it a go. I am still in love with the world building and the factions. The graphics are good enough. The character faces are total ♥♥♥♥ to be honest, but I really do not care that much - the gameplay is more important for me. What they have done good are; - Environment and world design -Somewhat the story -Same tiresome character progression which I love -The freedom to go literally anywhere from the first minute What I would have expected from the Elex 2; -Better companions (story-wise and maybe control-wise, what if we could have play with their progression/equipment also?) -Better combat animations -Jax being a bit more lovable -Better AI in general (companions are dumb as hell, and they are now accompanied with creatures that are also dumb as hell) I still give it a Yes, because this is still my thing. And I think, even though there is not much improvement on Elex 1, I am still satisfied with my experience as I want this series to go on. But for casual RPG players who really did not play Gothic games and did not like Elex 1 that much, they should look somewhere else.
60 hours played
March 2026
Great game, easily top 100 games I've beaten on Steam. (Hey, I'm at 711 now so that's actually a complement). People complained about bugs, I didn't see too many. Fell through the world once. But a quick reload later and that was fixed. Played the game as melee 1h and shield and if you're reading this with that build YOU CAN ATTACK AERIAL UNITS WITH YOUR JETPACK. I don't think the game explained that and it wasn't until Chapter 4 of 5 that I figured it out. Another note is unlike most Piranha Bytes games, enemies do respawn, but their respawn is at a very low rate. That I didn't like, one of my favorite things about these games is enemies only respawn after chapters. But hey, mild annoyance. You can still do quests before talking to the quest giver, which I like. Some people complained about the acting, honestly I didn't have any problem with it, and during most of the game the acting was completely fine. The game does rely a little too heavily on lore dumps in dialogue but the twist is complicated. Sadly, it does leave off not a full cliff hanger but... sort of an edge, you see the cliff over there. There obviously was a plan for an Elex 3 and it looked like it was going to be awesome. But, unfortunately, Piranha Bytes closed down. Could still happen, but probably not for a long time. Risen 3 remains my favorite Piranha Bytes game but Elex 2 isn't far behind.
55 hours played
Jan. 2026
The next chapter of one of my most memorable gaming experiences. I admit I’m a bit biased, so overall I can say I had a good time with this game. That said, it’s far from flawless—on the contrary, as an RPG, it’s hard to point to any aspect that feels truly polished. If there’s one exception, it’s probably the faction system, which remains a Piranha Bytes tradition and one of the most advanced parts of their games. In terms of story, it feels like a second season nobody asked for. The writing is highly inconsistent: one moment you feel like you’re reading a young adult novel, and the next moment it suddenly hits you with something surprisingly heavy. The same inconsistency applies to the voice acting. The first game was a beast when it came to world-building—you were discovering a completely new world. In ELEX 2, however, it often feels like more of the same. As for RPG mechanics, they are largely similar to ELEX 1, just slightly more developed and expanded. All in all, it’s a slightly above-average RPG, and I can still easily recommend it to any RPG fan—especially those who enjoyed the first game.
67 hours played
Jan. 2026
Piranha Bytes’ Last Dance What I always liked about Piranha Bytes games, like the ELEX games in particular, is how unique they are. The kind of RPGs that almost nobody else even tries to make anymore. Minimum hand-holding, no cinematic rails, just a hostile world that doesn't give a damn about you until you earn your place in it. Factions really matter, choices can block content, and progression feels earned, not given. While the jank is real, so is the sense of ownership over your journey. ELEX II feels more like an old school RPG mixed with weird ideas that no other studio dares to try. It’s flawed, sometimes frustrating, but deeply authentic. ELEX II is a farewell to a special kind of RPG that we may never see again.

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Frequently Asked Questions

ELEX II is currently priced at 49.99€ on Steam.

No, ELEX II is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 49.99€ on Steam.

Yes, ELEX II received 4,696 positive votes out of a total of 6,383 achieving a rating of 7.19.
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ELEX II was developed by Piranha Bytes and published by THQ Nordic.

Yes, ELEX II is playable and fully supported on Windows.

No, ELEX II is not playable on MacOS.

No, ELEX II is not playable on Linux.

No, ELEX II is not playable on Steam Deck.

No, ELEX II is not playable on Steam Machine.

No, ELEX II does not support VR.

ELEX II is a single-player game.

Yes, there is a DLC available for ELEX II. Explore additional content available for ELEX II on Steam.

No, ELEX II does not support mods via Steam Workshop.

No, ELEX II does not support Steam Remote Play.

Yes, ELEX II is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.

You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for ELEX II.

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ELEX II PEGI 18
Rating
7.2
4,696
1,687
Game modes
Features
Online players
32
Developer
Piranha Bytes
Publisher
THQ Nordic
Release 01 Mar 2022
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