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.

Join Alkimia Interactive in the latest, and possibly final, episode of the Gothic 1 Remake Making Of series, this time focusing entirely on the game’s combat system.

"We felt that the original combat system was unique — something easy to pick up and learn, and something that gives you a lot of possibilities to build upon with progression. And we felt like these were the perfect parameters to build a new combat system."

In this new developer diary, the team dives into the philosophy behind recreating one of the most iconic aspects of the original Gothic experience. From preserving the deliberate and grounded feel of combat to modernizing controls and responsiveness for today’s players, the episode explores the biggest challenges, design decisions, and lessons learned throughout development.

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.