The release of the large-scale fan project Gothic II: Anniversary Edition is gradually approaching. This is a "restoration" of the second installment of "Gothic".
The modders used as their basis "the atmosphere of the early alpha builds and concepts from Piranha Bytes that were discarded during development" and are bringing cut content back into the game — dialogues, plot twists, and quests. Fans are preserving the dark flavor and philosophy of the original Gothic.
The mod is also intended to "strengthen the narrative connection between the second and third parts of the series".
The release of Gothic II: Anniversary Edition is expected on March 15, 2026.