Gothic 1 Classic — patch notes and updates
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| Celebrating 25 Years of Gothic! | 2026-03-17 | Twenty-five years ago, on March 15th, 2001, a small RPG from Germany called Gothic was released — and it quickly grew into one of the most iconic franchises in the genre. Over the years, it has also built something truly special: a huge and incredibly passionate community that, even after 25 years, is still active, creative, and full of energy.The Gothic community has always been the beating heart of this franchise. Your passion, dedication, mods, discussions, and countless memories have kept the world of Gothic alive for a quarter of a century.Today, THQ Nordic and Alkimia Interactive are celebrating this anniversary together with all of you |
| Gothic 1 Remake - Gameplay Footage | 2024-08-02 | Welcome back to the new and visually stunning Colony: The Gothic 1 Remake unveils gameplay for the first time, taking players back to familiar places - but now in the astonishing splendor of Unreal Engine 5! Dive deeper into the lore, explore combat and magic, and immerse yourself in a living world where fans might discover some hidden new details. Check out Gothic Remake's first gameplay trailer and enjoy the experience! Watch the gameplay trailer Dowload the assets: https://thqn.net/g1r-media The Gothic Remake is currently in full development, and only Innos knows when it will arrive on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series S/X! Wishlist here: |
| Are you ready for something New...? | 2024-08-02 | |
| "Gothic 1 Remake" Gameplay Footage is in 2 Days on THQ Nordic Showcase! | 2024-07-31 | Two more sleeps until THQ Nordic's Digital Showcase! What time? You guessed it: Friday, August 2 at 12:00 PM PDT / 3:00 PM EDT / 8:00 PM BST / 9:00 PM CEST. For those who haven't heard it yet (didn't you read our prior press releases? Rude!): THQ Nordic’s Digital Showcase is set to bring you an array of spectacular game updates, teasers and new announcements. Included in the lineup are the highly anticipated Titan Quest II, Way of the Hunter, Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed, and more! But most importantly: Gothic 1 Remake And keep in mind, our friends from HandyGames will kick off the event with an exciting pre-show, so be sure to tune in on ti |
| Gothic Classic Khorinis Saga Is Available Now for Nintendo Switch! | 2024-06-27 | Vienna/Austria, June 27th, 2024: The Gothic Classic Khorinis Saga, a bundle of the iconic RPGs Gothic Classic and Gothic II Complete Classic, has just been released for Nintendo Switch! Embark on an epic journey in the world of Khorinis, where every character, creature, and monster has its own unique routine, leave your mark in the Colony, and fulfill your destiny in these two immersive open-world RPGs with a combined playtime of over 100 hours - all optimized for Nintendo Switch™. This exclusive retail edition is priced at €39.99 / $39.99 / £34.99. Visit your favorite game retailer and grab your copy now! Check out the Release Trailer Downlo |
| Gothic Remake is a headliner of the upcoming THQ Nordic Showcase 2024! | 2024-06-21 | THQ Nordic's Showcase is back! Our Digital Showcase 2024 will be full of world premiere announcements, updates for previously-announced games and might even hold some surprises! Mark your calendar as the Digital Showcase 2024 goes live on Friday, August 2, 2024, at 12:00 PM PDT / 3 PM EDT / 8 PM BST / 9 PM CEST / 10 PM MSK. Our friends from HandyGames will kick things off with a pre-show once again, so tune in early and don't miss out on the fun! We don't want to spoil too much, though, THQ Nordic will serve news for Gothic 1 Remake, Titan Quest II, and much more, but we'll keep the grim secrets to ourselves for now. Stay tuned! Official THQ |
| Back For Good: THQ Nordic Will Be At gamescom 2024! | 2024-06-13 | Whatever we said, whatever we did - we didn't mean it, we just will be back for good! We are thrilled to announce that after a year of absence, THQ Nordic is making a grand return to Cologne for gamescom 2024. Get ready to immerse yourself in Germany's most iconic gaming franchise as the Gothic Remake will be playable at our booth. We eagerly await fans' feedback on this highly anticipated release! But that's not all! Attendees will also have the opportunity to play Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed. This remake of the 2010 beloved classic, originally envisioned by legendary game designer Warren Spector, takes Mickey Mouse on an epic journey thro |
| Why Get One If You Can Have Two? Gothic Classic Khorinis Saga Coming to Nintendo | 2024-05-07 | Vienna/Austria - May 07th, 2024: Prepare to embark on an unforgettable journey to the mystical island of Khorinis, where two of the most beloved RPGs of all time await your discovery. Introducing the Gothic Classic Khorinis Saga, a captivating bundle featuring the timeless classics Gothic and Gothic II Complete. Immerse yourself in over 100 hours of epic RPG adventures, perfectly optimized for Nintendo Switch™, starting June 27th, 2024. The Gothic Classic Khorinis Saga will be available at an SRP of €39.99 / $39.99 / £34.99 and is a retail exclusive edition, so be sure to check with your favorite game vendor! Check out the trailers for both g |
| Sleeper, Sleeper On the Wall, Who Has the Fairest Collector's Edition Of All? | 2024-04-25 | Barcelona, Spain / Vienna, Austria, April 25th, 2024: It's time to put the sleeper to rest, once and for all - on your wall. Introducing the Gothic Collector's Edition, a carefully selected ensemble that pays homage to the legacy of this beloved title: Crafted by the hands of the King's magicians themselves, this extraordinary package is a must-have for devoted fans and those who are about to become fans. At the heart of the Gothic Collector's Edition lies the Sleeper Wall Mask to show everyone thrown into your gaming colony, what demons you are facing. Alongside this centerpiece, the Collector's Edition includes a leather wristband, a leathe |
| New Key Cover Art for “Gothic 1 Remake”! | 2024-03-22 | We’re introducing a new Cover Art for “Gothic 1 Remake”! The artwork is capturing the original's spirit while adding details and fidelity to every aspect of it. So in that sense it sets the pace for our "Gothic 1 Remake" game. Here you can see the four main friends of the Nameless Hero who are essential to the entire Gothic epic - Gorn, Lester, Milten and Diego. In the background there are hordes of orcs - the last undefeated foes of the kingdom of Myrtana! Subscribe to our Discord - Twitter/X - Instagram - VK Add "Gothic 1 Remake" to your Wishlist! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1297900/Gothic_1_Remake/ |
| Happy 23rd anniversary to Gothic 1! | 2024-03-15 | Even after all these years, the game is still relevant and still evokes warm feelings of nostalgia, making your heart beat faster with excitement and your hands sweat when you pass Mud in the Old Camp again and again. Despite all its flaws and rough edges, we still come back to it and play it with absolutely loving eyes, just like the first time we played this masterpiece. An important factor that has certainly contributed to the long life of the series is you! Gothic fans! Without you, without your thrill, your efforts, creativity, passion this all might not have happened. Thank you very much! We would also like to extend a huge thank you to |
| Gothic Classic is coming to Nintendo Switch in September 2023! | 2023-08-03 | Vienna/Austria, August 3rd, 2023: THQ Nordic is more than happy to announce that Gothic Classic is coming to Nintendo Switch™ on September 28th, 2023! For the first time, relive this amazing RPG on a handheld console and enjoy the game that revolutionized roleplaying games on the go! Dive into dark times and adventures with great performance and a well adapted UI and controls - the classic is back and still a very indepth RPG with a lively simulation! Watch the trailer here: https://youtu.be/8qpqI0fXkIw. We also have a handy list including all fixes and updates: https://rb.gy/vfjrp. Get your copy here: Physical: · THQ Nordic Vienna Store · ht |
| Happy 22nd anniversary to Gothic 1! | 2023-03-15 | On this day in 2001, the world was introduced to a masterpiece of a game that would captivate players for years to come. Its immersive living world, gripping storyline, and challenging gameplay have left an indelible mark on the hearts of gamers everywhere. Thank you to the creators and developers who poured their hearts and souls into this unforgettable game! As a present for everyone, we want to follow up on our last tease and show you something similar. Enjoy! Stay tuned for more updates. For Gomez! |
| Alkimia and THQ Nordic wishing you Happy Holidays from the Colony! | 2021-12-23 | Greetings from the Colony! As the year 2021 is coming to an end, Alkimia Interactive and THQ Nordic just wanted to wish everyone Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year. Thank you for your support and enjoy the holidays! We have prepared a short video from the Gothic Remake developers. The Goblin's hats will of course not be part of the game, who would put a Santa outfit in a game? Watch the Gothic Holidays Video on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPwjzngluy4 The Gothic Remake is currently in development for PC, PlayStation®5, and Xbox Series X|S. There is no official estimated release window yet. Do you want to learn more about the Gothic Remake |
| Happy 20 years of Gothic! | 2021-03-15 | Happy 20 Years Gothic, here is to another 20! As a present, we give you a sneak peek of a Scavenger shot from the Gothic Remake created by Alkimia Interactive! Also, the store page is live – https://store.steampowered.com/app/1297900 A lot more information coming soon so join https://discord.gg/gothic or https://twitter.com/gothicthegame to stay tuned! |
| Yes, we do it! The Gothic Remake is going to happen | 2020-02-19 | Next step is to set up a Barcelona based studio and head into main production Barcelona, Spain / Vienna, Austria, February 19th, 2020: Just a little over two months after releasing a playable teaser for the Gothic Remake and asking the players for their feedback, the answer is clear: The fans are up for a new "old" Gothic game and the vast majority (read: 94,8%) was in favour to develop a remake of the iconic German RPG Gothic, originally released in 2001. https://store.steampowered.com/app/950670/Gothic_Playable_Teaser/ Over 180.000 players have played the playable teaser so far. On the evening (CET) of February 16 2020, THQ Nordic took the |
| Surprise, Surprise: Here's a Playable Teaser for Possible Remake of Gothic | 2019-12-13 | Is it a Gothic Remake? Not yet, but it can become one: THQ Nordic releases playable prototype on Steam, asks for the player's opinion Barcelona, Spain / Vienna, Austria, December 13th, 2019: „Welcome to the colony!“ – how is it possible that 18 years have passed since we first heard that phrase at the beginning of Gothic, the game that set a milestone in the history of German fantasy RPGs, such as Risen and Elex? Since then, we all have grown older, acquired some wrinkles, and are laughing at how we look in pictures from the early 2000s – or how games looked back then. https://store.steampowered.com/app/950670/Gothic_Playable_Teaser/ But, wha |
| ELEX is now available on Steam! | 2017-10-17 | Dear Gothic & ELEX fans, we are proud and happy to announce that ELEX is now available here on Steam http://store.steampowered.com/app/411300/ELEX/ We have also added some Digital Extras if you are interested in Soundtrack, Artbook and Making Of: http://store.steampowered.com/app/732860/ELEX_Digital_Extras/ Have fun, enjoy and stay tuned Piranha Bytes & THQ Nordic |
| ELEX is now available on Steam! | 2017-10-17 | Dear Gothic & ELEX fans, we are proud and happy to announce that ELEX is now available here on Steam http://store.steampowered.com/app/411300/ELEX/ We have also added some Digital Extras if you are interested in Soundtrack, Artbook and Making Of: http://store.steampowered.com/app/732860/ELEX_Digital_Extras/ Have fun, enjoy and stay tuned Piranha Bytes & THQ Nordic |