Gothic Remake Receives Trailer and Release Date
Jonathan Dubinski 
Key Takeaways
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- Gothic remake is scheduled for release in 2026, promising modern visuals, updated controls, and an enhanced combat system.
- THQ Nordic will also release classic editions of Gothic, Gothic II, and Gothic 3 in the same year, available on multiple platforms including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.
- The remake aims to maintain a faithful adaptation of the original game while offering an engaging narrative set in the Kingdom of Myrtana.
- The classic versions will include updated controls and console command support, expanding accessibility and potentially attracting new players to the franchise.
Faithful Gothic Remake Announced with Modern Updates and Classic Editions Coming in 2026 for Multiple Platforms
The narrative of Gothic unfolds in the Kingdom of Myrtana, where orcs force King Rhobar II to send prisoners to mine magical stones essential for powerful weaponry. However, the situation changes when the prisoners seize control of the mines, compelling the king to negotiate with various emerging factions. Amidst this upheaval, an unnamed hero emerges, exploring the mines and uncovering their secrets. THQ Nordic has affirmed its commitment to a faithful remake of the original Gothic, promising modern visuals, updated controls, and an enhanced combat system. In addition to the remake, THQ Nordic will release Gothic Classic, Gothic II Complete Classic, and Gothic 3 Classic in 2026. They will launch these classic titles on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. This move aims to broaden the franchise’s audience by offering access to the original games. These classic versions will feature updated controls and console command support.
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| Official Name | Arcania: Gothic 4 |
| Brief Summary | War covers over the Southern Islands like a blood-drenched shroud and finally, War reaches the idyllic isle of Feshyr in the Southern Seas. The protagonist of Arcania: Gothic 4 returns from an adventure to find his home and village torched and looted. The aggressors’ ships - with an Eagle displayed on their billowing sails - escape over the horizon. Seeking revenge, the hero leaves the destroyed village behind and soon realizes that this cowardly attack did not just happen on a corrupt king's whim. An evil power lies waiting at the threshold of this world, and our hero will need to face this nameless evil. Yet the hero is not alone - his fate is linked to that of a beautiful, mysterious lady as well as a powerful artifact from the long-forgotten distant past. Arcania is a Fantasy Action game set in a rich world where an entire kingdom’s future is at stake Build your strength and learn the skills needed to become a hero as you challenge a mighty king and uncover his dark secrets. Travel through a land of different climate zones, abundant flora and fauna, subterranean vaults, and unique towns and castles where clouds darken the skies, weather effects such as wind and heavy rain influence an endlessly fascinating game world, day and night cycles, and a stunning display of light and shadow. As you battle the monsters and villains of the land and meet a host of unique characters, will you be able to right the King’s wrongdoings and, above all, what choices will lead you there? |
| Platforms | Xbox 360, PlayStation 4, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows) |
| Released | October 12, 2010 |
| Genre | Role-playing (RPG) |
| Play Modes | Single player |
| Content Rating | T |
| Languages | Chinese (Simplified), English, Japanese, Portuguese (Brazil) |
| Genre | Spellbound Entertainment |
| Genre | CyberFront, DreamCatcher Interactive, JoWooD Entertainment AG |
| Ratings | 59/100 (75 reviews) |
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