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The release date for the seminal 2001 RPG's remake was revealed through a trailer showcasing the world and gameplay of Gothic.
Familiar faces and places return to the fold with makeovers that are a perfect bridge between the RPG's past and modern gaming.
The video features developers and artists discussing the original Gothic's emphasis on a realistic medieval world with magic.
In the trailer, developers from Alkimia spoke about how they didn't want to simply remaster the classic RPG with high-res textures.
The digital showcase will feature Titan Quest 2, Gothic Remake, Reanimal and Wreckfest 2 alongside a "few surprises" from the publisher.
Among the changes made to Gothic in its remake will be the patching up of narrative inconsistencies, plot holes and contradictions.
The standalone demo follows a new prisoner, Nyras, and lasts for an hour, providing a look at the revamped visuals and "limited" mechanics.
The video showcases several aspects of the upcoming remake, ranging from combat to interaction with its many characters.
Alkimia Entertainment talks about what made the 2001 action RPG so special. The remake is out this year for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
THQ Nordic and Alkimia Interactive have released an extensive new gameplay trailer for the upcoming open world RPG remake.
There will be updates for Gothic Remake and Titan Quest 2 alongside new announcements. HandyGames is also hosting the pre-show.
Check out a short new showcase trailer for the upcoming remake of the classic RPG Gothic. The trailer shows off some environments, a mine, and spiders.
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