Arx Fatalis invites players into a richly detailed fantasy world teetering on the brink of ruin. In this critically acclaimed first-person role-playing game from Arkane Studios, the sun has faded, casting the land into eternal darkness and driving its inhabitants underground. As resources dwindle and tensions rise, various races, including trolls, goblins, wererats, and humans, engage in brutal conflicts to survive. In the midst of this chaos, a new threat emerges: the God of Destruction, Akbaa, whose sinister influence threatens to consume Arx entirely. Players embark on a heroic journey through ancient temples, bustling cities, and abandoned mines to discover hidden secrets, collect legendary artifacts, and confront formidable enemies in a desperate effort to save the world from annihilation. Customization and player choice take center stage as you forge your own champion in this immersive experience. Develop your character by allocating skill points in various categories such as spellcasting, weapons, armor and stealth, tailoring your hero to your preferred play style. The innovative magic system allows you to cast over 50 powerful spells by drawing runes with your mouse and combining gestures to unleash devastating effects on your enemies. Arx Fatalis combines intelligent storytelling with non-linear gameplay and challenging puzzles, where every decision can dramatically shape the fate of the world. With multiple endings and paths to explore, the game offers a deeply engaging adventure that rewards bravery, cunning and creativity.

  • Explore a dark, immersive fantasy world filled with diverse races and environments.
  • Customize your character with skill points in magic, combat, and stealth.
  • Cast spells using an innovative rune drawing system with over 50 unique abilities.
  • Experience a non-linear narrative with multiple endings influenced by the player’s choices.
  • Solve challenging puzzles while fighting terrifying enemies in an atmospheric environment.

System requirements

Minimum:

    • Windows XP, Pentium® III 500 MHz or compatible, 64 MB RAM, DirectX 8 or higher, DirectX 8 compatible sound and graphics card with 16 MB, 750 MB fixed disks

Recommended:

    Pentium® III 900 MHz or compatible, 256 MB RAM, DirectX 8 or higher, DirectX 8 compatible sound and graphics card with 32 MB, 750 MB fixed disks

Screenshots

Screenshot of Arx Fatalis for PC

Arx Fatalis game screenshot

How to install Arx Fatalis (GOG)

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  • Disable Windows Defender and any installed Anti-Virus software before installation, most will flag the file as false-true due to the nature of the installer
  • Follow the game installer instructions, wait for the download to finish
  • That’s it, enjoy gaming!