THQ Nordic · Alkimia Interactive

GOTHIC 1 REMAKE

The Legend is Back

Developer
Alkimia Interactive
Publisher
THQ Nordic
Released
5 Jun, 2026
Genre
Action, RPG
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Overview

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.

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.

Core Experience

What makes Gothic 1 Remake a true RPG experience

01

Faithful Remake, Modern Technology

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.

02

Expansive Gameplay — Over 50 Hours

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.

03

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.

04

Branching Story & Faction Choices

Choose which of the three factions to align with, influencing how your abilities and playstyle develop and how this true adventure unfolds.

Story

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…

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. Your past is a mystery, but your future is yours to forge.

Features

Everything the remake brings to the Valley of the Mines

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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.

🌸

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

Choose which of the three factions to align with, influencing how your abilities and playstyle develop and how this true adventure unfolds.

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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.

What critics are saying

"For me, the Gothic Remake is the ultimate gaming highlight of 2026 — the refinement of a classic and a sheer delight for action-RPG fans!"
— 4P · 9/10
"Gothic Remake is a fantastic, atmospheric reimagining that more than does justice to the original."
— PC Games · 8/10
"As a Gothic fan, Alkimia Interactive could have only disappointed me with the remake. But that's not the case at all: it looks like Gothic, it feels like Gothic — it is Gothic!"
— GamersGlobal · 8.5/10

Player reviews

"English Reviews: Mostly Positive (75% of 1,539 user reviews are positive). Total reviews in all languages: 5,110 — Very Positive."
— Steam Community

Factions

Three factions, one Colony — choose your path

01

The Old Camp

The largest and most organized faction in the Colony. Ruled by Gomez and his guards, the Old Camp maintains order through structure, trade, and a steady supply of ore. A safe choice for those who value stability.

02

The New Camp

Led by the charismatic water mages, the New Camp attracts those who seek freedom and knowledge. Its members believe in a different future for the Colony, one not bound by the old rules.

03

The Sect Camp

A fanatical faction ruled by the mysterious Cor Kalom. The Sect follows a strict code of devotion, living in a swampy region outside the main Colony. Their methods are brutal, but their unity is absolute.

04

Your Choice Shapes Everything

Each faction offers different quests, training opportunities, and story outcomes. The path you choose determines your allies, your enemies, and ultimately your place in the history of the Colony.

System Requirements

What you need to run Gothic 1 Remake

Minimum

  • OS: Windows 10 64bit / Windows 11 64bit
  • CPU: Intel Core i7-7700K / AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • GPU: 8 GB VRAM, AMD RX 6700 XT or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 60 GB (SSD or NVMe recommended)

Recommended

  • OS: Windows 10 64bit / Windows 11 64bit
  • CPU: Intel Core i7-7700K / AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
  • Memory: 32 GB RAM
  • GPU: 12 GB VRAM, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti / AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 60 GB (NVMe recommended)

FAQ

The fastest answers to the questions people ask first

Who developed Gothic 1 Remake?

Gothic 1 Remake is developed by Alkimia Interactive and published by THQ Nordic. It was released on June 5, 2026, and is part of the Gothic franchise and the THQ Nordic catalog.

When was Gothic 1 Remake released?

The game was released on June 5, 2026, and is available on Steam. It has received Mostly Positive reviews from the English community and Very Positive reviews overall.

How does the remake differ from the original 2001 game?

Gothic 1 Remake is a faithful ground-up rebuild using current gen technology. It preserves the iconic atmosphere, unrestricted exploration, and deliberate progression of the original while adding expanded questlines, modernized combat, new traversal abilities, additional NPC routines, and enhanced graphics.

How long is the game?

Gothic 1 Remake offers over 50 hours of gameplay, featuring the vast and dangerous world of the Colony with new and old secrets, challenging combat, and unique NPCs to discover.

What are the system requirements?

Minimum requirements include Windows 10/11 64-bit, Intel Core i7-7700K / AMD Ryzen 5 1600X, 16 GB RAM, and 8 GB VRAM GPU (RX 6700 XT or RTX 2070). Recommended specs require 32 GB RAM and a 12 GB VRAM GPU (RTX 3070 Ti or RX 6800 XT). An SSD is strongly recommended.

Does the remake support multiple languages?

Yes. The game supports English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Polish, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, and Portuguese-Brazil with varying levels of interface, audio, and subtitle support.