Gothic 1 Remake released after 25 years - first player reviews and complaints emerge

The first "Gothic" returns in an updated format.

Alkimia Interactive and THQ Nordic announced the release of Gothic 1 Remake on PC via Steam, as well as PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series consoles. A special trailer for the project was presented to mark the remake's launch.

Players can expect a classic adventure in a new format — developers have improved mechanics and expanded the game world:

Explore the Valley of Mines in a faithful remake of the cult role-playing game. Journey through a dark, handcrafted open world, full of opportunities, that dynamically reacts to your actions. Both old fans of the series and new adventurers will have an unforgettable experience!

 

The first player reviews have started appearing on Steam: some praise the project, while others note technical issues. For example, there are complaints about optimization, and users sometimes experience problems launching the remake.

The Gothic 1 Remake page on Steam is available at the following link. Full Russian localization is available for the game — some of the old actors who worked on the original "Gothic" were involved in the voice acting.

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