The first gameplay trailer for the upcoming Gothic The remake has arrived as part of this year's THQ Nordic Showcase and it looks like the long-awaited RPG is shaping up to be a real treat for fans of the genre.
The trailer begins by outlining the game's story, which, as fans of the original will know, is set in a fantasy world where a brutal war is being waged against an army of ruthless orcs. The player controls a prisoner who has been banished to a remote mining colony that is surrounded by a magical barrier to prevent him from escaping. Here you'll encounter three distinct factions, each with their own ideals and goals that you can harness to destroy the barrier and get out.
Much like the original game, the title will focus on using modern technology to deliver a truly immersive world. The trailer promises “a complex life simulation on a scale never seen before” with characters able to perform a wide variety of diverse activities in a way that suggests “the world can exist without the player.”
You'll have the freedom to explore the world and take on quests at your own pace. No matter how you play or in what order you complete tasks, the world should respond appropriately to your actions.
Although it is first and foremost a faithful recreation, Gothic It will still feature numerous improvements, including a revamped crafting system, improved progression, and more detailed NPC routines and reactions. Combat has also been updated and will now offer different animations depending on your character's skill level.
Even new locations have been added to the world, giving those who have invested hundreds of hours in the initial 2001 release a compelling reason to return.
He Gothic The remake will be released later this year on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S.
