Gothic Gothic 1 Remake from THQ Nordic - Demo Available

[soulburner]

I know there's a saturation slider in the demo's settings, but damn, why the default look lacks color? And who the hell implemented the huge vignette?

 

[Digital Goat]

afaik in an early version, a mine was present, yet it was thereafter excised; in certain of the most favoured mods the mine hath been restored, however

 

[Zlaja]

In the window that pops up after the game crashes it says at the end of the line: "Shader compilation failures are Fatal."

Well, at least you're still alive, so there's that.

- no "invert mouse" setting within the game

 

[ERYFKRAD]

Invert mouse? Do you degenerates also turn on minimaps rotation?

 

[Infinitron]

Part 2 is coming:



This episode will be about things they're changing.

 

[Tuco Benedicto Pacifico]

More than a bit vague on the complaints of what the original got wrong.
Not to mention that complaining about them will work in their favor over IF the changes they introduce will turn out to be for the better.

 

[Jedi Master Radek]

Fuck them for changing the lockipickng mini game. As far a ssuch minigames go, it was decent.

 

[Infinitron]

Here we go:



https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1297900/view/836088461785040175

Gothic 1 Remake | Making Of #02: Old vs. New
A New Journey Begins – With Respect for the Original and a Vision for the Future

Barcelona, Spain / Vienna, Austria - April 15, 2025: Today, developer Alkimia Interactive has revealed new insights into the Gothic 1 Remake. The development team offered another in-depth look, as part of their making-of-series, into the creation of their ambitious project: This remake of the cult classic will not only deliver a complete visual overhaul but also introduce systemic and narrative refinements that aim to elevate the beloved original into a modern experience.

"Our job was to find out what elements should stay exactly as they are and what elements should be expanded," explains Reinhard Pollice, Alkimia Interactive's Studio Director. Throughout the production, the developers found themselves constantly navigating between honoring the original while thoughtfully enhancing it with new ideas to make the experience even more compelling. Gothic 1 Remake aims to stay true to the original’s core narrative, while addressing long-standing issues: Plot holes, contradictions, and logical inconsistencies have been carefully reviewed and rewritten.

Creating a believable, breathing open world is one of the remake’s central design goals. The team implemented a detailed living world simulation where characters follow daily routines, witness player actions, and dynamically respond to events, even when the player isn’t nearby. "We’re not just configuring NPCs’ homes or schedules.", says Javier Untoria, Lead Game Designer.

Another exciting part of the remake is how the development team expands existing areas and and found inspiration in elements that were originally cut. The development team looked at areas that were empty in the original and fleshed them out. From mysterious dungeons to hidden paths and deeper interactions with orc culture, many of the game’s lore-rich aspects are being given space to truly shine.

Gothic Sale​

For those eager to dive into the world of Gothic right away, this is the perfect opportunity! Enjoy up to 50% off Gothic classics and selected merch during the Spring Sale, available for a limited time over the Easter holidays: https://eu.store.thqnordic.com/Gothic-Spring-Sale/

Wishlist Gothic 1 Remake: https://thqn.net/g1r-steam

Pre-Order the Gothic 1 Remake Collector's Edition here:

• THQ Nordic EU Store
• EU Store Collector's Edition: https://thqn.net/3Uc9gSW
• EU Store Standard Edition: https://thqn.net/3U9ydOR

More pre-order options are available on the official Website.

Gothic 1 Remake is currently in development for PC, PlayStation®5, and Xbox Series X|S. Find more information about the game on the official website.

 

[Alienman]

Nice video. Reminds me of making of documentaries of the past. No trannies, just a bunch of nerds talking about making a good game.

 

[Outlander]

Eh, they're saying all the right things... Will there be light at the end of the tunnel?

The wenches are no longer cleaning in their bikini outfits

Nameless about to whoop some dindu-nuffin ass

 

[Cpt. Dallas]

The wenches are no longer cleaning in their bikini outfits

The painting and slaves in the throne room have probably been 'adjusted' as well. In B4 girlbosses and buggery.

 

[sosmoflux]

Looking decent!
Still hate the UI though
Truly immersion breaking shite

 

[Infinitron]

New video, new demo:



https://www.thqnordic.com/article/y...de-updated-gothic-1-remake-demo-now-available

Barcelona, Spain / Vienna, Austria - May 9, 2025: There’s a new demo in town! Developer Alkimia Interactive has been closely monitoring and analyzing player feedback since the release of the Gothic 1 Remake demo - the so-called Nyras Prologue - in February. More than 15,000 players completed the survey, with even more feedback coming in via social media, Steam forums, and the official Discord server.

A huge thank you to everyone who participated - your voices helped shape the game and make it even better!

Thanks to these valuable insights, the team has been able to fine-tune the experience according to players' needs while staying true to the spirit of the original Gothic. The updated demo is available now, featuring, for example, faster animations that result in smoother interactions with the world.

Want to know exactly what’s changed - and what improvements are still to come before the full release? Check out the special episode of the Making Of video series, where the developers at Alkimia Interactive share behind-the-scenes insights and discuss upcoming improvements.

Watch the Gothic 1 Remake - Making of Special video here: https://youtu.be/uYF8OP4iYdA
Read the full changelog here: https://thqnordic.com/article/update-nyras-prologue-gothic-1-remake-demo-changelog
Play the demo now: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3448280

Wishlist Gothic 1 Remake:

• https://thqn.net/g1r-steam
• https://af.gog.com/de/game/gothic_1_remake?as=1649904300

Pre-Order the Gothic 1 Remake Collector's Edition here:

• THQ Nordic EU Store
• EU Store Collector's Edition: https://thqn.net/3Uc9gSW
• EU Store Standard Edition: https://thqn.net/3U9ydOR

More pre-order options are available on the official Website:
https://gothic.thqnordic.com/

Gothic 1 Remake is currently in development for PC, PlayStation®5, and Xbox Series X|S. Find more information about the game on the official website:

 

[Necrensha]

I like that they have been improving and iterating their work instead of going the Path of Exile route.

 

[DJOGamer PT]

I've tried for some 10 minutes just now

Right of the bat, optimization is fucking horrible...
Here's 4 pictures comparing the 2 highest graphic presets ("Gothic" and "Alkima Overdose", the latter being max settings), and as a fun little game I'll not say which preset is which:

Spot the difference

I congratule anyone that can spot any meaningful distinction between these images.

The only difference I was able to spot was the FPS difference: from 28fps to 72fps!!!

After fiddling with the settings, I found the biggest culprit is the "Global Illumination" - reducing it from Alkima Overdose to Gothic, increased the framerate by a whopping 30fps
The 2nd heaviest setting is "Shadow Quality" - the same reduction increased the framerate by around 10fps
All the other settings give very marginal gains - for reference, the 3rd most demanding setting "Reflection Quality" and it only increased my framerate by 2 or 3 fps - so I left them in the Alkima Overdose

Honestly I hope for their sake they revise all the lighting because there's some just mistakes here that make this project look more like an amateur's asset flip:

Spoiler

HELLO FRIEND! HAVE YOU COME SEEKING THE LIGHT?

WHERE IS THE LIGHT EVEN COMING FROM!??

WHY IS IT SO DAMN DARK!?

There's this interesting mechanic with the torches where you can stick them on the ground... and stack them on top of each other

Overall, on the technical side the game still needs alot of polishing to do...
The animations are janky, floaty and the contextual animations (like the pan handling and sitting on the benches) are overly long - a funny consequence of this is if you squash a meatbug, the character locks in place but since the big is still scurrying about, by the time your PC smashes his foot on the ground the bug is already well way out of your boot's range, but he still gets magically squashed

But aside from these techinical woes, I think this remake game can end up being decent
Will play the rest of the demo at some other time

 

[Infinitron]

https://www.thqnordic.com/article/o...s-gothic-1-remake-surpasses-1000000-wishlists

Barcelona, Spain / Vienna, Austria - May 21st, 2025: "Welcome to the colony" might just be the words gamers can’t wait to hear: Over 1,000,000 players have already wishlisted the Gothic 1 Remake on Steam, rocketing it to #21 on the platform’s global most-wishlisted games chart.

THQ Nordic and Developer Alkimia Interactive are grateful for the incredible support and are fully committed to delivering a remake worthy of the original’s legacy. While the full release is still in the works, players can already get a taste of what’s to come by diving into the Nyras-Prologue, a free demo on Steam that’s just been updated. It offers a solid glimpse of the gameplay and atmosphere - without spoiling any of the story.
Play the demo now: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3448280

Curious about how Alkimia Interactive is handling the Gothic legacy with care and how much fan feedback shapes development? Check out the ongoing Making-of-series on YouTube:

Gothic 1 Remake - Making of Episode #1: https://youtu.be/V80iHWxYeMQ
Gothic 1 Remake - Making of Episode #2: https://youtu.be/PC-9JrKQc2I
Gothic 1 Remake - Making of Special: Nyras Prologue Debrief: https://youtu.be/uYF8OP4iYdA

Wishlist Gothic 1 Remake:

• https://thqn.net/g1r-steam
• https://af.gog.com/de/game/gothic_1_remake?as=1649904300

Pre-order the Gothic 1 Remake
THQ Nordic EU Store

• EU Store Collector's Edition: https://thqn.net/3Uc9gSW
• EU Store Standard Edition: https://thqn.net/3U9ydOR

More pre-order options are available at the official Website:
https://gothic.thqnordic.com/

Gothic 1 Remake is currently in development for PC, PlayStation®5, and Xbox Series X|S. Stay tuned for more updates on the official website:

 

[toro]

Barcelona, Spain / Vienna, Austria - May 21st, 2025: "Welcome to the colony" might just be the words gamers can’t wait to hear: Over 1,000,000 players have already wishlisted the Gothic 1 Remake on Steam, rocketing it to #22 on the platform’s global most-wishlisted games chart.

 

[toro]

 

[Taxnomore]

What happened to orcs being orcs.

 

[Luke Skinwalker]

Orcs in da house! HUMANS ARE THE REAL MONSTERS!!

 

[Old Hans]

Barcelona, Spain / Vienna, Austria - May 21st, 2025: "Welcome to the colony" might just be the words gamers can’t wait to hear: Over 1,000,000 players have already wishlisted the Gothic 1 Remake on Steam, rocketing it to #22 on the platform’s global most-wishlisted games chart.

they are going to be so sad when reality rears its ugly head and realize that #22 on the Wishlist does not = sales

 

[Zboj Lamignat]

What happened to orcs being orcs.

caught on the bad side of socioeconomic factors and dindu nuffin

 

[Peachcurl]

What happened to orcs being orcs.

Le noble savage.

 

[Infinitron]

I understand that in the Gothic universe, the orcs are, at the least, a credible threat to human civilization, so they couldn't be that primitive.

 

[SlightlyRadioactive]

Also, in Gothic 2 their elite units clearly use way more advanced armors and in Gothic 3 they are mostly civilized, which felt particularly weird, because they act and look much different than the first two games.
I guess this will help bridge the gap between their depictions on future remakes if this is successful enough.