Gothic 1 Remake Release Date, Editions, and Price — Where to Buy

When It Launches

Gothic 1 Remake releases worldwide on June 5, 2026. Same date across every platform, no staggered rollout. And to clear up the question everyone asks: this is a full release, not Early Access. You’re getting the complete game on day one, not a paid beta that fills out over the next year.

THQ Nordic publishes, Alkimia Interactive develops, and it’s all running on Unreal Engine 5. If you’ve been waiting for this remake since it was first teased, the wait is nearly over.

Where You Can Buy It

The game ships on four storefronts across three platforms:

• PC: Steam and GOG
• PlayStation 5
• Xbox Series X|S

Worth repeating because people get caught out by this: there’s no PS4 or Xbox One version. Current-gen consoles only. If you’re still rocking last-gen hardware, you’ll need PC or an upgrade.

GOG buyers, take note that this is the DRM-free option if that matters to you. Steam handles your usual library integration.

Price by Platform

Here’s where it gets slightly annoying, because the price isn’t the same everywhere:

• PC (Steam/GOG): $49.99 / €49.99
• Consoles (PS5, Xbox): $59.99 / €59.99

Yes, console players pay ten dollars more for the standard edition. That’s the publisher’s call, and it’s a fairly common split these days. If you own both a PC and a console and don’t care which you play on, PC is the cheaper entry point. But read the next section, because the console pre-order bonus might change that math for you.

Standard Edition vs Collector’s Edition

There are two editions to choose from.

Standard Edition is the base game at the prices listed above. Straightforward.

Collector’s Edition runs $199.99 / €199.99 / £169.99 and is limited to 7,500 units worldwide. That’s a hard cap, so if you want one, the smart move is to not sit on the decision. Limited collector’s runs for cult franchises tend to sell through, and Gothic has a devoted fanbase that doesn’t mess around. The full contents of the physical box should be detailed by THQ Nordic, so confirm exactly what’s inside before dropping two hundred bucks.

For most people, the Standard Edition is the right buy. The Collector’s Edition is for the fans who’ve been with this series for two decades and want the shelf piece.

Pre-Order Bonuses (This Is Where Platform Matters)

The pre-order bonuses differ by platform, and this is the detail that actually affects your buying decision:

PC pre-orders get the game soundtrack for free. Composer Kai Rosenkranz returns from the original, so the soundtrack is a real draw, not a throwaway extra.

Console pre-orders get the soundtrack plus Gothic Classic — the original 2001 game — bundled in.

So console players pay $10 more upfront but, if they pre-order, walk away with the original game on top. If you’ve never played the 2001 Gothic and you’re buying on PS5 or Xbox, that bundle softens the higher price. On PC you’d need to pick up Gothic Classic separately.

The One-Time Online Requirement

One thing to plan around if you buy physical: the physical edition needs a one-time online connection to play. It’s not always-online DRM, just an initial activation check the first time you boot it. For most people with home internet this is a non-issue, but if you were buying a disc specifically for a fully offline setup, know that going in.

Digital purchases on each platform follow that platform’s normal rules.

Quick Buying Recommendation

Here’s how I’d think about it:

• Cheapest path, already own the original: PC Standard on Steam or GOG. $49.99 and you get the soundtrack.
• New to Gothic, on console: Pre-order the console Standard. You pay $59.99 but get both the soundtrack and the original game to play first.
• Want it DRM-free: GOG, PC.
• Hardcore fan who wants the box: Collector’s Edition, and don’t wait — 7,500 units go fast.

A Note on System Requirements

If you’re buying on PC, the provisional minimum specs are Windows 10/11 64-bit, an Intel i7-7700K or Ryzen 5 1600X, 16GB RAM, and an RTX 2070 or RX 6700 XT with 8GB VRAM, needing somewhere around 30–60GB of storage. Some storefronts still list certain fields as TBD, so double-check the official spec sheet on launch day before you commit, especially if your rig is on the older side. I’ve covered the full requirements in the main “Everything We Know” page.

Bottom Line

June 5, 2026. PC is $49.99, consoles are $59.99, and the limited Collector’s Edition is $199.99 for 7,500 lucky buyers. Pre-order to grab the soundtrack, and console buyers get the original game thrown in. Pick your platform based on price versus that console bundle, and if you want the collector’s box, move quickly. I’ll update this page if any pre-order details or pricing shift before launch.