Pre-orders for Gothic 1 Remake began this Tuesday. THQ Nordic and Alkimia Interactive made the title available for digital reservation on platforms such as Steam and GOG, in addition to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S consoles. The launch is scheduled for June 5, 2026.
Prices start at €49.99 for the PC version and €59.99 for consoles. The publisher confirmed that reservations allow players to prepare in advance to return to Vale from Minas.
- Pre-order on PC includes the official soundtrack reinterpreted by Kai Rosenkranz
- Console version offers Gothic Classic as an additional bonus
- Demo with prologue is now available for testing before purchase
Pre-order details and bonuses available
The pre-order action takes place about two months before the official launch. Interested parties guarantee immediate access to the reservation without changes to the advertised price. THQ Nordic highlighted that the PC soundtrack expands classic melodies with new compositions that maintain the original atmosphere of the 2001 game.
On consoles, the package includes Gothic Classic for those who reserve the standard edition. Essa offer aims to reward fans who have followed the franchise since the first title developed by Piranha Bytes.
https://twitter.com/gothicthegame/status/2041501667858727217?ref_src=twsrc%5EtfwUpdated PC System Requirements
The official requirements for Gothic 1 Remake largely follow those of the previously released demo. Storage space has risen to 60 GB available. The rest of the specs remain moderate for current hardware.
Minimum configuration requires Intel Core i7-7700K or AMD Ryzen 5 1600X processor, 16 GB of RAM, and a graphics card with at least 8 GB of VRAM, such as Radeon RX 6700 XT or GeForce RTX 2070. Supported operating system is Windows 64-bit 10 or 11 with DirectX 12.
Recommended configuration increases memory to 32 GB of RAM and requires 12 GB of VRAM on cards such as GeForce RTX 3070 Ti, RTX 4070 or Radeon RX 6800 XT. THQ Nordic did not detail the exact resolutions and frame rates for these recommendations, but indicated that the game runs affordably on mid-range setups.
Players with modest hardware can still run the title on minimum settings, although graphical adjustments may be necessary for better performance.
Context of development and return to Vale of Minas
Alkimia Interactive is working on the remake with a focus on recreating the organic open world of the original. The plot keeps the player as a convict sent to extract magical ore in the isolated colony, surrounded by a magical barrier.
Classic elements like the monastery ruins and Torre from Xardas appear updated with new visual details. The narrative preserves the essence of the action RPG with dynamic interactions between factions and a living ecosystem that reacts to the player’s choices.
The pre-sale reinforces community interest following the announcement of the release date in February 2026. Fãs can test the prologue in the demo available at Steam to evaluate the playstyle before booking.
The publisher has not yet confirmed possible launch day discounts or physical editions. Digital reservations remain open in main stores until June 5, 2026.
Additional information about platforms and availability
Gothic 1 Remake arrives simultaneously for PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The PC version receives the full soundtrack as an immediate pre-order bonus.
Consoles offer Gothic Classic as extra content for those who make the reservation. Essa strategy seeks to attract both veterans and new players who want to explore the universe for the first time in the remake.
THQ Nordic encourages the community to prepare for the colony journey as far in advance as possible. The game maintains core mechanics from the original, such as real-time combat and the faction system, now with modernized graphics and a more detailed world.
Players who haven’t tried the demo yet can download it for free to check out the prologue set in Nyras. Essa preview helps you understand the remake’s tone and controls before final purchase.