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Trapped in a lawless mining colony behind a magical barrier, a nameless prisoner explores, fights, and earns a place among its factions.
Released 05 Jun 2026
Explore Without Markers
Join One of Three Factions
Train with Camp Mentors
The Legend is Back - Return to the Valley of the Mines in this faithful remake of the genre-defining classic RPG. Explore a hand-crafted, organic open world that reacts dynamically to your actions in a gritty, unrestricted experience like no other.
Developed by Alkimia Interactive · Published by Alkimia Interactive, THQ Nordic
A nameless prisoner is thrown into the Valley of Mines, where a magical barrier has trapped the convicts and left the colony under the control of competing groups. As tensions rise among its factions, the newcomer must find a way to survive and shape their place in the colony.
Explore the colony and its camps without constant quest markers, finding routes, secrets, and leads by observing the world and talking with its inhabitants. Quests can be approached in different ways, and NPCs follow daily routines and can react to the player's actions. The story offers a choice among three factions.
The character begins with little ability and grows through better equipment, learned skills, and training from teachers; faction choice also affects development and playstyle. Combat is tactical and develops with weapon mastery, while added traversal includes climbing and diving. The remake also expands some quests, areas, and character interactions.
Reviewers often praise the colony's oppressive atmosphere, detailed world, and exploration that asks players to find their own way. Many also enjoy starting out weak and feeling stronger through training, equipment, and hard-won victories, while fans frequently appreciate the remake's preservation of the original's character alongside added content. Some reviewers criticize bugs, crashes, or performance, and opinions differ on the lockpicking and combat systems.
Return to the Valley of the Mines in this faithful remake of the genre-defining open world RPG. Explore a hand-crafted, organic open world that reacts dynamically to your actions. Whether you're a seasoned Gothic veteran or this is your first time being thrown into the colony, you're in for a true RPG experience with unrestricted exploration like no other.
The Kingdom of Myrtana has been invaded by a relentless horde of orcs. Desperate for powerful weapons to repel them, King Rhobar II orders the mining of vast quantities of magical ore, setting every available prisoner to work in the Khorinis mines. To ensure no one escapes, the King commands his most skilled mages to erect a magical barrier. But something goes terribly wrong, and the magic spirals out of control, trapping everyone inside. The prisoners rebel, transforming the mine into a lawless territory ruled by the Colony’s most brutal inmates.
Now, the King must negotiate with these new rulers, as tensions rise among the mine's factions. Amidst the chaos, the arrival of an unknown prisoner will change everything …
Gothic 1 Remake remains faithful to the original experience, rebuilding the game from the ground up while preserving its distinctive sense of unrestricted exploration and satisfying progression. The dark and gritty world of the Colony is richly detailed and immersive, with NPCs and wildlife following realistic daily routines independent from the player.
While the core pillars of the game remain intact, the remake enhances the experience with expanded and more detailed questlines, additional NPC routines and reactions, new traversal abilities, and a fully modernized combat system.
Faithful Remake: Experience the original 2001 RPG classic fully rebuilt using current gen technology, preserving its iconic atmosphere while enhancing the gameplay for a fluid and dynamic experience.
Expansive Gameplay: Immerse yourself in over 50 hours of gameplay, exploring the vast and dangerous world of the Colony. Discover secrets old and new, challenging combat encounters, and unique NPCs each with their own story to tell
Dynamic Living World: Explore a vibrant world where inhabitants go about their daily lives—working, sleeping, eating, and fighting to survive, adding depth and realism to this immersive world.
Branching Story: Chose which of the three factions to align with, influencing how your abilities and playstyle develop and how this true adventure unfolds.
Enhanced Combat System: Master a modernized combat system that updates the core mechanics of the original, offering a more fluid and dynamic experience while staying true to its deliberate and tactical roots.
Play as the Nameless Hero: Navigate the fate of a lifelong convict who must survive in a treacherous world filled with wild animals, ancient magic, and dangerous foes.
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 42 |
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| Controller support | PlayStation, Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| Demo | View demo on Steam |
| DLC / extras | 1 listed on Steam |
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| Website | Official website |
