Nyras Prologue Demo

The Nyras Prologue is a free demo for Gothic 1 Remake, available on Steam ahead of the full game's June 5, 2026 release. It has been publicly available since February 2025 and has since been substantially overhauled by Alkimia Interactive based on community feedback.

A Separate Protagonist

The demo does not star the Nameless Hero. It follows a different convict named Nyras, who was a minor figure tied to the focus stones in the original Gothic. Because Nyras is a purpose-built demo character, the prologue can show a slice of the Valley of Mines without spoiling the main campaign's opening.

What the Demo Covers

• A short introductory story built around Nyras and the Colony.

• A look at the remake's reworked combat, including melee and basic enemy encounters.

• A first look at NPC routines and the remake's updated dialogue pacing.

Skill System in the Demo

The full experience and skills system is not active in the demo. Sword fighting is pre-learned so that demo players can try out combat without also having to chase down a trainer first. In the full game, combat skills only go up through training.

Where to Find It

The demo is listed as a separate entry on Steam alongside the main game's store page, so it can be installed and launched independently of pre-ordering.