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Two Legends, One Secret: THQ Nordic (Almost) Unveils Its Gamescom 2025 Lineup

[p][/p][p]Vienna/Austria, July 9th, 2025: Yep, we’re heading to Cologne again! THQ Nordic is thrilled to welcome you to gamescom 2025, where we’ll be showcasing three of our finest games. While one title must remain hidden like a treasure chest for now, the other two are well-known and highly anticipated.[/p][p][/p][p]Are you ready for the Gothic 1 Remake? Visit our booth in Hall 7 and immerse yourself in this legendary German RPG, now reborn in stunning Unreal Engine 5.[/p][p]Check out the latest trailer: [/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]Are you tough and not easily scared? Prove it by checking out Tarsier Studios’ brand-new horror game, REANIMAL, in Cologne. If you’ve got the guts, watch the latest trailer: [/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]As mentioned, we’ve got one more secret title waiting for players in Cologne. We can’t reveal anything yet, but we promise it’ll be worth the wait and a lot of fun! Stay tuned for the big announcement during the THQ Nordic Digital Showcase on August 1, 2025, live at 12:00 pm (PDT), 3:00 pm (EDT), 21:00 (CEST), and 22:00 (MSK).[/p][p][/p][p]Check out the THQ Nordic Digital Showcase 2025 website: https://showcase.thqnordic.com/[/p][p][/p][p]THQ Nordic's playable games at gamescom 2024, Hall 7.1, Booth A11/B10[/p][p]- Gothic Remake[/p][p]- REANIMAL[/p][p]- The Secret Game™[/p][p][/p][p]THQ Nordic's gamescom lineup will be streamed[/p][p]Can’t make it to Cologne? We’ve got you covered. THQ Nordic is partnering with well-known content creators and international press outlets to stream live from our booth directly to your screens. Expect in-depth interviews with our developers and your favorite creators streaming our games. As gamescom approaches, we’ll share more details about participating channels and outlets.[/p]

Beyond an HD Remaster: How Alkimia Is Reimagining Gothic 1 - New Making Of Video

[p][/p][p]Barcelona, Spain / Vienna, Austria - July 8th, 2025: With over 1,000,000 wishlist entries on Steam, the Gothic 1 Remake is one of the most highly anticipated upcoming RPGs. Today, the developers at Alkimia Interactive dive into the game’s art style and share detailed insights into how they’ve recreated the Valley of Mines. Their challenge is to capture the atmosphere, style, and iconic visuals of the original game while delivering modern, state-of-the-art graphics nearly 25 years after its initial release. [/p][p]Check out the latest Making of Episode 3 on YouTube:[/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]Eager for more news about the Gothic 1 Remake? Don’t miss the THQ Nordic Digital Showcase 2025 on August 1st at 21:00 CEST / 8 PM BST / 3 PM ET. More info here: https://showcase.thqnordic.com/ [/p][p]THQ Nordic and Developer Alkimia Interactive are grateful for the incredible support and are fully committed to delivering a remake worthy of the original’s legacy. While the full release is still in the works, players can already get a taste of what’s to come by diving into the Nyras-Prologue, a free demo on Steam that’s just been updated. It offers a solid glimpse of the gameplay and atmosphere - without spoiling any of the story. [/p][p]Play the demo now: [/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]Curious about how Alkimia Interactive is handling the Gothic legacy with care and how much fan feedback shapes development? Check out the ongoing Making-of-series on YouTube: [/p][p]Download media assets: https://thqn.net/g1r-media[/p][p]Wishlist Gothic 1 Remake: https://thqn.net/g1r-steam [/p][p]Gothic 1 Remake is currently in development for PC, PlayStation®5, and Xbox Series X|S. Stay tuned for more updates on the official website.[/p]

Gothic 1 Remake | Making Of #03 Trailer

[p]A behind-the-scenes look at our art vision for the Valley of Mines like you’ve never seen it before. [/p][p]
Making Of - Chapter III is coming next week.[/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]

One Million Nameless Heroes: Gothic 1 Remake Surpasses 1,000,000 Wishlists


Barcelona, Spain / Vienna, Austria - May 21st, 2025: "Welcome to the colony" might just be the words gamers can’t wait to hear: Over 1,000,000 players have already wishlisted the Gothic 1 Remake on Steam, rocketing it to #22 on the platform’s global most-wishlisted games chart.

THQ Nordic and Developer Alkimia Interactive are grateful for the incredible support and are fully committed to delivering a remake worthy of the original’s legacy. While the full release is still in the works, players can already get a taste of what’s to come by diving into the Nyras-Prologue, a free demo on Steam that’s just been updated. It offers a solid glimpse of the gameplay and atmosphere - without spoiling any of the story.

Play the demo now:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3448280

Curious about how Alkimia Interactive is handling the Gothic legacy with care and how much fan feedback shapes development? Check out the ongoing Making-of-series on YouTube:

Gothic 1 Remake - Making of Episode #1: https://youtu.be/V80iHWxYeMQ
Gothic 1 Remake - Making of Episode #2: https://youtu.be/PC-9JrKQc2I
Gothic 1 Remake - Making of Special: Nyras Prologue Debrief: https://youtu.be/uYF8OP4iYdA
Download media assets: https://thqn.net/g1r-media

Wishlist Gothic 1 Remake: https://thqn.net/g1r-steam

The Gothic 1 Remake demo has been updated based on fan feedback




The gamers yearn for the mines. Specifically, the gamers yearn for the sandbox mining colony of Gothic, the janky and completely beloved 2001 RPG that's getting remade as I write this. They yearn for it so much that its demo version has gotten a full-on update you can play right now...
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