Game Overview
Magalan remains one of the stranger open worlds in modern RPGs, where ruined highways, mutant-infested forests, medieval fortresses, laser rifles, and jetpacks all fit into the same harsh landscape. ELEX II follows veteran scavenger Jax after his earlier victory brings only a brief peace, as a new force descends from the sky and corrupts the planet with dark Elex. His search for his missing son, Dex, runs alongside a broader effort to stop an invasion by persuading Magalan’s fiercely independent factions to work together. The result is a rough-edged science-fantasy adventure with a serious tone, plenty of dark humor, and the old-school willingness to let players fail, offend people, or wander into danger far above their level.
Freedom drives the experience. Jax travels across a large handcrafted map on foot or with a jetpack that gradually becomes a genuinely useful tool for reaching rooftops, cliffs, hidden caches, and alternate routes through quest areas. Combat combines swords and heavy weapons with bows, firearms, magic, and Elex-powered abilities, while timing, stamina management, positioning, and enemy preparation matter more than button mashing. Joining factions such as the Berserkers, Clerics, Albs, Outlaws, Morkons, or Skyands opens different trainers, equipment, powers, and quest perspectives, and the NPCs around them remember major choices, can join Jax’s party, or disappear from the story permanently.
Piranha Bytes’ signature strength is its reactive, lived-in world rather than polished cinematic spectacle. Conversations frequently present uncomfortable compromises, questlines overlap in unexpected ways, and the jetpack makes exploration feel more vertical and less restrictive than in the original ELEX. Combat and animation can still feel awkward, especially early on when Jax is weak and resources are scarce, but that vulnerability gives progression real weight. Players who enjoy Gothic, Risen, or the faction politics of Fallout: New Vegas will find a dense RPG that rewards patience, curiosity, and a willingness to live with the consequences of their decisions.
Screenshots
Installation
- Click the green button below to be redirected to UploadHaven.
- Wait 15 seconds, then hit “Free Download.” (Free downloads may be slower — upgrade to UploadHaven Pro for faster speeds.)
- Once downloaded, right-click the .zip file and choose “Extract to ELEX II.” (You’ll need 7-Zip for this.)
- Open the extracted folder and run the game as administrator.
- Enjoy! 🎮 If you see missing DLL errors, check the _Redist folder inside and install what’s needed.
System Requirements
- 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: 45 GB available space
Setup Guide & Troubleshooting
How do I fix missing DLL errors for ELEX II (v1.04)?
After extracting ELEX II (v1.04), navigate to the _Redist or _CommonRedist folder inside the game directory and install DirectX, Vcredist, and any other dependencies included.
What should I do if the downloaded file is corrupted?
The full archive is 35.41 GB — make sure your download completed fully before extracting. Use 7-Zip to extract the files. If you still see a "file corrupted" error, re-download and try again.
Why should I run the game as administrator?
Right-click the game executable and select "Run as Administrator" to avoid save file issues and permission errors. This is especially important on the first launch.
How do I update my GPU drivers for this game?
The game won't launch — what should I try?
This game requires Version 11. Try running in compatibility mode, install the latest DirectX runtime, or install the All-in-One VC Redist Package.
My antivirus is blocking the game — is it safe?
Antivirus false positives are common with pre-installed games. Temporarily pause your antivirus during extraction to prevent it from quarantining game files. You can re-enable it after the extraction completes.