ELEX is a single-player action role-playing game developed by Piranha Bytes, set in the post-apocalyptic planet of Magalan. Blending futuristic sci-fi, raw fantasy, and medieval elements, the game places you at the center of a war over a powerful substance called Elex. With jetpacks, factions vying for power, and meaningful moral choices, it offers an uncompromising RPG experience with high player freedom and challenge.

Key Features

• Open-world exploration with full verticality
  Explore a vast, seamless map free of loading zones using your jetpack, vehicles, and traversal tools—nothing is out of reach.

• Faction-based narrative and player choice
  Early in the game you're invited to join one of three key factions—Berserkers (magic-focused), Outlaws (tech and survival), or Clerics (religious science)—each offering unique story arcs, abilities, and philosophies.

• Hybrid combat system: melee, ranged, and psychic
  Engage in close-quarters fights, shoot with firearms, or harness psychic or magical powers based on your faction and playstyle. Combat requires stamina and timing.

• Moral and emotional stakes shaped by 'Elex'
  The mysterious resource grants power but suppresses emotion. Your method of using or rejecting Elex affects dialogue, quest paths, and world reactions.

• Dynamic quest system with consequences
  NPCs remember your actions—killing quest givers or ignoring tasks changes outcomes. Choices often ripple through later content, impacting how cities and factions respond.

• Skill and equipment-dependent progression
  Advancement relies more on gear and exploration than leveling alone. Gear unlocks tiered combat opportunity, making weapon and armor progression key.

• RPG depth with crafting, perks, and survival mechanics
  Gather materials, craft items, and improve your character through unlockable skills—plus manage health, stamina, and gear requirements in a harsh world.

• Distinct sci‑fi‑fantasy art direction
  Settings blend ruined technology and untamed nature—sun-scorched deserts, dark forests, and decaying cities populate Magalan, with tech-sorcery hybrids at every turn.

• Challenging experience with flawed polish
  The game is known for its rough edges—clunky UI, stiff controls, inconsistent optimization—but fans praise its quest design, world depth, and uncompromising tone.