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

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

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

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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
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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. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over. Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds. The best PC games The top PC games we've tried

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