A new Gothic double pack is coming exclusively to Nintendo Switch this summer, featuring the two original games.
"Get ready to return to the Colony, sharpen your blade, and relive a true RPG legacy: all three Gothic Classics are making their way to PlayStation and Xbox Series S|X later this year." - THQ Nordic.
Nice to see the original Gothic trilogy getting a console release—those games have a strong legacy in classic RPG design, especially with their open-ended progression and reactive worlds. That said, the key question is how well they’ll translate to modern consoles. The original control scheme and UI were pretty clunky even back then, so meaningful updates (without losing the core feel) will be important.
If this is a faithful port with quality-of-life improvements—controller optimization, performance stability, and maybe some visual polish—it could introduce a new audience to something special. Otherwise, it might end up feeling too dated for players who didn’t grow up with it.
THQ Nordic has dated the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One versions of the Gothic Classic trilogy, which were first announced to be coming to the platforms back in August 2025.
That’s cool.. I preordered Gothic remake a long time ago but it was delisted for a short time on Amazon and now up again I believe.
I would have preferred they put all 3 together for 70-80$ but I guess this way if you only want to buy one you can spend less. I want physical copies but I’ll preorder Gothic remake anyway and keep the physical closed for 1.
The release timing makes sense given the continued interest in classic RPGs, but it’ll really come down to how well these versions are adapted for modern consoles. If this is just a straight port, it might struggle to attract new players who aren’t already nostalgic for the series. On the other hand, if there are meaningful improvements—like updated controls, performance optimizations, or UI tweaks—it could be a good way to reintroduce Gothic to a wider audience. Curious to see whether this is more of a preservation effort or something closer to a light remaster.
"The "Gothic Classic Khorinis Saga", a bundle of the iconic RPGs Gothic Classic and Gothic II Complete Classic, has just been released for Nintendo Switch" - THQ Nordic.
Already have the series on PC, but they really should bring these classics to the other consoles. I wouldn't mind double-dipping.
I'm loving these pc classics ports to console, never imagined I would be able to play stuff like stalker and shadowrun on a playstation
For Gothic I'll get the remake instead, but I got this for Gothic II since there's no guarantee that game will also get a remake
If the switch is getting something physically the ps5 is not then I want be purchasing physical or until it's super cheap. Shame I actually like and bought risen 2 and 3, elex 1 and 2, and plan on buying risen 1 as I like this studios games.
I wonder why they re-released these on the Switch only? They're missing out on potential sales. I really hope they port Gothic 3 next, that's the one I want to play the most. The PC version unfortunately doesn't have controller support. If they port Gothic 3, and then release the entire trilogy as a physical copy on PS5 I'd be over the moon.
It’s interesting to see the original Gothic titles coming to Nintendo Switch, especially as a bundled release. The games have a strong cult following, but they’re also known for clunky controls and dated mechanics, so it will depend heavily on how well they’re optimized for console play. If the port improves stability and usability, it could be a good way for new players to experience them. Otherwise, it may appeal more to longtime fans than newcomers.