Subj : Gothic trilogy set for Xbox, PS releases
To   : All
From : Blue White
Date : Wed Apr 15 2026 09:29:58

The legendary RPG series that inspired The Witcher is finally coming to Xbox 
and PlayStation

Date:
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:19:20 +0000

Description:
The original Gothic trilogy is finally set to release on modern Xbox and 
PlayStation consoles.

FULL STORY
All three classic Gothic titles are finally releasing on PlayStation and
Xbox this year. 

The first of the legendary role-playing games (RPGs), Gothic Classic , is 
dropping in July 2026. It's a massive experience with more than 50 hours of 
gameplay and was a pretty big deal when it first launched back in 2001. It 
had a uniquely reactive world, filled with characters that abided by their 
own schedules - getting up in the morning, going to work, eating meals, and 
interacting with each other. You play as a prisoner trapped in a distant 
mining colony that's been sealed off from the outside world. Tasked with 
delivering a letter to the leader of one of the colony's many warring 
factions. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt developer CD Projekt Red has cited the old 
game as a major source of inspiration, and I would recommend it to any fans 
of the genre, provided they're willing to put up with a little jank.

The original game was made by the now-defunct studio Piranha Bytes, but an 
expansive remake (rather unimaginatively titled Gothic 1 Remake ) helmed by 
new developer Alkimia Interactive is in the works and comes out on June 5, 
2026. 

Pre-orders recently went live, and those who place one on consoles get 
immediate access to Gothic Classic as a bonus  skipping the wait and letting 
you experience the original game ahead of the remake. 

 Gothic 's two sequels are also being re-released for Xbox and PlayStation as 
Gothic 2 Complete Classic and Gothic 3 Classic . They launch on September 29, 
2026, and November 24, 2026, respectively. 

 Gothic 2 Complete Classic includes both the original game from 2002 and its 
massive Night of the Raven expansion, giving you more than a hundred hours' 
worth of content to explore. Gothic 3 Classic has also been upgraded compared 
to its 2006 first iteration, with a community-made 'patch 1.75' included from 
the get-go, offering a wealth of quality of life improvements.

Link to news story:
https://www.techradar.com/gaming/the-legendary-rpg-series-that-inspired-the-wi
tcher-is-finally-coming-to-xbox-and-playstation

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