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11 Gothic 1 Remake's path from announcement to launch ran for roughly seven years. The remake was first hinted at by a publisher-led playable teaser, then formally announced as a ground-up project handed to a newly founded studio, Alkimia Interactive, and finally locked to a June 5, 2026 release date. This article tracks the public milestones in order.

33 Timeline

5-DateMilestoneDecember 2019A free playable teaser, distinct from the final remake, is released to gauge interest. The studio reports over 180,000 downloads and roughly 30,000 community survey responses.February 2020The publisher confirms a full remake is planned, separate from the teaser, and will be built from scratch in a modern engine.March 2021Alkimia Interactive is founded in Barcelona to develop the remake as the sole project of the new studio.August 2022The first official trailer is shown as part of a publisher showcase, marking the public reveal of the in-house build.August 2023A second trailer is shown at a publisher showcase. The studio describes the project as being "in the middle of production."August 2024A press-only demo is shown at an industry trade fair, expanding the public footprint of the build.February 24, 2025The free Nyras Prologue demo launches on PC. The demo is a self-contained prequel story, not a slice of the main campaign.August 1, 2025A new trailer focuses on the character Xardas. The Nyras Prologue demo arrives on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S the same week.November 7, 2025The "Voices Across the Colony" series of behind-the-scenes featurettes is published, covering English, German, Polish, and Russian recording.November 18, 2025A combat-changes development post outlines the rebalanced combat system, with shortened buildup timings, weapon-type-specific specials, and an accessibility timing toggle.February 12, 2026A "Return to the Colony" trailer locks the release date to June 5, 2026.April 7, 2026Pre-orders open. The Standard Edition is listed at EUR 49.99 on PC and EUR 59.99 on console; the Collector’s Edition is listed at EUR 199.99 with a 7,500-unit global allocation.April 29, 2026A regional retailer edition is announced for the German-speaking territories.April 30, 2026A "25 Years of Gothic" community Making-Of video is published, celebrating the franchise's 25-year anniversary and the fan community that sustained it.May 22, 2026A report citing physical disc copies that ship as a key disc requiring a launch-day download surfaces publicly. The publisher confirms the requirement: physical copies will need an approximately 5 GB day-one update before they are fully playable, with full offline play available after the update completes.May 22, 2026The first publicly released soundtrack track, scoring the Swamp Camp, is shared. The full Original Soundtrack is confirmed to release on the Valve storefront at launch and on major streaming platforms shortly afterward.May 29, 2026The sixth and final Making-Of episode is published, focused on the combat system. The team frames the goal as reimagining melee, magic, and enemy encounters while keeping the brutal, deliberate feel of the original.May 30, 2026A global launch-times notice is posted, confirming a single simultaneous worldwide unlock at 19:00 CEST (17:00 UTC) on Friday, June 5, shown as the equivalent local time in each timezone, with no early access for premium editions.June 2, 2026A new cinematic intro is published ahead of launch, available in four languages (English, German, Polish, and Russian). It opens with the line "The kingdom of Myrtana, united by King Rhobar II," echoing the original 2001 opening.June 5, 2026Gothic 1 Remake launches worldwide on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S at 19:00 CEST (17:00 UTC).June 6, 2026A community update addresses early launch feedback. The studio acknowledges reports of PC crashes it is monitoring, commits to releasing a first post-launch patch the following Monday, and notes it is tracking player sentiment around the reworked lockpicking system, which it says becomes easier as the Hero invests skill points into it.June 12, 2026Patch 1.0.1, the first post-launch update, releases. It adds a lock difficulty indicator, fixes crashes tied to DLSS and FSR, corrects a long list of quest and navigation issues, and rebalances several creatures. The post-update build version is CL168781. See Patch 1.0.1.June 12, 2026The studio announces the remake has surpassed 500,000 units sold across all platforms in its first week, with a peak of almost 78,000 concurrent players on June 7 and an 85 percent positive standing from more than 15,000 user reviews. See Reviews and Reception.June 18, 2026A small hotfix releases, fixing FSR upscaling that failed to initialise and voice-over audio that sounded muffled. The studio says a larger patch is in development, with no release timeline given yet. See FSR and Audio Hotfix.June 19, 2026Patch 1.0.2 releases on all platforms, the larger patch the studio had said was in development. It adds a console Performance and Quality graphics preset, clears a long list of chapter-by-chapter quest blockers, and rebalances magic, creatures, and human enemies. The post-update build version is CL169494. See Patch 1.0.2.June 22, 2026A small 1.0.2 hotfix releases, fixing the Xardas' Demon interaction, save-profile recovery, and a few other issues. The same day, the studio publishes an Accolades Trailer celebrating the launch. See Patch 1.0.2.July 2, 2026Patch 1.0.3 releases across all platforms with crash and stability fixes, quest-flow fixes across all six chapters, large-creature navigation and AI improvements, and better long-session performance. It also adds an in-game changelog screen so players can read patch notes without leaving the game. The post-update build version is CL170287. See Patch 1.0.3.July 10, 2026A hotfix for Patch 1.0.3 releases across all platforms, fixing an audio-channel leak that could block all audio, dialogue cameras that failed to exit properly for some characters, and a Trial of Fire quest blocker that could occur when the braziers were lit before the quest began. The post-update build version is CL170775. See Patch 1.0.3.July 12, 2026The studio confirms the July 10 hotfix introduced audio issues on all platforms and opens a "publictesting" branch on the PC build while a stable fix is prepared. The branch carries a fix for audio channels piling up and stops sounds attached to the player from being affected by the audio occlusion code. See Patch 1.0.3.July 14, 2026A second hotfix for Patch 1.0.3 releases on all platforms, resolving the audio and sound issues introduced by the July 10 build. See Patch 1.0.3.July 31, 2026Patch 1.0.4 releases on PC, the fourth numbered post-launch update, with console versions to follow later. It bundles crash, dialog, and audio fixes, quest-flow fixes across the chapters, and the widest loot and armor rebalance since launch. The post-update build version is CL171261. See Patch 1.0.4.

5+DateMilestoneDecember 2019A free playable teaser, distinct from the final remake, is released to gauge interest. The studio reports over 180,000 downloads and roughly 30,000 community survey responses.February 2020The publisher confirms a full remake is planned, separate from the teaser, and will be built from scratch in a modern engine.March 2021Alkimia Interactive is founded in Barcelona to develop the remake as the sole project of the new studio.August 2022The first official trailer is shown as part of a publisher showcase, marking the public reveal of the in-house build.August 2023A second trailer is shown at a publisher showcase. The studio describes the project as being "in the middle of production."August 2024A press-only demo is shown at an industry trade fair, expanding the public footprint of the build.February 24, 2025The free Nyras Prologue demo launches on PC. The demo is a self-contained prequel story, not a slice of the main campaign.August 1, 2025A new trailer focuses on the character Xardas. The Nyras Prologue demo arrives on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S the same week.November 7, 2025The "Voices Across the Colony" series of behind-the-scenes featurettes is published, covering English, German, Polish, and Russian recording.November 18, 2025A combat-changes development post outlines the rebalanced combat system, with shortened buildup timings, weapon-type-specific specials, and an accessibility timing toggle.February 12, 2026A "Return to the Colony" trailer locks the release date to June 5, 2026.April 7, 2026Pre-orders open. The Standard Edition is listed at EUR 49.99 on PC and EUR 59.99 on console; the Collector’s Edition is listed at EUR 199.99 with a 7,500-unit global allocation.April 29, 2026A regional retailer edition is announced for the German-speaking territories.April 30, 2026A "25 Years of Gothic" community Making-Of video is published, celebrating the franchise's 25-year anniversary and the fan community that sustained it.May 22, 2026A report citing physical disc copies that ship as a key disc requiring a launch-day download surfaces publicly. The publisher confirms the requirement: physical copies will need an approximately 5 GB day-one update before they are fully playable, with full offline play available after the update completes.May 22, 2026The first publicly released soundtrack track, scoring the Swamp Camp, is shared. The full Original Soundtrack is confirmed to release on the Valve storefront at launch and on major streaming platforms shortly afterward.May 29, 2026The sixth and final Making-Of episode is published, focused on the combat system. The team frames the goal as reimagining melee, magic, and enemy encounters while keeping the brutal, deliberate feel of the original.May 30, 2026A global launch-times notice is posted, confirming a single simultaneous worldwide unlock at 19:00 CEST (17:00 UTC) on Friday, June 5, shown as the equivalent local time in each timezone, with no early access for premium editions.June 2, 2026A new cinematic intro is published ahead of launch, available in four languages (English, German, Polish, and Russian). It opens with the line "The kingdom of Myrtana, united by King Rhobar II," echoing the original 2001 opening.June 5, 2026Gothic 1 Remake launches worldwide on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S at 19:00 CEST (17:00 UTC).June 6, 2026A community update addresses early launch feedback. The studio acknowledges reports of PC crashes it is monitoring, commits to releasing a first post-launch patch the following Monday, and notes it is tracking player sentiment around the reworked lockpicking system, which it says becomes easier as the Hero invests skill points into it.June 12, 2026Patch 1.0.1, the first post-launch update, releases. It adds a lock difficulty indicator, fixes crashes tied to DLSS and FSR, corrects a long list of quest and navigation issues, and rebalances several creatures. The post-update build version is CL168781. See Patch 1.0.1.June 12, 2026The studio announces the remake has surpassed 500,000 units sold across all platforms in its first week, with a peak of almost 78,000 concurrent players on June 7 and an 85 percent positive standing from more than 15,000 user reviews. See Reviews and Reception.June 18, 2026A small hotfix releases, fixing FSR upscaling that failed to initialise and voice-over audio that sounded muffled. The studio says a larger patch is in development, with no release timeline given yet. See FSR and Audio Hotfix.June 19, 2026Patch 1.0.2 releases on all platforms, the larger patch the studio had said was in development. It adds a console Performance and Quality graphics preset, clears a long list of chapter-by-chapter quest blockers, and rebalances magic, creatures, and human enemies. The post-update build version is CL169494. See Patch 1.0.2.June 22, 2026A small 1.0.2 hotfix releases, fixing the Xardas' Demon interaction, save-profile recovery, and a few other issues. The same day, the studio publishes an Accolades Trailer celebrating the launch. See Patch 1.0.2.July 2, 2026Patch 1.0.3 releases across all platforms with crash and stability fixes, quest-flow fixes across all six chapters, large-creature navigation and AI improvements, and better long-session performance. It also adds an in-game changelog screen so players can read patch notes without leaving the game. The post-update build version is CL170287. See Patch 1.0.3.July 10, 2026A hotfix for Patch 1.0.3 releases across all platforms, fixing an audio-channel leak that could block all audio, dialogue cameras that failed to exit properly for some characters, and a Trial of Fire quest blocker that could occur when the braziers were lit before the quest began. The post-update build version is CL170775. See Patch 1.0.3.July 12, 2026The studio confirms the July 10 hotfix introduced audio issues on all platforms and opens a "publictesting" branch on the PC build while a stable fix is prepared. The branch carries a fix for audio channels piling up and stops sounds attached to the player from being affected by the audio occlusion code. See Patch 1.0.3.July 14, 2026A second hotfix for Patch 1.0.3 releases on all platforms, resolving the audio and sound issues introduced by the July 10 build. See Patch 1.0.3.July 31, 2026Patch 1.0.4 releases on PC, the fourth numbered post-launch update, with console versions to follow later. It bundles crash, dialog, and audio fixes, quest-flow fixes across the chapters, and the widest loot and armor rebalance since launch. The post-update build version is CL171261. See Patch 1.0.4.August 6, 2026A hotfix releases with three fixes: Milten now appears at the Lighthouse meeting, a second equipped ring applies its bonus correctly, and quest items can be looted from decomposed corpses. The studio published the contents as a short list rather than a full changelog file, and gave no separate build number. See Patch 1.0.4.August 7, 2026Two months after launch the studio publishes a thank-you message to players and commits to four additions over the following couple of months: a photo mode for capturing the Valley of Mines, a developer-style free mode called Marvin Mode that can spawn creatures and items and teleport the player around the map, a mod kit, and alternative progression mechanics. No date, version number, or further detail accompanies any of the four. The same message says questions about the studio's next project might be answered at the publisher's 2027 showcase, which is a deferral rather than an announcement. See Engine and Modding.

66 How The Build Evolved

88 The release window moved twice between the first official trailer and the final lock. The studio publicly positioned the project as "in the middle of production" in 2023, ran two consecutive August trade-fair appearances in 2024, and shipped the prologue demo in 2025 to gather feedback before final tuning. The window described as "early 2026" in mid-2025 was later refined to a specific June 5, 2026 date during the February 2026 trailer cycle.

1010 Public Feedback Loop

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1212 Two large public feedback loops fed directly into the launch build. The first was the 2019 playable teaser survey, which the studio cited as a baseline for what kind of remake the audience wanted. The second was the Nyras Prologue Demo survey, which reportedly drew around 15,000 responses across PC and console and led to follow-up patches before launch. The combat reshape posted in November 2025 was explicitly framed as a response to that survey plus hands-on impressions from the 2025 trade-fair circuit.

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1414 Key Public-Facing Materials

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1616 Trailers. Reveal (August 2022), second trailer (August 2023), gameplay (August 2025), Xardas (August 2025), Return to the Colony (February 2026), pre-order trailer (April 2026).Demos. Press-only Gamescom 2024 demo; public Nyras Prologue demo (PC February 2025, consoles August 2025).Behind-the-scenes. Making-Of series in six episodes, plus a "Making Of Special: The Community" episode in April 2026 and the four-part "Voices Across the Colony" localization specials in November 2025.Development posts. Combat-changes dev blog (November 2025) and ongoing patch notes for the prologue demo build.

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1818 See Also

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2020 Alkimia Interactive for the developer profile. THQ Nordic for the publisher. Editions and Pre-Order Bonuses for the SKU and pre-order bonus structure. Engine and Modding for the technical pipeline behind the build. Reviews and Reception for the game's launch reception.

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