Gothic 1 Remake's release was repeatedly delayed, raising concerns among players, and the developer's demos and graphics were widely criticized. The official release of the "Nyras Prologue" demo on Steam in February of this year finally reassured many players.
Playground recently discovered that the Gothic 1 Remake Steam store page has been updated. The release date, originally set for early 2026, has now been changed to Q1 2026, though the game's specific price remains undisclosed.
Gothic 1 Remake stays true to the original experience, reimagining the game from the ground up while preserving the original's unique sense of unfettered exploration and satisfying progress. The dark and brutal world of "The Colony" is richly detailed and immersive, with NPCs and wildlife following realistic daily routines and independent of the player's presence.
While retaining the core game, the remastered version further enhances the experience with expanded, more detailed questlines, additional NPC habits and reactions, new traversal abilities, and a fully modernized combat system.
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