Gothic 1 Remake — patch notes and updates
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Dated developer announcements recorded from Steam. Open the source for the complete update.
| Update | Date | Excerpt / source |
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| Addressing a few concerns! | 2026-06-06 | Hello everyone.What a release, what a release.We are ofc monitoring all channels across the board and have found the following things to be highly critical and we wanted to address them.PC Only Items - On PC we have seen some crashes being reported and are monitoring them. We are planning to release the first patch already on Monday with some fixes!All Platforms - We are monitoring the sentiment about lockpicking which seems very mixed; we cannot stress enough how much easier this gets when you start adding skill points into it.We will ofc continue to monitor and communicate as soon as we have solutions or timelines for when fixes will be dep |
| Gothic 1 Remake is Out Now! Welcome to the Colony! | 2026-06-05 | Gothic 1 Remake is Out Now! Welcome to the Colony! Barcelona, Spain / Vienna, Austria - June 5th, 2026: Gothic 1 Remake is available now on PC, PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S, bringing one of the most beloved cult RPGs of the early 2000s back to life. Gothic 1 Remake has been fully rebuilt in Unreal Engine 5 while staying faithful to the atmosphere, story, and brutal charm of the original classic. Watch the Gothic 1 Remake Release Trailer on YouTube: https://youtu.be/n0R7BmfpD7k Get Gothic 1 Remake: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1297900/Gothic_1_Remake/ Step into the role of the Nameless Hero, a prisoner thrown into the Valley of Mine |
| Voices of the Valley of Mines | 2026-06-05 | With Gothic 1 Remake about to release, we thought it was the perfect time to introduce you to the voices that bring the Colony to life.Take a look at the voice casts for the English, German, Polish, and Russian localizations!Whenever possible, we worked with original voice actors to preserve the authentic spirit of Gothic. At the same time, we welcomed talented performers who share a passion for the project and could help recreate the atmosphere that made the original game so memorable. |
| Gothic 1 Remake | Cinematic Intro | 2026-06-02 | "The kingdom of Myrtana, united by King Rhobar II..." These are the exact words that began your journey into the Valley of Mines 25 years ago. In just 3 days, we return to the world of Gothic — this time with a brand new cinematic intro! Watch it in 4 languages:— English — German — Polish — Russian Gothic 1 Remake launches on June 5th at 19:00 CEST. |
| Gothic 1 Remake – Global Launch Times | 2026-05-30 | Official launch day: Friday, June 5th. Check the map below for exact release times in your timezone. See you in the Valley of Mines soon! Pre-order the game and get an official digital soundtrack for free! |
| Gothic 1 Remake | Making Of #06: Combat System | 2026-05-29 | "We felt that the original combat system was unique — something easy to pick up and learn, and something that gives you a lot of possibilities to build upon with progression. And we felt like these were the perfect parameters to build a new combat system."Watch the trailer:Watch full episode:Join Alkimia Interactive in the final (or is it?) chapter of the Making Of series dedicated to the combat system of Gothic 1 Remake! Discover the main challenges that the team faced while creating it and all the key insights from the development process. Gothic 1 Remake is launching June 5th, 2026. |
| Gothic 1 Remake | OST | The Swamp's Breath | 2026-05-22 | The Swamp Camp is a place of power, faith, and devotion to the Sleeper. It possesses a unique, almost mystical atmosphere and energy.For the composer of the Gothic 1 Remake soundtrack, Kai Rosenkranz, it was essential to enhance the Brotherhood’s refreshed visual style with a richer, more immersive sound. The goal was to create perfect harmony between the camp’s striking new visuals and its audio landscape — while faithfully preserving the original’s distinctive, atmospheric character. Listen to the Swamp's Breath Gothic 1 Remake releases on June 5! Pre-orders are already open! The full Gothic 1 Remake Original Soundtrack will be available on |
| We are happy to announce we are taking part in Endix Showcase May 23-24th | 2026-05-11 | We are excited to be a part of Endix Showcase to show off Gothic 1 Remake in a unique and creative way. What is Endix Showcase? Endix is a free virtual/digital event built as a game in Unreal Engine, this allows you to join the Showcase on your own terms. Visit Endix on Steam to create your own avatar and jump into a digital theme world, showing tons of beloved and new games that might not have been on your radar yet. You can find our booths on the THQ Nordic island. Use the Fast Travel feature to teleport there directly!What to expect?Visit our booths to discover unique interactions, watch trailers, get a taste of our games, and play a mini- |
| Gothic 1 Remake | Making Of Special: The Community | 2026-04-30 | In just over a month, Gothic 1 Remake will be released, and we’ll once again be able to dive into this incredible world that hundreds of thousands of players fell in love with more than 20 years ago. Throughout all these years, the community has played an extraordinary role in the life of the game — patches, modifications, events, and countless creative projects. All of this is the reason why Gothic 1 Remake and other projects are possible today. The Gothic community is the driving force that has kept the franchise alive, breathing life into it and keeping its heart beating stronger than ever. Without you, none of this would have been possibl |
| Book Your Trip to the Colony Today: Pre-Order for Gothic 1 Remake Begins! | 2026-04-07 | As all fans of the Gothic franchise know, being thrown into the colony requires a lot of preparation: Commit a crime of your choice. Get caught. Let the king's loyal servants drag you to the edge of the barrier. Have a fine judge read out the sentence (in the name of King Rhobar the 2nd, yada yada...). And finally get punched down into the colony.With the ongoing war against the orcs, the king has a high demand for convicts who will mine the magic ore from the Valley of Mines, and to make the process of newly convicted criminals being thrown into their new life, meticulous preparations are needed. Therefore, from today on, you can do your par |
| Colony Calling: Gothic 1 Remake Drops June 2026 | 2026-02-12 | Barcelona, Spain / Vienna, Austria - February 12th, 2026: The Gothic 1 Remake's primary objective has always been to recreate that raw, unforgettable magic of the original – the gritty camp vibes, the living open-world, the rough language, the unforgiving wilderness, and that nameless, no-hero outsider feel that made Gothic a cult legend 25 years ago. The developers at Alkimia Interactive poured endless hours into tweaking every detail to bring back the original atmosphere of the Valley of Mines—the meatbug ragout à la Snaf, the piercing battle cry of a scavenger, annoying Mud—everything is in its place.This project is a tribute and a love le |
| Gothic 1 Remake | Making Of #05: Bringing the World to Life | 2026-02-06 | Gothic 1 Remake – Bringing the World to Life (Again) In Latest Making Of EpisodeBarcelona, Spain / Vienna, Austria - February 6th, 2026: One of the defining traits of the Gothic franchise has always been its living world. A dynamic ecosystem full of creatures, NPCs, and critters that carry out their daily routines, whether the player is watching or not. This self-sustaining environment has long been key to Gothic’s unmistakable atmosphere, turning the Valley of Mines into more than just a backdrop; it’s a breathing, believable place that feels alive.In the fifth entry of their ongoing Making Of series, the developers at Alkimia Interactive ta |
| Gothic 1 Remake | Making Of #05 Trailer | 2026-02-04 | See how Alkimia Interactive reimagines iconic locations, lighting, and atmosphere while staying true to the essence of Gothic. Making Of #05 coming soon. |
| Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! | 2025-12-24 | Hello, Gothic Community!From the entire Gothic 1 Remake team, we’d like to wish you a Merry Christmas and all the best in the upcoming year 2026!We don’t really have Christmas lights to decorate the Colony, but the closest thing we have are the lanterns in the Swamp Camp. |
| Gothic 1 Remake | Making Of #04: Story | 2025-12-13 | "I was very happy because it's not often in life that you get a second chance." Join Mattias Filler, who was part of the original Gothic games, and the team at Alkimia Interactive and take a look behind the scenes of Gothic 1 Remake, diving deep into the challenges of reviving a cult classic RPG. From fixing old plot holes to more side quests, all while staying true to the original – this video showcases how refining each camp’s storyline, improving NPC routines and even creating a full Orcish language results in a more immersive yet faithful remake. |
| Combat Changes since August 2025 | 2025-11-18 | Hello Gothic fans, Today we wanted to take the time to talk about the combat in Gothic 1 Remake. Since we first showed the game at Gamescom and gave you the Nyras Prologue we got a lot of feedback, especially about combat. In general, the combat is mainly inspired by the original Gothic game. We chose this deliberately and didn’t want to copy a combat system from an existing game like many sword fighting games do. Even though nowadays a lot of players are familiar with such systems, we wanted to deliver a feeling that goes back to actual sword fighting where you can choose the direction of your attack. The combat in Gothic is very complex. It |
| Voices Across the Colony: Behind the Scenes of the Gothic 1 Remake Localizations | 2025-11-07 | Barcelona, Spain / Vienna, Austria - November 7th, 2025: THQ Nordic and Alkimia Interactive invite fans back into the Colony, not through combat or magic, but through voice. A brand-new series of making-of-videos offers an exclusive look at how the Gothic 1 Remake was brought to life across these four languages: English, German, Polish, and Russian.Each featurette dives deep into the recording booth, where actors and directors reveal what it takes to capture the raw emotion, grit, and humor that define the world of Gothic.Watch the videos now:English: German: Polish: Russian: Through these four featurettes, Gothic 1 Remake celebrates the peop |
| Gothic 1 Remake launches in early 2026 — Nyras Demo is available on consoles! | 2025-08-02 | Alkimia Interactive is working hard to bring the iconic classic back to life, staying true to the original atmosphere, world, and characters that made Gothic a beloved cult favorite. Expect a fully reimagined experience, powered by modern visuals and gameplay upgrades — while preserving the soul of the original. The full remake is set to release in early 2026 on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. We're committed to capturing the spirit of the original while reimagining the world of Gothic on a new technical level. And yes, you heard right — the Nyras Prologue is now available on PlayStation and Xbox! For the first time, console players c |
| Two Legends, One Secret: THQ Nordic (Almost) Unveils Its Gamescom 2025 Lineup | 2025-07-09 | Vienna/Austria, July 9th, 2025: Yep, we’re heading to Cologne again! THQ Nordic is thrilled to welcome you to gamescom 2025, where we’ll be showcasing three of our finest games. While one title must remain hidden like a treasure chest for now, the other two are well-known and highly anticipated.Are you ready for the Gothic 1 Remake? Visit our booth in Hall 7 and immerse yourself in this legendary German RPG, now reborn in stunning Unreal Engine 5.Check out the latest trailer: Are you tough and not easily scared? Prove it by checking out Tarsier Studios’ brand-new horror game, REANIMAL, in Cologne. If you’ve got the guts, watch the latest trai |
| Beyond an HD Remaster: How Alkimia Is Reimagining Gothic 1 - New Making Of Video | 2025-07-08 | Barcelona, Spain / Vienna, Austria - July 8th, 2025: With over 1,000,000 wishlist entries on Steam, the Gothic 1 Remake is one of the most highly anticipated upcoming RPGs. Today, the developers at Alkimia Interactive dive into the game’s art style and share detailed insights into how they’ve recreated the Valley of Mines. Their challenge is to capture the atmosphere, style, and iconic visuals of the original game while delivering modern, state-of-the-art graphics nearly 25 years after its initial release. Check out the latest Making of Episode 3 on YouTube:Eager for more news about the Gothic 1 Remake? Don’t miss the THQ Nordic Digital Showc |