Risen.v20230124-sse.zip May 2026

: The update introduced full support for DirectInput-compatible gamepads, allowing for console-like play on PC without third-party tools.

: Added official Steam Achievements , Steam Cloud saves, and Rich Presence for both Steam and Discord. Technical Improvements : Risen.v20230124-SSE.zip

: The game engine was upgraded from 32-bit to 64-bit (often referred to as "SSE" or "Standard Edition" in community shorthand for modern engine versions), improving compatibility with current operating systems. Fixed long-standing bugs related to physics, such as

Fixed long-standing bugs related to physics, such as the "airwalk" bug where players would float or climb awkwardly at high frame rates. Community Reception and Known Issues Fully integrated Polish and Russian language support

While the update brought modern features, it also introduced some compatibility issues with legacy mods.

Added a native slider in the options menu. Fully integrated Polish and Russian language support.