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Behind the Scenes - The Making of Gothic 1 Remake

February 7, 2025

Barcelona, Spain / Vienna, Austria, February 7th, 2025: Today, THQ Nordic is releasing the first making-of video for the highly anticipated Gothic 1 Remake! Titled "Chapter 1: The Essence of Gothic", this behind-the-scenes featurette provides an exclusive look at how developer Alkimia Interactive is reimagining the cult classic.

Keep your eyes peeled for the Steam Next Fest (February 24 – March 3) for more Gothic glamour!
Haltet beim Steam Next Fest (24. Februar – 3. März) die Augen offen für noch mehr Gothic-Geömmel!
Wyczekujcie wydarzenia Steam Next Fest (24 lutego – 3 marca), gdzie nie zabraknie Gothica!
Любители Готического гламура, внимательно следите за Steam Next Fest (24 февраля — 3 марта)!

Watch Chapter 1: The Essence of Gothic here: https://youtu.be/V80iHWxYeMQ
Download the assets: https://thqn.net/g1r-media

Featuring insights from key team members, including Reinhard Pollice (Head of Studio & Game Director), Kai Rosenkranz (Music Composer & Sound Designer), Daniel Candil (Studio Art Director), and many more, the video explores the studio’s vision and dedication to bringing Gothic back to life.

This first chapter dives deep into the creative process behind the remake, showcasing how the team carefully balances staying true to the original while enhancing the experience for a modern audience. It showcases iconic locations from the original game and as well as updated sequences, illustrating the evolution of the world’s atmosphere and detail. Throughout the feature, the team’s passion and craftsmanship take center stage, highlighting their unwavering commitment to refining every aspect of the game while preserving its essence.

Wishlist the game on Steam:
https://thqn.net/g1r-steam

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

Find more pre-order options on the official Website:
https://gothic.thqnordic.com/

The Gothic Remake is currently in development for PC, PlayStation®5, and Xbox Series X|S.