ArcaniA Gold Edition

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War sweeps across the southern isles, leaving ruin in its wake—until it crashes upon the once-peaceful shores of Feshyr. Amid the ashes of your obliterated village, you rise as an unknown warrior forged in fury, driven by the slaughter unleashed by the king’s own paladins.

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Developer:
Spellbound Entertainment
Publisher:
JoWooD Entertainment AG
Engine:
Vision
Release date:
11 October 2010
Genre:
Recent Steam reviews:
Mixed (20)
All Steam reviews:
Mixed (741)

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ArcaniA Gold Edition

ArcaniA Gold Edition

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5.40 $

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Description

War sweeps across the southern isles, leaving ruin in its wake—until it crashes upon the once-peaceful shores of Feshyr. Amid the ashes of your obliterated village, you rise as an unknown warrior forged in fury, driven by the slaughter unleashed by the king’s own paladins. What begins as a thirst for vengeance soon spirals into something far darker: a cowardly assault orchestrated not by mere soldiers, but by a hidden, ancient malevolence biding its time. Destiny intervenes in the form of a mysterious woman clad in an artifact of forgotten power—her fate entwined with yours as you uncover secrets buried by time.

KEY FEATURES:

  • COMBAT SYSTEM: A smooth, accessible combat framework with a gentle learning curve, layered with special moves and three distinct basic attack types for dynamic combat flow.
  • STORYLINE: A rich, compelling narrative rooted in the acclaimed Gothic universe, enhanced by diverse side quests—each offering multiple paths to resolution.
  • ACCESSIBILITY: Designed for all players with an engaging story, user-friendly interface, intuitive controls, target locking, and an intelligent hint system.
  • CONTINUOUS ACTION: A relentless pace driven by shocking twists, dramatic cutscenes, and gripping cliffhangers that pull you deeper into the conflict.
  • HERO DEVELOPMENT: Earn experience, level up, and enhance your skills, attributes, and crafting prowess as you evolve into a true force of change.
  • A COMPLETELY OPEN WORLD: Explore a vast, seamless realm offering unparalleled freedom—true to the legacy of the Gothic series.

Recommended system requirements

minimum*

OS *:
Microsoft® Windows® XP / Vista / Windows 7
Processor:
Intel Core 2 Duo - 2.8 GHz / AMD Athlon II x2 - 2.8 GHz
Memory:
2 GB RAM
Graphics:
GeForce 8800 GTX, GeForce 8800 GT, GeForce 9600
DirectX®:
DirectX 9.0c or higher
Hard Drive:
10 GB + 600 MB virtual memory
Sound:
DirectX 8.1 compatible sound card

recommended*

OS *:
Microsoft® Windows® XP / Vista / Windows 7
Processor:
Intel Quad Core / AMD Phenom X4
Memory:
4 GB RAM
Graphics:
GeForce GTX 250, GeForce GTX 260, GeForce GTX 280
DirectX®:
DirectX 9.0c or higher
Hard Drive:
10 GB + 600 MB virtual memory
Sound:
DirectX 8.1 compatible sound card

User reviews

xReigan
Not recommended | 25 Jan 2026
6.0h played

Shamelessly uses Gothic franchise. If you thought Gothic 3 was a bit wobbly, you will be in awe that there ever was a time post 1975 where such a game can be published without a prison sentence. Horrible arcade

Helpful: 14
TheRealCatino1602
Not recommended | 18 Jun 2026
2.4h played

babby's first rpg. not absolutely awful if you're a newbie to pc rpgs. but quite mid and even bad if you're knowledgeable about the genre, a terrible "sequel" to Gothic. just play any pyranhabytes games, or the Gothic 1

Helpful: 4
Aserias
Recommended | 17 Mar 2026
25.7h played

Overall great game. Classic Gothic elements, fine combat, but sometimes too easy, so you need to play on Gothic difficulty for a bit of challenge. Gothic 1 and 2 are still much better storywise and lore wise. This game

Helpful: 5
Joker
Recommended | 29 Jun 2026
22.9h played

Better Than Its Reputation (If Your Expectations Are Set Right) ArcaniA is technically the final entry in a legendary RPG series, handled by a different developer, and now widely considered unofficial. Going into it, my

Helpful: 5
Hveðrungr
Recommended | 02 Apr 2026
11.1h played

Honestly, I once ran through ArcaniA back in prehistoric times, but the memory of that time is so faded that I remember the game as a long corridor filled with low-quality attractions. Today I decided to refresh my

Helpful: 5
Majkodar
Not recommended | 16 May 2026
3h played

Trash. I would rather be tortured than to play this game ever again. The only reason I would ever return to it is pure nostalgia. Other than that, there is absolutely nothing here worth coming back for.

Helpful: 4