Gothic Classic lets you relive its iconic RPG journey with modern upgrades, porting to iOS and consoles this year

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Story Highlights

  • Gothic Classic is a revolutionary RPG that has shaped many modern games.
  • This port comes with optimized touch controls, updated visuals, immersive design, reworked combat system, and more.
  • The team will reveal the release date, pricing, and more details soon.

THQ Nordic is bringing its acclaimed action RPG, Gothic Classic, to iOS devices and consoles later in 2024. Originally created by Piranha Bytes and released on Switch in 2023, this game is a beloved installment in the long-running Gothic series, which is currently celebrating its 25th anniversary.

Get ready to revisit the iconic world of Gothic as the Nameless Hero

Gothic Classic is a groundbreaking RPG that has inspired many of the games we play now. It’s a complete remake of the original game from 2001, featuring updated graphics and a more immersive experience. The developers are also currently working on a remake of the first Gothic game.

We’re celebrating 25 years of the Gothic RPG! Originally released in Germany on March 15th, 2001, Gothic quickly became a beloved and influential series. And exciting news – Gothic is coming to iOS! Stay tuned for more details.

— Gothic Game (@gothicthegame) March 16, 2026

The game is set in the Kingdom of Myrtana, which is under attack by constant orcish invasions. Trouble escalated in the Khorinis mines when a magical experiment, ordered by King Rhobar II, went wrong, transforming the area into a dangerous, lawless land controlled by escaped prisoners. You play as the Nameless Hero, arriving amidst this chaos.

You can battle various criminals and beasts with the revamped combat system

The main objective is to stay alive as you deal with shifting alliances between three competing groups, all trying to break free from the magical barrier surrounding the Colony. Plus, the game is genuinely enjoyable, especially with its improved combat, which lets you battle everything from wild animals to dangerous criminals.

I never had the opportunity to play the original game as a child, and I didn’t own a Switch when the port came out. This release feels like a great way for me to finally experience it. It also looks really good, with controls designed for touchscreens and a classic, nostalgic art style.

The highly anticipated game, Gothic Classic, will be available on iOS devices and consoles later this year. Keep an eye out for more information, as it’s not yet available on the App Store!

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2026-03-17 16:11