Gothic 1 Remake

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About the Game The Legend is Back Return to the Valley of the Mines in this faithful remake of the genre-defining open world RPG. Explore a hand-crafted, organic open world that reacts dynamically to your actions.

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Developer:
Alkimia Interactive
Publisher:
THQ Nordic
Engine:
Unreal Engine 5
Release date:
05 June 2026
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Recent Steam reviews:
Very Positive (8659)
All Steam reviews:
Very Positive (6824)

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About the Game

The Legend is Back

Return to the Valley of the Mines in this faithful remake of the genre-defining open world RPG. Explore a hand-crafted, organic open world that reacts dynamically to your actions. Whether you're a seasoned Gothic veteran or this is your first time being thrown into the colony, you're in for a true RPG experience with unrestricted exploration like no other.

Welcome to the Colony

The Kingdom of Myrtana has been invaded by a relentless horde of orcs. Desperate for powerful weapons to repel them, King Rhobar II orders the mining of vast quantities of magical ore, setting every available prisoner to work in the Khorinis mines. To ensure no one escapes, the King commands his most skilled mages to erect a magical barrier. But something goes terribly wrong, and the magic spirals out of control, trapping everyone inside. The prisoners rebel, transforming the mine into a lawless territory ruled by the Colony’s most brutal inmates.

Now, the King must negotiate with these new rulers, as tensions rise among the mine's factions. Amidst the chaos, the arrival of an unknown prisoner will change everything …

A True RPG-Experience

Gothic 1 Remake remains faithful to the original experience, rebuilding the game from the ground up while preserving its distinctive sense of unrestricted exploration and satisfying progression. The dark and gritty world of the Colony is richly detailed and immersive, with NPCs and wildlife following realistic daily routines independent from the player.

While the core pillars of the game remain intact, the remake enhances the experience with expanded and more detailed questlines, additional NPC routines and reactions, new traversal abilities, and a fully modernized combat system.

Features

  • Faithful Remake: Experience the original 2001 RPG classic fully rebuilt using current gen technology, preserving its iconic atmosphere while enhancing the gameplay for a fluid and dynamic experience.

  • Expansive Gameplay: Immerse yourself in over 50 hours of gameplay, exploring the vast and dangerous world of the Colony. Discover secrets old and new, challenging combat encounters, and unique NPCs each with their own story to tell

  • Dynamic Living World: Explore a vibrant world where inhabitants go about their daily lives—working, sleeping, eating, and fighting to survive, adding depth and realism to this immersive world.

  • Branching Story: Chose which of the three factions to align with, influencing how your abilities and playstyle develop and how this true adventure unfolds.

  • Enhanced Combat System: Master a modernized combat system that updates the core mechanics of the original, offering a more fluid and dynamic experience while staying true to its deliberate and tactical roots.

  • Play as the Nameless Hero: Navigate the fate of a lifelong convict who must survive in a treacherous world filled with wild animals, ancient magic, and dangerous foes.

Recommended system requirements

minimum*

Requirement 1:
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS:
Windows 10 64bit / Windows 11 64bit
Processor:
Intel Core i7-7700K / AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
Memory:
16 GB RAM
Graphics:
8 GB VRAM, AMD RX 6700 XT or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070
DirectX:
Version 12
Storage:
60 GB available space
Sound Card:
DirectX compatible

recommended*

Requirement 1:
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS:
Windows 10 64bit / Windows 11 64bit
Processor:
AMD Ryzen 5 2600X or Intel Core i7-7700K
Memory:
32 GB RAM
Graphics:
12 GB VRAM, Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Ti / AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT
DirectX:
Version 12
Storage:
60 GB available space
Sound Card:
DirectX compatible

User reviews

Ichike
Recommended | 16 Jul 2026
35.0h played

Honest remake (not reissue) of the game with just enough new and modern features introduced, all while deeply respecting what made the original really stand out. Highly recommended. Could run a bit better, but my specs

Helpful: 1
The Tzu
Recommended | 16 Jul 2026
50.0h played

liked everything except the final boss. was so annoyed with him i had half a mind to not recommend this game. i guess they'll fix him at some point, but left a sour taste to have the final impression mudded by something

Helpful: 0
abm3528
Recommended | 15 Jul 2026
43.4h played

Honestly, I never heard of this game prior to the remake but im so glad i decided to play it. Its a really fun and engaging game with a really good story, factions and NPCs. I hope they remake the rest of the series.

Helpful: 0
thereaver80
Not recommended | 16 Jul 2026
71.8h played

This is a hard one cause I LOVE this game. Unfortunately, it's a diamond encrusted in a giant turd. Constant crashes from the start causing paranoia to save every 30 seconds and now it's gotten even worse as the game

Helpful: 2
GoA_GuBbEn
Not recommended | 16 Jul 2026
7.7h played

Great atmosphere but everything takes forever. Item prices are very high and it's difficult to make money. Several trap skills that punishes you by wasting your time or money. No free maps is just another time sink.

Helpful: 2
Ezenkrul
Recommended | 16 Jul 2026
150h played

I never played the original game but the remake was fun despite some bugs and moments of frustration. The game was quite challenging and really made you think about how to use your resources and how to build your

Helpful: 1