Before The Witcher there was Gothic — and now we know exactly when this legendary RPG is coming back in a new remake

A screenshot of combat in the Gothic remake. — (Image credit: THQ Nordic)

The Gothic remake finally has a release date
It's launching on on June 5, 2025
A free prequel demo is available now

Developer Akima Interactive has finally given us a release date for the upcoming Gothic remake as part of a new trailer.

The game is now officially set to launch on June 5, 2025 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and Series S, and PC years after its initial reveal.

Gothic 1 Remake | Release Date Trailer - YouTube

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It's a from-the-ground-up recreation of the 2001 role-playing game (RPG) Gothic built in Unreal Engine 5, augmented with new features.

Originally released for PC, Gothic was one of the most influential European RPGs of the early 2000s.

It innovated with an immersive open-world, which featured dynamic non-player characters (NPCs) with their own unique schedules and non-linear progression system.

Although incredibly difficult, not to mention very buggy, it was considered one of the most significant releases of the year and went on to inspire series like The Witcher.

"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," said publisher THQ Nordic in a new press release.

"This project was never about slapping together 'good enough' – it's about making it look and feel 'Gothic' in every corner of the world."

If you're interested in diving in on day one, the Collector's Edition version of the game is currently up for pre-order on the THQ Nordic EU Store. There is also a free demo, with a self-contained prequel story, available to try on all platforms.

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