Gothic 1 Remake launches on June 5 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC
Publisher THQ Nordic and developer Alkimia Interactive have announced that Gothic 1 Remake will launch on June 5 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam).
The original Gothic was released in 2001, developed by Piranha Bytes (Risen, Elex). The potential for a remake first surfaced with a prototype demo in 2019, and this summer, the full remake will finally see release, 25 years after the original game.
A release date trailer and description can be found below, via THQ Nordic and Alkimia Interactive. In case you missed it, the most recent developer diary discusses 'bringing the world to life'.
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. Every hype post, every salty rant, and even the wildest suggestions or heated forum flame wars pushed the developers to work harder and deliver something worthy of the wait. 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.
Gothic Release Date TrailerGothic 1 Remake is in development for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, launching June 5th, 2026. Stay tuned for digital pre-orders!