Barcelona, Spain / Vienna, Austria - May 8, 2025: There’s a new demo in town! Developer Alkimia Interactive has been closely monitoring and analyzing player feedback since the release of the Gothic 1 Remake demo - the so-called Nyras Prologue - in February. More than 15,000 players completed the survey, with even more feedback coming in via social media, Steam forums, and the official Discord server.

A huge thank you to everyone who participated - your voices helped shape the game and make it even better!

Thanks to these valuable insights, the team has been able to fine-tune the experience according to players' needs while staying true to the spirit of the original Gothic. The updated demo is available now, featuring, for example, faster animations that result in noticeably smoother interactions with the world.

Want to know exactly what’s changed - and what improvements are still to come before the full release? Check out the third episode of the Making Of video series, where the developers at Alkimia Interactive share behind-the-scenes insights and discuss upcoming improvements.

Watch the Gothic 1 Remake - Making of #3 video here: https://youtu.be/uYF8OP4iYdA

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Barcelona, Spain / Vienna, Austria - April 15, 2025: Today, developer Alkimia Interactive has revealed new insights into the Gothic 1 Remake. The development team offered another in-depth look, as part of their making-of-series, into the creation of their ambitious project: This remake of the cult classic will not only deliver a complete visual overhaul but also introduce systemic and narrative refinements that aim to elevate the beloved original into a modern experience.

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"Our job was to find out what elements should stay exactly as they are and what elements should be expanded," explains Reinhard Pollice, Alkimia Interactive's Studio Director. Throughout the production, the developers found themselves constantly navigating between honoring the original while thoughtfully enhancing it with new ideas to make the experience even more compelling. Gothic 1 Remake aims to stay true to the original’s core narrative, while addressing long-standing issues: Plot holes, contradictions, and logical inconsistencies have been carefully reviewed and rewritten.

Creating a believable, breathing open world is one of the remake’s central design goals. The team implemented a detailed living world simulation where characters follow daily routines, witness player actions, and dynamically respond to events, even when the player isn’t nearby. "We’re not just configuring NPCs’ homes or schedules.", says Javier Untoria, Lead Game Designer.

Another exciting part of the remake is how the development team expands existing areas and and found inspiration in elements that were originally cut. The development team looked at areas that were empty in the original and fleshed them out. From mysterious dungeons to hidden paths and deeper interactions with orc culture, many of the game’s lore-rich aspects are being given space to truly shine.

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Gothic 1 Remake is currently in development for PC, PlayStation®5, and Xbox Series X|S. Find more information about the game on the official website[gothic-game.com].