The editors of M.Video recently interviewed THQ Nordic business development manager Reinhard Pollice and community manager Timur Khodyrev. They discussed the remake of the first part of the Gothic role-playing game series, including changes, improvements and Russian voice acting. You can read the full article at this linkand we have highlighted from it only the main points in a brief form.
- The game world will be 30% larger than in the original. Each location will be carefully designed, with new details, secrets and atmosphere.
- Thanks to the use of a modern game engine, the graphics in Gothic 1 Remake will be significantly improved. Expect more realistic textures, lighting effects, and character models.
- The developers promise to fill in the gaps in the original plot and make the story more logical and interesting.
- The combat system will be redesigned taking into modern trends, but at the same time maintaining the atmosphere of the original game. There will be new attack combinations, smoother animations and the ability to use different types of weapons.
- The game will feature new crafting, alchemy and blacksmithing systems. The selection of spells and items will be expanded.
- Players will be able to observe the lives of NPCs who will go about their business, react to events in the world and interact with each other.
- The dark atmosphere of the original game will be retained, but will be enhanced by improved sound, music and effects.
- Players will be able to freely explore the world without restrictions.
- The game will retain its reputation as a hardcore RPG that requires skill and patience from the player.
- The system of factions and obtaining better equipment will remain the same. Players will have to choose between three camps and earn the trust of their leaders.
- The original game’s composer Kai Rosenkrantz will take part in creating the soundtrack for the remake, which guarantees familiar and atmospheric tunes.
- The character leveling system will be redesigned taking into modern trends, but will retain the basic mechanics of the original game. Players will be able to develop their character in various directions, choosing the appropriate skills and abilities.
- The game will feature new types of weapons, spells and items that will allow players to diversify their gaming experience.
- There will be full Russian localization, including voice acting. The developers are striving to attract original dubbing actors.
- The developers actively interact with the fan community, taking into their wishes and suggestions.
Gothic 1 Remake is being developed for PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The release date has not yet been announced.
