King Rhobar II, in need of a large quantity of magical ore in order to forge powerful weapons, operates the Khorinis mines with all available prisoners. To prevent them from escaping, the monarch asks his best magicians to create a magical barrier.

But something goes wrong.

The magic gets out of control and a mutiny turns the mines into a wild territory now controlled by the most violent prisoners.

The King is forced to negotiate with the new owners, while the tension between the different factions of the mines increases.

What no one expects is that the arrival of an unknown prisoner will change absolutely everything.

With modern hardware and gameplay systems in mind, while still ensuring the original’s charm is maintained, the team at Alkimia Interactive are creating an experience that will feel welcoming whether you’ve been a fan of Gothic since the original or you’re totally new to this legendary tale of the Nameless Hero.

The Gothic 1 Remake's primary objective has always been to recreate that raw, unforgettable magic of the original – the gritty camp vibes, the living open-world, the rough language, the unforgiving wilderness, and that nameless, no-hero outsider feel that made Gothic a cult legend 25 years ago. The developers at Alkimia Interactive poured endless hours into tweaking every detail: faces that scream "Old Camp thug," voices with that perfect throaty rasp for each character, features that hit just right while feeling modern without losing the grit.

This project was never about slapping together "good enough" – it's about making it look and feel "Gothic" in every corner of the world. And this could only be achieved through way more iterations than your average project.

That's why the Gothic 1 Remake won't be releasing "Early" 2026, nor will it be late; it will arrive precisely when it's meant to:

June 5th, 2026.

Phew. We said it. Locked and loaded, you'll visit the Colony once again in June 2026. One thing is for sure: this could have only been done with the constant support of the Gothic community. That pure, unfiltered passion is what defines Gothic. We can't wait for the players to finally hear the words "Welcome to the Colony!" again.

Key Features:

• Return to The Colony, in a full blown remake of the popular and revolutionary game Gothic from 2001. Rediscover the world of the mining colony, its secrets and challenges.
• Play as the Nameless Hero – Manage the fate of a lifetime convicted prisoner who must survive in a world of wild animals, creatures and convicts of dangerous reputation.
• Faithful full remake of the original Gothic 1.
• Modernized combat system that takes the basic premises of the original combat system to the modern age.

The Gothic Collector's Edition is now available for pre-order at a suggested retail price of € 199.99 / $ 199.99 / £ 169.99.

The Gothic 1 Remake comes to PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S on June 5, 2026.