Gothic Remake on First Gameplay Trailer. Devs Presented a „Living” World, Combat System, and New Mechanics

As a seasoned gamer with decades of gaming under my belt, I must say that the Gothic Remake reveal has left me both excited and slightly impatient. Having played the original back in the day, I can appreciate the improvements shown so far – from the vibrant new graphics to the enhanced gameplay mechanics.


Enthusiasts of the Nameless Hero’s adventure game series have been eagerly anticipating updates from THQ Nordic for quite some time now about the remake of the initial installment. At long last, they can now preview how the refined gameplay will be showcased in the upcoming title.

As a thrilled gamer, I just got a sneak peek at the 4-minute reveal for the Gothic Remake during the THQ Nordic Digital Showcase! Although they didn’t disclose an exact release date yet, which might leave some of us impatient fans hanging, the game and its collector’s edition are already up for pre-order on platforms like PC, PS5, and XSX/S. Even without a confirmed launch date, they unveiled plenty of locations, characters, and mechanics to keep us hooked. Check out the fresh trailer below!

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In this content, there are stunning images of the Old Camp, New Camp (as shown in the developer’s shared screenshot), and the Camp of the Brotherhood of the Sleeper. You’ll also find the Old Mine, elegantly lit by enchanting ore. The developers showcased various creatures, including molerats. However, it’s the orcs and familiar characters like Diego and Drax from the original game that stand out the most.

Those eagerly anticipating the remake are likely to be most content with the extent of gameplay revealed. It appears as though the developers have genuinely considered player feedback from the playable demo and significantly overhauled the combat system. The new mechanics no longer prioritize realism or precise strikes in a particular direction, instead resembling combat systems found in other major RPG games, and seem quite versatile. As in the original game, various weapons such as melee weapons, bows (it’s possible that crossbows will also be included in the game, though they were not displayed in the trailer), and spells are at our disposal, and each type of attack varies from one another. The effectiveness of these attacks depends on training.

In addition to highlighting thrilling new features like wall-climbing capabilities (a feature missing from the original), the trailer suggests that developers have refined the swimming system and put a significant emphasis on the functioning of artificial intelligence within the game. This includes the daily routines of non-player characters in the revamped version of Gothic, ensuring the world continues to be active even when players are absent, with creatures in the forests or camp inhabitants engaging in various activities throughout the day and night.

Excitedly, I’d like to share that additional content related to the intriguing game we’ve been discussing will be unveiled at the upcoming Gamescom fair in Cologne, Germany (running from August 21-25). Notably, you’ll have a chance to experience the newly revamped version of the Gothic Remake, specially tailored for this event by the dedicated developers.

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2024-08-05 13:02