For even more explosive potential, I would also like to add that the game will have quick time events.The Risen 2 folks just announced a pre-order DLC! Looks like some heads are gonna explode today.
No exploding here, though I kinda went from "cautiously optimistic" to "prepared to be disappointed" - after some piling up, there´s now a bit too many signs the game will deliver an experience markedly different from what I´ve hoped for.